Towadako Backpackers

Really lovely owners and great location, right by the lake, which is beautiful!

No frills lodging but good value for money. Simple breakfast included. There are cooking facilities and there is washing machine usage for a small fee. Manager is friendly allowing baggage storage before check in time.

This hostel is conveniently located near Lake Towada. It can be easily accessed from the JR bus station. There is a convenience store at about 100 meters of distance from the hostel. The building is a bit outdated and the facilities look old. But please remember that this is a hostel and is affordable. The staff are extremely polite and welcoming. They have a big heart and serve with their full sincerity. When I reached the hostel early, there was nobody at the front desk, but there was a note for me with my room details. Later at night, When I mentioned that I do not eat meat, and I will manage with only rice, the lady, Ms. Tomoko quickly prepared fish without even thinking twice and asked me to pay very little. Even the next day she prepared cold noodles along with rice and charged extremely less. The point here is not the money but her big heart in serving without thinking about money or profit. I highly recommend this hostel purely by considering at the generosity and sweet, politeness of the staff there. This hostel is conveniently located even to walk along Oirase gorge. Easier to stay here and take bus to either to the northern end - Yakeyama or the southern, lake side end Nenokuchi and walk along the gorge and return back to the hostel. This way the trip becomes affordable and easier.

An average hostel. A little dated and not the cleaniest. Breakfast included but options are limited to toast, butter etc. We crashed this hostel because the near campsite was flooded. We would have preferred to sleep at the campsite.

I really enjoyed my stay here, breakfast and dinner were nice and the place is very sociable and friendly. Staff are helpful.