20 Japanese Guest Houses "Minshuku" in Hokkaido

From 2022, the facility and management system will be completely renewed! Equipped with free Wifi, the lounge can be used 24 hours a day, such as an 8K TV where you can watch Youtube and other subscription videos, a monitor that can be connected to a PC, etc.

The owner, a mountain guide, handcrafted this special space from scratch. The motto is "an urban mountain hut" and "turning an ordinary day into the best day possible." The lodge operates quietly away from the downtown area. The first floor is a restaurant and bar area, which can be used as a place to exchange information with other guests and local regulars. All the wood used for the tables is cut from a single tree, creating a uniform and warm space. The restaurant is open from 6pm until midnight, with last food orders at 12am and last drink orders at 1:30pm. Outside of opening hours, the lodge is open to guests.

●There are no baths or shower toilets in the rooms. These are shared by men and women. ●Face towels, bath towels, and toothbrushes are provided. ●Air conditioners will be installed in the rooms (from the summer of 2024). ●Kerosene FF stoves are installed. ●Wi-Fi is available (password required). ●Smoking is prohibited throughout the building. Please smoke on the porch outside the entrance. ●The bath is a circulating bath, not a hot spring. ●A shared refrigerator/freezer is installed in the hallway. ●Vending machines (drinking water, canned beer) installed in the building. ●A free drink corner will be installed in the dining room. ●The entrance will be locked at 11pm for security reasons. Please be sure to stay punctual.

This guesthouse was renovated from a traditional Japanese house that is over 100 years old. There are three rooms, two dormitory rooms and one private room, and can accommodate up to 11 people. The shared space has a mini kitchen (with rice cooker) where you can make simple meals. There is also a coworking space on the second floor for those who work on computers. Recommended for long-term stays. Please feel free to use it. Next door is a cafe that was renovated from a closed public bath, and sells lunch, sweets, and drinks made with ingredients from Yakumo. Eating in the bathtub is sure to be a strange sensation you have never experienced before. (※ Business hours: 11:00-17:00 Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays) Check-in is handled by an unmanned check-in using a tablet. Staff are on-site until 17:00. Check-in will be smoother if you enter your information in the customer page that we will send you in advance.

Near the shrine "Suitengu" overlooking the sea. It is a residence hotel with kitchenette and washing machine. Although it is a calm area, it is within walking distance of the tourist attractions such as the canal and sushi street. It is also close to the Hanazono area where you can enjoy eating and drinking. The hall is barrier-free and perfect for family trips! [Room features] The bedrooms are also separated, so it is perfect for families or groups. It is also possible to work in the shared space on the first floor, so it is perfect for workcation use. 【access】 Rapid train from Sapporo → About 30 minutes to Minami-Otaru Station, one stop before the last stop. It's about a 10 minute walk from Minami-Otaru Station. 【nearby information】 It is very close to the Hanazono area, which is an entertainment district, and there are delicious restaurants and long-established sweets shops, so you can enjoy food to your heart's content. It's also easy to access Sushiya-dori, where sushi restaurants are lined up! The canal, which is a tourist spot, is within walking distance, so it is a convenient area for sightseeing and buying souvenirs. [About facilities] Washing machine/detergent, Wifi, dryer, towel, toothbrush, body soap, shampoo, cotton, etc.