호토역 × 온천・목욕 평가가 높은호텔·료칸

The moment we arrived and were shown to the lobby, we were greeted by nostalgic scenery and items. To be honest, the interior and furnishings pleasantly defied what you might expect from an “auberge.” It didn’t feel unpleasant at all—rather, it was a comforting space filled with a sense of nostalgia. Everything in the building was impeccably clean; even the wooden floors in the corridors were gleaming. Throughout the property, there were many handmade mini “info” posters with a wide variety of topics, and we really enjoyed reading them. Because the hot spring source temperature is low, it seems to be heated and circulated, but the water has a silky texture that left our skin smooth. The bath in our room was not hot spring water, but the view from the bathroom window was wonderful. Dinner is a full-course French meal, and breakfast is Japanese-style. Both were extremely satisfying in taste and portion size—we enjoyed them very much. There is also a good selection of drinks, and we appreciated how reasonably priced they were. The staff provided excellent service in every respect, with outstanding hospitality. For us coming from Nara, Abashiri in eastern Hokkaido is certainly not close—but this is an inn we absolutely want to visit again.

Stayed one night while sightseeing in Abashiri. The lakeside Hotel had a charming atmosphere and felt exciting even before check-in. Both the public areas and the room were spacious, with a calm, relaxing vibe that I really liked. Both dinner and breakfast were buffet-style. I enjoyed plenty of seafood such as crab, sashimi, and sushi. The selection wasn’t overwhelming, and the soft-serve ice cream for dessert was rich and creamy. The bath area was also spacious, with a covered open-air bath, so I could soak slowly even in the rain. I went three times and was very satisfied. It turned into a fun sightseeing trip.

The twin room is spacious, unlike a typical business hotel. The water temperature in both the indoor bath and the open-air bath is pleasantly lukewarm—perfect. The sauna is also perfect at 100°C, but it’s a shame there’s no clock. It’s an old-style ryokan, but it’s properly cleaned and well maintained. With breakfast and dinner included plus all-you-can-drink alcohol, this price is an incredible bargain.

Tucked away in a small forest in the rolling hills of Hokkaido, this Accommodation stands all on its own. It features a beautiful exterior and a spacious garden with an English-style landscape. From the large windows of the wood-scented guest rooms, you can take in both the garden and the starry sky. Through the windows of the open-ceiling dining room, we were thrilled to see Ezo squirrels come by for a meal! Above all, the food was absolutely outstanding. It made us think deeply about food and was truly educational as well. The carefully chosen background music softly playing from BOSE speakers matched our taste perfectly and made for a wonderful time. When it’s time to light the wood-burning stove in the dining room, we want to come back again. Honestly, this is an Accommodation we’d like to keep secret—but we hope many others can share this same happiness! We’re also grateful to the wonderful owner couple.

In today's world where service is expected, we simply offer a room, and that's it. Shared toilet and washroom. Enjoy the Onsen in the main building. Feel the passage of time in a simple and unadorned space.