LakesideRomanceInnKatakurinohana

An inn with free private panoramic open-air baths overlooking Lake Tazawa’s spectacular scenery from all rooms with lake views

Akita Senboku City

Lakeside Romance Inn Katakurinohana is a pure Japanese-style hot spring ryokan with 14 rooms, nestled on the shores of Lake Tazawa in Semboku City, Akita Prefecture. It enjoys a superb location, just a 1-minute walk from Lake Tazawa, and all guest rooms offer beautiful lake views. Its greatest pride is the spacious free private panoramic open-air bath with a raised seating area, where you can have the sweeping blue panorama of Lake Tazawa, the sunset, and the star-filled night sky all to yourself without interruption. The large communal bath features an indoor bath overlooking a beautiful garden with natural wood accents, as well as a charming stone open-air bath.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Large Communal Bath / Stone Open-Air Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

The indoor large communal bath lets you soak while looking out through a large glass window at an atmospheric Japanese garden beautifully arranged with natural wood, and the stone open-air bath has a charming, traditional feel. The baths are separate for men and women. The water is a natural hot spring of sodium-chloride spring. With an extremely smooth texture that is gentle on the body and helps prevent you from cooling down too quickly after bathing, it is ideal for relieving fatigue and everyday stress. In the spacious setting with pleasant natural light streaming in, you can stretch out your arms and legs and enjoy a relaxing, heartwarming soak at your leisure.

Private Panoramic Open-Air Bath

TypeSpecialty Bath

A private panoramic open-air bath facing the breathtaking scenery of Lake Tazawa and the clear sky. In addition to the generously sized tub, the changing area is equipped with a raised seating area where you can relax comfortably. During the day, you can take in the expansive blue lake panorama; at sunset, the view turns golden; and at night, you can look out over a romantic sky full of stars shining overhead without any disturbance. *This bath uses heated water. Advance on-site reservation required.

Business Hours

Monday
15:00〜23:00
05:30〜09:30
Tuesday
15:00〜23:00
05:30〜09:30
Wednesday
15:00〜23:00
05:30〜09:30
Thursday
15:00〜23:00
05:30〜09:30
Friday
15:00〜23:00
05:30〜09:30
Saturday
15:00〜23:00
05:30〜09:30
Sunday
15:00〜23:00
05:30〜09:30
Holiday
15:00〜23:00
05:30〜09:30

Closed Days: None

Address

197 Haruyama, Tazawako Tazawa, Semboku City, Akita 014-1204

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

Tattoos in the Communal Bath
Unknown (Please Check)

The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.

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