Tazawako Lake Resort & Onsen

Tazawako Lake Resort was a wonderful place to stay—peaceful, clean, and perfectly located just a short drive from the lake. The room was spacious and comfortable, with everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The staff was friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with a smile. One of the highlights was the serene natural surroundings; waking up to the sound of birds and views of the trees was incredibly refreshing. There’s a calm, soothing atmosphere throughout the resort that makes it perfect for unwinding after a long day of exploring. Highly recommended for nature lovers, couples, or anyone looking to recharge in a beautiful, quiet setting near Lake Tazawa

We stayed for a couple of nights which provided good value. We were there to ski at Tazawako Ski Area with Powderhounds.com. We stayed in a twin western room that was a decent size and it provided nice views up the mountain. We had an ensuite, but only used the shower once as the water pressure wasn’t the best. Meals were buffet style and there was a good choice of food options that were decent without being amazing. The hotel onsen fit into the same category (ie nice but not amazing) and in addition to indoor baths for each gender, there were 3 outdoor baths of differing temperatures plus hot pots.

The room was spacious and well kept, and the facilities were perfect. However, what I found the best about Tazawako Lake & Onsen Resort was the staff. We spoke very little Japanese and used a translation app, and even then, a wonderful gentleman at the front desk spoke excellent English and accommodated us with such kindness! Our main reason for staying was to be able to attend a fedtival in Kamihinokinai. We hadn't realised the trains stopped running and nearly gave up hope, but he helped us organise a taxi from the hotel and back again. We had all but given up on being able to get to the festival, but he was incredibly kind and patient and worked beyond expectations to help us attend! The staff were wonderful and made the experience 100 times better. Also, the breakfast buffet and view of the mountains in the snow were 10/10.

All the best except for our room is near the dog friendly zone. Unluckily, there are the baking dogs in two rooms near our room. The staffs are nice. They were willing to change us to the new room far from that zone as soon as they could. The food is the best. The staffs are the best. The view, the atmosphere and the clear sky at night are the best. Worth to stay here.

The hotel staff is very nice and will help to carry our luggage as there are stairs to the lobby. The breakfast and dinner served is delicious and included some Akita famous food. The onsen is very nice as the area is very peaceful! Totally recommended for people who want to travel to Akita.