Pirikarela Hotel

After reading Reviews last year, I stayed here for the first time. I couldn’t forget how comfortable it was, so this year I booked a 2-night Multiple Night Stay. It’s a small Hotel with only six Rooms, but the warm hospitality from the staff and chef, along with the moor Onsen, truly soothed my heart. The private open-air bath was also spacious and open, and we could clearly see the beautiful stars.For dinner last time, I was impressed by the teppan French cuisine—especially the vegetables and Shiraoi beef—so on the first night this time we chose French again. It was just as delicious as before. On the second night, we tried Japanese cuisine for the first time—and it moved me more than I can say. Every dish was filled with unseen care and heartfelt effort; the dashi had an exquisite balance of saltiness and umami. From appetizer to dessert, it was a perfectly composed menu that felt thoroughly thought out. I don’t think you can easily find this level even in Tokyo. The sommelier selected wines and sake to match each dish, which made everything taste even better.The Room was calm and relaxing as well—it became a blissful summer holiday. Thank you to everyone there. We’ll be back again next year, and we look forward to seeing you then.

I visited on a Hokkaido Onsen-hopping trip.To sum it up, it was great.Although the Facility is small, it’s clean and comfortable. The Room also had a massage chair, so I could relax. There are also Ainu items displayed in the Accommodation, so if you visit after going to Upopoy, you’ll enjoy it even more.With only six Rooms, the hospitality felt attentive, and everyone was friendly—there was a nice, homey atmosphere.For dinner I chose Japanese cuisine and ate at the counter. Both breakfast and dinner featured seasonal Hokkaido ingredients, with delicious seafood and local vegetables—choosing Japanese cuisine was definitely the right call.I also heard that there are fewer seats for Japanese cuisine than for teppanyaki, which made me even happier with my choice.I enjoyed chatting with the head chef at the counter as well, and found their stories about today’s Hokkaido really interesting.The bath is a moor Onsen—this was exactly what I came for.I could enjoy it in the in-room bath.It has a distinctive dark color with reddish-brown tones—like cola—and a silky texture. The temperature is pleasantly hot, and afterward your body stays warm.Because it was an in-room bath, I ended up soaking many times.Ainu culture of the past and Hokkaido today—it really moved me.I’ll be back.