Scenic Hotels in Towada

"The Towada Winter Story Festival was a total bust, but Lake Towada itself was an unexpected delight – absolutely stunning. By chance, I even hiked a portion of the Oirase Stream in the morning. The weather, with snow one minute and clear skies the next, added so much character to the lake's scenery. The hotel room was spacious, and it was quite an interesting check-in experience, using very old-fashioned keys and a metal door."

"My family and I stayed in a Western-style house on the third floor of the new building. Since we were driving, transportation wasn't a problem. There are many hot spring hotels nearby, but since we have elderly family members, we needed a room with a toilet. The choice was between Hoshino and Tsuta Onsen. I'm so glad we chose Tsuta Onsen. The thousand-year-old secret hot springs are authentic, the decor and space are comfortable, and there were no foreign tourists (it seemed we were the only foreigners there). The breakfast (buffet) and dinner (Japanese-style) were both very filling and delicious. There's also the secret Tsuta Pond nearby for a stroll. It was completely worth it. P.S. The starry sky at night is truly beautiful 😍"

"This is the best hotel I've stayed at in Aomori. The accommodation is comfortable, with views of mountains and a stream right outside the window. The buffet breakfast and dinner are incredibly rich and varied, and the atmosphere is relaxed and never crowded. Soaking in the outdoor hot spring, listening to the stream, and admiring the green mountains is truly wonderful. There's a free bus daily for hiking along the Oirase Stream, and you can also take a public bus to Lake Towada, with the bus stop conveniently located just a 3-minute walk to the right of the hotel entrance."

"This hotel faces Lake Towada, offering a beautiful and quiet environment with a real vacation vibe. The gentleman at the front desk was also very friendly. The room facilities are quite new and modern, so it doesn't feel old-fashioned at all. The mattress was especially soft and comfortable. There's also a small indoor bath in the common area. The only downside was the breakfast, which was quite simple – just toast and salad. It would have been perfect if the food matched the quality of the stay."

"The location is great. McDonald's is downstairs. It's a 5-minute walk to Hotan Art Museum. The scenery is endless. The food in the restaurant is very good. The room would be better if it could be bigger. It's a good stay for two nights. It's worth recommending."

"It is highly recommended to travel by car, because the location is far from the station There is also a self-service laundry near the hotel, which is very convenient  Free hot springs are available every night. The bathhouse is small but enough to use. Breakfast choice is simple and not too much money, but it is enough leftovers and tastes very good The room is clean, or it is biased towards the suburbs, there are small insects every night but it does not affect the stay ☀️ The aunts and staff in the dining hall have a good attitude and are courteous to foreigners"

"This hostel is conveniently located near Lake Towada. It can be easily accessed from the JR bus station. There is a convenience store at about 100 meters of distance from the hostel. The building is a bit outdated and the facilities look old. But please remember that this is a hostel and is affordable. The staff are extremely polite and welcoming. They have a big heart and serve with their full sincerity. When I reached the hostel early, there was nobody at the front desk, but there was a note for me with my room details. Later at night, When I mentioned that I do not eat meat, and I will manage with only rice, the lady, Ms. Tomoko quickly prepared fish without even thinking twice and asked me to pay very little. Even the next day she prepared cold noodles along with rice and charged extremely less. The point here is not the money but her big heart in serving without thinking about money or profit. I highly recommend this hostel purely by considering at the generosity and sweet, politeness of the staff there. This hostel is conveniently located even to walk along Oirase gorge. Easier to stay here and take bus to either to the northern end - Yakeyama or the southern, lake side end Nenokuchi and walk along the gorge and return back to the hostel. This way the trip becomes affordable and easier."