Rockwood Hotel & Spa, Ajigasawa ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Ajigasawakogen, Ajigasawa-Machi, Nishitsugaru-Gun,, Ajigasawa, Japan, 038-2793

Rockwood Hotel & Spa is an 188-room onsen hotel located in Ajigasawa, Japan, with stunning views of the Sea of Japan and Mount Iwaki. It sits within a vast 988.5 acres of national park, offering a picturesque backdrop for guests. The hotel features extensive practice facilities for golf, including a 400-yard driving range and beautifully manicured practice greens. It serves a selection of fresh local produce sourced from the renowned Aomori region.

Location

The hotel's location provides easy access to Iwaki, the highest mountain in Aomori, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakami-Sanchi. Guests can take advantage of the nearby skiing opportunities, with Naqua Shirakami Ski Resort only 0.5 miles away. Rockwood Hotel & Spa is approximately 28 miles from Aomori city, making it a convenient destination for both adventure seekers and those looking to immerse themselves in nature.

Rooms

The hotel offers a range of accommodations, including spacious king-sized bedrooms and twin rooms designed for families. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and complimentary toiletries. Suites feature private onsen bath facilities that provide sweeping views toward the North and West. Connecting rooms with sofa beds are also available, catering to larger parties or family needs.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy a diverse dining experience at the King's Inn, where a full buffet offers 40 different dishes featuring fresh ingredients from Aomori. The terrace area provides scenic views of the golf course and the Tsugaru Strait. For more casual gatherings, the Iwaki Cafe and Bar serves a variety of drinks, from sake samplers to a selection of beers and cocktails. Dinner buffet prices start at 4000 yen for adults.

Leisure & Business

Rockwood Hotel & Spa hosts numerous leisure amenities, including an open-air hot spring to relax after outdoor activities. A fitness center is available for those seeking an active experience, while the hotel's extensive grounds offer connecting trails for trekking, running, and cycling. The golf course is designed to challenge players of all abilities, further enhancing the leisure options on-site.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Twin Room Non-Smoking-French

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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25 m²

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3 persons

25 m²

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2 Single beds

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City Centre

Ajigasawa200 m

Airports

Aomori (AOJ) 42.7 km

Odate-Noshiro (ONJ) 97.2 km

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Buffet Experience

I was pleasantly surprised by the food at Rockwood Hall. The buffet style dining offered a huge variety of both Japanese and Western cuisine. I particularly enjoyed the sushi and sashimi, which tasted fresh and delicious. There is nothing quite like enjoying your meals with expansive views of the mountains and the Sea of Japan. I looked forward to both breakfast and dinner each day of my stay!

Karen123. USA, 2024-02-15Read full review on

Soothing Onsen Delight

The onsen at Rockwood was an absolute highlight for me. The outdoor area provided stunning views of snow-covered trees while I soaked in the natural hot spring. It was incredibly relaxing after a long day of skiing. I highly recommend both the indoor and outdoor options to fully unwind and experience tranquility.

Phil_Ski23. Canada, 2024-03-20Read full review on

Spacious Junior Suite

My stay in one of the new junior suites was fantastic. It was spacious and beautifully furnished with modern decor. The leather sofa and comfortable armchairs made lounging a pleasure, and the giant smart TV made movie nights a fun experience! It's definitely worth the upgrade for guests looking for comfort and luxury.

AnnieTraveler. UK, 2024-04-10Read full review on

Fun Game Room

The game room at Rockwood was a pleasant surprise with so many options for entertainment. I enjoyed playing pool and ping pong with friends, and there were also modern gaming consoles available for use. It was the perfect way to unwind after a day on the slopes, and added a fun social element to our stay!

Antonio_Snowboarder. Australia, 2024-05-05Read full review on

What’s included

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Ski to door
Ski storage
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Ski school
Cycling
Golf course
Billiard tables
Table tennis

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Ski equipment hire
Laundry
Ski pass vendor

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Playpen

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Massage
Hot spring bath
Open-air bath
Public Bath

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Trouser press

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Ajigasawakogen, Ajigasawa-Machi, Nishitsugaru-Gun,, Ajigasawa, Japan, 038-2793

