Hiraizumi Hotel Musashibou

“An amazing historical area in an un crowded simple non touristy town”

Great location as it is walking distance to the station to the world heritage sights on both sides .the building is an average common concrete structure but the rooms are nice and quiet. The hot spring bath is nothing special but the food is very good. Lots of choices and very fresh local ingredie… more

Great location as it is walking distance to the station to the world heritage sights on both sides .the building is an average common concrete structure but the rooms are nice and quiet. The hot spring bath is nothing special but the food is very good. Lots of choices and very fresh local ingredients. Staff were helpful to get me to the station in time to get on the train to Hokkaido as I had spent so much time walking around the temples and historical sights that it as late. This town has so much to offer in its historical sights but very little to offer in other accommodation or eating places. Basically it is not a tourist town yet it has great historical tourist sites.

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“Friendly, clean well placed hotel ”

This is a traditional Japanese style hotel with Futon bedding. Yakuta can be worn to dinner unlike in other hotels where it is preferable to be worn in the room only. We received a very friendly greeting and welcome from the cheerful manager on duty. He was so helpful and pleasant. He was appreci… more

This is a traditional Japanese style hotel with Futon bedding. Yakuta can be worn to dinner unlike in other hotels where it is preferable to be worn in the room only. We received a very friendly greeting and welcome from the cheerful manager on duty. He was so helpful and pleasant. He was appreciative of the basic Japanese we spoke which was encouraging to practise more! The room was sweet with the futons. Welcome matcha and traditional sweet in the room. The Onsen is good with water at just over 41c. Products available to use. Take the towel from your room. Note that the ladies and gent Onsen change, not always daily: red towel for female and blue for male. Resting area too with massage chairs etc. Dinner -set dinner, so beautifully presented and quality ingredients. So much to eat. Local sake is very smooth and reasonable in price. Breakfast has a good range of Japanese food, lots of fish and pickles. "Western" options are available on the buffet but as I didn't eat those I cannot comment. All staff very friendly and helpful. For sure, as others have said, the hotel does need a refurbishment and in places it is very tired and worn. However the important issues like cleanliness, hygiene, professional, efficient staff etc are all in place. Well placed for the temples and walking. Very convenient.

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“Comfortable country inn”

In many rural areas of Japan over three visits in recent years we have stayed in older country inns that I like to think of as 'shabby chic'. Until you become accustomed to them you tend to wonder what you have let yourself in for as you check in. In every case however, although the decor may be a … more

In many rural areas of Japan over three visits in recent years we have stayed in older country inns that I like to think of as 'shabby chic'. Until you become accustomed to them you tend to wonder what you have let yourself in for as you check in. In every case however, although the decor may be a bit faded they have been scrupulously clean, the service has been courteous and efficient and the food at the incredibly high and consistent standard you quickly become used to all over Japan. Set meals at night were varied and tasty and the buffet breakfasts offered a wide range of alternatives. The onsen was pleasant and soothing and the location handy too a number of beautiful and significant temples and magnificent countryside excellent. In the retail area adjacent to reception is a reasonable range of cast iron kettles from Morioko to the north that are reasonably priced. Be aware that if you are not visiting Morioko and want to take one home it may be worth purchasing it here or a nearby local retailer as they get more expensive once they reach the major Tokyo department stores. Unless you are very hard to please you will not be unhappy with this choice of accommodation of a fascinating area of Tohoku.

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“Excellent experience ”

I enjoyed my experience in Musashibo as I was upgraded to room 505 which has another adjoining room with bed and a corner top view of Hiraizumi. The service is top notch and I enjoyed their hospitality but there is nothing to do at night in this area so be prepared.