The 7 Best Tohoku Resort Hotels for Couples to Stay Cool at during Summer

Sultry summer. Why don't you go to a "summer resort" where you can feel the cool breeze from nature instead of using only the air conditioner? The Tohoku region is dotted with cool and beautiful summer resorts such as Oirase Stream, Zao, and Bandai Kogen. In this article, we will introduce "summer resort hotels" where you can relax in such a summer resort.

We have carefully selected hotels that not only have good locations, but also have facilities and activities that allow you to fully enjoy nature. It has a calm atmosphere, so it is recommended for adult couples who want to be healed. In comfortable humidity and temperature, you can play sports, go boating on the lake, or take a nap in a hammock. Enjoy a pleasant summer vacation.

Urabandai, located in the northern part of Fukushima, is a highland resort at an altitude of approximately 800 meters. There are Mt. Bandai, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, and Goshikinuma, a lake full of mysterious colors, where you can be healed by the highland breeze and natural beauty. Urabandai Kogen Hotel is close to the Goshikinuma promenade, so you can relax and stretch your wings amidst the spectacular scenery.

The "Superior Twin (Mt. Bandai side)" has a calm atmosphere. The scenery that spreads outside the large windows is just like a postcard. Why don't you sit on the sofa by the window and enjoy the scenery alone or read a book? You can forget the busyness of the day and relax.

Because it is located in the nature of Urabandai, you can easily go out and enjoy a walk or a boat ride. There are many plans that can be booked at the hotel, such as trekking and stargazing parties. Experiences that you can't usually do will be wonderful memories with him.

When the weather is bad, you can borrow rainwear and boots for free. There is Yarokunuma and a walking path in the backyard of the hotel, so you can enjoy the moist atmosphere on a rainy day. There is also a library that can only be used by hotel guests, where you can indulge in reading while drinking coffee or tea. The view of Urabandai on a rainy day through the window is also very tasteful.

This hotel is located near Oirase Keiryu in Aomori, a nationally famous summer resort. Surrounded by rich natural forests, it remains cool even in summer. The stylish space, services, and activities that are different from other hotels are also attractive. The lobby and lounge are decorated with works by artist Taro Okamoto, allowing you to vividly feel the richness of the Oirase Forest.

The guest rooms are decorated in a modern Japanese style. The "mountain stream Japanese-style room" has a great view, and you can stretch your legs out on the tatami mats and relax. There are also rooms with open-air baths. It's nice to be able to wash away your sweat without going to the public bath. You can take a bath whenever you want while enjoying nature.

The hotel has plenty of facilities and activities to enjoy the beautiful mountain stream. There is also an open-air bath with a superb view, one of which you can take a bath with him. It's a mixed bath, but you can borrow a bathing suit, so you don't have to worry.

We use plenty of apples, a special product of Aomori, for our dishes. You can enjoy it casually in a buffet style. It's like an apple theme park, and it's exciting! At night, you can enjoy an apple cocktail in the moody bar lounge.

This is also a resort hotel located in Urabandai, Fukushima. It has a fun atmosphere, and there are facilities for adults to play and photogenic spots. You should be able to spend a fulfilling day by taking a forest bath outside during the day and playing around inside the hotel at night.

After enjoying nature around the hotel, be sure to visit onsen while it is still bright. Soothe your body in an open-air bath with a spectacular view overlooking Lake Hibara. The free-flowing “Nekoma onsen” contains plenty of metasilicic acid, which is said to be effective for beautiful skin. It's a nice onsen for women.

This is part of the "play spot" in the museum. There are darts, billiards, table tennis, simulation golf, and even a karaoke room. How about playing with him after dinner? "It looks like it's going to relieve stress!"

Check your souvenirs before you leave. It's a stylish atmosphere that you wouldn't expect from a hotel shop. There are delicious Bandai products such as the ever-popular "Kitakata Ramen", sweets in cute packages that you'll want for yourself, local sake, seasonal fruits, and more. Wonderful souvenirs will liven up your memories at home.

The area called Zao is a mountain resort that straddles Miyagata and Yamagata. This hotel is located inside the national park. With an ``all-inclusive'' style, activities and drinks are included in the accommodation fee, so you can enjoy your stay at the resort without worrying about your wallet.

