Overview
Located just steps from Kesennuma Fishing Port—the heart of one of the world’s most renowned fishing grounds—Kesennuma Plaza Hotel invites you to immerse yourself in the port-town atmosphere. You’ll enjoy fresh seafood year-round, relaxing hot springs, and breathtaking bay views of Kesennuma Bay and Ōshima Island.
Accommodation
With 65 rooms across two wings, the hotel offers three room styles to suit your needs:
- Special Rooms (Port View Western Twin + 10‑tatami Japanese area): Spacious and ideal for families or groups, sleeping up to six on beds and futons.
- Port‑View Rooms (Twin, Double, or 10‑tatami Japanese): Wake up to panoramic bay and port views.
- Mountain‑View Rooms (Twin, 12.5‑tatami, 8‑tatami Japanese): Quieter rooms set on the mountain side.
All rooms are non-smoking, feature wired and wireless internet, TV, air conditioning, mini‑fridge, kettle, bath and toilet, bidet, hairdryer, and full toiletries. Additional items like irons, humidifiers, and child-friendly step stools are available upon request.
Dining
Enjoy seasonal seafood like bonito, tuna, and prized shark fin, all sourced daily from Kesennuma Port. Watch specialty dishes prepared at the live kitchen—like shark fin teppan-yaki—and dine in the restaurant while overlooking the bay. Typical dinner plans include:
- Standard Set featuring live-abo grilled abalone or Sendai beef steak
- Seafood Steak Set with seasonal catches and shark fin steak
- Lighter Seafood Set ideal for solo travelers or seniors
Breakfast features a seafood buffet with sashimi, Mekajiki curry (made from local swordfish), cream clam chowder, and regional dishes—served from late morning.
Onsen and Wellness
Relax in the Kesenuma Onsen, a salt-rich spring from 1,800 m deep. Both male and female baths include:
- Scenic outdoor baths overlooking the bay and Ōshima Island
- Floating Onsen experience due to its high salinity—you’ll float
- Saunas (men’s and women’s) for post-soak refreshment
The baths are open from mid-afternoon through morning, with day-use bathing available on select days. Towels and amenities are provided in the bath area.
Guests with Tattoos
Individuals with tattoos are not permitted to use the public baths or sauna. Please contact the front desk for possible private options.
Facilities
The hotel features:
- Seafood restaurant “Kaishū” connecting directly to the Fish Market
- Rooftop banquet and ceremony halls with panoramic bay views
- Chapel for weddings
- Relaxation room, bar-lounge, karaoke & nightclub
- Gift shop with shark-fin items, regionally themed souvenirs, and disaster‑recovery mementos
- Vending machines, laundry, elevators, and free parking for 100 cars
- Shuttle service for groups of two or more (reservation required)
Activities
Step directly into the lively Fish Market via elevator. Drive 25 minutes to Kara-Kuwa Peninsula for coastal hikes, or visit the Great East Japan Earthquake Memorial Museum. Enjoy slow-paced exploration of Kesennuma’s sea, paths, and port-town charm from this calm hotel base.
Additional Features
Check-in from 3:00 PM, check-out by 10:00 AM
- Free bay-view rooftop areas perfect for fishing boat and seabird watching
- Fully non-smoking inside; outdoor smoking areas provided
- Accessibility included: wheelchair-friendly rooms, grab bars, and barrier-free restrooms
- Credit cards accepted, fax, package delivery services, and wake-up calls available
- Free Wi‑Fi in all rooms and public spaces
