12 Relaxing Onsen Ryokan in Aomori Perfect for Anniversary Trips
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A special anniversary trip for couples. If you want to spend a wonderful trip that will remain in your heart, why not make the inn "onsenryokan"? In Aomori, where you can spend a special day different from the usual, there are ♡ many places that are perfect for a date, such as the nationally designated special place of scenic beauty and natural monument "Oirase Gorge" and the popular art spot "Aomori Art Museum". If you want to enjoy a trip in Aomori, let's make ♪ a plan with particular attention to accommodation.
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You want to spend a special day with your loved ones! If that's the case, how about a trip to Aomori? In Aomori, there are many places that are perfect for dates, such as the Oirase Gorge, a nationally designated special place of scenic beauty and natural monument, and the popular art spot Aomori Art Museum. Experience the magnificent nature, appreciate art, and enjoy shopping in the Aomori Bay Area! You can also taste the local gourmet food and have ♡ a very satisfying trip.
Would you like to stay at a onsenryokan where you can relax in the Aomori? If you make a reservation for a room with an open-air bath, you can enjoy chatting while drinking alcohol, and the love level will increase even more onsen. ♡ You can enjoy delicious food and local sake unique to Aomori, take a walk at night while looking up at the stars, and spend a rich time ♪ with just the two of you.
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Two people want to create memories of a special day together or celebrate an anniversary! Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel" will help you get in the mood. This hotel is located along the scenic Oirase Keiryu River. Away from the hustle and bustle, the inn is surrounded by the great outdoors, a world completely different from the one you are used to. Enjoy an incredibly luxurious stay by relaxing in the open-air bath in your room.
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"Hoshino Resort" is a popular hotel with nice rooms and attentive service. At the Oirase Keiryu Hotel, you can enjoy a superb view of the Oirase Keiryu from the guest rooms and the open-air bath on the terrace. The "Mountain stream Japanese-style room with open-air bath terrace" is recommended for the anniversary of the two of you. There is a sofa by the window that you can relax on, so you can relax and enjoy the scenery while talking with just the two of you.
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The great nature of the Oirase mountain stream spreads out in front of you. A private open-air bath overlooking the mountain stream is a luxury! The two of you can enjoy onsen as much as you like without worrying about other customers♪ It's perfect for your anniversary.
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For dinner, how about a unique buffet at "Aomori Apple Kitchen", which has a wonderful interior with an apple motif? There are many menus where you can enjoy Aomori apples, such as "Salmon marinated apple puree sauce" and "Hot apple pie". The conversation between the two will be lively and it will be a memorable dinner ♡
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At the hotel in the middle of nature, you can see the stars in the sky on a clear night. Be sure to look up at the night sky from the bath in your room! Let's be enchanted by the romantic atmosphere ♪
Detailed information
Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel
Aomori /Oirase/Resort Hotel
- address
- Aomori 231 Tochikubo, Oaza-Okuse, Towada-shi, Kanagawa
- access
- About 70 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Hachinohe Station
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Hoshino Resorts Aomoriya" is located on a vast site of approximately 220,000 tsubo. The lounge, terrace, and footbath are located on the banks of a large pond, where visitors can relax while enjoying the view of nature. The hotel also offers horse-drawn carriage rides around the park, and is recommended for those who want to relax at onsen but also want to take part in activities to create memories.
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For two people who are spending a special day, we recommend the "Arbor with semi-open-air bath". The rooms are spacious and decorated with traditional crafts of Aomori such as the local toy "Hachimanma". Large windows provide plenty of natural light. The bath is a gentle wooden bathtub made from Aomori's prefectural tree "Hiba". While feeling the nature seen from the large window and the refreshing scent of hiba, you can enjoy forest bathing and bathing at the same time.
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For dinner, let's have "Nanko Hatchin Kaiseki" where you can taste Aomori's food culture at the old private house restaurant "Nanbu Magariya". The 15 seafood items that are popular with the people of Aomori are called "Nanko Haschin". It is said that it goes well with Japanese sake! The lit-up garden that can be seen from the old private house has a good atmosphere, and you can spend a good time on your anniversary.
