ちゃいはな庵 — Hotel in Sobetsu

This used to be a coffee place. Now it is a very simple guesthouse with a cabin flair. There is all there, but it is a bit cottage style, there is a hot shower, but the other faucets have cold only. The room is laid with tatami which I like. In my case I slept on the floor on a futon (other rooms have beds). It got cold during the night and I was glad that I had a second blanket. As with all guesthouses bring ear-plugs as you will hear your neighbours snore and there is a little traffic on the road right to the house. There is no Internet which is good as it lets you disconnect but also blocks you from planning your journey. Not many more services. Overall the area is beautiful, but due to communication issues, it is hard to figure out where to go hike besides the beaten must-goes (like the gondola to the volcano Uru-san). So overall, you pay for the location at...

Our first overnight stay on the island of Hokkaido, arriving from Tokyo, was here.|The accommodation has a very rural and eco-friendly look. The house appears to be built entirely of wood, with Japanese-style rooms, equipped with tatami (but one also with “regular” beds).|The rooms we saw are three, and can be occupied by different people, however having shared services (kitchen, shower, bathroom). We, being six, occupied all three rooms.|The place is very quiet, so sleep is peaceful.|On the hottest summer days – which I suppose are not many – some fans make the rooms more...

A cafe by the side of the lake...quiet wooden house with old style home like decorations, books. Curry rice is good...Indian style with yogurt and honey. Coffee is drip coffee...well balanced but...