Located a 12-minute drive from JR Mashu Train Station, Polaris offers non-smoking accommodations and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Hokkaido's iconic wide field view can be enjoyed from each room. In-room facilities include air conditioning, an en suite bathroom, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A common lounge area and a library are available at Polaris. Guests can enjoy star watching around the property at night, and the owner can explain about the stars. A western-style dinner and breakfast prepared using local fresh produce are served in the dining area. Lake Kussharo is a 15-minute drive away, while Lake Mashu is a 20-minute drive from the property. Both the Kushiro Wetlands and Akan Lakeside National Ski Area are located a 60-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Teshikaga
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  • Francesca
    Italy Italy
    I stayed with my boyfriend in Polaris during our trip to eastern Hokkaido. The pension is located in one area with amazing nature, close to  Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo. The owners are very friendly and made us feel at home. They are very...
  • Torsten
    Japan Japan
    Very nice lodge in a serene surrounding with committed hosts and tasty meals. Various sights are easily reachable by car and the hosts provided valuable guidance. Highly recommended.
  • Yuen
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The hotel is surrounded by grassland. The environment is quiet and make you feel calm and comfortable. The person in charge of the hotel is a couple. They are friendly ,warm and always ready to help. The two cats are very cute. The supplies,...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Polaris
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Polaris takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    From 07:30 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Polaris accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that early check-in before 16:00 is not available.

    Please note that child rates are applicable to children between 6 years and 12 years, and adult rates are applicable to children 13 years and older. Please contact the property for more details.

    Please note that the maximum occupancy of the room includes all children and cannot be exceeded under any circumstances. For extra guests exceeding the room occupancy, guests will be asked to separate rooms and additional charges will apply. Guests may not be accommodated if there is no availability.

    Smoking is prohibited in all private and public spaces. Guests who wish to smoke must use the outdoor designated smoking area.

    Please note that the property cannot accommodate special dietary requirements such as food allergy and vegetarian meal requests.

    Please note that this property is not recommended for people with cat allergies, since the owner has cats on site.

    Please note that on-site parking is available to all guests, and reservations are not necessary.

    All rooms are this property are soundproof.

    The property does not provide pick-up service. Please take a taxi from JR Mashu Train Station to reach the property.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    License number: 釧保生第161-2号指令

    FAQs about Polaris

    • Check-in at Polaris is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Polaris may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Polaris include:

      • Twin
      • Triple

    • Polaris is 3.7 miles from the centre of Teshikaga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Polaris offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):