Hotel Dengan Spa di Aomori Prefecture, Japan

The hotel is right above the station; after exiting, take the elevator on your left directly up. It's super convenient to stay here in winter. The room is spacious enough for two 26-inch suitcases, and the view directly faces the Apple factory, which is fantastic. The hotel also has staff who speak Mandarin, making it very easy to ask for help. They even assisted us with making restaurant reservations, which was wonderful. However, the hotel's 'hot spring' is really just hot water, and because a high percentage of guests are Chinese, some families bring their kids to the 'hot spring,' and they can be very noisy, acting as if their children's antics are cute and innocent. I wouldn't recommend using the hot spring facility.

We booked 3 rooms and stayed 3 nights. Everyone enjoyed the Dormy Inn - Hirosaki. The immediate neighbourhood isn't a strength but the hotel is close to most of the sites including a neighbourhood with historic houses. We all thought the breakfast was excellent although we were initially hesitant because it seemed pricy. The 10th floor onsen was truly lovely. And young and old alike enjoyed the complimentary ice cream and noddles.

The staff always treats you politely. I had coffee after breakfast, but I thought I would have a paper cup and a lid.

The environment is great! The room is clean and warm, and the bedding is as comfortable as at home. The front desk lady is warm and thoughtful, and patiently answers all questions. The breakfast is rich in variety and tastes great! The location is convenient, and there is everything you need to eat, drink and have fun around. The price-performance ratio is super high, and I will choose here again on my next trip! Highly recommended to friends~

It's true what they say about an inn with a spectacular view. The heavy rain that was falling when I checked in stopped the next morning, and I was able to gaze at the autumn-like sky and sea in front of my room for a while. It had been a while since I'd stayed in a Japanese-style room, and I was able to enjoy local ingredients for both dinner and breakfast, making for a truly enjoyable holiday in Aomori. It was also great that I was within walking distance of the prefectural aquarium. There was a live Tsugaru shamisen performance in the evening, which really immersed me in the romantic atmosphere of travel and exceeded my expectations. This is an inn that I would recommend to others.

This hotel is located right by Oirase Stream, easily accessible from the JR Bus Shoyama stop. They also offer a free shuttle service from Hachinohe to the hotel, running every hour. In the lobby, you'll find Taro Okamoto's massive fireplace, 'Myth of the Forest,' and in the West Wing lounge, there's the 'River God' fireplace. The hotel offers unique activities like 'Stream Exploration,' 'Moss Ball Making,' and 'Green Moss Walk,' along with autumn foliage lectures and stargazing at night, allowing guests to deeply experience the local nature and culture. The buffet restaurant, 'Aomori Apple Kitchen,' serves a wide variety of Aomori ingredients, and specialties like the apple pie are very popular. However, since the hotel is close to nature, you might find insects in the rooms, which can impact the stay.

We took the shuttle bus from Oirase Keiryu Hotel and arrived at Hoshino Resorts Aomoriya around noon. After checking in our luggage, we took a stroll in the hotel's surrounding park, which even has a footbath for guests to relax tired feet. In the evening, we attended the Nebuta Festival event. The food here was more varied than at Oirase, and the service was excellent, as always. It's a fantastic hotel.

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.

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.