Title: Ofunato Travel Guide: Best of Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ofunato](https://expedia.co.uk/Ofunato-Hotels.d6347935.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Ofunato](https://expedia.co.uk/Ofunato-Holiday-Rentals.d6347935.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Ofunato Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ofunato.d6347935.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ofunato Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ofunato.d6347935.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ofunato Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Ofunato](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a471b5a71167bc9562ab9be8267a2449.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo "Ofunato" by Satoh Junpei (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/664cc4c0e9e287556d0ef4ec1a40f3c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/664cc4c0e9e287556d0ef4ec1a40f3c3.jpg) by [Satoh Junpei](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3351673?with_photo_id=28318398) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Photo "Ofunato" by estel (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/6ccfd3721cddd66417a61b2009388ad6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/6ccfd3721cddd66417a61b2009388ad6.jpg) by [estel](http://profile.hatena.ne.jp/estel_bb/) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.1/jp/deed.en)) ![Photo "Ofunato" by Mamusi Taka (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a62c9f8bc4a20eb7af86652a4c960a71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a62c9f8bc4a20eb7af86652a4c960a71.jpg) by [Mamusi Taka](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6134183?with_photo_id=84015169) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Photo "Ofunato" by Satoh Junpei (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/ee202f55e393cc6e8490a78464b66140.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/ee202f55e393cc6e8490a78464b66140.jpg) by [Satoh Junpei](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3351673?with_photo_id=28318398) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Visit Ofunato Things to do - Top hotels in Ofunato - Top Holiday Rentals in Ofunato ![Ofunato Plaza Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16340000/16332800/16332781/4f399302_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ofunato Plaza Hotel 7-8 Chayamae Ofunato £63 14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026 Stay at this hotel in Ofunato. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mt. Hikami and Shiminnomori are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (186 reviews) Nice hotel, good size room and bed. Superfast check-in and -out. Would have liked water provided. Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026&selected=16332781&PinnedHotelID=16332781&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347935) ![Hotel Route-Inn Ofunato](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15110000/15101300/15101274/1b007bce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Route-Inn Ofunato 154-9 Nonoda Aza Ofunato Ofunato £76 15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 Stay at this hotel in Ofunato. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mt. Hikami and Kesen Daiku Sakan Folklore Museum are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (184 reviews) Small but clean, quiet room. Close to Shopping, restaurants, & bus line. Reviewed on 19 Mar 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026&selected=15101274&PinnedHotelID=15101274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347935) ![Ofunato Onsen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23200000/23198100/23198018/a7f8d47a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ofunato Onsen 29-1 Marumori Ofunato Iwate £87 21 Dec - 22 Dec Stay at this business-friendly ryokan in Ofunato. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Kesen Daiku Sakan ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (16 reviews) Beautiful Hotel The hotel was perfect with a beautiful sunrise view. Make sure you find food before you arrive to the town, not many restaurants around. If I could change anything about my stay, I wouldn't. It was absolutely perfect. Best breakfast buffet I've ever had at a Japanese hotel. Do it, you won't regret ... Reviewed on 2 Nov 2018 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%2F12%2F2025&selected=23198018&PinnedHotelID=23198018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347935) [See all 33 properties in Ofunato](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F12%2F2025&endDate=17%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6347935) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![A traditional Japanese house with a storyteller of / Tono Iwate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83340000/83330200/83330180/c6688237_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A traditional Japanese house with a storyteller of / Tono Iwate Tono Iwate Stay at this holiday home in Tono. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tōno Municipal Museum and Tōno Folk Village are located ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Ofunato hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6347935&startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16)[15 Dec - 16 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6347935&startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6347935&startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17)[16 Dec - 17 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6347935&startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6347935&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025)[19 Dec - 21 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6347935&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6347935&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025)[26 Dec - 28 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6347935&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025) ### Popular places to visit #### Goishi Kaigan Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Goishi Kaigan Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Ofunato. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Goishi-Kaigan-Beach-Ofunato.d553248621532776294.Attraction) #### Mt. Hikami You can learn about the history of Ofunato with a stop at Mt. Hikami. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mt-Hikami-Ofunato.d553248621532776297.Attraction) #### Road Station Sanriku Road Station Sanriku is just one of the places to see in Ofunato, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's seaside or experience its festivals. 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