“I don’t think just 1 sentence could sum up our experience here. I don’t know if we were just lucky, but it was truely su”

Everything. Whilst this location is far from town (would need a car or catch the one bus that goes there), it’s so peaceful, surrounded by nature. The lodge itself is insanely cute. So warming and comforting. Could stay forever.

Lovely atmosphere. Lots of felt crafts and books. (Unfortunately I couldn't read them, but I always appreciate a large bookshelf). Friendly and welcoming hosts. Spacious rooms. Lovely breakfast. Very relaxing. Comfy rooms and really good heater in the rooms. Close to Obihiro , a beautiful part of Hokkaido. Really should stay longer here.

“Quiet, comfortable hostel near Obihiro”

We had booked a triple room and found it to be simply furnished but comfortable. The breakfast was delicious -- make sure to book it before your arrival though. Friendly owner, and quiet location not too far from central Obihiro, but a car is essential.

“Great place to stay to explore the area, including lovely gardens.”

Quaint, homely place that was quiet and comfortable

Great place, highly recommend. Great living room with fireplace. Loved everything

“Amazing structure. The host behaves like a grandfather who’s disappointed in you for some reason but deep inside he stil”

The structure

Staff were nice and welcoming

“Great place for a stopover.”

We had a good sized room with comfortable twin beds, easy access to the loo and shower room. There was a large dining room and lounge, where we spent a good while playing board games. Everything was clean and the owners were very friendly. We stayed here en route back to Sapporo and it made a great stopover. Excellent value for money.

“simple and enjoyable”

comfortable and good price

“This is a blast from the past. Like staying at a YHA hostel in the 1970s!”

The owner is friendly and helpful. The location is quiet, on the edge of a small suburban area. I loved the lounge area and the pieces of craft spun, felted and knitted by the owners.

“A Cosy Youth Hostel That Feels More Like A Home Away From Home”

A lovely and homely youth hostel run by a senior couple. It's quiet, and a fireplace was running late in the evening. The interior decor was right out of a storybook. Every corner in the living room felt so personal - and there were lots of photographs of the couple's dog. It feels like you can catch a glimpse of their lives. There were also plenty of leaflets, brochures and information about hotspots around Hokkaido available, which you can take your time to read. We were winding down in the lounge and the boss lady offered us packets of green tea to make hot drinks. The husband spoke decent English to us while checking in so there was no trouble with communication! Although there was only one shared bathroom, everything was extremely clean and there were hooks / basket to put your shower stuff and clothes unlike some smaller bathrooms. Note there is no tub (no issue with us). Clean towels are available (complimentary) at the reception if you ask. You are supposed to make your own bed and return the used towels + bedsheets in the baskets provided at the reception area when you check out. It's self-sufficient so no problem at all for us. The room is simple and no-frills, comes equipped with a heater that switches on/off automatically depending on the temperature. Light sleepers might find it a little noisy/distracting. We only wished we could stay a bit longer than one night and try their homemade breakfast too. Until next time!

“I hope to stay longer”

Absolutely stunning and amazing team a house with the feeling of home Very friendly staff , tranquil  environment and beautiful landscape I can felt how much love and effort form the owner spent to keep this loving timber house

“a peaceful and very friendly atmosphere inside the forest cabin”

clean bedsheet and excellent breakfast

“Comfortable”

Nice and natural atmosphere, nice people, good food!

“bad experience”

man owner is friendly

“Quiet and cosy hostel”

Nice, cosy and clean hostel. The hosts are very friendly and accommodating and the breakfast very tasty. There is a laundry facility, plenty of parking and the location is nice and quiet. We were very satisfied.

“Lovely stay in the countryside”

Very cozy hostel, it was like being in someone’s own home (which it probably was). The lady was super friendly and the room was comfortable and spacey.