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Towadako Hostel

1.5 star property
Lakefront hostel in Towada with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Garden
In-room safe, free WiFi
Fitness facility
Lake

Reviews

6,6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free breakfast
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping on weekends
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Fitness center
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Children's pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Housekeeping - weekends only
  • Barbecue grill(s)

Room options

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View all photos for Mixed Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

In-room safe, free WiFi

Mixed Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 6 Persons Room (3 Bunk Beds and 1 Extra bed), Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi

6 Persons Room (3 Bunk Beds and 1 Extra bed), Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Female Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi

Female Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Economy Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

In-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 8 Persons Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi

8 Persons Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room Single use, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Triple Room

In-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 5 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Room, 5 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
5 bedrooms
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

In-room safe, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

7 beds room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Bed in Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Guest Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room

In-room safe, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Triple Room

In-room safe, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quintuple Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Economy Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Towadakohanyasumiya 16-146, Towada, Aomori-ken, 018-5501

What's nearby

  • Lake Towada - 20 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Oirase Gorge - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Towada-Hachimantai National Park - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Oirase Boardwalk - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Hakkoda Ski Area - 34 min drive - 40.1 km

Getting around

  • Aomori Airport (AOJ) - 61 min drive
  • Ikarigaseki Station - 47 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off

Restaurants

  • ‪十和田ビジターセンター - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪子ノ口湖畔食堂 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪十和田湖マリンブルー - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪信州屋 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪こもれび - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Towadako Hostel

At Towadako Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Oirase Gorge. After getting a workout at the fitness center, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a children's pool, a snack bar/deli, and free bike rentals.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 15
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (1 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site extended parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
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Transfers

    • Free train station shuttle*
DONE

Off-site

    • Free area shuttle within 600 metres
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 4 AM–noon
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Free local shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Weekend housekeeping only
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for JPY 1000.0 per stay

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property accepts mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: PayPay.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Towadako backpackers Annex House
backpackers Annex House
Towadako Backpackers Annex Hostel
Towadako backpackers Annex
Towadako Hostel Towada
Towadako Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Towadako Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Towada

Frequently asked questions

Does Towadako Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Towadako Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Towadako Hostel?
Yes, there's a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Towadako Hostel?
Yes, pets stay free, with a limit of 1 total.
Is parking offered on site at Towadako Hostel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Towadako Hostel?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Towadako Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Towadako Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Towadako Hostel like?
Towadako Hostel is located by the river, a short 20-minute walk from Lake Towada and 18 minutes' walk from Itmuca Cove.

Towadako Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6,6

Good

5,6/10

Cleanliness

7,2/10

Staff & service

5,8/10

Amenities

6,0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6,8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Run down hostel with false amenities
Hostel was not at the location provided in listing but 1.1 km away from the lake. Self-check in was fin but hostel was run down with many lights not working, cobwebs in hallways. Rooms were booked with private bathrooms but there was no private bathrooms. Bathrooms were communal and there was no shower just sinks with buckets. Sheets were clean but rooms had broken a/c, smelled of fumigation but there were still bugs, broken drawers and lights. It was the worst hostel I have stayed in. We booked three rooms across two reservations and one rooms was so bad that two people ended up sleeping in one room. Said there was free breakfast but it was only toast and coffee/tea. Do not recommend!
Christopher, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location near Lake Towada. The best aspect of this hostel is the flexibility. You are totally free to cook your own food, wash clothes, etc. They have almost everything you can think of for just a small fee of around 100 yen. Everything is self-service which is very nice. They also have 350 yen bath tickets you can purchase for the very nice bath at the hotel right down the road.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location Owner willing to support Feel like stay at friends’house
Ole, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

the best thing is the ‘secret’ lookout point! it was raining but still breathtaking! the hostel needs a bit of cleaning and maintenance ti do though. but its super cheap, so i guess u get what u pay for.
hana, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Towadako Hostel is affordable price with 24 hrs. accessible facilities. The owners are very nice and caring, there were bikes free for guests which you can ride to the lake and explore around. My booking was the last available room, so it might be the old one with smell of dust. The Hostel area is large with a lot of rooms, and guests. I can see the hint of beauty of the place, but to be honest, it needs big cleaning and renovation and the place would be very nice again.
Atitaya, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The dinner is kind of disappointing as all you get is just a pack of curry and a small box of rice that you microwave them yourself. Yet you can enjoy 24 hours breakfast with toasts, jams, orange juice and milk. There is a bug kitchen that you can cook for free with flavorings. Hot water supply is stable but not hot enough. It is a little bit far from the only bus station yet owner will provide shuttle services. On-sen ticket is cheap and seriously good, 350 Yen you can enjoy on-sen in TowadaSo. Owner is very helpful and nice. I feel like home. I will choose to come here again when I visit TowadaKo again. Oirase stream is unbelievably good.
Chun Yin, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

great staff and cozy place. i like a big kitchen.
wd, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hostel
It's a place to sleep and run by a very nice older Japanese man. There are also cheap tickets to a very fancy onsen nearby. The surrounding area is very beautiful and the free bikes available are helpful to get to the gorge. Look at the weather before you go and pack accordingly.
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

good backpackers
room was ok, a bit expensive. had a couple of dead bugs on the floor behind the bed, toilets and wash room were clean but cloudn't find a shower. they offer heaps of amenities, snacks to purchase, bar, computer and printer, and a good Continental breakfast.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Mitul, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A super thoughtful and friendly hostel!
Towada Backpackers was probably the most thoughtful and well-equipped hostel I've ever been. First off, the owners were super friendly and were always down to mingle with the guests. The hostel is big; the living room area is a wonderful place to meet other travelers and engage in evening chitchats. The kitchen is well-equipped with free cooking utensils AND food that you can buy readily. (easy system: you pick the food you want and put money in the fare box nearby). Free breakfast from 3am-12pm, free coffee and tea 24/7, and free miso soup 24/7. Bike rentals are also free! Great for touring Towada Lake and the Statue of Maidens. Lots of manga and guide books available at the hostel. Bus time tables and maps are also readily available. The owners would also drop you off at the Towada bus station upon request. Would definitely come back when I visit Aomori next time!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very nice =)
The whole area is awesome for touring which was the reason for my stay. The place was very nice, th keeper very welcoming gave the good info about the area. Met there very good people and I the onsen close by is very nice after a full day riding in quite cold temperatures.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, helpful and easygoing owner (old man)
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Convenient to lake towada
Fair price for tourist resort
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

HUANG CHAO, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

賛否両論の宿かと思います。
331, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Une option économique mais l’auberge est dégradée.
Louis, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

利用させて頂き有り難うございました 全てがファーストタイム 色んな泊まり方を経験すると共に勉強になりました今度は多人数で自炊したいと思います^_^
ゆき, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

管理人の田中さんがご病気とのことでお会いすることは出来ませんでしたが旅人に十和田湖の素晴らしさや心のこもったおもてなしに感銘を受けました。治癒の難しい病気ですが体に留意され少しでも永くたま多くの方が利用出来るようまたホステルが続くよう応援したいです
Takashi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

チェックイン時にオーナーが不在。 電話シテも出なくて何とかてつっ
??, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

24時間チェックインできるのがいいですね
ヒデコ, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

のりみち, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

建物、施設内が清潔では無い。お湯も出ない。
しゅういち, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ryosuke, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review