Aomori Prefecture
Roughly 8km east of Hirosaki is your chance to go off the grid in style. Oil lamps (rampu) are used to light the corridors (though electricity has now…
Must-see hotels in Aomori Prefecture
Aomori Prefecture
One of our favourite hotels in Tōhoku sits by the trailhead for the lovely Oirase Keiryū hike. It's just the place to relax after tackling the trail in…
Aomori Prefecture
Straight from an ukiyo-e (woodblock print), Sukayu's cavernous, dark-wooded bathhouse is a delight for the senses. The water is hot, acidic and sulphurous…
Aomori Prefecture
Run by a wildlife photographer who takes pride in the region's natural attractions (including snow monkeys!), this remote hostel is perched on a hillside…
Aomori Prefecture
Ishiba is the only decent ryokan within Hirosaki itself, but luckily it's also excellent value. Set inside a late 19th-century property a block from the…
Aomori Prefecture
The pre-WWII Towada Hotel has a dramatic lobby of hulking timbers, rising to a chandelier-lit cathedral ceiling. The historic main building has elegant…
Aomori Prefecture
The colourful Dormy Inn is perfectly placed on a hill near Hirosaki-kōen, affording glorious views from the rooftop onsen and rotemburo. Rooms are…
Aomori Prefecture
The best reason to stay here is for the on-site onsen complex, complete with faux rocks and steaming hot baths. Rooms in the bekkan (annexe) are far nicer…
Aomori Prefecture
Great for powder hounds in winter and hikers in summer, this mountain lodge appeals to muscle-sore adrenaline junkies, who like to dump their gear and…
Aomori Prefecture
This is a very unassuming hostel with a terrific communal atmosphere and hearty, simple meals. Shared facilities are clean and spacious, while the…
Aomori Prefecture
Friendly management who aim to please welcome solo travellers and couples to the minuscule, but ever-so-slightly hip rooms. Communal areas offer a little…
Aomori Prefecture
You can't miss this giant pink building just near the train station. Rooms are large by Japanese standards and higher floors afford stunning views of…
Aomori Prefecture
Sometimes the thought of exiting the train station can be too daunting. Luckily Japanese urban planners have perfected the covered arcade, which includes…
Aomori Prefecture
Campers will be pleased with this lush, open campsite, with clean facilities and rental equipment available. It's located at the end of a small access…
Aomori Prefecture
This basic ski lodge is conveniently located right at the base of the Hakkōda Ropeway. Rooms have their own TV, but not all enjoy mountain views. The…
Aomori Prefecture
In the hip part of Dote-machi is this discreet business hotel, where the concrete facade belies the personal touches awaiting inside. Pillow menus, a…
Aomori Prefecture
The Richmond is a reputable brand that adds a welcome sense of affordable refinement to the Aomori hotel landscape. Try to nab one of the rooms at the top…
Aomori Prefecture
This pretty riverside campground has well-maintained facilities, and rental gear (tents etc) available.
Aomori Prefecture
If you've made it this far and can't find the energy to drive or bus back – or you need to catch a morning ferry – you could do worse than staying the…
Aomori Prefecture
In the large, brick-coloured (but not brick) building close to JR Shimokita Station, you'll find a passable business hotel. Rooms are a little dated, but…
