Hakkoda Hotel

An older hotel, but the facilities are much better compared to Sukayu Onsen. The room facilities are average, but it is clean and hygienic. There is a shuttle bus running between Sukayu Onsen, Hakkoda Ropeway, and Shin-Aomori Station, though it requires advance reservation—you can't use it without one. Hakkoda Hotel and Sukayu Onsen share the same owner, so you can soak for free. My husband went to the Senjin-buro (thousand-person bath), but I didn't dare to go in. You can take the JR bus right outside Sukayu Onsen to Oirase Gorge, Lake Towada, and Aomori Station. A special mention about the meals: we were initially drawn in by the reviews praising the French cuisine, but both the French and Japanese meals were just so-so. Considering the room rate, the overall value for money is pretty average.

Nestled on the slopes of Hakkoda Mountain, this hotel offered a peaceful and quiet retreat. The facilities were excellent, and the French multi-course dinner, in particular, was outstanding. The onsen (hot spring) facilities were also fantastic, making it a wonderfully relaxing and rejuvenating trip. I'm already looking forward to returning with my family.

Classic Japanese inns, especially Japanese hot spring inns, offer excellent service, superb food, and a secluded location, making them perfect for relaxation and leisure. They are also an excellent spot for snow viewing, and the surrounding tranquility is quite unique. Taking a walk around the inn in the winter evening, you'll feel a sense of serene stillness, as if the surroundings are deserted.

It is quiet, cool, and a great place to heal in the woods. It is the best for those going to relax... I went there to rest, so I gave it the highest score. The facilities are 4-star, but in my heart, I want to give it 5 stars or higher.

This was my first time staying here. 34 years ago, I drove alone from Morioka, passing through the Oirase Gorge and visiting places like Hiba Senninburo (Cypress Bath for 1000 People), Jigoku Numa (Hell Swamp), and Manju Fukashi (a traditional Japanese manju dumpling). However, that day I was staying in Aomori. This time, my husband and I booked the Hakkoda Hotel for a relaxing stay. It's an old, historic hotel, so it does feel a bit dated, but it's clean everywhere. The staff were impeccable. The amenities are plentiful, and the thoughtfulness is evident everywhere, from the soft laundry bags and toothbrushes. Access to nearby areas is also easy with the shuttle bus, so it's not a hassle. The quiet environment was relaxing. I was surprised to see the first snow this time! But it was a great memory. I'm definitely planning to return next year, and plan a multi-night stay.

Unparalleled beauty, snow outside the window, warm as spring inside. The service is like a spring breeze, and the artistic conception is profound. Very good experience, I will choose here next time I come to Aomori

The hotel was in the middle of heavy snow at Hakkosan, so I didn't expect much. Although the service staff don't speak English very well, they are very hardworking. Both dinner and breakfast were good, especially dinner.