Ryokan Kobori Ryokan
036-8203 Aomori, Hirosaki, Honcho 89, Japan – Great location - show map
It was a nice inn with a great care and good ambience. It's an old-fashioned Japanese inn(Ryokan), but it's very clean and well maintained. Although there are complaints in other people's reviews, if you dislike it, I recommend the latest luxury hotels. Recommended if you want to experience the mood of old Japan. The gray cat is a little shy but she is super cute. I would like to stay again.
JapanThe staffs were very helpful and friendly. The surrounding was cosy.
MalaysiaThe hosts were accommodating beyond my imagination! The room was very tastefully decorated and there were complimentary treats and conveniences.
CanadaThe Ryokan was really clean and nice, it had a traditional Japanese flair. The given Yukata were very cozy. The most positive thing was the nice and helpful staff
JapanLocation is great, all the turist places are at walking distance. it is a quiet nice Ryokan, very clean, the staff is attentive and will care for you.
MexicoA real Japanese experience in an old style ryokan. Location is excellent. Staff were nice. Good value for money.
SpainThe staff was very understanding, explained everything to us, and spoke a little English. Breakfast was a traditional Japanese breakfast and very enjoyable. Our room was small but comfortable. There's a bus stop across the street or you can easily walk into the city area.
JapanWe have had an unforgetable experience in such interesting traditional Japanese inn with a long history. Staff are warm and welcoming. Near to the city center and the ancient city.
ChinaVery old style Japanese inn. Delicious breakfast.Friendly attentive staff. Loop bus from the station stops at the door.
AustraliaGood location but quiet room with car parking. Clean room and good speed wifi. Staffs have good hospitality and very helpful. cozy hotel.
Japan
Kobori Ryokan
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Eri
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Chun
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Janet
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Maren
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Marcia
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David
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Maggie
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Junda
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Paul
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Kei
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A 5-minute walk from Chuo Hirosaki Train Station, Kobori Ryokan offers Japanese-style and Western rooms in a traditional building. Guests can enjoy bathing in the spacious public baths and request for massages. A traditional Kura warehouse is available for guests to see.
The air-conditioned rooms feature either carpeting and a bed, or tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and an private bathroom. Some rooms have wired internet access. A hairdryer can be borrowed at reception.
A coin-operated launderette is on-site and guests can request dry cleaning at the front desk. Photocopying services are provided as well.
A Japanese set-menu is available for breakfast at the dining room. Guests who wish to have breakfast must make a reservation at least 1 day in advance.
Ryokan Kobori is a 10-minute drive from JR Hirosaki Train Station and a 15-minute walk from Hirosaki Castle. Hirosaki Castle Botanical Garden is a 10-minute walk away.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)
Breakfast Info
Asian
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Bathhouse
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See what guests loved the most:
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Eri
Japan“It was a nice inn with a great care and good ambience. It's an old-fashioned Japanese inn(Ryokan), but it's very clean and well maintained. Although there are complaints in other people's reviews, if you dislike it, I recommend the latest luxury hotels. Recommended if you want to experience the mood of old Japan. The gray cat is a little shy but she is super cute. I would like to stay again.” Read more
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Chun
Malaysia“The staffs were very helpful and friendly. The surrounding was cosy. ”
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Janet
Canada“The hosts were accommodating beyond my imagination! The room was very tastefully decorated and there were complimentary treats and conveniences.”
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Maren
Japan
“The Ryokan was really clean and nice, it had a traditional Japanese flair. The given Yukata were very cozy. The most positive thing was the nice and helpful staff”
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Marcia
Mexico“Location is great, all the turist places are at walking distance. it is a quiet nice Ryokan, very clean, the staff is attentive and will care for you.”
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David
Spain“A real Japanese experience in an old style ryokan. Location is excellent. Staff were nice. Good value for money. ”
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Maggie
Japan
“The staff was very understanding, explained everything to us, and spoke a little English. Breakfast was a traditional Japanese breakfast and very enjoyable. Our room was small but comfortable. There's a bus stop across the street or you can easily walk into the city area.” Read more
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Junda
China“We have had an unforgetable experience in such interesting traditional Japanese inn with a long history. Staff are warm and welcoming. Near to the city center and the ancient city.”
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Paul
Australia“Very old style Japanese inn. Delicious breakfast.Friendly attentive staff. Loop bus from the station stops at the door.”
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Kei
Japan
“Good location but quiet room with car parking. Clean room and good speed wifi. Staffs have good hospitality and very helpful. cozy hotel.”
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Hirosaki Castle0.5 miles
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Aomori Airport15 miles
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Odate-Noshiro Airport28.5 miles
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Misawa Airport48.6 miles
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Amenities of Kobori Ryokan
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Shared toilet
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bathhouse
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Fax
- Telephone
- TV
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shoeshine
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Air conditioning
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 10:00 PM and 12:00 AM
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Please inform Kobori Ryokan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
License number: 指令第273号
FAQs about Kobori Ryokan
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Kobori Ryokan (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Street parking
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Yes, Kobori Ryokan is popular with guests booking family stays.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Kobori Ryokan by:
- Bus 1h
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Kobori Ryokan is 0.6 miles from the center of Hirosaki.
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Room options at Kobori Ryokan include:
- Twin
- Single
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The prices at Kobori Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Kobori Ryokan is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Kobori Ryokan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Bathhouse
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Guests staying at Kobori Ryokan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
