Aomori

I joined this tour in early January, and there were 6 people in total that day. It was snowing heavily in Aomori during that time, so I was very glad that I joined this tour, as I didn't have to drive in the snow myself, and the roads we traveled were full of snow. When we gathered in the morning, the Japanese driver was waiting for everyone at the station on time, and then we set off for Mount Hakkoda. It was very windy that day, but fortunately, the Hakkoda Mountain Ropeway was not out of service (it was out of service a few days earlier). Although after reaching the summit, we could only see the ice-covered trees closest to us due to the heavy snow and wind, we managed to see them after all. Next, the driver took us to the Oirase Stream, stopping at Sukayu Onsen along the way for us to take pictures. At the Oirase Stream, we stopped at Kumoi no Taki Falls and saw the frozen waterfalls. Afterwards, we went to a restaurant by Lake Towada for lunch at our own expense. The simple Japanese lunch tasted okay and wasn't too expensive. After lunch, we had enough time to walk along the shores of Lake Towada on our own. Finally, before returning to Sendai, the Japanese driver took us to a shrine to pray together, and he used simple English and body language to explain to us how to pray at the shrine. You could tell he really put his heart into explaining it to us. Overall, this was a good day tour. You can easily visit the main tourist attractions.

Apparently, it was the first day of heavy snowfall on the trip day so we couldn't see much. But Nakamura-san still drive us to Lamp No Yado onsen, which was the highlight of our trip. The snow covered mountain is so beautiful, and Nakamura-san.. What can I say? So skillful and calm the entire day. It must be so hard to drive on a snowy day, because on our way we saw a lot of cars had accident and in each scene, she stopped and helped. We were so in awe. She's one of the best driver and guide in Japan, I guess. Thank you so much, Nakamura-san! It was truly one unforgettable trip!

Connected to the station and also to the malls. Convenient and accessible. No issue with booking when checking in. The room is as advertised in the photos and the breakfast spread was incredible too.

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.

very hospitable service and the room was spotlessly maintained. highly recommended for short stays.

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!!!

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.