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Hotel Hanafuji Inn

Hotel in Furano

Situated in Furano, 7.9 km from Furano Station, Hotel Hanafuji Inn features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

C
Chuan I
From
Taiwan
New facilities, nice service and deciduous breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 749 reviews
Price from
US$117.65
1 night, 2 adults

Winery Hotel and Condominium HITOHANA

Hotel in Furano

Located in Furano, 2.8 km from Furano Station, Winery Hotel and Condominium HITOHANA provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

C
Charisse Vanessa
From
Philippines
The property was cozy and staff were all very helpful. But what was exceptional was they were the ones to inform us that we left our device, iPad, at their hotel and they strive very hard to give it back to us since we have left for Tokyo already. Thank you very much for your honesty and excellent service in helping us!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 714 reviews
Price from
US$168.81
1 night, 2 adults

ANSHINDO

Hotel in Kamikawa

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, ANSHINDO is located in Kamikawa, 46 km from Asahikawa Yojo Station and 48 km from Kaguraoka Park.

J
Joyce
From
Australia
Love the decors, very thoughtful in providing toiletries, etc .. a nice touch to let us keep the small towel. Also the welcome drink was lovely. Reception was excellent, very helpful and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Price from
US$98.47
1 night, 2 adults

Vantean house - Vacation STAY 94009v

Hotel in Biei

Situated in Biei, 33 km from Furano Station, Vantean house - Vacation STAY 94009v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$222.52
1 night, 2 adults

9 C Hotel Asahikawa - Vacation STAY 58441v

Hotel in Asahikawa

Set within 47 km of Azumamachi Hall and 1.5 km of Asahikawa Yojo Station, 9 C Hotel Asahikawa - Vacation STAY 58441v offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Asahikawa.

D
Daniel Harvey
From
Japan
Great decor, very clean, friendly staff, tasty free breakfast. Would recommend for any travellers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$59.34
1 night, 2 adults

RONENAI BASE

Hotel in Biei

Set in Biei, 44 km from Furano Station, RONENAI BASE offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

S
Su-Gin
From
Germany
Cool hosts! They were welcoming and prepared delicious breakfast and dinner everyday. They also took time to chat and gave us some good recommendations. The lodge is newly renovated and tastefully furnished.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews
Price from
US$175.97
1 night, 2 adults

HOTEL AMANEK Asahikawa

Hotel in Asahikawa

Set within 2.2 km of Kaguraoka Park and 300 metres of Asahikawa Station, HOTEL AMANEK Asahikawa provides rooms in Asahikawa.

L
Lisette
From
Philippines
1. The public bath is a must! 2. The food was excellent but repetitive. 3. The roe, salmon, tuna, yogurt, and Hokkaido milk were excellent 4. Daily change of towels and slippers. 5. Able to respect our privacy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,129 reviews
Price from
US$72.05
1 night, 2 adults

La Vista Furano Hills Natural Hot Spring

Hotel in Furano

Situated within 5.7 km of Windy Garden and 12 km of Furano Golf Course, La Vista Furano Hills Natural Hot Spring features rooms in Furano.

B
Bernardo
From
Italy
Wonderful hotel with free beautiful private baths also for mixed people and many other great extras, including free laundry. Huge and tasty breakfast with any kind of food. Free ramen every night is a really nice treat. Everything so clean and well-managed. Staff always kind and available. Position close to JR station and city center for restaurants. A bit far from ski resort, but taxi is a good and reasonable-priced solution. The budget is of course high-range, but here you can find all the luxury and satisfaction you expect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,345 reviews
Price from
US$83.92
1 night, 2 adults

OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts

Hotel in Asahikawa

Situated in Asahikawa, 47 km from Azumamachi Hall, OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts features views of the city.

C
Charlotte
From
New Zealand
This is a lovely warm hotel with characters. I think the hotel may have been refurbished from an old hotel/building before it became Hoshino's hotel as you can see some parts of the building and some features in the room is quite old fashioned and outdated. Nevertheless, it was tidy and clean and functions perfectly. Their staffs were all very friendly, they take the initiative to help out when my family wants to take a photo in the lobby, and without us asking, they made recommendations for restaurants nearby, which saved us time on researching on during the New Year time. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who are visiting Asahikawa and would go back to stay there again in a heart beat.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,250 reviews
Price from
US$102.69
1 night, 2 adults

Kuretake Inn Asahikawa

Hotel in Asahikawa

Located within 47 km of Azumamachi Hall and 2.2 km of Ayako Miura Literature Museum, Kuretake Inn Asahikawa provides rooms in Asahikawa.

