Seiryukaku

8.1

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.1/10, based on 141 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Yūsen Shidate	9.2/10	110
🥈 2nd	Kashoen	9.1/10	372
🥉 3rd	Shikitei Morioka TsunagiOnsen	9.1/10	300
4th	koyado kaziya	9.3/10	35
5th	Hamabeno Ryouriyado Houraikan	9.1/10	52
6th	奥州平泉温泉旅館 itsumu	9.0/10	132
7th	Namari Onsen Kokoro No Toki Jusangatsu	8.9/10	112
8th	Jodogahama Park Hotel	8.8/10	591
9th	Appikogen Mori no Hotel	8.8/10	343
10th	Nagisatei Taroan	9.0/10	24
11th	Hotel Shion	8.8/10	264
12th	Kyukamura Iwate-Amiharionsen	8.8/10	171
13th	Iris Yu	8.7/10	327
14th	Shinseikan	8.7/10	70
15th	Fulsato	8.9/10	7
16th	Hotel Koyokan	8.6/10	1,334
17th	Hotel Shidotaira	8.6/10	570
18th	KAMENOI HOTEL Ichinoseki	8.6/10	429
19th	Yukaen	8.7/10	13
20th	Hotel Hanamaki	8.8/10	4
21st	Lodge Clubman	8.6/10	5
22nd	Aishinkan	8.5/10	13
23rd	Hachimantai Mountain Hotel & Spa	8.5/10	241
24th	Shizukatei	8.4/10	28
25th	Kamikura, Matsurube Onsen	8.4/10	41
26th	Yamaichi	8.2/10	12
27th	Shugyoku no Yu Yakushido Onsen	7.8/10	4
28th	Iyashinoyado Rodem	8.3/10	140
29th	Eboshiso	8.2/10	129
30th	Seiryukaku Current ryokan	8.1/10	141
31st	Hotel Taikan	8.1/10	1,162
32nd	Hotel Senshukaku	7.7/10	132
33rd	Onsen Minshuku Sakaeya	7.5/10	80
34th	Hotel Uguisu	7.3/10	135
35th	Dai Onsen Matsudaya Ryokan	7.0/10	120

Check-in from 3:00 PM

Countryside Escape Hot Spring Town Mountain Setting Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Indoor Bath

Location

028-7533 Iwate, Hachimantai, Kamasuda 43-1, Japan

Staff 8,2/10

Facilities 8,0/10

Cleanliness 8,0/10

Comfort 7,9/10

Value for money 7,6/10

Location 7,8/10

Verified hot springThis property is the Shin Appi Onsen ryokan at Kamasuda 43-1 in Hachimantai.

Strong bath ratingsVerified guest scores rate the baths especially highly compared with other stay categories.

Well-rated mealsMeals consistently score well in recent verified reviews, making dining a notable plus.

Quiet rural settingIts countryside Hachimantai location suits travelers seeking a calm, away-from-town stay.

Near Arayashimmachi StationArayashimmachi Station is the nearest rail stop, useful for planning regional access.

Good for Appi outingsA practical base for Appi Kogen ski trips and nearby natural sights.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen and route logic are the main stay driver here: arrive for check-in, soak before dinner, sleep early, enjoy breakfast, then continue to Appi, Hachimantai nature spots, or your next leg. A second night makes sense only if you are pairing baths with skiing, foliage, or a slower drive through the wider Hachimantai area.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a rural onsen stop in northern Hachimantai near Appi, usually for 1 night, or 2 nights if you plan skiing or a slow nature break.

Know before booking

Sparse around itThe immediate area is quiet and not built for evening strolling, café hopping, or many restaurant choices.

Car helps a lotRail access exists via Arayashimmachi Station, but this is not a frictionless station-area stay.

Not a city baseIt works poorly for travelers wanting dense sightseeing without repeated transfers or driving.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Japanese meal venue for breakfast and dinner using local ingredients.

Cafe (on-site)

on-site

Casual coffee shop or snack spot inside the property.

Ajidokoro Sawa (nearby)

nearbyabout 17 km

Popular local set-meal spot in central Hachimantai.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most visitors, the most practical rail approach is to use Ninohe Station or Iwate-Numakunai Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen, then continue by taxi or a locally arranged pickup if available. Appi-Kogen Station is closer in area but is a local Hanawa Line stop, so it is usually better as a secondary option than as the main long-distance arrival point.

