Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
The jewel of Nyūtō, Tsuru-no-yu is the epitome of the Japanese ryokan: discreet, atmospheric and sumptuous. At every turn there's another picture-perfect…
Must-see hotels in Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Takamiya is an atmospheric, upmarket ryokan that has been in business for nearly three centuries. There are several beautiful indoor and outdoor baths,…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Elegantly perched atop Haguro-san, and accessed by an imposing gate, Saikan is a destination for reflective, quiet travel. The main building is sparingly…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Deep within the forest, surrounded by trees, this stunning ryokan is housed in a 200-year-old building that was carefully relocated from Iwate Prefecture…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Room options here range from quaint cottages with private bathrooms to split-level dwellings where you're just within snoring distance of your fellow…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
This classy seaside ryokan has inimitable, understated Japanese style. Elegant rooms are furnished sparingly with high-quality art and homewares. The…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Expect superlative hospitality at this seaside gem. The dining experience at this ryokan is exceptional for such a remote place and the onsen facility…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Set in the hills, among tall trees and with ocean views, this elegant guesthouse is the epitome of hip. Light-filled rooms are simple and supremely…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Kakunodate is still a largely agricultural community, and this working farm nestled among rice paddies 3km north of the train station provides an…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
This small ryokan is the most modern in Nyūtō Onsen. The stylish lodging combines urbane sensibility with a forest setting; think a Parisian apartment…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
The stunning location, only a short stroll from Jodogahama beach, is the biggest draw for this elegant oceanfront hotel. Most rooms are Japanese-style,…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Among the many charms of this country inn is its impressive rotemburo (outdoor bath) in an isolated building surrounded by a dense thicket of trees. The…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Guesthouses where hosts and guests interact freely with each other are a rarity in Japan, which makes the childhood home of English-speaking Sato-san all…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
A lovely mama-san oversees this quaint budget guesthouse. The rooms are on the small side, but the beautiful 24-hour hinoki (cypress bath), massage chairs…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
This very local onsen resort is affordable and fun, especially for those well versed in Japanese custom (or those happy enough to bumble along!). The long…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
A picture of the artist Kenji Uchino greets guests to Ginzan-so, an enchanting mountain hotel with spacious, traditional accommodation where soft…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Alight the train at Naruko Goten-yu and walk 500m west until you reach this peaceful ryokan with an indefatigable staff who will soak, feed and replenish…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Part of the new generation of socially conscious creatives setting up shop in Ishinomaki, the folk at Long Beach House have built a minimalist guesthouse…
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Gas-san Shizu Onsen Ochimizu no Yu Tsutaya
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Perform some toji (restorative bathing) at this mellow onsen hotel in Shizu village, then walk the attractive streets in between feasting on mountain…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
With an idyllic location in the historic Bukeyashiki area, Tamachi is a surprisingly modern hotel, blending Japanese and Western aesthetics. All rooms…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Massive Japanese- or Western-style rooms, many with mountain views, are the selling point of this fastidious ski hotel, with a wonderful outdoor onsen and…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
'Crab' Onsen is a delightfully unpretentious affair with a gorgeous mixed-gender onsen tucked back in the forest and superb Japanese cuisine. The rooms…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Right in the heart of the picturesque village, Notoya is a classical ryokan originally constructed in 1922, with three storeys complete with balconies,…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
A symbol of the reconstruction effort, the Capital Hotel 1000 was reborn in 2013 and is now a grey rectangular building in an industrial style with…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
A super-central location and a friendly communal atmosphere make this newly built guesthouse the pick of the bunch for budget travellers in Matsushima…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
The pretty onsen village of Onogawa, 10km from Yonezawa, attracts local travellers for its 'soft' water and its association with the poet Ono Komachi. The…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
In a prime position near Senshū-kōen, Akita Castle Hotel is the most distinguished option in the city. Service is measured and thorough; ask for one of…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Exceptional hospitality, delicious meals and elegant decor are the hallmarks of this traditional ryokan, located a few blocks' walk from the city centre…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
This lovely campsite is nestled amongst pine trees a short walk from the beach and has excellent facilities for both campers and caravanners.
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Blissfully (or painfully) quiet, this renovated rural property is a good budget option, though it’s a little like a school camp in layout. There is an on…
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Aizu Wakamatsu Washington Hotel
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
The Washington is arguably the sharpest hotel in town, but that’s not saying much, although the views from the restaurant (where a breakfast feast is…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
At the eighth station on Gas-san, this mountain hut is a convenient place to break up the long three-mountain hike. Futons are laid out in one big…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Hotel Ubudo is a regal, old-world affair that has lost a little of its charm, but its rotemburo (outdoor bath) overlooking the bay is still fabulous…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
This airy mountain lodge at the bottom of Yudono-san has a hot bath and is full of jovial pilgrims celebrating the completion of their multiday circuit…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Conveniently located opposite the bus terminal, this small hotel's friendly staff will do their best to ensure you have a wonderful stay. Handsome tatami…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
This is a large, fairly impersonal hotel with comparatively spacious, stylish rooms and a rooftop sauna and rotemburo (outdoor bath), perfect for a post…
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Toyoko Inn Akita-eki Higashi-guchi
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Toyoko's Akita hotel connects to the station, so there's no danger of getting lost if you're arriving by train. It can feel a little like rush hour at…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
This is a skiers' lodge through and through, from the posters on the wall of the sociable dining room to the prime location right in front of a…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Minshuku Takaku is fairly modest, but the tatami rooms are adequate, and there’s a pleasant o-furo (bath) and an elegant communal dining area. It's…
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Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
This simple inn has become a symbol of post-tsunami sustainable tourism in the small community of Higashi-Matsushima, which bore the full force of the…
