Towada, a city in Japan’s Aomori Prefecture, is famous for its art and autumn colors. A portion of the city is within the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Here, you’ll see lush leafage in various shades of red, yellow, and orange surrounding Oirase Gorge, a popular spot in Japan known for its autumn landscapes. Towada is also home to Lake Towada (or Towadako), Honshu Island’s biggest caldera lake, and Mount Hakkoda, one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. This 1,585-meter (5,200-foot) high mountain is famous as a ski destination during winter and for hiking and nature trips during autumn. The picturesque natural scenery of the city inspires a lot of art. Towada Art Center, a contemporary museum in the heart of the city, houses unique art installations by popular artists. To fully enjoy the city’s offerings, read on and book a stay in the best hotels in Towada, Japan.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 14, 2024.
1. Super Hotel Towada Natural Hot Springs (from USD 63)
Super Hotel Towada Natural Hot Springs offers a convenient place to stay in the city center. Its cozy modern guest rooms are furnished with thick-cushioned beds, a wide desk with a TV, and Wi-Fi, so you can relax and do remote work simultaneously. You can rent pajamas and pillows to make yourself more comfortable. Also, eat inside the room or in the dining room, which serves a delicious free breakfast daily.
Select rooms also have an overhead bunk bed ideal for guests needing extra sleeping space for kids or additional guests. The Barrier-free rooms feature doors with a panel that slides open to make the room more spacious and bathroom access easier. And don’t forget to take a rejuvenating bath at the on-site natural hot spring with different timings for women and men.
2. Hotel Route-Inn Towada (from USD 58)
This hotel is near the Lawson Convenience Store and 12 minutes away from the nearest train station. Enjoy rooms with a flat-screen TV, where you can watch WOWOW channels for free, and a desk for online work. Each unit is simply furnished but with enough room to move about. There are also “comfort rooms” for guests who are particular about their room furnishings.
There are two on-site restaurants. One serves a daily hot breakfast that includes European bread, while the other offers Japanese cuisine for dinner and alcoholic drinks. Cap the day with a dip in their on-site artificial hot spring public bath with separate baths for men and women.
3. Hotel Pony Onsen (from USD 116)
Hotel Pony Onsen offers a choice of Western or Japanese-style rooms ideal for families and traveling businessmen. All rooms are provided with basic bath essentials and a bathroom with warm water. They also have a flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi, but only the Western-style rooms have satellite broadcasting and wired LAN internet.
Select rooms have an in-room Utto bath, where you can soak in a Japanese-style bath filled with natural spring water. Single rooms under the business plan also offer views of the Hakkōda Mountains as you soak in an open-air Utto bath.
Taste the various menus of the Towada Sakura Meat Plan offered on-site. You can have breakfast, dinner, and drinks at the Sakura-tei meal venue. Long-term guests will even enjoy the use of the coin-operated laundry facilities and on-site parking for their vehicles.
Hotel Pony Onsen
Address: Sanbongi Saihaba 167-1
4. Towada City Hotel (from USD 70)
This 3-star hotel is 21 km (13 mi) to Misawa Airport, 14 km (9 mi) to Shichinohe-Towada Station, and 29 km (18 mi) to Tsuta Hot Spring. It offers the cozy comforts of modern Western-style rooms and traditional Japanese-style rooms. You can watch TV or browse the net with free Wi-Fi while resting in your room. Select units even come with a private bathroom, and there is a public bath that you can use with separate areas for men and women.
Furthermore, buy some snacks from the vending machine or indulge in Asian cuisine served buffet-style at the on-site restaurant. Smokers will be happy to know that there are smoking rooms available as well as a smoking area on-site. Also, enjoy free parking nearby if you bring your own vehicle.
Towada City Hotel
Address: Higashisanbancho 3-16, Towada, Towada, Japan, 034-0031
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5. Towadako Lake View Hotel (from USD 60)
The hotel is in Kosaka, Kazuno District, along the border of Akita and Aomori prefectures. It offers lovely lake views from its on-site restaurant and the Western-style lounge. They also serve the best cuisine from both regions, such as Kiritanpo hot pot.