There are free activities that you can easily participate in during your stay, such as "early morning yoga" in the forest and "afternoon walk in the forest". For a fee, there is also a "horseback picnic". For first-time visitors, you can take a walk with a horse drawn by the staff. Relieve stress with moderate exercise that is not too intense! Interacting with horses will also soften your heart. Maybe you can see a different side of him?

There are two private sources, and you can enjoy onsen with abundant water. The view from the two mountain stream open-air baths is superb. You will be healed by the murmuring. There is also a private open-air bath where you can take a bath with him. You can rent it until midnight, so how about enjoying a romantic bath while gazing at the starry sky?

Dinner is served at a restaurant that has won the "Vegetable Sommelier Award" for four consecutive years. The food is safe and full of fresh vegetables. Very helpful. The umami of vegetables enhances the deliciousness of ingredients such as meat and seafood. It's a buffet style, so he who wants to eat a lot should be satisfied.

A comfortable inn with 18 cottage-style guest rooms nestled in a forest of approximately 10,000 tsubo. The room is full of Japanese atmosphere with the warmth of wood. The bedroom is a Japanese-style room, but it has a low bed, so the staff will not come to lay out the futon. Enjoy your private time with him.

There are many rooms with open-air baths, but we also recommend four private open-air baths where you can feel the nature vividly. Among them, the bath named "Tooriame" will give you the feeling of becoming one with nature.

One of the hotel's facilities is the "Small Salon". It is a separate lounge where drinks such as coffee and tea are prepared, and it is a wonderful space where forest animals such as squirrels sometimes come. How about stopping by while taking a walk on the premises or after taking a bath?

The leading role of the cuisine is the own farm and local freshly picked vegetables. It seems that "meat and fish are excellent supporting characters". The menu changes from month to month as they value the seasonality of the ingredients. I can't wait to see what kind of food will be served!

A resort that was started by three architects who reused a 40-year-old mountain villa with the idea of ``wanting to revive broken things with charm, like ``Kintsugi'', a traditional Aizu lacquerware craft. It's a hotel.The stylish and elegant space is sure to soothe your mind and body after a long day of work.It has a high reputation and is recommended for adult couples who want to spend a quiet time.

There are only 13 guest rooms, including detached rooms, and the atmosphere is calm. With a simple interior that makes the most of the warmth of wood, you can relax from the bottom of your heart without unnecessary information. The suite room comes with a free-flowing onsen. Let's spend a luxurious onsen time with him while looking at the scenery of Urabandai from the window.

During your stay, how about taking a relaxing walk in the forest on the hotel grounds? It's nice to read on the terrace or in the lounge when the sun is strong. In the lounge, you can relax with "Aizu Bandai Cider" and coffee milk.

In the evening, enjoy delicious local sake along with carefully prepared meal at “Tagokoro Shokudo”. There are sake from Aizu and "Inawashiro Beer", which has won consecutive international beer awards. If you like it, you can buy local sake as a souvenir to take home.

This inn is located at the foot of Zao in Miyagi, and its stylish space with a ``Modern Japanese'' concept will lift your mood. The hotel is surrounded by a vast forest of 20,000 tsubo, so you can relax and feel the nature.

Inside the hotel, there is the "Sea of Clouds Lounge" where you can enjoy a sense of openness, the "Library Lounge" where you can enjoy visual books and magazines together, and the "The Bar" where you can enjoy alcohol in a sophisticated space. There are various facilities such as Spa Botanica, which will enrich your trip for two.

Interior of guest room is stylish, too. Recommended for couples who like urban and cool atmosphere. Among them, the "Presidential Suite" is the most luxurious suite room. The private open-air bath is spacious enough to accommodate two people. It has a roof like a gazebo, so you can enjoy the bath in the shade even during the day.

The dishes are luxurious, using top-ranked Sendai beef and abundant seafood. It is popular for its fresh and delicious sashimi. Miyagi's local sake and sake from small breweries are also available, so why not try them with the sashimi?

At the accommodation facilities introduced here, you can enjoy not only the coolness and superb views, but also activities. After relaxing and being healed, you should be able to refresh your body and mind by moving your body lightly! If you're tired of the humid heat, why not take a trip to a "summer resort hotel"?