Map view

Ajigasawakogen, Ajigasawa-Machi, Nishitsugaru-Gun,, Ajigasawa, Japan, 038-2793

City landmarks

Oigomori

3.8 km

Saihojimori

3.9 km

Higashiiwakisan-1-39 Hyakuzawa

Akakurayama Shrine

3.9 km

Mt. Iwaki Lifts

4.6 km

Mount Iwaki

5.0 km

Nearby

Japan

Naqua Shirakami Ski Resort

490 m

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

60%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great slopes access

Fantastic views

Hard beds

Repetitive food options

6.0/10

Guest rating

Rooms

6.6

Location

8.2

Service

5.6

Dining

5.0

Dave

United States, January 2025

6.2/10

The hotel is located conveniently right on the slopes, making it perfect for skiers and snowboarders. The rooms are relatively spacious for Japanese standards, but the overall dining experience was disappointing, with limited variety and atmosphere. While the views were fantastic, the dining arrangements felt chaotic and lacked effort, leaving a bad taste about the stay overall.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were good sized by Japanese standards but felt cramped with luggage, especially without shelving.

Service

6.0

While the staff was friendly and worked hard, they were often overwhelmed due to being short-staffed.

Location

8.0

The hotel is ideally situated right next to the ski area, allowing for easy access to the slopes, but it is very isolated with nothing nearby.

Dining

5.0

The food options were lackluster and repetitive, lacking atmosphere with chaotic buffet-style dining.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities are decent, with good locker access for ski gear, yet certain amenities like the bar had irregular hours.

Dick

United States, December 2024

5.2/10

The hotel is positioned conveniently for skiing, offering fantastic views, making it ideal for beginner snowboarders and skiers. However, the hard beds, unhelpful staff, and repetitive, unappetizing food options left a lot to be desired. Additionally, the limited amenities and the hotel’s isolation on the mountain were significant drawbacks.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were a decent size by Japanese standards and fairly comfortable, though the hard beds were not ideal.

Service

5.0

While the staff tried their best, they weren’t very accommodating, which was disappointing.

Location

7.0

The location is excellent for direct access to the slopes, but being isolated at the top of a mountain means you have no nearby options for food or drink.

Dining

5.0

Dining was disappointing, as the buffet options barely changed day to day and lacked variety.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities like the pool table come with extra fees, and the on-site bar had inconsistent hours.

Great slopes access

Hard beds

Amanda

United States, November 2024

6.8/10

The hotel is a good choice for skiing, located conveniently on the slopes with fantastic views. However, the dining experience was quite disappointing due to limited options and poor atmosphere. The rooms were comfortable but somewhat cramped, and there were issues with the service related to dining and bar hours.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were comfortable but a bit small for our needs, especially with our ski gear.

Service

6.0

Service was generally okay, but the dining staff struggled to keep up with demand, and the bar hours were confusing.

Location

9.0

Being right next to the ski slopes was a huge plus, making it easy to hit the slopes whenever we wanted.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience wasn't great; the buffet lacked variety and felt chaotic.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel has good facilities for skiing, with easy access to lockers and equipment storage.

Mary

United States, October 2024

6.0/10

While the hotel is conveniently located right by the slopes, and the rooms offer fantastic views, the overall experience fell short due to the dining options and staff availability. The buffet style was chaotic and didn't change much throughout our stay. Additionally, the bar had odd opening hours that didn't suit our schedule. If you're looking for a place just to ski, it could work, but don't expect much in terms of food or atmosphere.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were comfortable and had a beautiful view of the Sea of Japan, but they were a bit cramped, especially with all our luggage.

Service

6.0

The staff were trying their best amid a busy atmosphere, but they were clearly short-staffed which affected the service.

Location

8.0

The hotel’s location is perfect for skiing since it’s ski on/ski off, but there’s literally nowhere else to go nearby for drinks or food.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were really disappointing; the buffet hardly changed, and the choices were bland, making meals feel repetitive.

Facilities

5.0

While the hotel had useful facilities like ski lockers, the limited opening hours of the bar and issues with the pool table were disappointing.

Patricia

United States, October 2024

6.4/10

While the hotel is conveniently located right on the slopes and offers fantastic views, my overall experience left much to be desired. The rooms were comfortable but I found them a bit cramped. The food options were quite boring and didn't change, and the dining atmosphere felt very chaotic. The hours for the bar and some amenities were frustrating as well. Overall, it's a decent spot for skiing but there are definitely areas for improvement.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were comfortable but small, which made moving around with our luggage a bit challenging.

Service

6.0

The staff was trying their best but seemed overwhelmed due to being short-staffed, especially during meal times.

Location

9.0

The hotel is right next to the ski lifts, making it very convenient for skiing, but there's nowhere else close to get refreshments.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience felt chaotic with a buffet that didn't change and was poorly managed, resembling a school cafeteria.