Kamikawa District Hotels with Breakfast

For our last night in Hokkaido, we drove all the way from Kushiro to this small hotel in Biei. The hotel was tiny, and although it had a second floor, there was no elevator. The staff were incredibly enthusiastic and even helped us carry our luggage, which made us feel a bit embarrassed. Our room came with a private open-air onsen, so it was quite spacious, but the futon mattress was a little hard. It made me miss my smart electric mattress back home! The food here was also great; both breakfast and dinner were typical Japanese cuisine, perfectly to my liking. Definitely recommended!

A very comfortable and relaxing place. The public onsen has beautiful scenery, while the private onsen offers great privacy and comfort. The whole area is very clean, and there is a restaurant on the second floor, which makes everything very convenient. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and a beautiful memory.

My favorite place this time is Meijuan. The off-season is very quiet with few people. The homestay is small and beautiful. The breakfast made by yuki sauce is very delicious. The bicycle makes me perfect to see the sunset and sunrise. There is no convenience store nearby, so it is recommended to replenish food near the station before coming. Come back next time.

Incredible place, my only regret is that i didn't stay longer! It gives you the opportunity to stay at a cheap price in Sounkyo. The staff is extremely lovely. You get discounts on the neighboring hotels' onsens. A few minutes from the ropeway. Deers right out the window. A cozy fire at night. You get the idea! I've been to 500+ hostels by now and this is definitely in the top 5 most unique & cool. Arigato!

The hotel was excellent! They really paid attention to my requests, and I was pleasantly surprised that they managed to arrange a room with a direct view of the Icefall Festival's fireworks show. The front desk check-in staff were very polite, and the food was delicious too.

This is a little gem in Biei. It gave me cute little cozy wooden hut in the snow kind of vibe. Iooking out from the dining area and our room, the view was fantastic and breathtaking. Few things to highlight 1. Affordable cost. 2. Quite and peaceful space where you can sink in and enjoy at your own pace 3. Beautiful snowy farm view 4. Clean and spacious room 5. Polite and thoughtful staffs who can communicate in Mandarin is a plus point 6. Complimentary breakfast made by the chef was yummy. Thanks to the chef who also specially prepared a vegan set meal for my mother 7. Coffee beans, coffee grinder and tools for drip coffee making is prepared in the room for guests 8. Spacious parking space However, for old people who are weak and unfit to carry heavy luggages up and down the stairs might suffer a little as the hotel doesn't have a lift access to the bedrooms on the second floor.. The hotel bed is not as comfortable as other hotels in Japan. Overall, I love my stay in this hotel and would be glad to revisit this place.

From the moment the shuttle picked us up from the Tabist Hotel in Asahikawa to our check-in, the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We accidentally left our thermos on the shuttle, and they quickly retrieved it for us. The onsen (hot spring bath) itself had a distinct sulfur smell, which I absolutely loved! The bingo game at 8 PM (500 yen per card) really got the atmosphere going. The only downside was dinner; when we arrived around 6:45 PM, almost all the food was gone. A large tour group arrived shortly after, and even then, the food wasn't replenished. They just brought out fried chicken wings and fried fish, and even drinks weren't restocked in time. We ended up just eating ice cream, which made us feel colder and colder. It felt like they were afraid of people actually eating, which I really disliked. I would have been more impressed with a kaiseki meal in that situation. However, what I really need to complain about is the 'Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival.' It's unacceptable that just because we arrived on the last day, there was absolutely nothing left. All the attractions were gone, leaving only sponsor flags. How many fireworks were there? If the organizers charge an entry fee, shouldn't there be corresponding insurance? There wasn't any. I know that ice sculptures can be slippery, but simply throwing down a few plastic anti-slip mats isn't a proper solution. I had to keep reminding my elderly companions, 'Watch your step!' Unfortunately, one of our elders still fell. When we asked the event staff for assistance, we were told that since we were independent travelers, only our own insurance would cover it. The most they could do was have our hotel staff call an ambulance. Is that right? The rest of our trip was completely ruined because of this... completely ruined.

I visited during Golden Week and was lucky enough to experience snowfall in May. The hotel was a bit old, but it still had all the usual amenities, like an open-air bath. They also offered generous all-you-can-drink sake and welcome drinks. The location was convenient, so I recommend it to budget-conscious travelers. Asahikawa is truly a wonderful place!

The hotel description did not capture the situation enough. I was confused due to lack of room pictures. They also posted several listing for different rooms under different hotel name section. But this room is perfect for us. The location is a bit far (if you are not used to walking) from the station but it is only around 7-9 minutes walking. The surrounding area is a quiet neighborhood. The building is new and very clean. It was also warm inside even when the weather forecast said -14 celcius outside. The japanese food they served was also very good. They provided free coffee/tea and water in common area. They also let us lent their microwave. The bathroom is only one but very clean and comfy. The room has its own mini fridge, ac, and tv. If you are wondering where to stay in Biei, I definitely recommend this place.

The staff at both the front desk and the dining area were very friendly and helpful. Both breakfast and dinner were buffet-style, with more choices than I expected, especially the seafood selection. I don't drink alcohol, but they offered four types of sake for free. There was a Japanese sweets corner, and I had soy sauce soft serve ice cream topped with kinako (roasted soybean flour) and lots of warabi mochi (bracken-starch dumplings), which was absolutely delicious. While hotel prices are rising, the room rate was reasonable, even though it was the Saturday, the first day of the Ice Waterfall Festival. The only thing I regret is that the yukata I stayed in was old and the fabric was starting to thin.