Towada Prince Hotel

The rooms are a bit old, but overall there aren't many rooms, and not many guests. Outside the window is a huge lawn leading to Lake Towada. The onsen was uncrowded and very enjoyable. The hotel offers a free shuttle to Towadako Yasumiya Station, from where you can take a bus to the Oirase Stream hiking trail. Dinner was French and delicious; breakfast was also good.

The environment here is truly exceptional! It's built right by the lake with a huge lawn, perfect for hiking without even leaving the hotel. There's a small pier, probably for boats on the lake in the past. The hotel also offers extra lake tours where someone picks you up, and you can even see fish in the water, which is quite fun. The rooms are Western-style, very clean and cozy. For dinner, they only serve Western cuisine, and the beef was especially delicious. On the other hand, the Japanese breakfast was a bit mediocre. However, the buffet curry rice and other items were more than enough to fill up on.

Excellent experience overall. The hotel staff were incredibly helpful, patient, and friendly, always ready to answer any questions. The shuttle bus was quite new and very comfortable. The room was Western-style and a good size. The onsen (hot spring) had no discernible smell, and my skin felt lovely after bathing. The location is fantastic, with the lake view and the hotel's large lawn complementing each other perfectly. We also signed up for the hotel's 6 AM boat tour, which was very interesting. It would be a good idea to bring a real-time translator if you have one, as you can learn a lot about Lake Towada.

Absolutely loved it! So comfortable and clean, with a fantastic location right by the lake, offering breathtaking views. The hot springs were convenient and relaxing, and both breakfast and dinner were excellent. The service was so good that we immediately decided to extend our stay for another night. It's also not far from Oirase Gorge, making it super convenient for hiking.

We stayed for three nights, including breakfast and dinner, and it definitely lived up to the hype for its food and scenery. While the hotel facilities are pretty standard, the environment is absolutely exceptional. It's only tens of meters from Lake Towada, surrounded by lush green spaces, big trees, and the lake itself – the beauty from this distance is captivating. Both meals and the shuttle bus need to be booked in advance. The schedule was: 7:30 AM breakfast, 9:30 AM departure, 4:00 PM return, 5:00 PM dinner, 6:30 PM evening walk, 8:30 PM hot springs, and 10:30 PM deep sleep. Day one poured rain, day two was spent in Yasumiya, taking a boat cruise, and visiting Towada Shrine. Day three was a 10km hike along the Oirase Stream followed by a final goodbye to Yasumiya. Day four was departure. A perfect experience overall! If I had to point out one minor drawback, it would be that the hotel service felt a bit cold. I understood not having our room cleaned on the first day, but not having it cleaned at all for three days felt a little odd. Also, for a stay that included breakfast and dinner, drinks at dinner on the third night were charged separately. It wasn't expensive, but no explanation was given. No 'do not disturb' sign was hung on the door, yet no cleaning. Drinks were offered with dinner on the first two nights, but not on the third. The hotel's onsen only has one large outdoor pool, and it's quite hot – it felt like half water, half fire, which was very enjoyable.

I was so lucky to choose this hotel; there's nothing bad to say, I'm very satisfied. The breakfast was exquisite, the staff were polite, and the outdoor onsen was very comfortable. The beautiful Lake Towada makes this the perfect choice for a getaway.