Tohoku Hotel Guide - Ski Hotels in Tohoku, Japan

"Facility is dated, one of the elevator was inoperative. There are bugs in the room, according to the front desk staff it’s normal during this time of the year. Both breakfast and dinner are good inclusive to the price. "

"Public bath was too crowded. There were no spaces for us. So, I didn’t use it, But the hotel asked us to pay Onsen tax. I think it should be included in the price when I booked. "

"We stayed at Oohira hotel in October to use it as a base for hiking. It is perfectly located, near the top end of Zao Onsen, right next to the base of the mountain and the big Zao outdoor onsen. We found it with no issues, and the hotel will pick you up from the bus station if you call in advance. The main thing to stand out for us at Oohira was the staff, who were really excellent throughout. They even spoke some English which was surprising and welcome! The hotel building itself is a little...

"Services are good but toilets' smell is extremely bad."

"Clean, good onsen, if you have a car great for sightseeing in Ura Bandai area. Dinner is good but breakfast somewhat spartan compare to same level hotels in the area."

"local excellent. staff highly professional. if staff are trained to improve better english, will add extra marks though japan is not an english speaking city. "

"Room is pretty spacious and Onsen is great. Recommend to stay in Annex 3 which is closest to Onsen and shuttle bus."