Aomori

We booked three day trips in Aomori: P1 - Oirase Stream & Hakkoda Mountains; P2 - Takayama Inari Shrine; P3 - Tanesashi Coast. PLAN1 - The Oirase Stream, Hakkoda Mountains, and Lake Towada route was an excellent day trip. Although the summit of Hakkoda Mountain was closed due to strong winds, and we could only stay for 5 to 10 minutes with no visibility due to heavy fog, the weather didn't cooperate! However, Oirase Stream and Lake Towada were incredibly beautiful, and I highly recommend this day trip. We left Lake Towada to stay overnight at the Prince Hotel by the lake, and the next day, we walked along the lakeside back to Lake Towada to catch the JR bus to Aomori, which cost ¥3,480. This day trip felt like it offered great value for money.

Great trip, everything went smoothly, we stopped at a lots of view points and could also do sone walking along Oirase stream, and on top of Hakkoda. The driver was very attentive. I was in a small group of 4 people. We stopped shortly at some other viewpoints and the museum of snow walk disaster on the way back. The steaming buns “butt onsen” was a nice surprise.

The itinerary was very satisfying, with a suitable pace that wasn't too strenuous. The driver-guide provided excellent service, communicating promptly with a translator, was familiar with the road conditions, drove smoothly, and was polite and professional. They even helped with taking photos. It was a very pleasant trip.

Since there don't seem to be many reviews in Korean, I'm writing one. We were traveling with my parents and a young nephew, so having comfortable transportation was important, which is why we used this service. It was our biggest expense of the trip, but we were very satisfied. Thank you for driving safely and for your thoughtfulness in adjusting the air conditioning when it was hot and the heater when it was cold. I'm not sure how others do it, but I'm the type who plans out every single route, down to the minute and second, so my top priorities for the driver were simply safe driving and good punctuality. Because I had my desired route and stops clearly mapped out, it probably made things easy for both of us. Since this isn't a package tour, you need to plan your walking spots and time management to some extent. This was the absolute best way to travel from Hoshino Resorts Aomoriya, past the Oirase Gorge, and all the way to downtown Aomori. If you plan on doing a lot of walking in the Oirase Gorge, taking a regular bus is much better, but I recommend hiring a car if you want to walk just one specific section and enjoy it like a scenic drive. The vehicle was clean, and the instructions were clearly explained via WhatsApp. True to Japan, they were rigorously punctual. Thank you so much!~~

This was a perfect tour, good pace, interesting places, enough time to see them. These spots are difficult to access otherwise, so I am happy I could see all three in a day. The Takayama Inari shrine is beautiful and so remote, there was barely anyone there, lots of opportunities to take pictures. The blue pond is actually blue - at least when the sun is out. Very nice walk around the lakes. My group was of 6 people and we travelled in a private taxi with a driver.

It was a wonderful experience and a fantastically organized day. We felt completely at ease and were able to enjoy Japanese culture away from mass tourism. We would love to come back.

it’s been one of my best stay in Japan, feels very relaxing at the onsen and using the lounge afterwards with apple juice! also beers offered during happy hour is just another bonus!

Breakfast: Better than expected, though not a huge variety, every item was exquisite, and the dining experience was good. The baby's high chair was high-end with soft padding. Personally, I felt the food quality was comparable to Hakodate Kokusai Hotel (excluding the sashimi and steak). Transportation convenience: It's a bit of a walk from the station, about 5-7 minutes, and there's no direct public transportation. Service: We had access to the lounge, and there was a delicious apple cider. The food mainly consisted of dried fruits and nuts, suitable as snacks with drinks. Service: There were a few minor flaws, for example, when receiving breakfast and lounge vouchers, we had to manually write our room number and name, which felt like a very traditional process. Also, the entire hotel only has two washer-dryer machines.

what a pleasant stay, i was at home far away from home. all of the staffs are helpful and courteous. I love to be back in the future 🥰