Kanyo is a 10-story white resort building nestled on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean along a ria coastline. The panoramic ocean view that greets visitors the moment they step into the lobby is captivating to everyone who visits. Early risers can also witness the breathtaking sunrise over the sea.
All guest rooms offer ocean views. The vast, unobstructed ocean stretches out before you through the windows, allowing you to witness the dramatic scenery that changes from morning to evening. Seagulls and black-headed gulls soar freely over the sea, and if you open your window, cute seagulls will come down to you.

The most popular attraction is the "Infinity Hot Spring" with its breathtaking view. Rare deep-sea natural hot spring water bubbling up in the Pacific Ocean overflows into the bath, and when you soak in the open-air bath that juts out into the sea, you can enjoy the不思議な sensation that the surface of the water and the sea are connected. There are also large public baths on the second floor of the East Wing and the fourth floor of the South Wing where you can enjoy the view of the sea through large glass windows, allowing you to enjoy a moment where you feel as if you are melting into the ocean.
Below, in Shizugawa Bay, are scattered oyster, sea squirt, and wakame seaweed farms, as well as small fishing ports where a bountiful supply of seafood is landed. The "Minamisanriku Kirakira Donburi," a seasonal dish created in 2009 by the hotel's proprietress as part of a "town revitalization through food" project, is also a gift from this rich sea and has become a top-class gourmet specialty of Minamisanriku.
Abecho Shoten, the company that operates the hotel, ships the abundant fish and processed products caught off the coast of Sanriku to the entire country, striving to promote the gourmet cuisine of Sanriku. Dishes using the freshest seasonal seafood, such as abalone grilled live and whole shark fin stewed from Kesennuma, are truly exquisite. You can enjoy gourmet cuisine full of seafood whenever you visit.

During your stay, I recommend experiencing the rich natural beauty of Minamisanriku.
The Minamisanriku area is a superb location for stargazing, endorsed by the Ministry of the Environment's "Night Sky Brightness Survey." It has also been selected as one of Rurubu Travel's "Top 10 Recommended Accommodations for Beautiful Starry Skies." A popular event is the "Star Party," held twice a month on the rooftop. Known for its miraculously high rate of clear skies, the party has been held more than 180 times, attracting many fans from all over the country. The explanations of stars, constellations, galaxies, and nebulae by several star sommeliers are so enjoyable that you'll find yourself completely captivated.
A cruise on Shizugawa Bay, which stretches out before you, is also highly recommended. This bay, registered under the Ramsar Convention, is a scenic spot known for its calm coastline, abundant aquaculture rafts, Arashima, Nojima, and Tsubakijima, a national natural monument. Many wild birds can be found here, with black-tailed gulls coming close enough to touch. Cruise ships operate from Shizugawa Fishing Port.
The hotel's official blog and various social media accounts regularly post up-to-date information, including event and tourist information. Apparently, the official blog has already had over 6,000 posts. Be sure to check it out!

We must not let the memory of the Great East Japan Earthquake fade away. The Takano Kaikan, owned by the hotel, and the Spiral Staircase of Life, the former home of the founder of Abecho Shoten, remain as silent storytellers, preserving the disaster in their original state. Both are registered as disaster memorial facilities.
The hotel operates a daily "Storyteller Bus to Prevent the Disaster from Fading from Memory," which can be booked even by individuals. It continues to provide opportunities to learn about disaster prevention and mitigation while guiding passengers through these disaster-related sites. To date, a total of 490,000 people have ridden the bus.
These activities and other efforts were recognized, and the hotel received the "3rd Japan Tourism Award." There are no other examples of private companies steadily continuing such activities and holding "storyteller symposiums." With the memory of the Noto Peninsula earthquake still fresh, we can only hope that the hotel's message will reach those areas that have not yet experienced a disaster.
On your return trip, a complimentary shuttle bus with sightseeing tours is available for hotel guests, departing Monday through Friday. It takes you to "Michi-no-Eki Tsuyama Mokumoku Land," a roadside station with craft shops and a vegetable stand, and "Yanagizu Kokuzo-son," allowing you to create extra memories. This hotel is filled with unforgettable experiences that you can only have here. It's sure to be a trip that leaves a lasting impression.