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Towadako Hostel

1.5 star property
Lakefront hostel with free breakfast and free area shuttle

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Exterior
Garden
Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom
Dining
Interior
Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Towadakohanyasumiya 16-146, Towada, Aomori-ken, 018-5501
  • Popular LocationLake Towada20 min walk
  • Popular LocationOirase Gorge7 min drive
  • Popular LocationTowada-Hachimantai National Park7 min drive
  • AirportAomori (AOJ)61 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Mixed Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

In-room safe, free WiFi

Mixed Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 6 Persons Room (3 Bunk Beds and 1 Extra bed), Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi

6 Persons Room (3 Bunk Beds and 1 Extra bed), Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 107 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Female Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi

Female Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Economy Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Economy Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Economy Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 107 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 8 Persons Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi

8 Persons Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room Single use, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Triple Room

In-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 5 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Basic Room, 5 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Basic Room, 5 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
5 bedrooms
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 193 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

7 beds room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Towada

Located in Towada, Towadako Hostel is in a national park and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Towada and Oirase Gorge. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Itmuca Cove - 18 min walk
  • Statue of Maidens - 19 min walk
  • Lake Towada - 20 min walk
  • Oirase Gorge - 7 min drive
  • Towada-Hachimantai National Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Ikarigaseki Station - 47 min drive
  • Aomori Airport (AOJ) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • 十和田ビジターセンター - 7 min drive
  • 子ノ口湖畔食堂 - 7 min drive
  • 十和田湖マリンブルー - 1 min drive
  • 信州屋 - 12 min walk
  • こもれび - 15 min drive

About this property

Towadako Hostel

Hostel by the lake
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace at Towadako Hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
Additional perks include:
  • A children's pool
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A free area shuttle, free bicycle rentals, and an area shuttle
  • Express check-in, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Towadako Hostel boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 600 m
  • Area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 4:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekends only)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 1000.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 1000.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPay
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Towadako backpackers Annex House
backpackers Annex House
Towadako Backpackers Annex Hostel
Towadako backpackers Annex
Towadako Hostel Towada
Towadako Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Towadako Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Towada

Frequently asked questions

Does Towadako Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Towadako Hostel?

As of May 15, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Towadako Hostel on May 16, 2024 start from CA $118.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Towadako Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Towadako Hostel?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Towadako Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Towadako Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Towadako Hostel located?

Situated on a river, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Itmuca Cove and Lake Towada. Statue of Maidens is 1 mi (1.5 km) away.

Towadako Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 44 reviews" "

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Atitaya, BKK, Thailand

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Towadako Hostel is affordable price with 24 hrs. accessible facilities. The owners are very nice and caring, there were bikes free for guests which you can ride to the lake and explore around. My booking was the last available room, so it might be the old one with smell of dust. The Hostel area is large with a lot of rooms, and guests. I can see the hint of beauty of the place, but to be honest, it needs big cleaning and renovation and the place would be very nice again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Chun Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The dinner is kind of disappointing as all you get is just a pack of curry and a small box of rice that you microwave them yourself. Yet you can enjoy 24 hours breakfast with toasts, jams, orange juice and milk. There is a bug kitchen that you can cook for free with flavorings. Hot water supply is stable but not hot enough. It is a little bit far from the only bus station yet owner will provide shuttle services. On-sen ticket is cheap and seriously good, 350 Yen you can enjoy on-sen in TowadaSo. Owner is very helpful and nice. I feel like home. I will choose to come here again when I visit TowadaKo again. Oirase stream is unbelievably good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

wd, thailand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great staff and cozy place. i like a big kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice hostel
It's a place to sleep and run by a very nice older Japanese man. There are also cheap tickets to a very fancy onsen nearby. The surrounding area is very beautiful and the free bikes available are helpful to get to the gorge. Look at the weather before you go and pack accordingly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good backpackers
room was ok, a bit expensive. had a couple of dead bugs on the floor behind the bed, toilets and wash room were clean but cloudn't find a shower. they offer heaps of amenities, snacks to purchase, bar, computer and printer, and a good Continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Mitul

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Cara, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A super thoughtful and friendly hostel!
Towada Backpackers was probably the most thoughtful and well-equipped hostel I've ever been. First off, the owners were super friendly and were always down to mingle with the guests. The hostel is big; the living room area is a wonderful place to meet other travelers and engage in evening chitchats. The kitchen is well-equipped with free cooking utensils AND food that you can buy readily. (easy system: you pick the food you want and put money in the fare box nearby). Free breakfast from 3am-12pm, free coffee and tea 24/7, and free miso soup 24/7. Bike rentals are also free! Great for touring Towada Lake and the Statue of Maidens. Lots of manga and guide books available at the hostel. Bus time tables and maps are also readily available. The owners would also drop you off at the Towada bus station upon request. Would definitely come back when I visit Aomori next time!

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice =)
The whole area is awesome for touring which was the reason for my stay. The place was very nice, th keeper very welcoming gave the good info about the area. Met there very good people and I the onsen close by is very nice after a full day riding in quite cold temperatures.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, helpful and easygoing owner (old man)