Ryokans in Mogami

Amazing Onsen resort. Being able to choose Yukata's according to colour and size. Great dinner, especially my biggest gratitude to the elderly waitresses. She recognised me in the morning, and even with the language barrier, she was a great waitress and hospitable company. Onsen was great, especially the outdoor onsen with lots of snow.

Fantastic place for our first experience in an Onsen. Staff was very friendly and going beyond language barriers they all helped us understand how everything was working. The room was so comfortable and beautiful. Traditional Japanese design with tatami mats, sliding paper doors, perfect relaxing lighting, a low table where we loved to have green tea, Yukata for men and women, loved their beautiful blue colors and traditional cut. So comfortable to go around in these. Breakfast was fantastic! And the water was so hot and rich! It was fabulous. There is a 24/7 shop open in the lobby, which was extremely convenient. The fact that the four private baths were available without reservation or additional fee made our life very easy. Nature around the resort was beautiful, very much worth going on a hike. Another plus is the free shuttle from and to the station. Last tip: don’t miss the chestnut mochis made to order the day before. To die for!

The staff was very helpful and with excellent English. I had a room in traditional Japanese style, it was huge and comfortable (unless you don't like sleeping on futon). I couldn't go to onsen , but it seemed really nice. And they have really good cosmetics in the bathroom.

buffet is great for breakfast & dinnner

The property was clean, spacious, and in a lovely location with a view of the mountains from the room. The bath on the 6th floor was lovely and the little outdoor section was a nice experience in the cool weather. The baths have all the things you need for your washing and skin care so you can just bring a towel if you want. The buffet was SO GOOD! Highly recommend getting half board during your stay. The other facilities like the table tennis, manga room, etc. were nice too. Karaoke is pay per hour per person. Also, the staff were extremely friendly and professional. They always helped us with any questions and brought a baby chair for us every mealtime.

Faded grandeur, once a pretty fancy hotel it is now a bit tatty around the edges but that is part of it's charm, lovely big rooms. It's a long way from the station, don't try to walk it if your bag is heavy, just get a taxi. Good ramen place next door. There is a shuttle bus to take you back to the station on departure.

Top-tier luxury. This place is what you get when you give someone a very generous budget and ask them to dream up the most comfortable Ryokan they can think of. The whole place was in tatami mats and it was comfortable to walk about barefoot or with socks. The baths themselves were the best out of all the ryokans that I have tried. They offered a range of different shampoos and soaps, and multiple indoor and outdoor baths - ranging from stone/natural baths to wooden tubs. There is also a sauna and cold bath, and it is here that I discovered the adrenaline rush and relaxation that comes with alternating between a hot sauna and cold bath. There are also privates baths (yes there are two!) that are free for use, unlike other ryokans that charge you for them. There are free treats everywhere - ice pops and milk (my favourite!) at the baths, various snacks and drinks (coffee, various teas, vinegar drink and even beer and shochu!). Then at 10-10.30pm, you can get a bowl of ramen, with the Akita specialty: Fish Shottsuru. Best, most premium and complete bath amenities out of all the ryokans I have visited. They also have well-placed cold water dispenser and places where you can simply sit after your bath to enjoy the view. They also offer a "pillow library" where you can personally compare different types of pillows and choose the ones that you like best! Best facilities out of all the ryokans I've been to (perhaps to make up for the lack of things to do by way of local attractions and how isolated it is). There are traditional Japanese children's games, origami and even a quaint library. Layout of the room is great too - I like that there is a separate "reception" area where you can keep your bags and clothes separate from the main sleeping/living quarters. I also like the little table in front of the window - perfect for a quiet reflection.

Excellent dinner and breakfast . Good onsen . Nice staff .