​Tohoku Storm Chaser Lodging
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On the Tohoku Storm Chaser you'll have the chance to experience two different types of Japanese style accommodation. For the first part of your trip you'll stay in a secluded mountain-side hot-springs hotel nestled at the base of Mt. Iwate; the local volcano.

For the second part of the trip, you'll stay in a centrally located hotel which is walking distance to downtown amenities. This makes a quick nightcap on the town or a local karaoke session a breeze.

For both of these accommodations, the daily buffet style breakfasts feature some local specialties with both Japanese and western options. 

Pricing for this trip is based on shared twin-room accommodation but single supplements (single rooms for solo travelers or odd-numbered groups) can be selected at checkout. Single rooms are subject to availability and an additional cost of ¥100,000 (≈US$700) per person for all seven nights.

All of our lodgings include a big breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, en-suite restrooms and showers, onsen hot springs, and laundry facilities

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Hachimantai Lodging - The Hachimantai Mountain Hotel

Nestled at the base of Mt. Iwate, this 4-star hot-spring hotel is ski-in/out to Panorama resort and only 5 minutes away to Shimokura ski resort.

Located in the skier playground of Hachimantai and just 20 minutes from Appi Kogen ski resort, this hotel is famous for the quality of the hot springs water and the quality and diversity of its food offerings.

All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms and showers in addition to offering a public hot springs and sauna (reserved for hotel guests only). The breakfast and dinner buffets feature a variety of both Western and Japanese cuisine.

Stats:

• Twin room size: 30 square meters or 322 square feet
• Bed size: two semi double size beds (1,200 x 1,950mm)
• Ski lockers available
• Entire hotel features free Wi-Fi
• Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bidets
• Coin laundry inside hotel
• Daily buffet breakfast, serving both Japanese and western options. ​

Aomori Lodging - The Dormy Inn

A change of pace from our secluded accommodation in Hachimantai, for the second part of the trip, we stay in a modern urban hotel with the entire downtown's activities located within short walking distance.  Located right next to the bay and right along the pedestrian walking road, anything is within easy distance of this hotel. 

Aomori has a unique and interesting culture with its own traditions, dialect and yes--amazing local food. In this town we'll be eating sushi, seeing two musical performances and can even learn some traditional dances (participation optional!). 

Stats:

• Twin room size: 23 square meters or 247 square feet (this is fairly small by western standards)
• Bed size: two semi double size beds (1,200 x 1,950mm)
• Entire hotel features free Wi-Fi
• Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. ​
• Coin laundry inside hotel
• Air purifier with humidifier
• Daily buffet breakfast, serving both Japanese and western options. ​
• Free ramen service at night, served in the dining hall between 21:30-23:00