M
Michelle
From
Taiwan
The location and the helpful receptionists.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,542 reviews
Price from
US$70.34
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,193 reviews

Dormy Inn Asahikawa is a 10-minute walk from JR Asahikawa Train Station. It offers modern accommodation with a large public hot-spring bath and free in-room wired internet.

From US$123.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,221 reviews

Dormy Inn Wakkanai is located in Hokkaido, a 2-minute walk from JR Wakkanai Station. The hotel features free internet access, flat-screen TVs and a public hot spring bath.

From US$87.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews

Set in Asahikawa, within 18 km of Asahikawa Yojo Station and 19 km of Kaguraoka Park, Morinoyu Hotel Hanakagura offers accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

From US$191.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews

Located in Minamifurano, within 39 km of Furano Station and 41 km of Windy Garden, Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Minamifurano provides accommodation with a terrace and as well as free private parking...

From US$177.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews

Situated in Furano, 2.8 km from Furano Station, Hotel Munin Furano features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$134.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews

Located in Furano, 2.8 km from Furano Station, CHALET BURLAP FURANUI provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and ski-to-door access.

From US$243.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 620 reviews

Situated in Asahikawa and with Azumamachi Hall reachable within 47 km, 9 C Hotel Asahikawa features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

From US$65.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

Located in Asahikawa, 4.3 km from Ayako Miura Literature Museum, A-GATE HOTEL 旭川 -Asahikawa- provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$117.65 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 844 reviews

Set within 31 km of Cape Soya and 400 metres of Wakkanai Station, THE STAY WAKKANAI provides rooms in Wakkanai. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge.

From US$51.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews

Situated in Nakafurano, 11 km from Furano Station, Furano La Terre features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

From US$112.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,085 reviews

Set in Asahikawa, within 48 km of Azumamachi Hall and 1 km of Tokiwa Park, Hotel Liberte Asahikawa offers accommodation with free bikes and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who...

From US$48.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 707 reviews

Located within 48 km of Azumamachi Hall and 1.4 km of Tokiwa Park, Tabist ASAHIKAWA STATION HOTEL provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Asahikawa.

From US$49.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 917 reviews

Tabist Diversity Hotel Sin Tokiwa Asahikawa is situated in Asahikawa, within 3.8 km of Kaguraoka Park and 1.9 km of Sutaruhin Stadium.

From US$59.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews

Set in Rumoi, 39 km from Ofuyumisaki Ganseki Park, Hotel New White House features views of the city.

From US$52.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews

Located within 47 km of Azumamachi Hall and 2.1 km of Ayako Miura Literature Museum, R Hotels Inn Hokkaido Asahikawa provides rooms in Asahikawa.

From US$68.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews

Hotel Trend Asahikawa is situated in Asahikawa, within 36 km of Azumamachi Hall and 7.3 km of Asahikawa Yojo Station. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel has a shared lounge and a restaurant.

From US$58.83 per night

Hotels in Douhoku that you can book without a credit card

AIR FURANO

Hotel in Furano
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews

Situated in Furano, 2.5 km from Furano Station, AIR FURANO features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$282.95 per night

ANSHINDO

Hotel in Kamikawa
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, ANSHINDO is located in Kamikawa, 46 km from Asahikawa Yojo Station and 48 km from Kaguraoka Park.

From US$98.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Situated in Biei, 33 km from Furano Station, Vantean house - Vacation STAY 94009v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$296.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Petit Hotel Corinthian features accommodation in Rebun. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a shared lounge and to a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,250 reviews

Situated in Asahikawa, 47 km from Azumamachi Hall, OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts features views of the city.

From US$130.83 per night

Nozo Hotel

Hotel in Furano
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 685 reviews

Located in Furano, 3 km from Furano Station, Nozo Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 661 reviews

Located 48 km from Azumamachi Hall, Y's Hotel Asahikawa Ekimae offers 3-star accommodation in Asahikawa and has a restaurant.

From US$95.53 per night

Hotel Lavenir

Hotel in Biei
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 323 reviews

Located just a 3-minute walk from JR Biei Station, Hotel Lavenir offers free WiFi throughout the property Guests at Lavenir Hotel can enjoy Japanese or Western breakfast and lunch at the on-site...

