At Towadako Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Oirase Gorge. After a workout at the fitness centre, 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
Hotel size
16 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay for free (1 total)
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site extended parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Transfers
Free train station shuttle*
Off-site
Free area shuttle within 600 metres
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 fridge
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's pool
Free local shuttle
Local/corner shop
What to do
Shopping
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Free bike hire
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
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.
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 that you 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 for free, with a limit of 1 total.
Is parking offered on site at Towadako Hostel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry 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 such as a fitness centre, a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Towadako Hostel?
Yes, there's an on-site 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
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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
28 Apr 2024
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
Christopher, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Jul 2021
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.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2018
Good location
Owner willing to support
Feel like stay at friends’house
Ole
Ole, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
1 Nov 2018
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
hana, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Oct 2018
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
Atitaya, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
12 Aug 2018
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Nov 2017
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
Chun Yin, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Oct 2017
great staff and cozy place. i like a big kitchen.
wd
wd, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Aug 2017
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
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Aug 2017
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Aug 2017
Mitul
Mitul, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 May 2017
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!
Cara
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 May 2017
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.
Jeremy
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2016
Friendly, helpful and easygoing owner (old man)
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Oct 2016
Convenient to lake towada
Fair price for tourist resort
RAYMOND POW YOON
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
30 Oct 2024
HUANG CHAO
HUANG CHAO, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
31 Jul 2024
賛否両論の宿かと思います。
331
331, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
15 Jul 2024
Une option économique mais l’auberge est dégradée.