3-Star Hotels in Iwate Prefecture, Japan

The hotel is ideally located, approximately thirteen minutes away from Morioka station, and equidistant with the nearby castle park. It is also within walking distance of many conveniences such as bakeries, combinis, and a local cinema. There are coin operated laundry facilities onsite, and the staff are helpful, kind, and professional. There is an onsite dining area, as well as dining facilities, which I can not attest to as I was on business and, as such, left early and returned late. However, the aromas were enticing! Morioka has many beautiful shrines and temples, with Nasukawacho and its 300 Buddha statues being of particular note. Enjoy your stay.

This onsen hotel is excellent overall. Upon arrival, staff proactively met us in the parking lot, even holding an umbrella to shield us from the rain. The front desk staff were incredibly warm and friendly, and spoke fluent English, which made communication easy. The room itself was a pleasant surprise. The tatami room was spacious, and the adjustable chairs were very comfortable. The balcony offered a beautiful view, and enjoying afternoon tea while looking at the snowy scenery was worth the price alone. The onsen facilities offer a great variety, including three free private baths (貸切風呂), one of which is wheelchair accessible, making it convenient for elderly guests. The outdoor onsen, with its stunning snow views, was particularly beautiful. I definitely need to plan another trip here in the autumn.

Facilities: Well-equipped Cleanliness: Spotless Environment: Pleasant Service: Enthusiastic

This hotel is really out-of-the-way; I'd recommend driving. It's mainly a place to go if you want to ski, as it's by a ski resort. I found the area to be very quiet. The hotel food was excellent, though you'll need some level of Japanese proficiency to effectively communicate with the staff. You can enjoy a bath in your room, or the hot springs downstairs. Overall quite nice, the rooms have a cottage feel.

The hotel was fantastic! Staff were all very friendly. Check in process was hassle free and easy. Housekeeping even hangs fresh towels and toiletries outside my room as I’ve indicated no cleaning required and that’s really nice of them. Location was marvellous! Located just right opposite the Morioka Shinkansen Station. Use the underpass to get across the streets. Elevators to the underpass is located near the bus station. So do not worry if you have bulky luggage. The room I stayed in is spacious even for 2 pax with big luggage. Water pressure and heater works well. There are plenty of food options in the areas and a McDonald at B1 of the small Mall across the street. Convenient store is just along the main road.

Location is very good, just two minutes walk from JR station. The shuttle bus stop to ski area is just one minute walk. Next to hotel is a big parking lot. Room is clean, but no hook for hanging stuff in the bathroom. No expectation in public bath, better than nothing. Kitakima is a very sleepy town, few selection of restaurants in town, no restaurant near the hotel, but one inside the hotel. Steak is great there. Wrong room type had been allocated to me ( not the problem of the hotel), but finally being compensated by Trip.com.

I had a very pleasant stay at Hotel Route‑Inn. The hotel is very convenient, located only about 5 minutes from the airport. The hotel and the room were clean and well maintained. The room size is compact but comfortable. One of the things I really liked was the large window in the room, which allowed me to relax and watch the snow falling outside — it was very beautiful and romantic. The breakfast was delicious with a good variety of food to choose from. There are also convenience stores, including a 7-Eleven, within about a 10-minute walk from the hotel, which makes everything very convenient. Overall, it was a comfortable stay and I would definitely recommend this hotel.

The Four Points by Sheraton Morioka is conveniently located very close to the JR station. Just exit West Exit and walk straight, then you can take the pedestrian bridge on the 3rd floor directly to the hotel's sign, take the elevator down, and you're there. The hotel is quite new, and my single room was well-designed; I could fit a 28-inch suitcase at the foot of the bed. The window opens, and the bed was comfortable. It was very quiet during my stay, likely due to lower occupancy, making it perfect for solo travelers. The only downside is that it's a bit of a walk to the nearest convenience store.

Since I was staying in the therapeutic bathing section, I didn't have high expectations for the facilities, so the room and environment were about what I expected. The refrigerator was in the shared kitchen for therapeutic bathing. The gas was the type where you insert 10 yen to use it ^_^ it was my first time experiencing that. I had meals included, so there were no problems. The rice was delicious, and although there weren't as many dishes as in a typical hot spring inn, I was satisfied. I felt that the side dishes were just the accompaniments around the rice. I was very satisfied with the meals. Of the four baths, the other three were cleaned up nicely, so I was personally dissatisfied. It's generally acceptable, though. Only the Shirozaru no Yu is a wonderful hot spring with old-fashioned charm. It's a mixed bath, but there are women's hours, so I went in 5 times during my 2-day stay. It's a hot spring by the river. Shirozaru no Yu is definitely worth visiting.

The hotel's location isn't super convenient, but it wasn't an issue for us since we were driving. Dinner was a semi-buffet, and we paid extra for a children's meal. The presentation was exquisite, and the food tasted great. The lobby had a free coffee machine, drinks dispenser, and popsicles available until 9 PM. Coincidentally, there was a group performance that evening, so after dinner, we grabbed a free coffee and enjoyed the show comfortably from the sofa. Breakfast in the morning was a buffet with a decent variety of options. Overall, it was a comfortable stay.