Visit Kitashiobara
Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa
"Amazing buffet for dinner and breakfast. We hadn’t ordered the half board in advance, but paid for the dinner buffet on site and it was well worth it. One of the best buffets we’ve seen in Japan so far, and it included a great selection of alcoholic drinks!"
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
Urabandai Lake Resort
"Overall pretty good resort that is unfortunately showing its age. Our room was rather small for a family style room (comparatively to other ryokans we stayed at for a similar price point) but very clean. Beautiful location but very remote if you don’t have a car. Shuttles to and from Inawashiro station ..."
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
Nature Cottage Akabeko
Nature Cottage Akabeko
FR1 Kominka hotel Fukunokura
"100 year house with modern kitchen, bath, toilet and bed/tatami sleeping area. Clean and cozy with the smell of Hinoki wood making our stay a memorable one."
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
Popular places to visit
Goshikinuma Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Goshikinuma Lake during your travels in Kitashiobara. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Urabandai Nekoma Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Kitashiobara with a visit to Urabandai Nekoma Ski Area. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Lake Hibara
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Hibara during your travels in Kitashiobara. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Morohashi Museum of Modern Art
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Morohashi Museum of Modern Art in Kitashiobara. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Urabandai Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Kitashiobara with a visit to Urabandai Ski Area. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Goshikinuma Lakes
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Goshikinuma Lakes during your travels in Kitashiobara. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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