From US$172.65 per night

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From US$130.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,250 reviews
This is a lovely warm hotel with characters. I think the hotel may have been refurbished from an old hotel/building before it became Hoshino's hotel as you can see some parts of the building and some features in the room is quite old fashioned and outdated. Nevertheless, it was tidy and clean and functions perfectly. Their staffs were all very friendly, they take the initiative to help out when my family wants to take a photo in the lobby, and without us asking, they made recommendations for restaurants nearby, which saved us time on researching on during the New Year time. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who are visiting Asahikawa and would go back to stay there again in a heart beat.
Guest review by
Charlotte
New Zealand
From US$229.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Everything!5 min walk to the ropeway station, beautiful marshland just few minutes away, but the best part was the hotel itself. Staff was amazing, everyone was just lovely and bright. love the onsen and food wad just next level superb. Love it a lot. Stayed in few La Vista now and definitely will choose this brand in the future. I had amazing, relaxing time. Thank you a lot! Actually, I think the photo on booking.com don't give a justice to the size of the room. I booked the single one and it was definitely larger than I expected so that's was a bonus.
Guest review by
Anna
Australia
From US$162.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
The ryokan is located in a beautiful valley, close to the bus terminal, to the the ropeway entrance and walking distance from some very beautiful hiking trails. The outdoor onsen is breathtaking and the water temperature is just perfect (around 42 degrees). The breakfast buffet and the evening buffet are very rich and varied (sushi, crab legs, Japanese and western dishes). The quality of the food is really good for a buffet. The Japanese style room was very large and comfortable and so were the beds.
Guest review by
Andrea
Germany
From US$132.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
The room is large and the beds are comfortable. The onsen is absolutely beautiful. I am vegetarian and the staff were absolutely wonderful in dealing with my dietary restrictions for breakfast. I was severed a delicious tofu fish each morning instead of bacon and eggs! I was so appreciative and they truly went above and beyond. Very happy with the service, the room and the entire stay.
Guest review by
Danielle
New Zealand
From US$110.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,284 reviews
The hotel really paid off every penny we spent for it, from the check-in process, parking, pillows, hot tub, staff, services and especially breakfast, which contains so many options that we can't even explore all. We love the convenient location where we can basically walk to all places we need to go, will definitely stay for the next time.
Guest review by
Baiyang
Canada
From US$246.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
Upgrade to the room with a private onsen, we originally had booked a Tatami room and it was bleak. Hospital lighting, dirty room etc. When asked for an upgrade, the staff was extremely efficient and it was worth every penny. There are really two sides to this hotel, so pick well!
Guest review by
Eugenie
France
From US$84.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews
The large room with stunning mountain and river view! I didn’t want to leave. We also enjoyed the outdoor pool and played billiards. The staff were delightful and spoke English made it easier for us.
Guest review by
Alison
Australia
From US$92.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Kamihoroso is set in a stunning location. The food is excellent, the rooms comfortable and the onsen is fantastic. The staff are also very helpful and friendly, will definitely be coming back here.
Guest review by
Trevor
Australia
From US$112.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
The location and the view ! The nice but a bit crowded onsen. We've got a quiet room! And the confort in winter And at the end a nice japanese breakfast with local products!
Guest review by
Bernard
France
From US$225.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
it was very close to the waterfall site and the blue pond. we love the traditional futon beds and dinner and breakfast. parking was free. the onsen was good too.
Guest review by
Amanda
Singapore
From US$476.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,152 reviews
Great breakfast & especially dinner, many menu to select. Great location for ski in/ski out. Close to the tourist attraction e.g. Ningle Terrace, etc.
Guest review by
Chirakan C.
Thailand
From US$247.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews
I recommend to have breakfast and dinner at hotel. All you can eat and drink in breakfast and dinner, including alcohol at dinner.
Guest review by
Shinya
Germany
From US$198.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 451 reviews
Onsen is very nice with mineral. View quite good facing the mountains. Food is great
Guest review by
Zheng
Singapore
From US$209.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Amazing food! Nice rooftop onsen but have in mind it is male/ female alternating.
Guest review by
Irina
Bulgaria
From US$324.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews
Wonderful room, great food, excellent staff - what more could you ask for?
Guest review by
Sandra J Leahy
United Kingdom
From US$88.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Their breakfast buffet was really good
Guest review by
Ines-Marie
Japan
From US$172.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 323 reviews
The location and friendly staff
Guest review by
Royston
Singapore

Planning a trip? Get inspired by reviews of cities in Douhoku

10

We loved Asahikawa, a very fun little city with a huge...

We loved Asahikawa, a very fun little city with a huge variety of bars and restaurants, easy access to local ski resorts, lots to see and do, and just a really fun, friendly vibe. Was a nice change after the hectic pace of Niseko. We will return next year and give ourselves a bit more time to have a really good look around (could do with 7 nights - our stay was 4 nights). Enjoyed the bonus of the winter festival being on during our stay, with spectacular ice sculptures the whole length of the main street, plus a big festival zone with activities, a huge ice stage, and dozens of food vans. We will be back for sure.
Guest review by
Nicholas
Australia
10

It was unexpectedly great!

