Hotel Dengan spa di Aomori Prefecture, Japan

The location of the spa is excellent, just next to train station. The facilities were tip top. However on day of check in, the attending team at reception was not up to par. 1) disorganised. First took our passport then wanted it back 2) failed to orientate us on location of public onsen. And need to report to level 6 reception to be brought in individually by staff 3) location of blue lounge 4) the dress code for free exercise and location. The next day's team was better. Overall OK but check in makes first impression

Dormy Inn chain hotels rarely disappoint me, and this still holds for Hirosaki one. It is close to Hirosaki Castle rather than Hirosaki Station, but the city has a circular bus that runs every 10 min., and the bus stop for the hotel is just across the road, so it’s not a problem for those who arrive by train. The room is moderate in size by Japan business hotel standard, but it has the added benefits of offering relaxation onsens. As usual, its onsens have both open and indoor pools. This hotel also has cold water pool and sauna. You get free Yakult in the morning, ice pops in the afternoon till late evening. I recommend.

We thought it's going to be fresh in August up the mountain but it wasn't. Very hot and without air-conditioning you'll be suffering. Rooms are tiny and it barely fit 4 people. Road to get there is rough so make sure you have an off road car (the last 5 min only). The onsen is insanely beautiful especially the women's. Food was pre-served and left out in the heat to stand. Didn't look particularly appealing. Shared bathrooms.

いつもスタッフは丁寧に接してくれます。 朝食後にコーヒーを飲みますが、紙コップと蓋が有ればと思いました。

Berhati-hati dengan lebah apabila anda tinggal di musim panas Mereka berada di lobi, mata air panas dan koridor dan akan menyengat anda. Sarapan pagi dan makan malam dihidangkan di hotel, yang sangat mewah. Naik bas setiap jam hotel dan turun di perhentian keempat dan berjalan ke tasik Naik bot ke seberang tasik di mana anda boleh makan tengah hari Selepas lawatan, anda boleh menaiki bas JR terus ke hotel adalah sangat mudah.

青森屋最令人滿意的是它的温泉，特別是室外温泉，真是心曠神怡，夜晚泡湯時有星空和湖面漂浮的燈籠相伴，晨起泡湯時享受無人的寂靜，舒適度超出預期。 令人不悦的是房間分配，如小紅書前人經歷，我們作為中國人也是被分配到了停車場房間，因為衹住一晚、又是過喜氣洋洋的除夕，懶得去battle，懷疑這家酒店看國籍下菜碟。 在大眾酒場點酒的時候遇到了熱情友善的日本小哥服務員，但大部分服務員都是特別“有邊界感的”，也許是日式特色？ 自助料理不值一提，沒什麼好吃的。 如果沒有去奧入瀨溪流的行程，沒必要來青森屋，待多一晚都會非常無聊，出行也不方便。

The hotel was great and the view is unbeatable. The ”bath with a view” is incredible and relaxing. It's a bit further out of the already very small town than other locations, so you're going to be in for a 10 ish minute walk to anywhere except the beach. The hotel staff does not speak much English, but were very helpful all the same. The WiFi didn't really reach all the way to my room. Overall, great stay!

Service was good. There was a staff who is stationed at the entrance, checking with guest who arrived by car. They will ask for your name, provided clear instructions of where to park. Unfortunately, I have accidentally left the lights in the car switched on. A few moments later when I was doing my check-in, the front desk staff quickly informed me about it. The facilities are good. Food is really good, very different from the other Hoshino resorts in Aomori that I have stayed. At KAI Tsugaru, it is Kaiseki instead of the usual buffet style. The staff took pains to explain and share the reason for each dish that was served. There are only 41 traditionally-furnished and generously-sized rooms offering both Western and Japanese-style designs which gives a very unique and dedicated experience as compared to other hotels which has many rooms.

Although I chose this ryokan as alternative place but it turned out it is my best stay so far. It is not far from Kuroishi and it is accessible by public transport. Room is very spacious and has both a bathroom and a toilet. Onsen is good. It has both indoor and outdoor ones. Usually it is not busy. Food was great both dinner and breakfast. Free flow of both alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks are also included. Very generous. Staffs are very friendly, although their English are very limited. Extra 150 yen per person for onsen tax. Cash term only. Cashless payment is available.