Morinosizuku Rin

飯店算比較舊了，但服務很好，晚餐的buffet菜色很多樣也都很好吃。

I really like this small inn at the foot of the snow-capped mountains. It is close to Shirahige Falls. A 9-minute drive up is to Boyue Snow Terrace, and a 3-minute drive down is to Biei Blue Pond. The platinum open-air hot spring in the inn is amazing. I will stay a few more nights next winter.

The hotel is relatively remote, but there are scenic spots nearby, such as the Blue Pond. The room is very small, and so is the toilet, there is only room for one person, and the toilet has no exhaust and is not ventilated. The heater in the room was probably old and was very noisy, making a lot of noise when walking upstairs. The good thing is that the breakfast is good.

The room is big, but the hotel is old. It is a traditional Japanese hotel. It is suitable for experiencing Japanese hot springs. Few Chinese people come to this hotel. My partner and I like to travel independently, so we chose to stay in Biei for one more day. Those who like to take it slow can walk to the Platinum Unfrozen Spring. The scenery on the way is very beautiful and there are few people.

This time, I came into Asahikawa Airport and was planning to stay only in Asahikawa, Otaru, and Sapporo, but I heard that Biei Furano is difficult because of the tour tourists, and that the birch tree next to the Seven Star Tree was cut down, and that most of the locals rarely benefit from the tourists because they are one-day tours, so I intentionally included this place as a place to stay, and I was very satisfied! First of all, I wondered if it would be easy for a backpacker like me, but there is a city bus from Asahikawa Terminal (Stop 9 - same as the airport stop) to Shirokawa Onsen (White Beard Falls) (1,650 yen), and if you just cross the road in front of the entrance, it is right here, so it was easier and more convenient to move than the accommodation right below the slope, dragging the luggage on the icy road! Also, I heard that there is a shuttle from Biei, and Asahikawa has one too~ When I went from Asahikawa to Biei via, I missed the Biei shuttle time and took the city bus, but when I went back after checking out, I took the shuttle bus, which was convenient and free, so it was great! English or Japanese service is available upon check-in, but Korean service is not available, so please use the translator (Papago). The free shuttle to the Cheongui Lake Illumination the day before at 7:25 was great, and it was also great that the shuttle went to Biei Station and Asahikawa Station! (Since it is shared with Yumoto guests and the starting point is this hotel, there is an added advantage of being able to sit comfortably wherever you want.) The lobby floor smelled like sulfur when I went to Kurokawa or Arima Onsen, so I thought it was a real hot spring and my heart raced, and it was just as good as expected~ In addition to the basic amenities, there were moisture white cream, glucosamine cream, hair treatment, hot spring water cream, cotton swabs, scalp tonic, face pack, and cleansing wash, so it was really good~ The spa seems to change once a day, but the bath on the right is large and the open-air bath is small, and the bath on the left is small and the open-air bath is large, so it was a different kind of fun~ (Before check-out, I was the last guest, so I quickly took a picture of the open-air bath to let you know about this great place!) The lobby, restaurant, and shuttle staff were all very kind, and for this price, the buffet dinner and buffet breakfast were great! In particular, I ate steak, shrimp, and squid for dinner, which was so filling and delicious! I've had a lot of kaiseki meals, but I personally prefer buffets, and I enjoyed everything from the appetizers to the main menu and dessert! I stayed alone in the room, but a 3-person room was on sale for the cheapest price when I stayed, so I stayed in that room. It was spacious and comfortable, and I could see the snow-covered mountains and trees outside! The bathroom was small, but there was a large bath, so I only used it for the bathroom, so it wasn't too inconvenient! (But there was only a toothbrush, comb, and soap!) The bed was a little hard with springs, and the blanket was cozy. I didn't use it in the room, but there was a manual neck massager and back scratcher, which were nice~ The road to Whitebeard Falls at night is also well-lit, so I took the Cheongui Lake shuttle to see the illumination, got off at Yumoto, saw the night view, and came back, and the route was perfect~ Please refer to it! Everything was good, but one thing that was disappointing was that the heating didn't come on after 11pm, so people who are sensitive to cold might feel a little coldㅜ I went to see the night view, went to the hot springs, and came back after 11pm, and the heater didn't turn on, so I was flustered and searched for reviews and found outㅜ There were extra blankets and pillows on top of the yukata~ I stayed alone, so I slept comfortably with two blankets, but if you're staying here, please take note! Also, there's a story about water bottles in the article below, but in Japan, in places with good water quality, like rural villages, there are many cases where people refrain from using disposable water for the sake of the environment! The saying "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" comes to mind! Each country has different lifestyles and cultures, so it's a shame to have such a bad ratingㅜ As someone who personally enjoys traveling to Japan, I'm leaving a detailed review for those who missed out on this gem~ I went there 100% with my own money! If I ever go to Biei again, I'll stop by! Thank you^^

It was a great trip where I could relax and enjoy myself. It was a place where I could really feel the charm of Hokkaido. Breakfast, dinner, and the open-air bath were all great. 0