Akita Castle Hotel

I stayed for a concert by Masayuki Suzuki at the Akita Arts Theatre Mirhas, and it was good because it was close to the concert venue. The breakfast was delicious overall, but especially the thick, tombly-dried ones. Pork curry was also delicious.

I stayed for two nights in November 2025. We revisited it after about 15 years, but the hotel was still the same lol… The surroundings, the neighborhood, had changed a lot except for Senshu Park. Due to the bear riot, Chiaki Park was closed to the public. Rooms are spacious and open as shown in the picture. It's undeniably dilapidated, but it's well-cleaned and windows can be opened and closed. Fresh air is also taken in. It was divided into the north and south wings, and we were able to spend the night quietly. The bath unit is comfortable to sleep in, but the hot water was also good. Breakfast was also served in both Japanese and Western cuisine, and croissants were baked fresh. We had 'local gourmets' such as Inaniwa Udon, Iburigakko, beef curry and ice cream for dessert. It is about a 10-minute walk from Akita Station, but there is an airport bus stop in front of the hotel, which is convenient (about 40 minutes, ¥1200). It is a hotel that can be recommended for those who also spend time in the hotel during the day.

I stayed for two nights in this nice older style hotel which has with attractive wood throughout. I enjoyed quite a spacious suite with a wide sideways view of Kubota Castle's moat and (more distantly) part of its restored Omotemon Gate. There was a large and comfortable bed with bedside tables. Dressing gowns and PJs were provided. A two-seater lounge with a little side table, as well as a freestanding desk which was a decent size with convenient power sockets. The desk's chair was a good size and the right height (my knees complain if chairs are too low). No problems with the tv, wifi or air conditioning (and there was a humidifier). Reasonable clothes hanging space as well as a drawer (thumbs up), and a safe. The fridge was nice and cold (at some hotels the fridges aren't cold enough) and there was enough space in its door for taller drinks. There was an electric jug and a good stock of teabags and drip coffee bags. There were nice cups, especially the teacups which had cherrywood saucers. I had a very good bathroom with lots of bench space, a separate bath and shower, mirrors all around and the toilet not too close to the bath like it is in some places. The bath had water jets and a footrest. I appreciated the quality Provinscia shampoo, conditioner and body wash. It was helpful to have a retractable clothes line over the bath, and a bonus that the big push doors to the bathroom could be set to stay open. I needed to be a bit careful to remember there was a little step down to the shower/bath area. One the first morning I found my cosmetics and teeth cleaning equipment had been cluttered together by the cleaner, with some lying on their sides. Reception staff were polite and pleasant. My suitcase which had been forwarded was already in the room when I arrived. Breakfasts were good. The hotel is located directly across from Kubota Castle and within walking distance of other sights. There's 7-Eleven attached to the building and other shops nearby. It's about a 10 minute walk to the station. I'd be happy to stay again.