Hotels near Tokachidake Observatory in Biei

It's a pity that there is no large communal bath, but it's a gem that doesn't cost 10,000 yen with breakfast despite the top season on Saturday, July 8, adjacent to Biei Station ＆ ”Michi no Eki Oka no Kura”. The room is small and simple, and it is glad that the bus toilet is independent. Before Corona, I was able to eat dinner at the １ F restaurant, but the restaurant was still not open. There is a convenience store in front of the station, and there is a 7-Eleven about 5 minutes walk, so I made a delicious dinner with my favorite side dish ･ ingredients and alcohol. It is also good to base Furano sightseeing, Asahikawa sightseeing, and Tokachidake mountain foot sightseeing. You can enjoy all the sightseeing spots with plenty of room for 2 nights.

An open-air bath with a feeling of openness is good. You can see Shirabeard Falls from the bridge, but you can see people on the bridge from the open-air bath (^_^;) It was a good hot water.

(+++) The best ryokan in Biei! The interior of the ryokan was beautiful and the room was clean and nice. The wooden crafts that stood out here and there were cute and strange. The kaiseki dinner and breakfast were both clean and delicious. I felt that each one was carefully prepared and set up. (---) The walls are very thin.. The sound of conversations in the room, the sound of phone calls, etc. Even if the voice is not loud, I can hear it all in the hallway outside, so I pay attention and notice it.

We wanted to hike to Mt. Asahidake during the Koyo (Fall foliage) season, and among the properties at the base of the mountain, La Vista Daisetsuzan appeared to be the highest end accommodation in the area. Both the outside and inside of the lodge are charming and rustic in appearance, but are definitely showing clear signs of age and wear. In fact, while taking a dip in the communal Onsen (natural hot springs) bath, I overheard two men remarking how the place was ”boro boro” (Japanese for ”really worn down.”) Thankfully, we were relieved to find that La Vista Daisetsuzan was at least quite clean, and did not exhibit the old, moldy smell that is commonplace in older properties. And the dining room seems to have been renovated - we enjoyed our dinner here (more on that in a moment.) We stayed in their ”Luxury Room,” the highest category unit that was a relatively spacious 56m² open-plan Junior Suite. Other rooms on premises are quite a bit smaller, but people used to staying in standard rooms at Marriott-class properties will be more than satisfied with these room types. La Vista Daisetsuzan has a communal, gender-segregated Onsen on site - there is both an indoor and open-air outdoor bath, which is appreciated, especially in the Winter months, given that you'll want to warm up in the indoor bath before jumping into the outdoor one. While we did not have breakfast at the property (we wanted to get an early start on our hike, and we're glad that we did - the sky is more clear and there are less crowds), we had the French-Japanese dinner. To say that the meal exceeded our expectations would be an understatement. We're in Hokkaido, and an hour from the nearest city (Asahikawa), yet every dish was creative, beautifully presented and a feast for the eyes and palate. Everything - from the tuna tartare to the mini quiche to the Foie Gras to the al dente pasta with mushrooms and broccoli - was a highlight. The only serving that did not hit the spot was the main (ocean-) fish dish. The fish was hard and dry - when you're in the center of Hokkaido, perhaps they should focus on other ingredients, or at least serve fish that are fine frozen (like Tuna) or that come from the nearby rivers or lakes. Overall, if we were to make a return trip to the area, we would be more than fine with staying again at La Vista Daisetsuzan. In no way is this a destination unto itself, but if our short but pleasant stay is any indication, it's a very solid higher-end option in Daisetsuzan. It definitely blows away the vast majority of lodges in U.S. National Parks, that's for sure!

It's located near the station. The rooms are spacious and the beds are not worn out. The amenities are of the type that you bring to your room before you go to the lobby. Where you want shaving cream. A parking lot is also available.

The hotel is very good, although I have not seen the service staff, but everything is intimate. It is the best hotel to experience this trip. Highly recommended. In addition, Meijuan is especially worth staying to experience more.

The environment is very quiet, suitable for letting go of yourself

This is a very, very good hotel, including the owner of the hotel, the environment, the room and service, absolutely first class. First of all, the hotel owner was very friendly and helpful. I will never forget the help he gave us. Secondly, the hotel's environment is very good. When we checked in at the end of July, the surrounding area was green rice fields. This is the first time in our lives that we have encountered such a beautiful hotel. And very quiet. Third, it is very convenient to live in this hotel. Not only can you enjoy the hotel's food, but also a 10-minute walk nearby. There is a large supermarket with all kinds of goods; in addition, there is a large hot spring place nearby. Fourth, the hotel room is large in size, the windows are large, and the room is very clean and bright. The bathtub in the bathroom is also European and American, at least 160 cm in length, which is unique in ordinary hotels in Japan. Unfortunately, I didn't take pictures of the room and bathroom. Recommendations: First, the hotel seems to have 3 names, but on the promotional materials obtained by Furano Station in JR, the information seems to be incomplete. It is recommended to display the comprehensive hotel name and other information as much as possible in the local promotional materials. When we asked how to get to the hotel, the station staff helped to check some time. Second, please ask the hotel to provide the route from JR Nakafulano Station and JR Nishimichi Station to the hotel on travel platforms such as the Trip.com website. In fact, JR Nishimichi Station is close to the hotel and you can see the hotel, but the trains parked at Nishimichi Station are limited; JR Nakafurano Station has a lot of parking, but it is a little farther from the hotel than the West. If more detailed information can be provided, it is convenient for guests to arrange the time to go to the hotel and the number of trains. Third, non-Japanese tenants and people who do not speak Japanese or English, it is best to download Google Maps and translation software, so that when encountering problems, it is easy to communicate and solve in time. In short, Blanco Furong Petit Hotel (Petit Hotel Blanc Fleur is the best one of the same hotels I have ever stayed in. Once again, I sincerely thank the hotel owner and the service staff! !

Rooms are clean, in moderate size. Location is right in front of Asahikawa JR station, and there are many lines of commute bus that direct to all main tourist spots. The only negative image of this place came from this lady staff in the restaurant during breakfast time. She has a very mean attitude to those who does not speak English/Japanese, a bit discriminatory I would say. The lady staff was standing by the exit to guide you. When my parents walked out after eating, she stopped them and call them over to the place where we can return the food tray. She checked all trays while ask them to wait, and found one with a table sign on it. Then she immediately start to blaming on my parents without listening to them nor did she try to communicate patiently. Although this was a total misunderstanding after I checked with my parents and figure out that it was someone else who mistakenly put the sign in the food tray (it’s suppose to be flipped on the table when you finish eating) afterwards. The lady start talking nicely to me because I speak English and a bit Japanese, but her attitude and tone to my parents was absolutely rude.

Very beautiful accommodation environment, the master's intention can be seen in the details. The room was clean and tidy, the breakfast was Western-style, and Hokkaido milk was delicious. Just beside the Ken&Mary tree, walk to the Meilong Station for 30 minutes, take a taxi for 970 yen, and also fight for the first stop on the road. Staying for two days, the first day happened to have a navel offering in Furano, so I rushed to Furano. After the event, I took the last JR car back to the United States. Before the departure, ask the landlord about how to call a taxi at night. The landlord told us that if there is no car, you can call Mr. Fang to drive to pick up. Unexpectedly, after leaving the station at night, there are still many taxis waiting outside the station, which is very pleasant. On the last day, take a taxi to Asahikawa Airport and the fare is 3,130 yen, which is acceptable.