Odate boasts a scenic forest setting in the Shirakami-Sanchi area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is beautifully surrounded by a massive virgin beech forest. The city is the birthplace of Hachiko, the inspiration behind Japan’s well-known Akita Inu statue in Shibuya. Hachiko was born here in 1923. You can learn more about Akita Inu by going to the Akita Dog Museum. If you visit on a weekday, you can pet and play with Akita Inu dogs. When it comes to food, ensure you try the kiritampo dumplings and stew for which the area is known. These dishes are the traditional meals of local lumberjacks who worked in the mountains. To prepare for your visit, check out the top hotels in Odate, Japan, below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 15, 2024.
1. Grand Park Hotel Odate (from USD 88)
Grand Park Hotel Odate provides budget-friendly accommodations in the city, so you can enjoy quality hospitality without breaking the bank. Attending to your needs around the clock is the convenient 24-hour front desk. You can easily relax during your stay here because of the hot spring bath. When you get up in the morning, you can enjoy an Asian breakfast.
This hotel also offers complimentary private parking on the premises, so you have nothing to worry about if you plan to bring a car.
Grand Park Hotel Odate
Address: Nagakura 93-2
1.72 km (1.1 mi) from Akita Dog Visitor Center
2. Tabist Hachi no Oyado Numadate Heights (from USD 44)
Catering to the needs of different types of guests, the spectacular Tabist Hachi no Oyado Numadate Heights boasts various accommodation options: Japanese-Style Room, Single Room, and Twin Room. The Single Room is good enough for solo travelers. If you wish to bring a car, you may park it on the premises at no extra charge.
Check-in starts at 3pm, while check-out is until 10am.
Tabist Hachi no Oyado Numadate Heights
Address: Numadate Fujikabu 69-1
1.34 km (0.9 mi) from Akita Dog Visitor Center
3. Hotel Route-Inn Odate Omachi (from USD 58)
Reasonable pricing for spacious rooms and amenities.
Buffet breakfast, high-quality toiletries, and relaxing body massage available.
Convenient location near bus station, with potential for shuttle service to train station or airport.
Varied and home-cooked style buffet breakfast, with friendly and attentive staff.
Hotel Route-Inn Odate Omachi promises to make you feel at home during your business or leisure trip to the lively city. It boasts an electric kettle and mini-fridge in each guest room or suite. If you need to do your laundry, feel free to use the on-site launderette. Plus, dry cleaning services are available.
Every morning, you can enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet that includes various options, including traditional Japanese dishes and international cuisine.
Hotel Route-Inn Odate Omachi
Address: Omachi 91-9
1.72 km (1.1 mi) from Akita Dog Visitor Center
4. Hotel Route-Inn Odate Eki Minami (from USD 52)
An ideal choice for business travelers, Hotel Route-Inn Odate Eki Minami offers laptops for rent to help you have a productive stay. It serves complimentary coffee from 3pm to 10pm, so you can easily get your caffeine fix. And if you need other types of refreshments, the vending machines have you covered.
A breakfast buffet is available every morning. It features traditional Japanese cuisine and European baked goods. Moreover, this hotel has a restaurant, Hana-Hana-Tei. Moreover, Wi-Fi is available for free.
Hotel Route-Inn Odate Eki Minami
Address: Nakamichi 2-1-60
367 meters (0.3 ft) from Akita Dog Visitor Center
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5. Hotel Kosaka Gold Palace (from USD 78)
Hotel Kosaka Gold Palace is located in Kosaka, only about 22 km (13.67 mi) away from the city of Odate. It features complimentary parking on the premises, so parking will be the least of your worries if you intend to bring a car. Thanks to the balcony in each guest room or suite, you can quickly marvel at the refreshing garden views anytime. For entertainment, a pool table and tennis court are available for guests’ use.
This hotel also has a designated smoking area.
Hotel Kosaka Gold Palace
Address: Kosakakozan Furudate 9-3
16.55 km (10.3 mi) from Akita Dog Visitor Center
6. Aomori Winery Hotel (from USD 136)
Ensuring you a peaceful mountaintop retreat, Aomori Winery Hotel boasts a picturesque setting atop Mt. Ajara. Nestled in Owani, it is about a one-hour drive from Odate. You can easily relax during your stay here because of the hot spring baths sourced from the area’s hot springs. Further, this hotel provides a unique experience with its Shimokita Wine San Mamor Winery. You can visit this winery to discover Japanese winemaking culture and try local wines.
Aomori Winery Hotel
Address: Shimada Takinosawa 100-9
23.26 km (14.5 mi) from Akita Dog Visitor Center
Discover Hachiko’s birthplace
Odate is known as the birthplace of Japan’s most famous Akita Inu dog, Hachiko. If you plan to visit soon, check out these top hotels in Odate, Japan!
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