Yoichi × Highly rated Hotel·Ryokan

This is a highly recommended glamping Accommodation. Many of the staff are young, and everyone provides outstanding hospitality. They also replied quickly to questions we sent by message before our stay, which made us feel reassured from the start. We visited in mid-July, and since the weather wasn’t great, the temperature didn’t get too high and we stayed comfortable. (On sunny, hot days, it may get a bit warm inside the tent. There is air conditioning, but it’s not very powerful.) Basically, everything you need is provided. (Coleman BBQ grill, charcoal, fire starters, tongs, fan, etc.) This time we stayed on a Plan that included dinner with late check-in. The meal came with beef, chicken, pork, and even game meat—honestly more than enough for a family of four with a teenage boy who eats a lot. Since we had a Multiple Night Stay (2 nights), they were flexible in helping us store what we couldn’t finish and even switching the next day’s meat to seafood as needed, which was wonderful. Both my spouse and I enjoy alcohol, so we really enjoyed the all-you-can-drink option. The selection was so good it almost felt unfair for an unlimited plan—and we were able to fully savor drinks unique to Hokkaido as well. They also had soft drinks like Hokkaido apple juice and milk (and it was delicious), which our teenage son definitely appreciated. There’s also a toaster so you can warm up bread you buy yourself, and coffee is available both hot and iced—truly attentive service throughout. You do need to leave the tent to use the bath and toilets, but neither felt crowded at all; everyone seemed considerate and kept things clean. It can feel slightly scary if you need to go to the toilet in the middle of the night (haha), but there are lights everywhere so it still feels safe. There is also a private sauna available for an additional fee; being able to relax there as a family of four may have been our best memory from this trip. Spending quiet time together while listening to the river was truly blissful. This is an Accommodation I’d love to stay at again if I have another chance—thank you very much!

We stayed as a party of two. We checked out early at 6 AM to go sightseeing nearby, and we were delighted to be allowed to take breakfast bread and yogurt with us. Thank you so much! The yogurt was delicious, which made me even happier. The staff's friendly service made for a wonderful stay. The bathroom was clean, but seeing that it was shared by both genders gave me some hesitation (there were hairs left on the chair...). Considering the very affordable price, having such a spacious bath and even private family baths available was greatly appreciated. Although many booking sites mentioned there were no hair dryers in the Facility, I can confirm they are provided! The dryer had decent power and was very helpful. The sound of people climbing the stairs echoed quite a bit. Also, hallway noise could be heard from inside the Room due to thin walls, so as someone sensitive to noise, I’m glad I brought earplugs with me. While it’s often noted that there is no air conditioner in the Room, during this season it wasn’t an issue—I could comfortably sleep under blankets. It seems like ventilation from central air conditioning kept things cool enough. There were some small insects around; however, given the natural surroundings of this location, it felt understandable.

The Room was more spacious than I expected, which made it easy to organize my luggage. I stayed here to visit the Nikka Yoichi Distillery, and it was very close—both the station and the bus stop were right in front of the property, which was very convenient. From Otaru, there is only about one bus per hour and only around two trains per hour, and there aren’t many places to spend time while waiting, so I recommend planning your transportation schedule in advance.