Minshuku Akiba
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Why people book this hotel
“They drove us to the gondola/lift pass/hire area at 8am every day and gave us bu…”
“Good location if you want to stay in town right by the station”
“The traditional rooms”
“Futon beds were very comfortable”
“Though there was a language barrier, the owners were super friendly and accomoda…”
“Friendly staff”
“Clean and comfortable place”
“The property is super clean”
“Affordable Japanese-style tatami mat room with lots of extra cushions and blanke…”
“Across the road from them is Hostel Tomar where you can have a nice Japanese bre…”
Overview
Located 400 metres from Furano Train Station, Minshuku Akiba offers accommodations with free WiFi. On-site parking and a shuttle service to Furano Ski Resort, 3.5 km from the property, are available for free upon prior reservation. This is non-smoking property. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV. Bathrooms and toilets are shared with other guests. Furano City Office is 750 metres from the property, while Lavender Farm Tomita is 9.8 km away. The nearest airport is Asahikawa Airport, 37 km away from Minshuku Akiba.
Traveller reviews
Keng-Chieh
extended_group
March 25, 2026
“The pros certainly outweighed the cons. Great place to stay for large groups”
Though there was a language barrier, the owners were super friendly and accomodating to our needs. The free shuttle to the ski resort was also a huge plus and made our trip a lot more convenient.
Sabine
couple
March 10, 2026
“We loved it.”
The traditional rooms. Friendly staff. Ski shuttle in the morning.
Ian
extended_group
February 5, 2026
The hosts were lovely. They drove us to the gondola/lift pass/hire area at 8am every day and gave us bus tickets for the Lavender bus back to JR Furano station every day. It was a five minute walk from Furano station to accommodation: walk out of the station and follow the road that passes the station (south) for the whole walk. The accommodation is on this road.
Ella
couple
February 1, 2026
“Great accomodation at a great price”
Futon beds were very comfortable! Room was spacious with plenty of storage and very warm. Free parking. Hot tub was very nice.
Johnson
extended_group
January 4, 2026
Property was solid, we had a good sized room for threee people and the shower was nice, had a bath. Good location if you want to stay in town right by the station.
Christiaan
couple
January 4, 2026
We loved the more tradition accommodation and the rooms, our host was always available for recommendations for the area and very friendly. He offered a lift to the ski resort daily as well as a bus ticket home. Very convenient! This accommodation is also nearby plenty restaurants which helps if you don't have a car. And the train and bus station is about 10 Min walk.
wei
solo_traveller
October 10, 2025
The room is very comfortable and with a pleasant wooden scent. The bed and blankets feel very nice to the touch. The bathroom is comfortable as well.
James
solo_traveller
September 2, 2025
“Affordable, comfy Japanese-style stay in Furano.”
Affordable Japanese-style tatami mat room with lots of extra cushions and blankets. Cool Japanese-style shared bathroom with big bathtub and lots of shower options. It's a pretty short walk from Furano Station and restaurants in the Marche area.
Lee
couple
August 5, 2025
“Adequate”
It was close enough to the train station and the car rental place
Angus
couple
August 1, 2025
“Not bad”
Location
Christopher
solo_traveller
July 30, 2025
Very close to Furano JR Station and other sightseeing and restaurants of Furano. Quite good futon (ie: not too hard compared to other Japanese lodgings) and AC in the room.
Foo Mun
couple
March 28, 2025
“Decent place to stay. Would recommend”
Not far from the station, walking distance to restaurants and seicomart. Clean and comfortable place. Kind owner who provides 1 way ride to the ski station but you have to find your own way back after.
A
family_with_children
March 14, 2025
“simple but very pleasant”
Love this place, Akiba san is a nice person and will do everything to help you. Located near the station, not far from restaurants, there's a shuttle service in the morning. Large and warm room
Lucy
couple
February 25, 2025
Location was great, walking distance to the train station and lots of food options. We loved the super close izakaya called Lantana - definitely book your dinners if you're coming during a peak time. We were lucky enough to walk in at the right moment on our first night here, but our second night here we had a 7/11 dinner after trying place after place for about 40 minutes. K-sports is a great place to hire your snow gear - they're super lovely, and they'll drive you to and from the ski resort AND store your hired gear for you over night. Across the road from them is Hostel Tomar where you can have a nice Japanese breakfast.
Yuan
solo_traveller
February 8, 2025
“Pleasant surprised to choose such a cosy place.”
The staff are very nice and friendly. The property is super clean. Close to station.
Amanda
family_with_children
January 27, 2025
Hospitality was wonderful As a family of 5 with children, we love Tatami mat rooms, as we have some extra room in the day when the beds are put away It was very clean and tidy
Eric
family_with_children
January 26, 2025
“Great place to stay on a budget”
The room is spacious and the futon beds were very comfortable. The shared bathroom facilities (sink, toilet, shower) were also very clean and availability was not a issue at all. It is about a 10 minute walk from the station and is close to many restaurants and convenience stores/supermarkets. The owners were also extremely kind and helpful!
Robert
extended_group
January 14, 2025
“Very simple, cozy and clean location that is perfect for those visiting Furano on a budget.”
Very cozy, traditional minshuku with good facilities for storing ski equipment. A simple location but walkable to good restaurants and izakaya in town.
vanessa
couple
January 11, 2025
“Just a room and shared bathroom”
Bed was comfortable
GOH
family_with_children
July 27, 2024
Exceptionally clean everywhere in the minshuku. And room is big.
Facilities
Activities
Skiing, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Hiking, Cycling
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Heating, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Laundry, Luggage storage, Vending machine (drinks)
Ski
Ski pass vendor, Ski storage
Family Room
The air-conditioned family room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tatami, an electric kettle and heating. The unit has 6 futons.
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
Room features tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with heating facilities, a flat-screen TV and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Bathrooms and toilets are shared.
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