@Iwate Pref./North Tohoku Area /Japan
Located near Koiwai Farm which is the largest private ownership farm in Japan
A guest house in Japan
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@Iwate Pref./North Tohoku Area /Japan
Located near Koiwai Farm which is the
largest private ownership farm in Japan
A guest house in
Japan
Information
Facilities Meals Hot Springs
B&B only accommodation
Nearby Attractions
rightseeing Excursions from "Arcadia"
How to find us
<Information>
Most importantly,we have our own hot spring bath in our
backyard.
Stiated 10,000uof beatiful countryside near by famous Koiwai
Farm.
ARCADIA comprises two special
buildings.
The first is a white Pension-style
guest house. Secondly, we have a small German-style hotel.
Finally, there is
an octagonal, natural hot spring water spa bath
house.
Amazingly discovered while we were digging a
well. our mildly alkaline hot spring waters soothe away,
the aches and pains
of a tiring day. and leave a lady's skin feeling soft and
smooth.
Our area of
Iwate, which is called
"Gokurakuno" means "the field of
paradise"
So we have named our hot spring
"Gokuraku-no-yu" . So we think you will agree that our choice of
"ARCADIA"as
the name of our pension@perfectly reflects the rural paradise that awaits our
visitors.
Whatever the season ,you will enjoy the delights of the Japanese
countryside.
Type C(UDT00/per
person)
includes: Ensuite facilities,
Toiletries, TV, Telephone, Writing -desk,
Towels
Refrigerator, Cable Radio System, Video, Chest of draws,
Closet,
In-room coffee
& tea facirities.
All
prices include breakfast
And tax
included.
Charges for children are
1,050 off.
About infants ask us
please.
Breakfast is 1,050 and Dinner
is 840`2,100
About 2 meals lets us
know when you reserve.
<Address>
§020-0585
@@3-20 Gokurakuno. Nagayama. Shizukuishi-T. Iwate-Gun. Iwate Pref.
Japan
TEL:019-693-4141
@FAX:019-691-5015
@URL:http://www.arca.jp
<Facilities>
Our specially designed
building@@@ Our
ferman-style hotel @@@@@
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@with a good
facilities
@ @
Our guest
room @
Our comfortable
lounge with 45" wide screen
TV
&Our dining
room
Lawn for games and
recreation
You
can play the volleyball in our backyard in
spring.
We have 16 guest rooms in
total.
All rooms are western
style.
@@Vrooms have a bathroom ensuite.
@ The rooms have
1,2,3,4 or
5beds.
@@There are
also separate bathrooms.
@@One each for ladies and
gentlemen.
@
<Meals>
@Dinner
time@ 18:30@
Breakfast
@8:00
‘ Our meals are western
style.
If you need
dinner, please tell us when you called for the
reservation.
Depending on the number of guests, our breakfast is sometimes served buffet
style
‘‘Visitors can enjoy
our bath facilities every day.
Soaking in our hot tub with its marvellous
view
of
Mt.Iwate is the perfect way to unwind after a busy day
sightseeing.
‘‘The
bath waters are particularly soothing for muscle pains, stiff
joints.
and is especially beneficial to the
digestion and
circulation.
<B&B only
accommodation>
‘‘We
offer bed-and-breakfast-only style
accommodation.
Our B&B hotel is excellently situated for those of
you wanting to enjoy
the many sightseeing opportunities of the
area.
‘‘You will find numerous restaurants on Route 46,
after
the Morioka Interchange.
offering Japanese Tonkatsu, Yakiniku, Noodles, Soba,
and
Steak.
‘‘Our
excellent-value prices begin at6,000(without dinner) per night.
We also offer a helthy breakfast
including freshly-baked breads.
delicious "Wiener"-style sausages,fresh
fruit,Koiwai Farm milk,and
coffee.
<Nearby
Atractions>
‘‘B&B ARCADIA
is located in the beautiful countryside surrounding
three ski areas.
Affording wonderful views of beautiful Mt. Iwate.
ARCADIA
is a haven of peace and quiet.
There are several tourist sites near
ARCADIA.
<Sightseeing Excursions from
Arcadia>
‘‘ARCADIA is a perfect
base for exploring the many sightseeing areas of Tohoku.
The following are recommended as ideal day trips
in spring.
Lake Tazawa and
Kakunodate
‘‘Less than an hour's journey
away following Route 46 in the direction of Akita,
Japan's deepest lake,
Tazawa-ko, is famed for its emerald green waters.