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At the show venue "Michinoku Matsuri-ya", shows are held every night where you can experience Aomori's festivals. You'll feel like you're participating in a real festival, with images depicting scenes from Aomori and Nebuta floats that come right in front of you. The performance area, which is connected to the audience seats, is full of realism! It looks like it will be an unforgettable memory for the two of you ♡
Detailed information
Hoshino Resorts Aomoriya
Aomori / Misawa / Resort Hotel
- address
- Aomori 56 Aza-Komagiyama, Misawa City
- access
- <Train> Approximately 15 minutes on foot from Aoimori Railway Misawa Station / Approximately 3 minutes by free shuttle bus (reservation required) <Car> Approximately 3 minutes from Rokunohe Junction on Second Michinoku Toll Road via Hachinohe Expressway <Airplane> Tokyo ( Haneda Airport) ⇒ Misawa Airport about 1 hour 20 minutes, about 20 minutes by free shuttle bus from Misawa Airport (reservation required)
A long time ago, the seawater trapped in the ground matured after 300,000 years, and is a graceful hot spring. onsen containing fossil sea water have a high salt concentration, are excellent in heat retention and moisture retention, and have the characteristics of not getting cold after bathing.Source: onsen | onsen inn in Aomori Ajigasawa onsen Suigun no Inn [Official page]
There are four types of guest rooms with open-air baths. It feels good to have a slightly retro-style onsen. In winter, you can enjoy the view of the snow-covered courtyard while soaking in onsen. Especially recommended for couples is “Tsuki no Uta,” which has a cute circular bathtub. Just the right size for two people to soak slowly.
Official details
Ajigasawa Onsen Suigun no Yado
Aomori /Shirakami Mountains/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 12,460
- address
- 26-1 Shimotonda, Maito-cho, Aigasawa-cho, Nishitsugaru-gun Aomori
- access
- 5 minutes on foot from Ajigasawa Station, shuttle available (reservation required)
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Of course, onsen that draws directly to the inn is "flowing". The private open-air bath can only be used by hotel guests. There is no reservation system in particular, so if there is a vacancy, you are free to enter at any time. "Chakokoi Maruyu" is just right for two people, and you can enjoy your time alone while gazing at the sunset and the night sky.
For dinner, you can either bring your own or have it delivered from a nearby dining room, so you can eat what you like together. For breakfast, we recommend the morning spice curry and coffee set. The curry is made with a unique blend of over 20 kinds of spices, and is mainly made with ingredients from Aomori. It seems that you can start the day well by eating well in the morning.
Official details
onsen Onsen Inn Tsubaki
Aomori / Aomori, Asamushi onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 7,775
- address
- Aomori Aomori City Asamushi Aza Hotarutani 25
- access
- 1 minute walk from Aoimori Railway "onsen Onsen Station" / 10 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Aomori Higashi IC
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
onsen in the hotel is drawn from Sarukura onsen, so it is 100% free-flowing from the source. onsen are soft and non-irritating, so you can relax until you are satisfied. The baths are a large bath made of cypress and an open-air bath made of stone. The men's and women's baths are switched according to the time system, so you can enjoy four baths in one day. In addition, if it is a weekday, it is possible to reserve the "separate open-air stone bath". How about enjoying the four seasons of Aomori that can be seen beyond the steam with just the two of you?
For dinner, you can enjoy creative local cuisine prepared by our head chef. The exquisite dishes are made with locally sourced seasonal ingredients and are visually appealing. A luxurious plan where you can enjoy scallop and sea urchin kamameshi, snow crab crab shabu, and stone-grilled Japanese black beef from Aomori stone-grilled porcelain plate is perfect for your anniversary ♡
During your stay, relax in a colored yukata. There are 30 types for women and 10 types for men, so it's hard to decide which color to choose. You can also rent a nano ion steamer, a facial massager, and a set of 6 basic cosmetics for a fee. If you use it after bathing, he may be surprised at how glossy his skin will be.
