[11 Recommended Places to Stay in Aomori by Area] Where to Base Yourself for Nebuta and Scenic Highlights

Kazen no Sho is a traditional Japanese hot spring inn with tatami flooring throughout, located in Ochiai Onsen in the Kuroishi Onsen area of Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture.
From the lobby and hallways to the guest rooms, guests can spend their time barefoot and enjoy the comfort of tatami from the moment they enter.
The inn is also convenient as a sightseeing base, with a wide variety of attractions nearby, including the Tsugaru Kokeshi Museum, Hakkoda Ropeway, and Hirosaki Castle (Hirosaki Park).

A resort hotel surrounded by nature, located within Towada-Hachimantai National Park.
The warm wooden log-house-style building blends into a virgin beech forest, offering a special stay while you feel the changing seasons.
The structure is built with massive whole logs imported from Canada and the United States, and everything except the foundation is made of wood.

A hotel with a great location on the slope of Mount Ajara, which straddles Owani Town and Hirakawa City in Aomori Prefecture.
Along with night views over the Tsugaru Plain and a sky full of stars, weather conditions may also bring a sea of clouds in the early morning, creating a magical scene.
In the hotel basement is the second factory of Sun Mamoru Winery, which produces wines designed to pair well with meals.

A hot spring inn on the mountainside with sweeping views of the Tsugaru Plain. It was originally started by an apple wholesaler, and the entire property is filled with apples.
From the “apple bath” with apples floating in it to a fun feature where apple juice comes out when you turn a giant apple-shaped faucet, the whole place feels like an apple-themed park.

A hot spring ryokan located in the center of Asamushi Onsen.
It is said that when the hot spring was first discovered by Jikaku Daishi (Ennin) in the Heian period, it was used for steaming hemp, and that this eventually led to the name Asamushi Onsen.
From the indoor bath made with natural Towada stone and cypress, as well as the open-air bath with a sea breeze, guests can enjoy sweeping views of the sea and sky.

With a history of over 400 years, Yachi Onsen in Aomori Prefecture is counted among Japan’s three great hidden hot springs along with Iya Onsen in Tokushima Prefecture and Niseko Onsen in Hokkaido.
This hot spring inn retains the atmosphere of a traditional therapeutic bathing retreat and stands at the foot of Mount Hakkoda, one of Japan’s 100 famous mountains.
Its location, surrounded by the great outdoors near Yachi Marsh, is part of its appeal as well.

Aomoriya is a hot spring ryokan that could be called an “Aomori theme park,” where you can experience Aomori’s culture through festivals, local cuisine, and therapeutic bathing.
The grounds also include a lush natural park dotted with ponds and traditional houses.
The 236 guest rooms across three buildings are Japanese-modern spaces with the relaxing feel of spending time in your hometown.
There are also uniquely Aomori-style rooms decorated with Nebuta artwork throughout the living room, bedroom, and other spaces.

Oirase Gorge is a sightseeing spot selected for two stars in the Michelin Green Guide.
This resort hotel stands along the stream, where waterfalls, clear running water, moss-covered rocks, and many other scenic highlights can be found.
The hotel enjoys an excellent location where guests can admire nature’s changing expressions with the seasons and time of day from the lobby, terrace, and even the guest rooms.

A resort hotel in an outstanding location, standing quietly in the forests of Oirase.
Located right near Oirase Gorge, a nationally designated Special Place of Scenic Beauty, the hotel lets guests feel the changing seasons of Oirase without ever leaving the property.
The food is also well regarded, including the “Oirase Cuisine” dinner course served with chopsticks and dishes made with an abundance of seasonal ingredients from Towada and Oirase.

A glamping facility located in Daikanyama Park in the center of Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture.
Despite being close to the nightlife district, it offers an authentic outdoor experience.
The facility opened in 2022 after the once-deteriorated park was renovated into a new place for relaxation.
There are four accommodations in total: two luxury trailer houses and two dome tents where guests can feel immersed in nature.

Shimofuro Onsenkyo Maruhon Ryokan is located in a hot spring town on the Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture, at the northernmost tip of Honshu.
Founded in 1887, it is a long-established inn with a history of over 130 years. Its old-fashioned wooden appearance still evokes the atmosphere of a hot spring town once bustling with therapeutic bathers.
The friendly landlady and staff, along with their warm hospitality, make for a relaxing stay, and the inn’s homelike atmosphere is so inviting that it makes you want to say, “I’m home.”