No showers in the house, you have to go the onsen nearby, which is quite old and not the fanciest. Toilets are in the bottom floor. The dinner/breakfast area is quite small, so if people are friendly you can chat, but if not it can feel quite awkward while eating.

Located near the train station, hosts are very friendly and accomodating, they allowed us to store the luggage before check in and cooked vegetarian for me, the food was great! The rooms are clean and quite comfy.

Stayed in September 2024

We loved the onsen to be reached by 3 minutes walk! However I imagine that in wintertime or during heavy rain it may be troublesome for some travellers

Amazing authentic experience in the heart of Hokkaido. This inn is perfect for travellers who want to get a glimpse at "real" japanese everyday life and culture. It was great to share a meal and drinks with hosts and other guests and have a super traditional onsen close by. More over it is in the heart of Lake Akan close to lakes and attractions.

Stayed in August 2024

The room retained a lot of heat despite the night outside cooling down. Technically the room had air conditioning, but it was the portable type that makes a lot of noise. I was switching between having the AC on and not being able to sleep because it was too loud, or having the AC off and not being able to sleep because it quickly became too hot. If you need a cold and quiet room in order to sleep, maybe this isn't the best choice during the peak of summer months.

The staff and the food and the location were lovely. Exactly what I needed, where I needed it, for a decent price. We all ate dinner together (that was included in the cost of the accommodation). It was delicious and had a friendly and social atmosphere. I enjoyed staying up after dinner to chat with the hosts and other guests.

Stayed in August 2024

Wonderful hosts, delicious meals and great to meet other travellers. Staying with Taka and Aki was like staying with family!

Stayed in July 2024

no bathing facility may pay to enjoy some very good hot spring facilities in the same area

the food is very good owners are nice and of excellent hospitality

Stayed in August 2024

Showers are in a different building nearby

Great family vibe. Eating breakfast and dinner together and a genuine care from the owners

Stayed in August 2024

No bath/shower inside, and nearby onsen feels quite old not not maintained.

The owners are very friendly and do their best to create a nice atmosphere for all of the guests. Dinner was healthy and protein focused including kushiyaki, fish, side dishes, and rice. Breakfast was also healthy and balanced. Good budget friendly option in the area. We saw a wild fox on the neighborhood!

Stayed in July 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

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

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

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

nothing at all. Just go!

The experience I had staying in this hotel was nothing sort of amazing. The host couple are extremely friendly. Being Japanese, they learn foreign languages to understand visitors and be understood. They made fantastic food which will satisfy all the travellers especially hikers from the surrounding mountains. The tea party after the dinner is also a great highlight because it enables the travellers to get to know each other. The location of the hostel is unbelievable. It takes you 20-30 minutes to visit all the surrounding natural landscape. I highly recommend stargazing and seeing sunrise at Lake Machu. The lack of reviews for this hotel is a mystery to me. It deserves much more!

Stayed in October 2024

The hosts were amazing!!!

Stayed in July 2024

The hosts were very friendly, welcoming, and warm. I stayed for 5 days and it felt like a new home to me. The food was all delicious and great for value. Each night the post dinner tea gave guests a chance to get to know each other and I made many new friends. It was very nice to get to know the hosts and listen to their suggestions. It was a very nice stay for a solo traveller with plenty to do around the area. I would highly recommend anyone to stay for at least 2 nights to explore surrounding lakes and hikes. Very comfortable private room, with traditional tatami and futon. Note: Onsen is a little old but it is a great way to get clean and was no problem for me.

Stayed in July 2024

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

Location. Onsen was not very appealing.

Breakfast was very good.

Stayed in May 2024

Aki and Taka are lovely people. I had great times with them, enjoying delicious home-cooked food. As well as making culinary discoveries, I enjoyed learning more about Hokkaido and Japan in general from them. Their house, located in a beautiful and peaceful setting, near JR station, is very beautiful and cosy. I loved sleeping in the Japanese-style bedroom. The Akan region is magnificent... I'd love to come back soon!

Stayed in February 2024