Near the lake one can also
visit the pretty "Swiss-Style" village, and the
"Heart herbal gardens" and
its related activity center.
It takes 20 mins. to Kakunodate town by car from
Lake Tazawa.
Kakunodate contains a number of perfectly preserved
traditional Samurai houses
which provide a fascinating glimpse into a bygone
age.
Also of interest is the Densho-kan center dedicated to the many
interesting local cuisine, and
famous for its special
seasonal dishes, including those of spring.
Hachimantai National
Park
‘‘Following the scenic Hachimantai
Aspite Line and Jukai Line Roads, you enter
Hachimantai National Park,
where you will experience the wild, natural beauty so
typical of the northern
Tohoku area.Breathtakingly, the park is also renowned for its numerous
hot
springs(Tamagawa Hot Spring, Goshogake Hot Spring, Fuke-no-yu Hot
Spring,
Toshiti Hot Spring, Matsukawa Hot Spring etc.) which are famous
throughout Japan,
especially Tamagawa Hot Spring, known for the curative
powers of its natural mineral
hot spring waters.iIn winter, we only
can go Hachimantai for
skiing.)
Lake
Towada
‘‘Taking the Tohoku Expressway north and exiting at the
Kosaka Interchange onto
the Jukai Line Road, a 2-hour journey by car, one
reaches beautiful Lake Towada.
Here you can enjoy a boat trip on the lake
which lies in the caldera of an extinct volcano,
and also take a walk along
the Oirase Gorge which descends from the lake in a series of
rapids and
waterfalls. At the Lake Towada resort bicycles are available for hire, Also, one
can enjoy a fine dinner of the local trout, with which the Lake is
stocked.
iIn winter,
we can't go Lake
Towada)j
Sanriku
Coast
‘‘Another area of outstanding natural beauty
is the Sanriku Coast,
pierced by numerous rias, where sheer cliffs plunge
into the wild Pacific Ocean.
This coast line is best appreciated at
Kitayamazaki which affords a magnificent view
from the top of its towering
and majestic cliffs. Reached by Route 106 from Morioka
and then changing onto
Route 45 north, on the return journey you can visit the coastal
town of
Miyako, celebrated for its fish market and delicious seafood
restaurants.
Chusonji Temple (in
Hiraizumi)
‘‘To reach the Chusonji
Temple complex at Hiraizumi, take the Tohoku Expressway south
and exit at the
Hiraizumi-Maesawa Interchange, from which it is 2 kms to Hiraizumi.
Chousonji
is home to a number of Buddist temples built by the Fujiwara clan in the
12th
century. It is the most fascinating of all historical sites in Tohoku, and
houses one
of Japan's most famous cultural treasures, the "Konjiki-do" Golden
Hall. One can also
see a perfectly preserved traditional Noh theatre, where
Noh plays are still presented.
It is a must-see for anyone interested in old
Japan.
‘‘Another interesting place to visit is the Esashi
Fujiwara Heritage Park, a reconstruction
of Heian era Palaces and buildings
where many historical dramas are filmed.
Also, a visit to the Geibikei Gorge
and Glass center is recommended.
Visitors are advised to try "Maesawa beef"-a
famous culinary delight of
Japanese cuisine.
<How to
find us>
@@@‘‘By
car/@Leave Tohoku Expressway at
the Morioka interchange Exit.
Take Route 46 towards Akita. Turn right at
the Tsunagi-Jumonji crossroads,
follwing the signpost for
Koiwai Farm. Go past Koiwai Farm "Makiba-en" entrance,
@ 300m further on, turn left at
the "Pension Avenue" sign.@
Go past Koiwai Farm Factory.
Arcadia is situated 2kms from the
"Pension Avenue" turning. It is 16kms from
the Expressway.
@@@‘‘By train and taxi/ <Route 1>EEE From Morioka Station take the Tazawako
railway
line to Koiwai Station. And take a taxi,
10minutes from the station.
(for the taxi: Tel
019-692-3131)
@@‘‘By train and bus/ <Route
2>EEE From Morioka Station take the bus
for
"Amihari Hot Spring" from Bus Stop 10. Get off at Koiwai
Makiba-en.
Contact ARCADIA Staff prior to your arrival. (Tel
019-693-4141)
‘‘By
train and taxi/
<Route 3>EEE Take the Akita
Shinkansen.
@Get off at Shizukuishi
Station. And take taxi , 15minutes from the
stasion.
@
That's
all.
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