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Onyado Toho

★★★★·9.0/ 10Excellent
·Ryokans
160 rooms· Check-in 03:00 PM / out 10:00 AM
Offsite parking discounted rates availableFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageSafety deposit boxSaunaAll 43 facilities +
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Located in Higashiyama Onsen, Aizu-Wakamatsu, “Oyado Tohou” is a 4-star ryokan offering traditional Japanese hospitality. Its quiet location overlooking the beautiful scenery of the historic castle town of Aizu is a major attraction. The hotel features a buffet restaurant offering a wide variety of dishes, including cuisine utilizing local ingredients, Japanese, and Western-style meals. Guests can enjoy their meals here. The hotel's renowned hot spring facilities include an indoor bath with mineral-rich natural hot spring water and a spacious open-air bath, perfect for soothing travel fatigue. Additionally, the hotel offers excellent in-house facilities such as a free area shuttle, karaoke, and a game corner. All guest rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a refrigerator, and an electric kettle. The hotel is conveniently located for sightseeing, just an 8-minute walk to Aizu Samurai Residences (640m) and a 4-minute drive to Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle (3. 4km). A separate bathing tax of 150 yen is required per night for adults (12 years of age and older). It is not levied on children under elementary school age. *The bathing tax is a special-purpose tax levied on guests at mineral baths (hot spring facilities) in accordance with the Local Tax Act to cover the costs of maintaining environmental sanitation facilities, facilities for protecting and managing mineral spring sources, firefighting facilities and other equipment necessary for firefighting activities, as well as promoting tourism (including the maintenance of tourist facilities). The standard tax rate is 150 yen per person per day. *As of October 1, 2025, the bathing tax will increase to 350 yen per night for adults (12 years of age and older).

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 285 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-10

Guests praise spacious rooms, diverse local buffet, and scenic multi-level onsens. Complaints focus on remote location, maintenance issues (stains, mold), small bathrooms, and crowding.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Cleanliness8.9
Service8.8
Facilities8.7
Surroundings8.6
Value8.5
Location8.3
PraisedDelicious and diverse buffet · Spacious and clean rooms · Enthusiastic and detailed staff service · Excellent open-air bath experience
ComplaintsSome facilities are old or poorly maintained · Unstable Wi-Fi signal · Poor texture of some dishes · Birthday cake delivery error

KEYSuitable for drivers valuing dining/spas. Book high-floor views, avoid peaks, expect aging facilities.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location and transportation?
Located 500m from Aizu Higashiyama Onsen with free shuttle from Aizuwakamatsu Station. The area is remote, so driving or using the shuttle is recommended.
diningWhat are the highlights of breakfast and dining?
The buffet is highly praised for its variety, including king crab and local dishes. Queues may occur during peak times, but overall value is good.
facilityHow are the hot spring facilities?
Features scenic multi-level open-air baths. However, it can get crowded during peaks, and some rooms may require extra heaters due to central heating limitations.
roomAre the rooms spacious and clean?
Rooms are generally spacious and clean. However, bathrooms can be small, and some guests reported maintenance issues like stains or mold, so inspect upon arrival.
serviceHow is the staff service?
Staff service is highly rated (8.8/10) for being warm and attentive, including special accommodations like printed menus for hearing-impaired guests.
familyIs this hotel suitable for families?
Highly suitable for families, praised for dining and baths. Note that WiFi is weak, some hygiene corners exist, and locker rooms can be crowded during peaks.
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