We opened in 1965 where beautiful scenery of both ocean and mountain at the same time. You can meet with Japanese serow or northernmost monkeys in the Tohoku Shizen Hodo. Why not to take time and walk in the blue forest. Sightseeing ship to Futsugaura is available in summer to enjoy swimming.
Tono is a home of folktales. We locate in such small country side and friendly hostel. Tono has many folktales are hide in a usual rural scenery and place to feel. Visit us to make your own tale with us.
We are cozy hostel at the Kesennuma Bay, Karakuwa Penisula where you can enjoy fresh seafood. Sunrise from Karakuwa Peninsula is an astonishing event. Huge marble stone, Tsunami Center, or beautiful view from sightseeing cruise is also accessible from our YH.
We locate in quiet and clean area and offer many activities through the yea. Our new restaurant has local and fresh food and local liquor. We have many sized conference room and parking space for 80 cars. Matsushima and Oosaki Hachiman Shrine are both accessible within 30 mins(we have a minibus for pickup seevice).
Good location in the countryside, in the center of Yokote basin, within an hour by car of Kakunodate and Yokote. Various events all through the four seasons: Weeping cherry in Kakunodate in spring, Omagari Fireworks in summer, Kamakura festivals in winter. Many public hot springs within a 30 minute drive. You can arrange your own onsen tour.
Located in the center of Yamagata basin, an hour dirve from our YH takes you to Mount Gassan, Mount Asahi, or Mount Zao. Various kinds of hot springs at reasonable prices around the YH. Higashine City, acclaimed as "the kingdom of fruit", has a bountiful variety of fruits all through the seasons. A hidden spot for noodle lovers is another reccomedation from us hostel workers. The local school has the Japan's biggest zelkova tree in the schoolyard, which is also worth visiting. Easy access to a famous mountain temple Yamadera. We are a small hostel surrounded by lovely orchards. Come visit us.
You can enjoy our YH throughout the year such as fruit hunting, skiing and hiking. You can use sports facilities nearby to have a training camps. Ski school is available for all levels. We also have observatory for guests to see the beautiful night sky.
There are 4000 of sake brewery and a few offers tasting tours. And 100 of Kitakata Ramen shops many shops open from 7:30am where you can eat morning ramen. Aizuwakamatsu city has many sightseeing spots such as samurai residence or Tsuruga Castle. Bandai mountain offers us hiking or skiing in each season.
We are small and reasonable YH with many kinds of air-conditioned rooms including wheelchair accessibility. We offer many activities especially ski tour is recommendable for child to experts. Free astronomical observation is also available in our observatory. We also offer discount for fruit hunting.
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