The rooms were really spacious and clean. They cleaned the rooms and reset the futon every day, and each time provided tea, hot water, and two country ma’am cookies. If you decide to wash clothes while you’re here, there are some drying racks located within the rooms, which is nice. The ryokan is also really conveniently located within the city - literally like a 2 minute walk away from the station, and less than 5 minutes from places like the Nebuta Museum and A-Factory. (Though the ryokan can be a little difficult to find - apple maps took me to the wrong street! It’s kind of hidden in a small alleyway next to Toyoko Inn.) They also let me store my luggage even after I had already checked out, which saved me a couple bucks!

Yeah, there was just one shower for everyone in the ryokan to use (I think there were like 8-ish rooms total?) and they limit the use of the shower to the hours of 6:30 PM to 9:30 AM. The washing machine is also located in the shower area, so if someone is showering, you can’t really access it.

The location's great, and the owner is very helpful as well. We got caught in the rain and our shoes got wet as a result, and after explaining the situation, she suggested to stuff the shoes with newspaper and let them dry overnight with the air-con set to Dry mode, even providing the old newspapers for us to do so. Needless to say, I am very grateful for the help that we got from her. Compared to other accommodations, the bathroom is also really big. If you're traveling on a budget and don't mind lacking a few amenities like having a private toilet while doing so, it's actually great.

As others have already stated in their reviews, the place can be rather small. Being limited to use the bathroom for 20 minutes and having to check if the other guests are using it can also be difficult to get used to. (For the record, I never had any trouble using the bathroom despite having this arrangement) But if you made your booking at Iroha Ryokan after reading all that, then it should not be a problem at all.

It’s a 5 minutes walk from the main station to the small locally owned inn. The single room with the tatami mats has more than enough space for a solo traveller, and there is hot water provided every day along with light refreshments. The owner is also courteous and nice. Overall I love the homely atmosphere this accommodation has. They didn’t offer meal service but they were very happy to recommend great restaurants around.

I would like to list down a few things about the building itself that others might not be comfortable with: - Steep and narrow stairs are not as easily accessible to many. It’s hard to lug up many luggages, but the staff do offer to help carry. - Rooms are cold during the winter. There is a central A/C in the room though. - Aomori sees a lot of snow during the winter. The route to the inn might be full of fresh snow, making it hard to find the correct direction to follow.

I had a wonderful stay at this charming Japanese inn. The tatami mats in the room created a cozy and authentic atmosphere that I truly enjoyed. The pillows were exceptionally comfortable, made with organic materials, and I was tempted to purchase one to bring back home to the US. The restroom on the third floor was pleasantly warm, as the owner had thoughtfully turned the heater up to the maximum setting. I greatly appreciated the owner's efforts in keeping my room clean and tidy, as well as providing hot water for me every morning. The location of the inn is perfect, especially if you plan to go skiing and want to get an early spot in line for the bus. I didn't use the inn's bathroom much since I visited the public onsen after skiing each day (which cost 480 yen). Despite staying on the third floor, the owner kindly brought my luggage to my room during check-in, which was a lovely gesture that I greatly appreciated.​​​​​​​

As an overseas visitor to Aomori, I felt very welcomed by the proprietress. It was a much more personal experience than staying at a hotel and she made sure to check in with me every day. And despite the language barrier, everything was explained clearly and there was lots of helpful signage posted. I also enjoyed my room on the third floor and the air conditioner worked well. The room was big for me as a solo traveler and two people would fit fine. Three might be a little cozy unless you're just needing a place to crash. While there is one shower, it was never a problem grabbing a shower each day. I stayed for 5 nights and the place appeared full each night and yet I only ever caught a glimpse of another lodger twice. If planning to use the free washing machine, just be sure to leave time to hang dry your laundry. And, as everyone else says, the location absolutely cannot be beat.

There wasn't anything I didn't like. I had read all of the reviews available and understood what to expect.

The hotel is located right next to the train station. You will have to worry if you need to take an early train or bus. Many tourist locations are also right next to it like the Nebuta museum, A-Factory or the bridge. The room has the perfect size for your luggage, a futon and a desk. The owners seem very nice.

There is only one shower for everyone. I don't know if there is sometimes a line to take it, there was none when I took it. But even if there is written "jacuzzi/bath" in the description of the hotel (which I interpreted as onsen but it wasn't), you can't really take a bath because others will be waiting for you.

I was doing my solo trip in the end of the winter. Great for the accomodation, cleaning, and the care of the friendly owner. A little bit pity...during the holidays or weekends, i found it became crowed and there is only one shower room for the whole vistors and the space might not be enough though...otherwise...i thought this is good for me, and for those who like small group, quite, and japanese style. this is a good choice

The best selling point is the location. You can see Aomori Station from the doorstep, and you are walking distance to the main shopping street, fish markets, Nebuta Festival Museum, etc. Room was clean, and the lady running the whole thing was extremely friendly. Really nice and well kept tatami room.

If you require an elevator, don't stay here as it is stairs only to the 2nd and 3rd floors. This is more of a nitpick, but the 'lobby' area is incredibly small, and it can be very awkward trying to get by people who are checking in/out for the day. The shower area is also connected to the lobby, and while I never had this problem, having one shower to share in a hotel with 12(?) rooms can probably get pretty tricky.

Great location, is located literally around the corner from the train station, A-Factory and the Warasse Museum. Room is great, futon is comfortable and the room and facilities are well heated. Host is very kind and let me check in early when I tried to drop my luggage off early.

There are time restrictions on using the one bathroom. It wasn't too much of an issue for me, but can see this being an issue for other guests trying to check out around the same time.

We loved the place, how close it was to the station and the fact that we had some tea and chocolates waiting for us in our room! The room itself was comfortable, and the shower, while downstairs, was very spacious.

The one thing I would 'complain' about, even though I completely understand it, is that the front door closed at 23:00, with no possibility to go in or out of it anymore.