We picked Morinokaze which is ideal for visiting both Hachimantai and Nyutou Onsen area. Free and easy parking, Friendly reception, decent size twin share room, a little aged but clean and well maintained. Room toilet was small like common hot sprint hotels where most people would use the public bath facility which was nice, make sure to try both sides when they switch between the day. Our only let-down was having exactly the same dishes for its Buffett dinner over 2 nights while they do serve nice sushi and crabs. Last week was fairly crowded with tour groups during dinner time.