4-Star Hotels in Aomori Prefecture, Japan

Hotel Relabo boasts an excellent location right next to the JR station. You can take an elevator directly from the station's third floor, via a connecting passage, to the hotel's reception on the fourth floor – super convenient! A highlight of the hotel is its hot springs, and they also offer yoga activities, though we didn't participate since we don't speak Japanese. Guests staying at the hotel can enjoy the hot springs for free. Female guests are escorted into the bathhouse by staff, which feels very safe. After a relaxing soak, you can grab an ice pop or head to the observation deck to enjoy some biscuits and apple juice while taking in the views – truly the essence of a laid-back vacation. Our room was very comfortable and quiet. The restaurant staff were exceptionally friendly during breakfast, which was Western-style and absolutely delicious.

On the first night of my arrival, I clearly informed the hotel staff about my dietary restrictions. I understood that they couldn't accommodate them that night, as the friend who booked the hotel for me hadn't notified them in advance. Afterward, a female staff member jotted down my list of restricted foods, and I expected them to be properly arranged for the second night. Unfortunately, on the second night, I still found food that I couldn't eat being served. When I pointed this out to the staff, they simply told me that their hotel couldn't accommodate such dietary requests for guests. If that's the case, what's the point of noting down a customer's dietary restrictions? And why didn't you communicate this clearly to the customer on the first night? After speaking with the manager, they eventually agreed to waive the dinner cost for one of us. The hotel is quite old, so the facilities are a bit dated, but still acceptable.

✅ Highly recommend ART Hotel Aomori! The Nebuta lanterns in the lobby create an amazing atmosphere, and the free apple juice is delicious. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the breakfast offers a wide variety of local Aomori specialties. It's also within walking distance to the city center. Definitely a great choice for a trip to Aomori.

I've always been a fan of the Daiwa Roynet brand, having stayed at their hotels in Kyoto, Kobe, Aomori, and other cities. This time, I accidentally left my iPad at the hotel. Trip.com staff were very proactive in helping me contact them, and the hotel was also very responsive, agreeing to arrange shipment after the Japanese holidays. I hope to receive my iPad smoothly.

(+) Had a comfortable 2-night stay here. The lobby and lounge are very comfy, our room was spacious with a nice view of Aomori city and the sea! Would recommend guests to check-in before 5PM so you can try several apple juices from the lounge. Breakfast was great with many local dishes including the famous Kaiyaki-miso and Ika-menchi. The staff were very nice, professional, and accommodating. Would love to stay here again next time. Parking space is also a plus point (1,000 JPY/ night) (-) The location is somewhat far from the station, 20 mins by foot or 5 mins by car. Taking a taxi from Aomori station costed us about 1,100 JPY.

The room was nice. Although it wasn't the most recently renovated, and some of the furniture looked a bit dated, it wasn't broken or dirty. The hotel has a very retro feel. Later, when I stayed at Toyoko Inn in Hirosaki, from a purely enjoyment perspective, Hotel JAL City Aomori was relatively more interesting. It's about a seven to eight-minute walk from Aomori Station, which isn't far. However, it might feel a bit further during heavy snow. It's also a big plus that there's staff available even late at night, which I think is quite rare for hotels in Japan's regional areas. Hope to stay at JAL City again sometime!

The room was spacious, and the bathroom was large and clean. The hotel is conveniently located with a bus stop and train station right downstairs, making travel easy. The hotel pub was excellent – good drinks and great value, so good we went two nights in a row.

The hotel is directly opposite the aquarium and next to Asamushi Onsen. It's a 5-minute walk, and after a soak, there's a market selling all sorts of apple juice and fruit souvenirs. There weren't many guests staying at the hotel, probably due to the heavy snowfall in Aomori. Both breakfast and dinner were Japanese set meals. The sukiyaki and sashimi were excellent. It was just us and one other couple dining. In the evening, there was a Nebuta performance and sanshin (three-stringed instrument) music. Even with so few guests, the performers were incredibly dedicated and put on a great show. The large public bath is on an upper floor facing the sea, and the island and bay opposite are beautiful. The open-air bath also has two barrel-shaped tubs.

The hotel is located behind an apple factory. It's quite large, divided into three buildings. Although it looks a bit old, it's very cozy. The rooms are Japanese-style and spacious. The lobby offers complimentary snacks, fresh apple juice, beer, and cider from 3 PM to 10 PM. There are apples and apple snacks in the rooms. The onsen (hot spring) is excellent, with apples in the water. You can smell a faint apple aroma, making soaking in the onsen very enjoyable. The hotel offers a free shuttle bus between Hirosaki Station, Aomori Station, and Shin-Aomori Station. Breakfast and dinner are both good, with many apple-based dishes. If I go to Aomori again, it's worth staying here again.