Top 9 Onsens in Aomori Prefecture, Japan

May 9, 2023 Carley Gatson

Discover the best Onsens in Aomori Prefecture, Tohoku including Aomori Center Hotel, Yachi Onsen, Rockwood Hotel & Spa, Hotel Tappi, Fukaura Kanko Hotel, Oirase Green Hotel, Yunokawa Kanko Hotel, Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel, Hideyoshino Yakata.
Things to do in Aomori Prefecture

1. Aomori Center Hotel

1-10-9-1 Furukawa, Aomori 030-0862 Aomori Prefecture
Excellent
26%
Good
59%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 162 reviews

Aomori Center Hotel

Aomori Center Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Aomori, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Aomori Bay Bridge (0.4 mi) and Utou Jinja (0.4 mi), guests of Aomori Center Hotel can easily experience some of Aomori's most well known attractions. Aomori Center Hotel offers guests an array of room amenities including air conditioning and a refrigerator, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The onsen hotel offers a 24 hour front desk and baggage storage, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a sauna and free breakfast. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to secured parking. Travelers looking to enjoy some bento can head to Wellness Hakuyoken Aomori. Otherwise, you may want to check out a cafe such as Café Marron, Strauss, or Cafe Quatre. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular art museums such as Aomori Museum of Art, Munakata Shiko Memorial of Art, and Aomori Contemporary Art Center. Enjoy your stay in Aomori!

Enjoyed the onsen

Reviewed By Bobcrankypants

I stayed here two nights. I decided on this hotel because it was near the fish market where I wanted to gorge on seafood at, because it was a short walk from Aomori station, and because it had its own onsen. The hotel is pretty old but the room was still in a good state. It was quite a big room for Japan. The highlight was the onsen, which, though open to the public, was big enough - with both outdoor and indoor baths - that it didn’t feel crowded. I had breakfast both days and it was just okay - a moderate selection with slight variation from day to day. The “restaurant” was more like a canteen so it wasn’t very charming. The whole key fob system was also confusing and a pain (coz I kept forgetting it): along with the door key, you get a fob that’ll let you access both the onsen and the breakfast canteen.

2. Yachi Onsen

1 Horyo Yachi, Towada 034-0303 Aomori Prefecture
Excellent
36%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 75 reviews

Yachi Onsen

Looking for a place to stay in Towada? Then look no further than Yachi Onsen, a quaint onsen hotel that brings the best of Towada to your doorstep. Guests have access to newspaper and a gift shop while staying at Yachi Onsen. In addition, Yachi Onsen offers an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Towada trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. For those interested in checking out Tomb of Omachi Keigetsu (2.9 mi) while visiting Towada, Yachi Onsen is a short distance away. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Yachi Onsen as you experience everything Towada has to offer.

Rustic escape

Reviewed By Jamie Y

An old, traditional onsen hidden away on top of the mountains, we drove in the dark and it was snowing when we arrived, but the rooms and bedding were very warm. Doors and partitions are thin so be sure to keep quiet at night. Onsen was old and rustic but quite comfortable, had a strong mineral smell - don't forget to check out the secret underground spring hidden behind a door, you have to go down some slippery steps! Dinner and breakfast were both very filling and lovely.

3. Rockwood Hotel & Spa

Ajigasawa Kogen, Ajigasawa-machi, Nishitsugaru-gun 038-2793 Aomori Prefecture
Excellent
29%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 139 reviews

Rockwood Hotel & Spa

Welcome to Rockwood Hotel & Spa, your Ajigasawa-machi “home away from home.” Rockwood Hotel & Spa aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Guest rooms offer amenities such as air conditioning and a refrigerator, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the onsen hotel. Rockwood Hotel & Spa features a 24 hour front desk, express check-in and check-out, and shops, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a hot tub and breakfast. If you are driving to Rockwood Hotel & Spa, free parking is available. Ajigasawa-machi is also known for some great parks, including Rosa Rugosa Park and Shirakami Ojikari River Park, which are not too far from Rockwood Hotel & Spa. Rockwood Hotel & Spa puts the best of Ajigasawa-machi at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Perfect family holiday in Aomori

Reviewed By LohLohBros

Our family (2yrs to 70yrs year old) thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Super sincere staff, delicious food and well planned customised itinerary, made this the best family trip we’ve been. The suite had a great view and to top it off, there is a private onsen. Ski, eat & soak everyday- cannot get any better! Special shout out to Kenji San & Daisuke San, who made the experience memorable. We will be back soon

4. Hotel Tappi

54-274 Minmaya Tatsuhama, Sotogahama-machi, Higashi Tsugaru-gun 030-1711 Aomori Prefecture
Excellent
19%
Good
61%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 72 reviews

Hotel Tappi

Ryokan

Traditional hotel; suitable as a base of attempting Tsugaru Strait Channel Crossing.

