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Towadako Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Lake Towada

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Laundry room
Shared Dormitory, Women only | Balcony
Towadako Backpackers offers in-room WiFi and laundry facilities near Lake Towada. Guests can enjoy karaoke, BBQ, and relax on the terrace. The restaurant and snack bar are highly rated by visitors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 7 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese style Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese style Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese style Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Towada is home to Towadako Backpackers. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Towada and Oirase Gorge. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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16-201 Yasumiya, Towadakohan, Okuse, Towada, Aomori-ken, 018-5501

What's nearby

  • Lake Towada - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Statue of Maidens - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Towada-Hachimantai National Park - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Oirase Gorge - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Oirase Boardwalk - 16 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ikarigaseki Station - 47 min drive
  • Aomori Airport (AOJ) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪十和田食堂 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪きりたんぽ茶屋いっぷく - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪みずうみ亭 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪十和田湖マリンブルー - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪十和田ふるさとセンター - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Towadako Backpackers

Hostel near Lake Towada
Consider a stay at Towadako Backpackers and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. In addition to a restaurant and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and karaoke
Room features
All guestrooms at Towadako Backpackers include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 5 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Towels fee: JPY 50 (or guests may bring their own)

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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Towadako Backpackers
Towadako Backpackers Hostel
Towadako Backpackers Towada
Towadako Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Towadako Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Towada

Frequently asked questions

Is Towadako Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Towadako Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Towadako Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Towadako Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Towadako Backpackers located?

Situated in Towada, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Itmuca Cove and Lake Towada. Statue of Maidens and Guri Land are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Towadako Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 61 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great and quiet hostel in the beautiful countryside. There is an onsen 2 minutes walk down the road which is well worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Super cute little hostel, though I’m sure it’d be way better in the summertime! We came in what was off-season (early April), so we basically had the place to ourselves. It was quiet, and very cold, and a lot of the businesses in the area weren’t quite open at regular hours yet, but we still enjoyed our time! It is a little far from any cities, so accessibility is slightly difficult without a car (there is one or two buses a day? or every other day I believe?), but we managed to rent a car and get around to other parts of Aomori easily enough. The staff were lovely. Ready to help us during their opening hours. Breakfast was provided and while small, is always appreciated as a traveller! They offer the areas specialty dish for dinner at a very affordable cost as well, we didn’t get the chance to try it but it always looked good when we’d walk by! There is a lovely onsen hotel right down the road that is very affordable, and, while simple, is essentially all you need for some relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

進

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
　朝食付きのリーズナブルな価格で、整備された自転車も無料で借りることができた、奥入瀬の子ノ口までサイクリングしたがとても助かりました、ただヘルメットは自身で持参のようです。 　他のゲストが美味しそうな肉の陶板焼きを食べていたので、次回は夕食も注文したいと思います。 　追伸　男性シャワー室が一か所のみのようだったので夏場は大丈夫か気になりました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

隆司

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
バックパッカーの為の施設、助かりました ありがとう
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

H

布団にカバーがあるのと無いのがあったのが気になりました。 夕飯のバラ焼き定食が美味しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TOSHIKATSU

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

?????

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
本当に十和田湖が近くにあり、美しい景観でした。この宿に向かう道はどれも山道なので夜には霧が立ち込めますので運転には注意が必要です。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Minako

Liked: Room comfort

コスパが良い

大人3人、小学生2人、幼児2人の計7人で滞在。 シングルベッド4台でしたが十分でした。 民宿って感じです。建物は古いけど不潔ではないです。 朝食(食パン、ゆで卵、コーンフレーク)も付いて1万円はかなりコスパよし！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ゴウ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
素泊まりしたい方には相当コスパが良い。 料理ができる環境もあり、お風呂、シャワー設備もあり。 歩いて数分の旅館の大浴場も大人500円で利用できる。 無料の朝食、パン、ゆで卵、牛乳、コーヒー、シリアルも、食堂でゆっくりといただけます。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

???

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
出迎えしてくれたおばあさんが話しやすい感じの人で良かった。近くにお店は木村ストアしかなく夜食は到着する前に購入しておいた方が良いです。宿泊料金に対してお得感がとてもありました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

HIROMI

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

takashi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
値段に合わない部屋。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Koto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
値段は安かったが快適だった。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Yuki

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
値段がとても安いのが1番の魅力。館内は清潔で、部屋の中も清潔だった。しかし、布団に寝たら、次の日から背中が痒く、赤いつぶも出たので、ダニ対策がないと思う。
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

shiow jiuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
老闆熱情和善，略通英文，樂於解決住客的問題，環境整潔。有提供炊具可自炊，也有提供付費晚餐，早上有免費的簡單早餐。女生廁所有四五間，但浴室只有二間。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

shu ju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

物超所值 的背包飯店

老闆 服務態度 熱心有熱情 晚餐物超所值⋯⋯特推
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

spl, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
價格便宜，附近沒有餐廳要宿舍提供，要同其他放客同房，床鋪舒適，廁所有少許臭，近JR巴士總站，這旅館對我來說不錯
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

I CHEN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

方便便宜的好選擇

老闆非常熱情仔細說明，也很率性，除了廚房的廚具不多，碗盤多是塑膠外，其他都很滿意
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

TingYi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

【推薦】老闆很好

老闆很熱心，總是微笑，縱使設備陽春也是瑕不掩瑜。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

設備は古いが、ホスピタル溢れる対応で非常に良かった。宿泊者が集まって食事しているが、定員の対応もフレンドリーで良い雰囲気だった。 また利用したいと思っています。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ching-Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

小而美 乾淨 方便的住宿

房間小而美 老闆英文還不錯 浴室共用一次兩個人 廁所共用也很乾淨 早餐簡單但是品質不錯 很溫馨 很樸實價格很親切的住宿 第一次住民宿 很好的經驗 會推薦給大家
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wen Tu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

気軽にステイ

とてもリーズナブル.　自炊等広いスペースあり家庭的な雰囲気でゆっくりと滞在.湖にも近し散策するのに絶好のロケーション.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

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