Aomori

Our driver, Mr. Fujii, was very conscientious and responsible, good at communication, and had excellent driving skills. He was very patient in communicating and sharing with us. The friends in this small group were also very harmonious and friendly. The driver would carefully remind us of icy and slippery roads or areas with deep snow. The travel companions also helped each other. Fortunately, when we arrived at Hakkoda Mountain, there weren't too many people, and the waiting time was very short. The scenery was indeed beautiful, and it was also very cold. Aomori had rain and snow the night before, and we were prepared for the ropeway to be suspended and the itinerary to be changed. But the next day, we were lucky enough to have a sunny day. When visiting Oirase Stream, Mr. Fujii would also use a translator to tell us the difference in the scenery in different states. Finally, chasing the stunning sunset on the sleepy return journey was even more unforgettable (I asked the driver to make a heart with me, and he did it, hahaha). Klook's one-day tour is really high quality, and the connection is also very smooth. I have already purchased tours in both Japan and South Korea, and they are all very good and satisfactory. Highly recommended.

This year's Spring Festival was already in mid-to-late February, and there has been very little snowfall in Aomori these past few days. Fortunately, I booked a private car on February 19th for Hakkoda + Oirase Stream + Lake Towada. It started to snow heavily as we entered the mountains. Although the ropeway was closed, we still had a solid day of playing in the powder snow! The joy of powder snow, who understands! Mr. Fukuda is really nice and professional. He is the most attentive, professional, and polite driver I have encountered in my many trips to Japan and many private car bookings! Because of the heavy snow, the visibility in the mountains was very low, but his driving skills were excellent. I didn't feel any impact from the weather at all. He took us to check in at every scenic spot along the Oirase Stream, and he waited by the car every time in the heavy snow for us to get in, opening and closing the doors! Thoughtful and attentive! 100 points!

A family of four booked a 7-seater minivan for a day trip, visiting Takayama Inari Shrine, Hakkoda Mountains, Oirase Stream, and Lake Towada. Every scenic spot was stunning, and the whole family had a great time. The driver, Mr. Sato, was a kind and affable Japanese gentleman who drove very well and was very polite. We even encountered a wild fox along the way, and he thoughtfully stopped the car to let us take pictures. Overall, this chartered day trip was very enjoyable and worthwhile.

This is my second time visiting Aomori, and I chose Daiwa Roynet Hotel again. Firstly, there aren't many hotel options here, and secondly, this chain guarantees quality. As with other hotels in the series, the rooms are quite large and the bathrooms are very clean. The location is also excellent, with a convenience store downstairs and a cafe across the street. It's also just a few minutes' walk to JR Aomori Station, which is great. Plus, the shopping mall at Aomori Station has been renovated, adding more places to browse. Highly recommended!!!

I was very satisfied with my stay here for 2 nights in Aomori. This is the second time I've stayed at a Dormy Inn since the one in Ikebukuro, and overall the facilities were newer. The onsen (hot spring bath) and free massage chairs, late-night ramen and ice cream, and yogurt in the morning were the best services. The staff were very friendly, and there was apple juice and a coffee machine near the front desk, so it was nice to be able to come and go and drink during the provided times. There were also a variety of amenities and the onsen was clean and had an outdoor bath, so it was great to soak in the hot water in the cold air. If I had to pick a downside, it's about an 8-10 minute walk from Aomori Station, so it might be a bit inconvenient if you have a suitcase, but it was fine for us. I would recommend it to anyone and if I have the opportunity to come again, I will definitely stay here again.

The location is a bit far from Aomori Station. Walking in the snow took about 10 minutes, a little tiring. I originally booked a small double room five months in advance (but the photos looked like a single room for two people), but a month before the trip, I casually checked again and found a twin room, which was even cheaper. I booked it through Klook with an 8% discount. Two nights + two people + two days of breakfast for two people = 3911! It's incredibly cheap! I heard that the breakfast here is voted the best in Aomori, but it's just so-so. Not a lot of variety, and I think the voting might be a little inflated. The closest attraction to the hotel is ASPAM, which is nice to walk around, and you can view the entire city of Aomori from its 13th-floor observatory. Highly recommended. The Hotel JAL City Aomori doesn't have many facilities, just standard vending machines and an ice maker. There are two washing machines on the 2nd floor, a standard all-in-one wash, dry, and fold for ¥500, which is a bit expensive, and they're often in use. There's no large public bath, let alone a gym, so just go out and play in the snow! ^_^

Was not as clean, saw two bugs. otherwise quite near the train station.

Lovely hotel in central location. We used parking option as well. Room was spacious, all amenities provided. Breakfast was Japanese and Western style. Hotel had some nice gallery style exhibitions, like nebuta and ceramics.