Nagisatei Taro-an

Our Adult Holiday Pass trip coincided with both of our birthdays, so we stayed at this Accommodation during our visit to Iwate. As it was our birthday, you kindly upgraded our Room to a top-floor corner Room and even served us cake after dinner, which was far more than we expected. Nearby were Sanno-iwa, which had been on our travel list, and a Hotel damaged in the disaster that remains preserved as a relic. The staff member who assisted us from the start was very pleasant and shared various stories with us—such as how trees cannot be cut down because the Accommodation stands within a national park—making for a truly comfortable stay.Thank you very much for your hospitality.After that, we tried the Zappa boat ride at Kitayamazaki. We were overwhelmed by the Sanriku cliffs, and hearing the boatman’s stories about the disaster made it an unforgettable trip.

The Room we were given was a complimentary upgrade to the Jiro building. It was very convenient: take the elevator to the private bath on the 4th floor, and go down to the dining area on the 1st floor. With wide openings, the spacious Room offers an open feel while looking out over the sea. Because each Room is separate, it feels like a private villa. The in-room amenities are thoughtfully provided down to every detail—I was surprised there was even an ice machine. Every meal was carefully prepared and beautifully presented. What especially stayed with me was how wakame seaweed accompanied many of the dishes. In the morning we walked to San-no-iwa Rocks; along that shore, where the rock surface has been carved away, it felt far more rugged than you would imagine from inside the Room. The Sanriku region is quite far away, but I’m glad we made the trip all this way.