Hot Springs Hotels in Aomori Prefecture, Japan

"Facilities: The room had a very traditional Japanese feel, and the window view was absolutely stunning! Environment: It's located right where the bus drops you off, literally right in front of the hotel. Service: All the staff were older, white-haired individuals, but their service was excellent. On the downside, the food was quite bad 😂. Dinner was really unappetizing, so I skipped breakfast altogether."

"I can only say that when traveling abroad, it's always Chinese people ripping off other Chinese people! I doubt even 10% of the guests here are local Japanese. This hotel was hyped up so much on Xiaohongshu, and it's always fully booked on Trip.com. I finally managed to snag two nights last year, only to be sorely disappointed. Both Hoshino Resorts hotels I stayed at this trip were a letdown. Firstly, the hotel's decor, apart from the lobby, just screamed simple and cheap everywhere else. Some might call it 'returning to nature,' but I personally think it doesn't justify the 5K+ a night price tag. Secondly, the hot spring was incredibly, incredibly ordinary. In the evening, it was packed like a pot of boiling dumplings. The 'ice wall hot spring' photos circulating online? That's literally the entire outdoor section. Without filters, it's just a frozen wall you could find anywhere. Lastly, and most outrageously, the rooms don't provide drinking water. You either drink tap water or go to a corner on the second floor (we were on the 4th, I think there's a 5th too) to get purified water. The water dispenser's flow rate was barely more than my tears. Maybe most people don't know they can get purified water, or they're too lazy to walk that far, otherwise, the queue to get water would stretch for miles. When I told my Japanese friends that I paid 5K a night, their jaws dropped! They said they'd get at least a 30% discount if they booked it. I guess getting ripped off while traveling is the norm, and I wouldn't mind if the premium price meant a comfortable and happy stay. But paying 5K for a hotel and still having to fetch my own water was completely unexpected. The only upsides were the breakfast by the stream (very hard to book, we only managed to get four spots for six people by booking over two months in advance) and the pleasant atmosphere of the French dinner."

"這家酒店一切都非常棒，尤其是服務和餐飲。 特別感謝酒店的職員，後來才知道是老闆娘。在我們抵達之前因遇到意外因語言不通時，請求酒店提供額外幫助時，酒店前台特意找懂普通話的老闆娘瞭解我們的需求並力所能及的給予幫助。 餐飲方面 無論是晚餐還是早餐都非常棒，超出我的預期。 不過照片都是我早餐時拍攝的，晚餐忘拍了。 客房也非常棒，空間夠大是你近距離看到日本海。"

"The location is fantastic, right above the station. The hotel is very new, and I loved the three-part bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower/bath all separate). The hotel's hot spring is quite unique, with a small pool filled with 'yukemuri' (hot spring minerals) and lots of fresh large apples floating in it. The yukemuri is special too; after soaking, my skin felt incredibly smooth. Breakfast was excellent, and the service was warm and welcoming. I'll definitely choose this hotel again next time. Just a small suggestion, hoping the hotel sees this: for environmental reasons, if guests opt for towel-only changes, it would be great if you could also provide trash bags so we can change them ourselves."

"Very nice ryokan in Gonohe. I used this place as a place to stay between Osorezan and Lake Towada. Towels not included, ¥160 which is odd for an onsen ryokan. Try the horse sashimi!"

"This hotel is right next to the ski resort. The snow quality is excellent, and on a clear day, you can even see Hokkaido across the Sea of Japan from the summit. It seems that over half of the guests are international visitors. I didn't encounter a single foreign guest who was loud or bothersome. The staff all appear to speak both English and Chinese. While the variety at the buffet might be a bit limited, they do ensure it's always replenished. The food is tasty. Disposable slippers are provided, but they're very thin, so you feel the cold directly. I saw many people who had brought their own flip-flops."

"Rooms: Compact and well-designed, making efficient use of every inch. Onsen (Hot Spring Bath) [Complimentary for all hotel guests]: Located on the 13th floor. They offer Yakult in the mornings, ice pops in the evenings, and free massage chairs – a really nice touch! Evening Soba Noodles: Served from 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM. I was literally 3 minutes late and missed it – what a huge regret! Welcome Drinks: There's complimentary apple juice available in the lobby on the first floor when you check in. Make sure to have plenty, as every apple juice I bought later in my trip was at my own expense! Breakfast: As someone with a 'Chinese palate,' I wasn't quite accustomed to having Japanese seafood donburi for breakfast, though the ingredients were incredibly fresh. Downsides: Hon-Hachinohe is a bit of a distance from Hachinohe Station. I'd recommend taking a bus from Hachinohe Station; it might take a bit longer but will save you a lot of walking. If you rely on Baidu Maps, it might direct you via the JR line. Walking from Hon-Hachinohe Station with luggage is quite a struggle, about a 15-minute walk, which is rather inconvenient."

"Breakfast and dinner are divided into Japanese and Western styles. Dinner is very ceremonial, especially French food. The hotel is very close to the ski resort and Suantang Hot Spring, and there is a shuttle bus. The restaurant has a good view. It is very pleasant to sit in the warm restaurant, drink hot coffee, and look at the snow outside."

"「龍飛崎温泉 ホテル竜飛」 津輕半島離北海道最近的酒店 隔著津輕海峽 和北海道福島町遙遙相望 新幹線青函隧道從酒店地下穿過 當有列車通過的時候 酒店大廳有一盞頂燈會發出彩色的燈光 如果從津輕半島的西海岸開車過來酒店的話 會有一大段沿海盤山公路 雖說地理位置有些偏 但是住店的客人卻意外的多 "

"While the hotel's location isn't the most convenient, it's fine for those traveling by car. Free parking is also a great convenience. The hotel staff are very friendly and happy to help guests with any problems. The hotel is also very attentive, catering to every guest's needs, offering a variety of pillows for guests to choose from. Although the hotel is small, it has a hot spring for guests to soak in, a thoughtful touch. The hotel breakfast is also very generous. Overall, it's a highly recommended hotel."