Akan Tsuruga Besso Hinanoza

Lake Akan is a well conserved nature reservation. It is serene and beautiful. Akan Tsuruga Besso Hinanoza is on a different level. Its the epitome of Japanese hospitality. Technically for the price we paid, it is half board. Almost all F&B is included (except certain expensive sakes). We were offered an extensive range of wines and sake over dinner as part of the dinner package included, and dinner was exquisite. Breakfast was amazing. We had hot steaming Japanese rice with an unlimited serving of salmon roe. There was also grilled fish and lots of side dishes. Onsen in the room was lovely and the outdoor onsen at level 7 is a once in a lifetime experience!

Absolutely everything. This is the nicest hotel/ryokan we have ever stayed in, and we will absolutely be coming back! Hinanoza is so relaxing, I’ve never been so relaxed! You literally don’t have to think about a thing. Wake up, private onsen, breakfast, nap, onsen, Sammy from Lawson across the street, read, dinner, drinks at the bar, onsen, sleep. Rinse and repeat for four days. Incredible!

Fantastic ryokan overlooking the lake. We had a huge room with a private onsen and fabulous floor to ceiling lake views from the windows. (It is worth paying extra for the lake view.) The room was spotless and so well equipped, the staff were all friendly and helpful. Dinner was exceptional and served in a private dining room. It was an amazing experience. The ryokan was very close to the bus station, so it was easy to reach without a car. We used the bus from Kitami and the local bus to Kushiro Station.

The Hinanoza is a resort with excellent potential, much of which is fully realised: a breathtaking location, exquisite cuisine, and a staff that is particularly kind and ready to meet guests' requests.

The room was spacious and clean , bed was comfortable, the view from the room where facing the lake was excellent, the onsen in the room was spacious and facing the lake was great, kaiseki dinner and breakfast was very well presented and delicious, car parking was convenient, hotel staffs are friendly.