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Towadako Hostel

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

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Exterior
Female Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom
Garden
Fitness facility
Lake

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Towadakohanyasumiya 16-146, Towada, Aomori-ken, 018-5501
  • Itmuca Cove
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Statue of Maidens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Lake Towada
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Aomori (AOJ)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single 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
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single 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
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Twin Room Single use, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Economy Triple Room

In-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single 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
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single 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
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

7 beds room

Highlights

Air conditioning
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single 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
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Towada

At Towadako Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Lake Towada and Itmuca Cove. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym and kids' swimming pool as well as access to free bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free extended parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .With a stay at this Towada hostel, you'll be 8.5 km (5.3 mi) from Oirase Gorge.
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What's nearby

  • Itmuca Cove - 18 min walk
  • Lake Towada - 20 min walk
  • Oirase Gorge - 7 min drive
  • Towada-Hachimantai National Park - 7 min drive
  • Oirase Boardwalk - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Ikarigaseki Station - 47 min drive
  • Aomori (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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪こもれび - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Towadako Hostel

Lakefront hostel with free breakfast and free local area shuttle
Towadako Hostel offers its guests a kids' pool, a fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Towadako Hostel. An area shuttle within 600 metres, A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Towada hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Towadako Hostel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a safe. This Towada hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided at weekends only.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 4 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

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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 1000.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash, mobile payments and PayPay. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Towadako Hostel?

Towadako Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Towadako Hostel?

Yep, Towadako Hostel has a free self car park, free extended parking and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Towadako Hostel have a pool?

Towadako Hostel has a kids' pool.

Does Towadako Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental brekkie is on offer daily between 4 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Towadako Hostel?

No, Towadako Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Towadako Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Towadako Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Towadako Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 49 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Run down hostel with false amenities
Hostel was not at the location provided in listing but 1.1 km away from the lake. Self-check in was fin but hostel was run down with many lights not working, cobwebs in hallways. Rooms were booked with private bathrooms but there was no private bathrooms. Bathrooms were communal and there was no shower just sinks with buckets. Sheets were clean but rooms had broken a/c, smelled of fumigation but there were still bugs, broken drawers and lights. It was the worst hostel I have stayed in. We booked three rooms across two reservations and one rooms was so bad that two people ended up sleeping in one room. Said there was free breakfast but it was only toast and coffee/tea. Do not recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location near Lake Towada. The best aspect of this hostel is the flexibility. You are totally free to cook your own food, wash clothes, etc. They have almost everything you can think of for just a small fee of around 100 yen. Everything is self-service which is very nice. They also have 350 yen bath tickets you can purchase for the very nice bath at the hotel right down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ole, Bankok, Thailand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location Owner willing to support Feel like stay at friends’house
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

hana, tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the best thing is the ‘secret’ lookout point! it was raining but still breathtaking! the hostel needs a bit of cleaning and maintenance ti do though. but its super cheap, so i guess u get what u pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

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)

8/10 Good

RAYMOND POW YOON

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Convenient to lake towada
Fair price for tourist resort

6/10 Okay

HUANG CHAO

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

331

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
賛否両論の宿かと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Louis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Une option économique mais l’auberge est dégradée.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

ゆき

Travelled with family
利用させて頂き有り難うございました 全てがファーストタイム 色んな泊まり方を経験すると共に勉強になりました今度は多人数で自炊したいと思います^_^
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Takashi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
管理人の田中さんがご病気とのことでお会いすることは出来ませんでしたが旅人に十和田湖の素晴らしさや心のこもったおもてなしに感銘を受けました。治癒の難しい病気ですが体に留意され少しでも永くたま多くの方が利用出来るようまたホステルが続くよう応援したいです
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

??

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
チェックイン時にオーナーが不在。 電話シテも出なくて何とかてつっ
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ヒデコ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
24時間チェックインできるのがいいですね
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

のりみち

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

しゅういち

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
建物、施設内が清潔では無い。お湯も出ない。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryosuke

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023