Official details
Oirase onsen Onsen Wild Flower Yakesanso
Aomori /Oirase/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 5,500
- address
- Aomori 64 Aza Yakiyama, Horyo, Towada City
- access
- 1 hour 30 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Lake Towada IC / Oirase Keiryu onsen (bus stop)
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
If you want to relax in your room while looking out at the sea, then we recommend Nanbuya Kaisenkaku Kaisenkaku. Above all, the recommended one is the large public bath where many people say, "I'm satisfied just by taking a bath!" In addition, in the open lobby, live performances of "Tsugaru shamisen" are held every night, giving you a sense of Aomori.
Official details
Nanbuya Kaisenkaku
Aomori / Aomori, Asamushi onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 17,393
- address
- Aomori Aomori City Asamushi Hotarutani 31
- access
- 1 minute walk from onsen Onsen Station on the Aoimori Railway.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
A different space the moment you enter the hotel. "Hotel Grandmer Sankaiso" has a nostalgic atmosphere of the Taisho era that seems to appear in movies and dramas. The unusual atmosphere creates a wonderful anniversary. First of all, let's have a welcome drink in the lounge in front of the lobby while looking at the superb view of the Sea of Japan.
The stone garden open-air bath feels as if you are bathing in the Sea of Japan. The best time to visit is also when the sun is setting. The bright red sunset is a masterpiece. In winter, it snows and piles up, creating a charming atmosphere. In addition, there are two private baths in the hotel, and the view from the private baths is also wonderful ♡
Aomori's unique seafood and mountain delicacies can be fully savored at meal, with a variety of plans to choose from. ryokan You can choose from a sumptuous meal Japanese kaiseki dinner featuring such delicacies as the famous "grilled live abalone on a ceramic plate" and "Itou," a fish said to be a phantom of Ajigasawa, or you can choose your favorite dishes from the buffet, which offers a variety of local menus. For breakfast, the buffet is popular for its local dishes and French toast. If the weather is nice, you can meal enjoy the view of the ocean on the open terrace.
Official details
Ajigasawa onsen Hotel Grand Mer Sankaiso
Aomori /Shirakami Mountains/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 11,715
- address
- Aomori 1, Aza-Naruto, Maido-cho, Ajigasawa-cho, Nishizugaru-gun, Ajigasawa
- access
- A 20-minute walk from JR Ajigasawa Station Shuttle available from Ajigasawa Station *Reservation required All 5 flights 14:50, 15:50, 16:20, 17:25, 18:00
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
"Asamushi Sakura Kanko Hotel" is a hotel with all rooms facing the ocean, adjacent to the shoreline of Mutsu Bay. About a 5-minute walk from the hotel is the Asamushi Aquarium, where you can see rare aquatic animals from around the world, so you won't have trouble finding a date spot. The guest room is a space with a simple interior and soft lighting. Enjoy a romantic time while gazing at the majestic ocean.
The two types of baths in the hotel where you can enjoy onsen are also attractive. "Obou Roten" is a luxurious bath where you can see the ocean in front of you. The fragrance of Aomori Hiba wafts in the air, and when combined with the scent of the sea breeze, you will feel a sense of unity with nature. The Observation Large Bath is an open space with a horizontally long bathtub that extends beyond the window. The combination of onsen and powerful Mutsu Bay is a luxury that can only be experienced here.
For dinner, the menu is centered around fresh seafood caught in the sea of Aomori. There are plenty of special menus such as scallops from Mutsu Bay with condensed umami, grilled shellfish miso, and Tsugaru Strait bluefin tuna sashimi with plenty of high-quality fat. Delicious local cuisine goes well with sake ◎
After dinner, live Tsugaru Shamisen performances are held every night. There is no doubt that the rhythmical and powerful tone will cheer you up. After filling yourself up with a sumptuous meal, why not give yourself up to a soothing performance? I'm sure it will be a wonderful memory of your anniversary ♪
Official details
onsen Onsen Hotel with a superb view Asamushi Sakura Kanko Hotel
Aomori / Aomori, Asamushi onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 9,060
- address
- Aomori Aomori City Asamushi Sakamoto 51-1
- access
- About 15 minutes from onsen Onsen Station/Aomori Expressway Aomori Higashi IC via R4
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Asamushi onsen Domain Honjin no Yado ryokan Yanagi no Yu is a purely Japanese-style ryokan with an elegant Japanese garden. The garden-side guest rooms are warm spaces that make you want to lie down on the tatami mats. While gazing out at the beautiful garden, you'll want to slowly talk about your memories of sightseeing.
