Must-see hotels in Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

  • Richmond Hotel Akita Eki-mae

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    Hotels in the Richmond group are usually a fairly slick affair and this branch, located a few blocks from the train station, is shinier than most. The…

  • Richmond Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    The most elegant of the uniform business hotels in Yamagata, the Richmond has large enough rooms and comfortable beds, as well as a good buffet breakfast…

  • Oomiya Ryokan

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    Constructed in the style of the Taishō era, retro Oomiya is one of our favourite ryokan in pretty little Zaō. It's highly functional for skiers and hikers…

  • Hotel Route Inn Tsuruoka Ekimae

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    The restaurant, lounge and lobby here befit a more expensive hotel, and the staff are invariably friendly and professional, though rooms are a little…

  • Folkloro Kakunodate

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    The JR-run business hotel is ideal if you are in town for only one night. The sights are a pleasant 15-minute walk away, and by staying in these neat,…

  • Zao Spa Hotel Kiraku

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    Corner rooms on the top floor of this lovingly maintained '80s-style hotel at the other end of town from the bus terminal have stunning views of the…

  • Akita View Hotel

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    The decor may be a little dated, but the rooms are noticeably larger than in standard business hotels and many feature small sitting areas and stylish…

  • Bistro Abalon

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    The rooms are really starting to fade at this otherwise pleasant pension in a glorious location perched on a hill overlooking the bay. Meals are a feast…

  • Yoshida-ya

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    Right in the heart of the modest action, Yoshida-ya has a more international feel than most due to the presence of young, foreign adventurers and helpful…

  • Garden Hotel

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    Here's a model for independent business hotels in Japan: homely touches, bright interiors, light and fresh meals and enough floor space to stretch. It's a…

  • Hutte Birke

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    This modest, very welcoming ryokan servicing the Tazawa-ko ski fields is well priced and perfect for families. Some of the spacious rooms (only eight…

  • Hotel Value

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    This well-maintained and -managed hotel opened in 2013. Rooms are small, but more than adequate for the price and the breakfasts are substantial. There…

  • Yamagata Kokusai Hotel

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    This very comfortable independent hotel is in a fun part of the city next to popular izakaya and a high school. English-language TV, locally sourced…

  • Tamanoyu Onsen

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    This is a lovely rural escape, with a number of piping-hot baths and a separate building for Japanese-style accommodation. Delicious meals are included…

  • Katakuri no Hana

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    Wonderfully located just across the road from Shirahama beach, this unassuming ryokan provides a very hospitable atmosphere, has a private bookable…

  • Hotel Inn Sakata

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    This basic business hotel provides everything you'll need, albeit without much flair, but the staff are smiling and it's clean throughout. Free station…

  • Accommo Inn Kesennuma

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    Built in 2013 the low-rise Accommo Inn has modern rooms with soft colours, quality linen, small desks and lots of natural light. The complimentary…

  • Wakaba Ryokan

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    Friendly, English-speaking owners and a fine location within walking distance of shops and restaurants make Wakaba the pick of the town's ryokan. Rooms…

  • Size Resort Hotel Urabandai

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    Well located for hiking in the Urabandai region, this recently renovated hotel has a dozen small but pristine rooms, a light-filled dining room and a…

  • Shirabu Onsen Higashiya

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    Shirabu Onsen is a tiny village 20km from Yonezawa, up a winding mountain road. This ryokan is a delight, especially in winter, though rooms are a little…

  • Hotel Route Inn Kamaishi

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    In the main commercial area, a 10-minute walk from the train station, this business hotel has compact, state-of-the-art rooms and on-site onsen baths.

  • Sasaya Ryokan

    Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)

    In the heart of Kitakata, this traditionally styled ryokan has lots of dark wood, a Meiji-era ambience and its own art collection.

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