You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a corner/local shop 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 local area shuttle, free bike hire and a local area shuttle
Express check-in, a vending machine and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Towadako Hostel offer perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as 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 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
Multilingual staff
Weekend housekeeping
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
In a national park
On a lake
Picnic area
Terrace
More
2 floors
Building
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 for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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
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
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?
Checkout 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
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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!
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
15 Jul 2021
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.
Good location
Owner willing to support
Feel like stay at friends’house
Ole
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
6/10 Okay
hana, tokyo
1 Nov 2018
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.
hana
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
8/10 Good
Atitaya, BKK, Thailand
29 Oct 2018
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.