"This APA location was shiny, new and nice all over. My biggest complaint about the stay was with the city and its sidewalks. Read on if you're interested! **Positives: *Various signs of of the hotel being fancy and nice: Slick lights on the keycard scanners, near-silent elevators...and that's all that comes to mind atm. *Hot coffee in the vending machine! That was a nice change of pace, after a week in Aomori where I had to go into a conbini to get a couple cans of hot coffee after meals. *Room was all-around "pretty darn comfortable." *AC was a standout -- unlike AC that you have to adjust every time you notice it's either too hot or too humid in the room, this AC kept the temperature even and super-comfortable, late-July. It even emitted a very relaxing windy sound. **Neutral: * I didn't do laundry, so I didn't notice how expensive it was. **Negatives: *Yikes, the noise. *A ~20min walk from the station to the hotel, with no tram. There might be busses from the station to the hotel; I didn't check. *During that 20min walk to/from the station (and another stroll on another day), I looked for a path that had sidewalk all the way from the station to the hotel (checking the 3 routes in Google Maps); I didn't find one. Not at ALL convenient, when you have a suitcase in tow. You can follow sidewalk from the station to a 7-11 parking lot not far away, cut across it and return to sidewalk...but that's apparently the best you can do, atm. Develop that city please, Hachinohe."
"A lovely hotel by Lake Towada that is beginning to show its age. It’s a perfectly fine place to stay, and it’s in a nice location, but it feels so empty, having such a large hotel with so few guests."
"A nice set-up for a ski-in/ski-out resort. My kids also had great lessons with an English instructor. Getting to Appi Kogen was also quite easy with the buses from Morioka Station. We were also bumped up to a larger room, which was very comfortable, especially by Japanese standards. That was also great. However…..
The only drawback was the very limited food options, especially for dinner with young kids, who don’t eat very much anyway. We live in Japan, so we’re accustomed to Japanese portions, local izakayas, bentos, etc. But this was challenging. It was either spend 20,000¥-30,000¥ for a mediocre buffet, where the kids just wanted a few bites of the simplest food. Or a yakiniku restaurant that would’ve been 30,000¥ - 40,000¥ for a family of 4. High-end sushi spot that would’ve been even more pricey. (The room service menu is quite sad, and again would be close to 20,000¥)
Or, you’re left with getting instant Nissin ramen cups at the convene, which is what we ended up doing the last night. (Breakfast, again, pay steep prices at the buffet, or wait till the bakery opens at the comically late hour of 10:00am, when you of course want to be on the slopes.)
Anyway, I’d suggest packing some of your own bentos, or be prepared to pay. ¥¥¥¥¥¥"
Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Ninohe, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay.
What can I see and do in Ninohe?
Explore the area and family-friendly sights such as Iwate Children's Forest, or get out into nature at a spot like Shiroyama Park. Kindaichi Onsen and Tomb of Christ are a couple of places you'll find in the wider area.
What are holiday rentals like in Ninohe?
Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in Ninohe. Holiday rentals feature extras such as laundry facilities and kitchens so you'll have all the conveniences of home. If you're concerned about cleanliness, holiday rentals can offer a sense of privacy away from public hotel lifts and lobbies packed with people while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also get more space in a holiday rental than in a hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is an attractive option for a family getaway.
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