The in-house website limited plan allows in-room dining. Choose from modern Western-style rooms, traditional Japanese rooms, and Special Rooms. Your room rate includes breakfast and dinner meals as well. The Special Rooms offer the best panoramic lake views and combine features of Western-style bedrooms and Japanese tatami rooms. Guests also have access to public baths and gender-specific saunas.
Towadako Lake View Hotel
Address: 65-1 Aza Yasumitai Towadako
6. Comfort Hotel Hachinohe (from USD 50)
Comfort Hotel Hachinohe is a 45-minute drive from Misawa Airport. On-site paid parking is available for guests driving their own vehicles on a first-come, first-serve basis. Its non-smoking guest rooms are cozy with a functional modern Western motif. You can rest on thick beds while watching TV or use the free Wi-Fi and desk to get some work done. The universal rooms are spacious and ideal for guests looking for accessible-friendly accommodations.
While here, wake up to a delicious breakfast or unwind while sipping your welcome drink at the spacious lounge. Enjoy unlimited amounts of lemon-flavored beverages and coffee. There are also a 24-hour coin laundry service and reception desk, and you can store your luggage for free prior to checking in or after checking out with their self-cloakroom service.
Comfort Hotel Hachinohe
Address: Shiriuchimachi Tateda 2-16
7. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hachinohe (from USD 49)
You can take a limousine bus from Misawa Airport to the hotel. It’s also a 3-minute taxi ride and a 10-minute walk from Hon-Hachinohe Station. With its easy access, this hotel should be your home base when you’re touring or in town on business.
Enjoy the hotel’s spacious modern rooms with large desks, free Wi-Fi, and VPN LAN connections, great for remote work. The rooms also feature comfortable France Beds for cozy sleeping with bedside access to a power supply for gadgets charging. On the first floor is the Inase or Sea Kitchen, where various dishes made from fresh seafood are served. They also feature a Japanese-Western buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
8. Hachinohe Park Hotel (from USD 57)
Hachinohe Park Hotel offers a quiet escape featuring a vast Japanese garden and a parking lot. It’s a non-smoking hotel, but it has a designated area for smokers. Enjoy Western, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine prepared by top-caliber chefs at the on-site restaurant. End the day with a nightcap at the Keyaki Bar Lounge.
You’ll sleep in clean, modern Western-style rooms with flat-screen TVs for relaxing and desks with Wi-Fi access. Most rooms are ideally for singles, couples, and small families. Additionally, the hotel offers a unique sports plan where an entire floor of rooms can be assigned to a team of golfers or school sports teams. The plan may include food provisions, designated eating places, and free parking.
9. APA Hotel Honhachinohe (from USD 57)
The hotel is a 13-minute stroll to the South Exit of the Honhachinohe Station. There is also a park with Cherry Blossom trees and an amusement park with rides just 15 minutes away by car from the hotel.
If you prefer to stay indoors, you can choose from four types of modern guest rooms with Western-style furnishings. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with plush beds and flat-screen TV where you can watch BBC World News without paying extra fees. Some rooms are built with a desk which you can use for working or when you want to dine in your room. Furthermore, a dining area on-site serves a buffet-style breakfast and a daily special for dinner.
On-site paid parking is available all day for guests who bring their car. Parking is free if you stay beyond two nights.
10. Hotel Route-Inn Misawa (from USD 78)
Hotel Route-Inn Misawa is a 10-minute drive from the airport and Aoimori Railway Misawa Station. Rest and relax in the cozy modern guest rooms after a long trip. You can also access free Wi-Fi to browse the net on your laptop. Lie back on cozy beds while watching WOWOW on the flat-screen TV or the VOD room theater for an extra 1,000 JPY (7 USD).
Rejuvenate your body with a relaxing dip at the hotel’s communal hot spring bath, which has separate baths for men and women. After your bath, indulge in a hearty buffet breakfast served at the on-site Hanachaya restaurant. There are over 30 Japanese and American breakfast items to choose from.
Enjoy business and leisure in Towada's best hotels!
In all these hotels, you experience genuine Japanese hospitality and a mix of traditional and modern comforts. It makes your trip to Towada memorable whether you’re in town for business or leisure. So book any of the options from this list and have a comfortable stay.
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