Iwate Prefecture
Guests rave about Kuranoya, a classic Japanese homestay with urbane owners who sought refuge from the city in Tōno's foothills. They speak magnificent…
Must-see hotels in Iwate Prefecture
Iwate Prefecture
In a very attractive setting overlooking Gosho-ko, 14km west of Morioka, Hotel Shion is a decadent onsen hotel catering largely to groups. Individual…
Iwate Prefecture
Travellers usually just pass through Morioka, but you'll find reason to linger in this spacious ryokan surrounded by a pleasant garden filled with various…
Iwate Prefecture
This is a very hospitable, upscale hotel near the town museum. Staff are highly knowledgeable about the local area and encourage guests to venture out…
Iwate Prefecture
The two rooms in this charming guesthouse are regularly booked out, for good reason. The friendly older couple in charge present their home in exquisite…
Iwate Prefecture
If you're after a gentle rural experience, then this hostel, set inside a converted farmhouse, is a worthy choice. The communal library and dining hall …
Iwate Prefecture
This hotel was renovated in 2017 and is pretty stylish, despite having some of the pokiest rooms known to travel writers! The lobby and bathrooms are very…
Iwate Prefecture
It's not cheap, due to the lack of competition in Hiraizumi, but Musashibō is within walking distance of the main sights and is fine for a night or so…
Iwate Prefecture
Conveniently located two blocks from the train station, this relaxed business hotel caters primarily for single travellers. Rooms are on the small side,…
Iwate Prefecture
Popular with single travellers is this simple minshuku (guesthouse) behind the train station. The large tatami rooms are a little dusty, but the homestyle…