Appi-Kogen Stationstation
11 kmAppi-Kogen, Hachimantai, Iwate 028-7306, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20–30 min by car or taxilocal rail access is possible, but final access is usually easier by taxi
Likely the most geographically relevant nearby station, but it is on the local Hanawa Line, so it is best for regional travelers or those already in the Appi area.
Matsuo-Hachimantai Stationstation
15 km109, dai-3 Jiwari, Matsuo, Hachimantai, Iwate 028-7305, Japanabout 25–40 min by car or taxibest checked locally; local rail is available but not usually the simplest final approach
Useful as a secondary local rail option if you are exploring Hachimantai by rail, though not as convenient as a Shinkansen hub for first arrival.
Iwate-Numakunai Stationstation
17 kmabout 40–55 min by car or taxibest checked locally; onward transport may involve bus and taxi combinations
Another strong Shinkansen access point; useful if your train routing works better via central Iwate rather than Ninohe.
Ninohe Stationstation
19 kmabout 35–50 min by car or taxibest checked locally; often requires a local transfer or taxi for the final leg
One of the most useful long-distance arrival hubs because it is a Tohoku Shinkansen stop; a good choice if you want the simplest high-speed rail arrival before taking a taxi to the ryokan.
Morioka Stationstation
45 km1-48 Moriokaekimae-dori, Morioka, Iwate, Japanabout 1 hr 10–1 hr 40 min by car depending on road conditionscan be practical with train or bus transfers, but total journey is usually longer than via nearer hubs
A major transport hub with many train connections; best if you are combining this stay with Morioka sightseeing or arriving through broader Iwate transport networks.
Misawa Airportairport
72 kmMisawa, Aomori, Japanabout 1 hr 30–2 hr by car depending on conditionsbest checked locally; often slower unless flight timing aligns well with onward rail or road transfer
A potentially useful northern airport option, especially for travelers approaching from the Aomori side, but onward ground transport planning is important.
Iwate Hanamaki Airportairport
75 kmHanamaki, Iwate, Japanabout 1 hr 30–2 hr 10 min by car depending on conditionsusually involves a rail or bus transfer via Morioka or another hub, then taxi for the final stretch
Useful for domestic air arrivals into Iwate, but it is not especially close, so it works best when flight schedules are more convenient than rail.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Rare strong-salt hot springThe inn is known for a distinctive high-salinity onsen, which gives the bathing experience a more memorable character than a standard hot spring hotel. If you choose Seiryukaku, the baths are one of the clearest reasons to come.
Very convenient by carIt is only a few minutes from the Ashiro IC, which makes it unusually easy for a countryside ryokan to reach on a Tohoku road trip. That convenience is especially valuable if you plan to explore Hachimantai, Appi, or nearby northern Iwate by car.
Useful pickup for rail and bus travelersIf you are not driving, the ryokan offers pickup from Araya-Shinmachi Station and the nearby highway bus stop with advance coordination. That makes this remote-looking address more manageable than it first appears.
Local-food meal plans feel specific to the areaIts dinner plans highlight regional ingredients such as Hachimantai pork, maitake mushroom rice, Iwate beef, and in some plans even Maesawa beef. That gives the stay a stronger local identity than a generic overnight stop.
Wide choice of stay stylesThe property offers different room categories, from simpler Japanese rooms to upgraded options like a suite-style room, and it also has plans aimed at business travelers with coworking access. That flexibility makes it easier to match the stay to your budget and travel style.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Some rooms are quite basicNot all room types have a private bath or toilet, especially in the more economical wing. If you expect full in-room facilities, you need to choose carefully or you may find the setup too simple.
No in-room dinner experienceMeals are served in the restaurant rather than in your room. Travelers looking for a classic ryokan evening with private kaiseki in-room may find the experience less intimate.
Guest rooms do not have hot spring bathsEven when a room has a bath, it is not fed by the onsen water. If having a private in-room hot spring bath matters to you, this property is not the best fit.
More functional than luxuriousSeiryukaku appears strongest as a comfortable regional onsen inn rather than a refined high-end retreat. Travelers seeking design-led elegance or a deeply exclusive atmosphere may find it more practical than special.
Best enjoyed with a car or careful planningAlthough access is better than many rural inns, the surrounding area is still not a walkable resort center with lots immediately outside the door. Without a car, your sightseeing flexibility will be more limited.

Current position: 30th out of 35 ryokans in Iwate.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
25th	Kamikura, Matsurube Onsen	8.4/10	41
26th	Yamaichi	8.2/10	12
27th	Shugyoku no Yu Yakushido Onsen	7.8/10	4
28th	Iyashinoyado Rodem	8.3/10	140
29th	Eboshiso	8.2/10	129
30th	Seiryukaku Current ryokan	8.1/10	141
31st	Hotel Taikan	8.1/10	1,162
32nd	Hotel Senshukaku	7.7/10	132
33rd	Onsen Minshuku Sakaeya	7.5/10	80
34th	Hotel Uguisu	7.3/10	135
35th	Dai Onsen Matsudaya Ryokan	7.0/10	120