Reviewed By Julia R

Our first experience of Japan- it was a baptism of fire! Sleeping on tatami mats, bento boxes of sushi and sashimi for breakfast as well as dinner, a lot of green tea and almost no coffee! The staff were kind, although we did struggle to communicate! Google translate was fab! Well worth downloading the app before you leave. The rooms were comfortable. Air conditioning didn’t work so well, some did smell bad as they are often smoked in. Good idea to request non smoking rooms Try the traditional Japanese onsen they have there. It’s fun, with a lovely view- if a little of a culture shock...... all will be revealed if you go;) Don’t expect coffee, western food of any description, any deviation from the menu plan, no gym. There are also no local shops- do expect real Japanese hotel experience, kind and respectful staff, beautiful view of the coast/ Tsugaru strait, reasonable prices.

5. Fukaura Kanko Hotel

338-42 Fukaura Okazaki, Fukaura-machi, Nishitsugaru-gun 038-2324 Aomori Prefecture
Excellent
5%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
42%
Poor
11%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 19 reviews

Fukaura Kanko Hotel

6. Oirase Green Hotel

64-232 Yakeyama, Horyo, Towada 034-0303 Aomori Prefecture
Excellent
17%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 12 reviews

Oirase Green Hotel

Good location

Reviewed By ML-sg052014

Location is convenient for transport and to eating places. The outdoor onsen although small, has a nice view of the mountains. Breakfast is good. Japanese style room is spacious and comfortable. Service is ok.

7. Yunokawa Kanko Hotel

66 Kawauchimachiyunokawa, Mutsu 039-5201 Aomori Prefecture
Yunokawa Kanko Hotel

8. Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel

231 Tochikubo, Oirase, Towada 034-0398 Aomori Prefecture
Excellent
53%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 920 reviews

Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel

Many waterfalls dot the 14-kilometer trail linking this resort to scenic Lake Towada. Enjoy the area's natural beauty while soaking in the inn's luxurious baths, too.

Wonderful location with amazing breakfast

Reviewed By jerryl908

Summary: - Great experience overall near Oirase Keiryu. - Don't make the same mistake as we did. Spend a few extra thousand yen ($20 or so USD) for a "Modern" room or a Japanese-style room. Avoid the "Twin Room." If possible, ask for a room at the new East Wing. - If you don't mind bees, don't be afraid of using the apple-scented shampoo and then go to the outdoor onsen. Location: 5 stars Staff: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Breakfast: 5 stars Lounges: 5 stars Room: 3 stars (for the price compared to other rooms in the hotel) We had a wonderful stay. Everything about this hotel was perfect and just what you would expect from Hoshino. The lobby is modern and stylish, the food was beyond amazing, and the service was just excellent. The only exception was the Twin Room that we chose. The room we stayed at was located at the West Wing, which is much older than the new East Wing. The room was clean, but due to its age, I felt like I stayed at a history museum that showcased 5-star hotel rooms from the 70s. The furniture was a little worn out. There was no central air conditioning (or an AC with remote control); instead, you need to use the old machine that hid in the corner, which comes with a dial. I remember the last time I saw one of those was at a motel room in Arizona in the 90s. You need to walk to the machine and manually turn the dial every time you want to change the settings. You could also tell how old the room was by its smell. Thoughtfully, they provided a bottle of deodorizing spray. I expected the room to be a lot nicer for its $500 USD price tag. But I'm the one to blame as I didn't opt for the "Modern Room" nor one of the Japanese-style rooms. If I go back in the future, I will definitely pay $20 more for a newer room. I just didn't expect the room could be THAT old. That was the only complaint during the stay. Everything else was perfect. The apple scented shampoo smelled so good that it attracted a few bees when I went to the outdoor onsen. So I would recommend using the regular shampoo, and only use the delicious smelling apple shampoo after you're done with the outdoor onsen. They also have free rental boots that were perfect for the hike along the river. The trails could be muddy, so make sure you pick up a pair before heading out. Overall, we had a great time. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The free shuttle for the hiking trail was excellent with hourly departures. Also the 12pm checkout time worked really well for the morning hike after breakfast. I will stay here again if I visit again, but at a different room for sure.

9. Hideyoshino Yakata

267-567 Hayamazaki, Kase, Kanagi-cho, Goshogawara 037-0204 Aomori Prefecture
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
Terrible
50%
Overall Ratings

2 based on 2 reviews

地図上で温泉と書かれていましたが営業している感じはありません

Reviewed By otou2015

近くまで行って温泉という表記を見て立ち寄りましたが、温泉として営業していない様子でした お城のような施設などが点在していますが、ひと気はなく大型のダンプが出入りしていました 以前は営業していたけど廃業した感じです

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.