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Connected with history, Unleashing a daily life
CONCEPT
KURA STAY wanoi KAKUNODATE is a hotel composed of renovated historical buildings scattered throughout the town of Kakunodate, often called “Little Kyoto” for its beautifully preserved samurai residences. By immersing yourself in a space where the past lives on, you can experience the charm of traditional Japanese life and feel as though you have stepped back in time. Enter into the everyday scenes of a bygone era. In an exclusive space reserved for a single group per day, enjoy an unforgettable stay embraced by tranquility and culture, allowing your heart to unwind in perfect serenity.
ABOUT wanoi
Developed by the JR EAST Group, the wanoi brand of hotels transforms old Japanese-style houses
and historic buildings into hotels where guests can experience traditional Japanese culture and way of life.
The name “wanoi” means “Japanese way of life,” with “way of life” written in an archaic style to represent a focus on historicity.
STAY
ROOMS
Enjoy a special stay in one of six exclusive guestrooms, set within the charming town of Kakunodate — known as “Little Kyoto” for its beautifully preserved samurai residences.
01Nishinomiyake Sakurabitonoma
The Nishinomiya Family was once a prominent lineage among the retainers of the Imamiya Family in Kakunodate. The detached room in the Nishinomiya Family’s main residence is known as the Sakurabitonoma. A porch that embodies the charm of the four seasons overlooks a garden where weeping cherry trees (shidarezakura) enhance the experience of your journey. Spring flowers, summer greenery, autumn brocade, and winter snow. Relish the timeless scenery once cherished by the head of the Nishinomiya Family.
| Built in | Around 1908 (Meiji 41) |
|---|---|
| Total Floor Area | 91m2 (Single-story wooden building) |
| Capacity | 2 to 4 persons |
| Bedding | 2 beds (120cm × 203cm) futon (mattress) 2 sheets (117cm × 198cm) ※We will prepare according to the number of people. |
02Nishinomiyake Bushigura
An ancestor of the Nishinomiya Family whose house is located on the Tamachi Samurai Residence Street, the other street in Kakunodate famous for samurai residence, was a highly regarded samurai at the time. With respect and awe for the samurai and his era, the space of this kura storehouse is built to make you feel the lives of the time that has gone by, including the lifestyle and culture of samurai. There are also tactile tools once used by samurai, with which guests can enjoy an experience of time travel.
| Built in | 1919 (Taisho 8) |
|---|---|
| Total Floor Area | 150㎡ (Two-story earthen building) |
| Capacity | 2 to 6 persons |
| Bedding | 2 beds（120㎝×203㎝） futon（mattress）4 sheets（117㎝×198㎝） ※We will prepare according to the number of people. |
03Nishinomiyake Bunkogura
This Bunkogura is reputed to be the oldest storehouse belonging to the Nishinomiya Family. The Bunkogura formerly stored numerous books and household items, which have been carefully preserved through generations. In a space featuring bookstands, antique books, washi-paper lighting, and other literary furnishings, spend time immersed in literature and history, just as people did long ago.
| Built in | 1908 (Meiji 41) |
|---|---|
| Total Floor Area | 120㎡ (Two-story earthen building) |
| Capacity | 2 to 4 persons |
| Bedding | 2 beds (120cm × 203cm) futon (mattress) 2 sheets (117cm × 198cm) ※We will prepare according to the number of people. |
04Nishinomiyake Gakkogura
Treasuring the history of this kura storehouse, which was used to store gakko (pickles), the space is designed with tools related to pickles used as decorative items and motifs. Guests can also enjoy unique experience. The bathtub is inspired by a barrel for pickles, from which visitors can enjoy the view of cherry blossoms in the spring.
| Built in | 1919 (Taisho 8) |
|---|---|
| Total Floor Area | 105㎡ (Two-story earthen building) |
| Capacity | 1 to 4 persons |
| Bedding | 2 beds（120㎝×203㎝） futon（mattress）2 sheets（117㎝×198㎝） ※We will prepare according to the number of people. |
05Nishinomiyake Mayugura
The storehouse, characterized by its high ceiling and large beams, is reputed to have been used for sericulture (the cultivation of silkworms for silk production) in the past. Inspired by the history of the storehouse, the space features furnishings with motifs of cocoons and silk threads, allowing guests to feel the breath of craftsmanship. You can enjoy a time that feels as though you are gently enveloped by the storehouse itself.
| Built in | Around 1919 (Taisho 8) |
|---|---|
| Total Floor Area | 77㎡ (Single-story earthen storehouse) |
| Capacity | 1 to 4 persons |
| Bedding | 2 beds (120cm × 203cm) futon (mattress) 2 sheets (117cm × 198cm) ※We will prepare according to the number of people. |
06Tanmonogura
This kura storehouse is located perfectly, right next to the samurai residence street. Guests can enjoy their stay at a uniquely designed space, where fabrics and tools are displayed as interior decoration, based on the villa’s history of originally being a fabric store.
| Built in | Late Edo Period |
|---|---|
| Total Floor Area | 165㎡ (Two-story earthen building) |
| Capacity | 2 to 6 persons |
| Bedding | 3 beds（120㎝×203㎝） futon（mattress）3 sheets（117㎝×198㎝） ※We will prepare according to the number of people. |
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Komegura
The storehouse for harvested rice has been renovated into a restaurant. Designs inspired by rice bales and sake adorn a spacious interior with thick earthen walls and solid wooden beams. This creates an atmosphere that conveys both the richness of the granary and a sense of gratitude for the land. Beneath lighting inspired by Hiburi Kamakura Fire Festival of Kakunodate, which is held on the lunar new year, please take a moment to appreciate the rich history and bountiful harvest that fill this storehouse.
DINNER
Respecting the rich traditions of Akita’s ingredients, we infuse modern sensibilities into each dish, creating a new expression of Akita cuisine.Savor the memories and cultural essence of the region through menus that celebrate the beauty of each season.
BREAKFAST
Your meal will be prepared in our popular bento-style and delivered directly to your room. Start your morning with a delicate breakfast crafted from locally grown Akita rice and miso, offering a serene and nourishing beginning to your journey. Enjoy a peaceful moment in the quiet morning of Kakunodate.
ACCESS
■Until March 29
Check-in for this hotel is conducted at each individual storehouse. Upon your arrival in Kakunodate, please contact us so our staff can guide you to your assigned storehouse. Additionally, we offer complimentary shuttle service by car from Kakunodate Station to each storehouse for guests who request it.
■Starting March 30
We offer complimentary shuttle service from Kakunodate Station to the storehouse for guests who request it. Advance notice is requested.
*Please note that you may be asked to wait if the shuttle service is fully booked. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
| Hotel name | wanoi KAKUNODATE |
|---|---|
| Address | 11-1 Kamicho, Tamachi, Kakunodate-machi, Semboku, Akita 014-0368 |
| TEL | +81 187-53-2774 |
| Check-in |
15:00～18:00 ※If you are going to arrive significantly later than 6:00 pm, please let us know in advance. *2 Check-in for Tanmonogura is also conducted at the front desk of wanoi Kakunodate. *3 The Bushigura, Bunkogura, Sakurabitonoma, Gakkogura, and Mayugura are located on the same premises as the front desk. |
| Check-out | 10：00 |
