Ajigasawa Vacations from ￥34,689

Located in a rural area that is close to some beautiful natural sights. A short drive from the UNESCO heritage site (old growth beech forest). We came in early November and were a bit late for the peak fall colours, but there were still plenty of vibrant orange and yellow leaves. Hotel itself is showing its age, but they keep the rooms very clean. Kind and courteous staff made us feel welcomed. Would recommend for anyone looking for a quiet nature escape.

It was grubby with a tiny plastic cubicle for a shower (that worked well ). Area was uninspiring with clubs advertising women and bouncers on the doors ... (unusual in Japan). Car parking was good and the staff were helpful. Water was never replaced. Functional and meh.

The dormy inn Aomori is an excellent choice for a short stay in the area. The hotel is clean, the rooms are comfortable and the staff is extremely gracious. I chose this because I wanted to stay in a hotel that had access to an onsen, and this one did not disappoint. The onsen facility was clean, never over crowded and a nice temperature even during the hot summer. A complimentary cream or popsicle after you soak was a bonus.