During your stay, you can enjoy five baths, including an open-air garden bath and a barrel-shaped cypress bath. Among them, ryokan 's specialty, "Oyudono", is a cypress bath with a history of about 250 years. The hot water is up to your waist, so your body will be warmed to the core and the fatigue of your trip will be blown away.
Dinner is a creative cuisine centered on fresh seafood from Mutsu Bay. You can enjoy the thrill of not knowing what will come out, as the seafood caught that day is used. There is also a plan where dinner is served in-room dining, so you can enjoy a luxurious time just for the two of you without worrying about glances.
Official details
onsen Onsen Tsugaru Clan ryokan no Yu
Aomori / Aomori, Asamushi onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 12,725
- address
- Aomori Aomori City Asamushi Yamashita 236
- access
- 6 minutes on foot from JR onsen Station / 10 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Aomori East Exit [Free transfer from onsen Onsen Station to the hotel (reservation required)]
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Yachi Onsen is a secluded onsen inn located in the mountains of Hakkoda. Located about an hour's drive from Aomori City and out of reach of radio waves, it is perfect for a relaxing digital detox with your cell phone turned off. Listening to the sound of leaves rustling and birds singing will refresh your mind and body. The "Genji no Ma" guest room, also known as the room used by Jakucho Setouchi to write, is a calm space with a retro atmosphere. The room is a quiet space with a retro atmosphere where you can relax and unwind in a tranquil environment.
Yachi Onsen, which has a history of more than 400 years, is known as one of Japan's top three secret onsen. It is divided into a high-temperature “upper hot water” and a lukewarm “lower hot water”, and the soft hot water gushing out from your feet gradually warms your body. Relax your body and mind while feeling the atmosphere of an old-fashioned spa. All the water in the hotel uses the spring water of Hakkoda, so the famous water you drink after taking a bath is exceptionally delicious.
For meal, you can enjoy Yachi onsen 's specialty, char dishes. The char raised in clean spring water is characterized by its refreshing and refined taste, and is excellent whether grilled or sashimi. You can also enjoy the fragrant Japanese sake "Iwao no Kotsuzake", so if you're a couple who likes to drink, definitely give it a try. Local sake from local Aomori breweries is also available.
There are many spots around ryokan where you can feel the great nature of Aomori. It's also nice to enjoy a date with beautiful scenery that can only be seen here, such as ryokan "Yachi Marsh" where you can observe marsh plants and the mountain stream where rock fish swim. It seems that they sometimes come, and you may be able to see their cute appearance from the window of meal.
Official details
Yachi Onsen
Aomori / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 14,872
- address
- Aomori 1, Horyo Yachi, Towada City
- access
- Approximately 120 minutes by JR bus from JR Aomori Station / 60 minutes by car from Aomori Airport / Free bus available *Reservation required (summer: Aomori Station - Shin-Aomori Station / winter: from Hachinohe Station)
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Tsuta onsen ryokan is located in a quiet beech forest. You can enjoy the scenery of nature that changes with the seasons up close. The Japanese-Western special room "Tsurukan" with a half open-air bath is perfect for anniversaries. The semi-open-air bath in the room is not onsen, but there is no doubt that you will be healed in an open space with bright outside light. The luxurious atmosphere will liven up the feelings of two people ♡
At Tsuta onsen ryokan, you can enjoy onsen that flows directly from the source, which is rare even in Japan. There is a bathtub right above the source, so you can feel the hot water gushing out from the bottom plate under your feet. There are ``Senkyo-no-Yu'' for men and women, and ``Kuan-no-Yu'' for alternating men and women. Relax and feel the history at this secluded hot spring that was opened in the Heian period.
For dinner, you can enjoy seasonal creative multi-course meals using mainly Aomori ingredients. The dishes, which are made up of carefully selected delicacies from the sea and mountains, are colorful and like works of art. At the upgrade kaiseki, you can compare high-quality white fish "kinkin" and steamed abalone rice wine. Aomori's sumptuous cuisine is all impressively delicious ♡, and if you want to meal in a private space, you can also choose private dining.
