Bessou Kakei — Local services in Morioka

We were looking for the most luxurious ryokan in Morioka for a rest day as we were passing through to Aomori. Our prerequisite was that the ryokan be aimed predominantly at Japanese clients (why would you come to Japan to do what other foreigners do?!).||Bessou Kakei did not disappoint.||The views from our private onsen bath were jaw dropping, with water being piped from the local hot spring. The onsen window ‘framed’ the spectacular mountain and lake scenery, like a Japanese landscape painting. On occasion, the local eagle soars into the scenery as you are bathing.||Words don’t do it justice - you’ve got to see it.||We’ve stayed at other luxury ryokans before, but they were mostly very traditional (with the traditional tea ceremony and the traditional Okami management structure). Bessou Kakei had the bones of a traditional ryokan, but it also had added some modern touches to maximise comfort. In room coffee machine, cold-hot water dispenser, arm chairs as well as the usual tatami mats, etc.||The ryokan manager, Yusuke, picked us up and dropped us off from the train station. He turned out to be a friendly well-spoken chap (in English) who, as well as having the necessary local knowledge, has traveled the world a fair bit. Thank you for your...

Wonderful ryokan. The inns are beautifully decorated, the food is fantastic, the staff are so friendly and nice and the private indoor and outdoor baths are so warm and relaxing. We stayed there for 3 nights and really didn't want to leave. Everything in the rooms is of the highest quality. When I visit Tohoku I will definitely stay again.

You order the food from your room on an iPad and then it served to you in your room. The breakfast (included) is particularly delicious and was different each morning.

The views from the room are beautiful over looking the lake and with a perfect view of Mt Iwate. Relaxing in the outdoor private onsen overlooking the beautiful lake with the sound of falling rain was the highlight of my...

This private villa-style hotel was exceptionally comfortable, and the hot spring was absolutely divine. The only minor inconveniences were the self-service meals due to infection control measures, which required a bit of effort, and the rather early last call for food and drinks. However, these were overshadowed by the overall...