The owners were amazing and helped a lot with possibilities to visit around the area and all of Hokkaido. Not only did the owner speak really good English for Japan, his wife was also very eager learning each day and getting better. It was really great being able to exchange so much with locals. Highly recommended. Also the food was absolutely amazing and I was struggling to eat all of it.

Stayed in June 2024

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Asanebou Inn is a fantastic place. The hosts are amazing - it really felt like I was part of the family! The meals are scrumptious, the rooms are cozy, the nearby onsen is stellar. I highly recommend anyone passing through Kawayu to stay here, whether travelling alone or in a group. A++

Stayed in May 2024

Strict dinner and breakfast times (7am) . No bathroom but acces to free onson within 100m but very old and basic condition.

Friendly people with authentic homestay with nice home cooked meal in location close to active volcano and lake kussharo and Maschu. Host dropped us off a train station.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing to say

Our hosts were very welcoming and spent time chatting with us in the evening. It’s an authentic Japanese homestay experience. Thanks for a most enjoyable visit

Stayed in January 2024

Owner speak English well. Good Japanese food including dinner and bf.

Stayed in October 2023

The house has strict rules, e.g. the times for the meal are fixed (which is understandable, given that everything is freshly cooked in front of you). There's no shower at the facility, though the owners provide you with access to the public baths which are 3 mins walk away.

If you're looking for a very local and authentic experience, this is the place. The owners do an excellent job with dinner and breakfast, and they are ready to share a lot of information about the area. Coming down for an evening tea was fun, as it felt like a get-together in someone's living room to chat and learn some origami.

Stayed in August 2023

Owners are super nice, really nice onsen closeby. Tastey food, very welcoming. Thank you 🫰🏻

Stayed in September 2023

It is hard not to have one's own bathroom but it is worth it to stay here. The public bathhouse was simple and did the job!

Both dinner and breakfast were delicious. I loved having conversations with the other guests and the owners. They make everyone feel welcome.

Stayed in September 2023

Outside onsen is not comfortable.

Peaceful. Nice location. Very friendly tenants. Very good meals, especially grilled food.

Stayed in August 2023

Very remote location, it’s not easy to get to a lot of places unless you are prepared to walk or hire a car

Easy to get to from the station.

Stayed in July 2023

Taka and Aki made us delicious breakfasts and dinners. They drove us around. We spent sweet drinking time with other guests from all over the world. Heard unforgettable stories. Made friends. Definitely come again.

Stayed in June 2023

Access is not easier by car. Provide Map Code will be better.

Staff nice.

Stayed in July 2023

Would be nice to add a couple of chairs outside so that there is somewhere to sit and recover from the hiking :)

Taka and Aki were great hosts, made us feel extremely welcome and had loads of great advice for the best things to see and do in both the local area and other parts of Hokkaido. The dinners and breakfasts were lovely with a wide variety of freshly prepared food - as they are served at one large counter table it is a great opportunity to meet other travellers and share travel tips and a few drinks :)

Stayed in June 2023

Access to the onsen in the morning would also be nice :-)

Aki and Taka make all guests feel extremely welcome. The joint breakfasts and dinners are a great way to get to know other travelers and learn more about Japan and Hokkaido

Stayed in June 2023

There is nothing that can be improved: this place, and these hosts, are perfect.

I have stayed in many places all over Japan and have to say this is one of my favourites! This is because there was such a warm welcome here - you really are made to feel at home with Taka and Aki, who really are lovely, generous hosts. Dinner and breakfast were bountiful and super-enjoyable with such good company; the house is very authentic and because Aki takes you to the village onsen and introduces you to people there, you really feel included in this part of village life - such a treat! You'd think there was nothing better than this, but there is: not only did Take and Aki make fantastic suggestions for things to do and see (spot on - thank you!), but Aki actually accompanied me the whole way on a walk to Lake Kusharo: I learned so much from her and feel she is friend. It''s magical here: please go and make the most of it!

Stayed in June 2023

Glad to have a chance to interact with other guests and share travel experience. It was so warm to have dinner together with lots of laughter and sharing.

Stayed in June 2023

- shower facilities are located in a community onsen a short walk away- we didn’t mind this as it was summer but if you are staying in winter it may be rather cold

- super friendly hosts! Taka-san and Aki-san were extremely welcoming and took good care of us. also gave many good recommendations for sights around the area - Great food in a homely izakaya-style dining area - clean!! - get to meet and interact with other guests at meal times - very good value for money- breakfast and dinner provided in an area with limited food options (unless you drive out some distance) - close to lake mashu and Mount Io

Stayed in June 2023

It's about 3km from Kawayuonsen, so a bicycle to rent would be nice.

A great place with nice people. It's near to the station, where just a few houses are. So much nature that fox and deer run through the garden. Mt Io is just 900m away. And there is a nice little trail to town. The rooms are clean and cosy and you'll get excellent and really much food. Taka and Aki are really nice and interesting and interested hosts, so that you can about everything you want to in the evenings. They will also help you by planning Daytrip and are able to tell you, if you can walk there (because they from time to time walk those ways themselves) or should have a car. Thank you so much for having me!!! どうもありがとうございます。

Stayed in June 2023

The accommodation is basic, but that's what we expected.

Location great for those without a car - 5 minutes walk from the Senmo line station and good walking and cycling nearby. The hosts are helpful - they collected us from the station and took us back there for our early morning departure. They provided a (paid) taxi service so we could do the Mt Mashu hike and found bike hire for us. Meals are good and copious, and very social.

Stayed in May 2023

Taka and Aki were fantastic hosts. The rooms were spacious, clean, simple but comfortable. The food was very nice. We really loved it! And it’s so near to lake Mashu and mount Mashu. Many thanks

Stayed in May 2023

Only downside is the fact I didn’t have a car. Public transportation is super sparse and taxis must be booked well in advance, so proper planning is required. I wouldn’t recommend coming here in winter without a rental car.

Traditional Japanese house with tatami rooms. The owners were lovely and dinner with them was super fun! Very memorable and funny. A proper Japanese experience I daresay. 5 minute walk from train station.

Stayed in February 2023

We liked everything.

Traveler’s Inn Asanebo is a traditional Japanese-style Inn. Perfect location to explore Hokkaido lakes, experience outdoor onsens, and see the wildlife. Taka is an amazing host, the food (breakfast and dinner) were just delicious. Taka is also a photographer and showed us around the area. It was the best place we stayed in Hokkaido. Thank you for your hospitality, Taka!

Stayed in January 2023

Location. Onsen was not very appealing.

Breakfast was very good.

Stayed in May 2024

We felt pressured to go to the local onsen after being there for only 5mins. The female owner insisted on driving us and two other guests to the onsen, which was a short walk away. This left us feeling a bit uncomfortable around her. As they don't have a shower for guests, we found it much more relaxing to go to another onsen the next day by ourselves.

We were given good home cooked food for breakfast and dinner.

Stayed in October 2023