The promenade in the forest that spreads around ryokan is about 3 km long. How about taking a long walk together while feeling the power of nature? If you're lucky, you might be able to meet seasonal flora and fauna.There are also beautiful spring water spots along the way that you can scoop up with your hands and drink. You can rent boots and umbrellas at ryokan, so you don't have to worry even on rainy days.
Official details
Tsuta onsen ryokan Free-flowing hot onsen from the source
Aomori / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 26,400
- address
- Aomori 1 Tsutanoyu, Okuse, Towada City
- access
- 1 hour by car from Shichinohe-Towada Station / 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from Aomori Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
At Sukayu Onsen Ryokan, which is located at an altitude of about 900m, you can enjoy the scenery of Mt. Hakkoda that changes with the seasons. The guest rooms in Toji Building No. 3 are equipped with toilets, so you can spend a comfortable time while feeling the atmosphere of a hot spring cure. The cozy Japanese-style room is a relaxing space that makes you feel nostalgic. Raising and lowering the futon and adding hot water to the pot are self-service, but the two of you can enjoy the atmosphere of an old-fashioned hot spring, and it will be a great memory.
The specialty of "Sukayu Onsen Ryokan" is the "Hiba Sennin-buro", a large mixed bathing bath made entirely of Japanese cypress. The spacious bathroom of about 160 tatami mats has four different bathtubs. Sukayu onsen has a history of over 300 years, and onsen lovers from all over the country gather here. If you want to experience onsen that is a little different than usual, why not give it a try? For those who are a little hesitant about mixed bathing, there are bathing suits for sale and women-only hours, so don't worry.
The "ryokan food" for dinner is a total of 11 dishes that use plenty of local seafood. The variety of Aomori gourmet food that spreads out in front of you will fill your heart with anticipation even before you eat it. Please enjoy the calming hometown taste that makes the most of the taste of the ingredients.
For lunch, how about delicious soba or oden at the on-site meal "Kimen-an"? The specialty "Sukayu Soba" is made only with clear Hakkoda spring water and buckwheat flour, so you can enjoy the pure taste of soba. Enjoy the interesting chewy texture and unique texture. "Ginger Miso Oden", a soul food of Aomori City, contains a special product, Nemagaritake. Please enjoy Aomori's unique B-class gourmet with two people.
Official details
Sukayu Onsen Ryokan
Aomori / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 15,950
- address
- Aomori Aomori City Arakawa Minami Arakawayama National Forest Koaza Soyuzawa 50
- access
- 70 minutes by JR bus bound for Lake Towada from JR Aomori Station
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Speaking of Hirosaki, Hirosaki Castle and cherry blossoms are very famous, but in fact, there are retro Western-style buildings dotted around the city. How about immersing yourself in an exotic atmosphere while touring the Western-style buildings? Don't you feel a little romantic in the unusual scenery? We recommend stopping by a cafe or French restaurant for a meal during your walk.
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The Aomori Nebuta Festival is held every year from August 2nd to 7th regardless of the day of the week. The procession of "Nebuta" at night is especially spectacular! In fact, you can not only watch this festival, but also participate in it! (Please check the official page for how to participate!) On the final day, a fireworks display will be held at Aomori Port to decorate the finale, and it will definitely be an event that will decorate the anniversary of the two.
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I came all the way to Aomori, but the weather is not good... In such a case, we recommend "Aomori Museum of Art". It is also accessible from JR Aomori Station and Aomori Airport. Don't miss the works of Yoshitomo Nara, a Aomori-born artist who represents contemporary art! It's a very large museum, so you can enjoy it just by looking at the exhibits, but it is also recommended to spend time in a café or theater. Would you like to spend academic time together?
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For active couples, we recommend trekking along the Oirase Gorge, a nationally designated special scenic spot and natural monument. The distance from Lake Towada to Yakeyama downstream is about 14km. While gazing at waterfalls and mountain streams, take plenty of negative ions and feel refreshed! If you reach your destination, the bond between the two of you will deepen even further♡ For those who think walking is a bit tiring, we also recommend "pottering" on a rental cycle.