It was unexpectedly great! It was a quaint little town with lots of restaurants and little shops to explore. If you have a car, you can travel beyond the 5 km range for more touristy spots, but just having a bike means you can already explore a cheese factory, go up the cable car, a nearby winery, a horse riding school and a couple of flower farms. So, it's a great place for people who cannot get hold of a rental car. It's accessible via the JR line from the New Chitose Airport, which makes this place a good stopping point for a bit of nature and culture. I stayed for 2 nights, and could have stayed longer while enjoying the changing season.
Guest review by
Rachel
Japan
10

Biei was central for where we wanted to go - cycling to see...

Biei was central for where we wanted to go - cycling to see autumn leaves, Mt Asahidake Ropeway and Shirogane Blue Pond. One, there are a few bicycle rental shops in close proximity (all are similarly priced). Unless you are young and fit and ambitious, you will NOT be able to pedal the power-assisted bicycle to ALL the recommended places. We set aside 4 hours to comfortably visit 4 places. (Please set to the lowest assist mode if you want the battery to last for 4 hours). Two, the drive up to Mt Asahidake was magical as it started to snow. We were hoping it will not snow too heavily for the drive down. The snow was too blinding for even a short hike. (The forecast was accurate). Three, if one has the time, one should visit Shirogane Blue Pond in the daytime and night time. We arrived (5 pm) just as the last tourist bus was leaving. Twenty minutes are ample for a few rounds of the night lighting.
Guest review by
Huey Kiam
Singapore
8.0

I went to Wakkanai for two purposes.

I went to Wakkanai for two purposes. I wanted to see Cape Soya - the northernmost point in Japan. I ended up taking a taxi to get there which wasn't cheap. I also wanted to ride the train the entire length of Hokkaido and Wakkanai was the starting point. Unfortunately Wakkanai seems to be an economically depressed town.
Guest review by
Benjamin
United States
10

I stayed in Sounkyo from 8-11th March 2024.

I stayed in Sounkyo from 8-11th March 2024. Sounkyo is a very picturesque small town. There are Sika deer that come into the town center to eat! The Sounkyo Gorge is impressive with mount Kurodake toweing over the Gorge. Take the Daisetsuzan Sōunkyō Kurodake Ropeway and on a good day you can see a 360 degree panorama of the Daisetuzan mountain range. There is a very good Visitors Center in Sounkyo with very friendly and helpful staff. One of the staff took me on a walk through the deep new powder snow which had fallen the night before. The lady took me just because she loved that area and was pleased I was interested in finding walks to explore. I would love to come here again in the summer and Autumn to see the changing seasons.
Guest review by
Neil
Thailand
10

We were there on 3rd week of Sep 2023 but somehow perhaps...

We were there on 3rd week of Sep 2023 but somehow perhaps due to climate change, the autumn leaves didn’t feature . So I would recommend 1st week of October to visit. Regardless the Asahidake Ropeway did offer great views and the Sugatame Pond trap walk was most enjoyable with good views.
Guest review by
Grace
Singapore
10

We like the log home which is very cosy and spacious.

We like the log home which is very cosy and spacious. Our kids are very enjoy the snow outside the house. We skipped one itiernary to stay more hours there. We would like to come back here again soon. We cooked dinner and breakfast which everyone are so happy. Hope to stay more nights!!!
Guest review by
JJ
Thailand
10

Loved the smaller village vibe.

Loved the smaller village vibe. As my second trip to japan i was intentionally trying to escape the tourist areas and english speakers / english content. Finally found it in Asahikawa. It's the size of city where you still have services not the best and presence of other languages really starts to fall off. The ice festival was clearly the main attraction here and i mis timed my stay not staying over the weekend when it really kicks off. The zoo is the other main attraction with very little english content and a fun penguin walk, though i had a very busy crowd when i went. There are a lot of museums though none, that interested me but it's not my cup of tea. So to each their own. The commercial street had tons of decoration for the festival which was super fun as well as an ice sculpting competition which i also missed 😅. Transport is well supplied in terms of access. Being a smaller town though, schedules start to be important to plan. You might get more chances around rush hour but outside of that you may end up waiting an hour if you miss that bus / train. I was only there a couple of days, but loved the vibe and ambiance. Much less touristy, less to do obviously, more rural and much closer to japanese culture. I crossed a fox, proof wildlife still exists in this town. Hopefully this doesn't frighten anyone, we live in a world with wildlife. Nothing made me happier than seeing this in the evening with beautiful fluffy falling snow. For me it's right up there as a highlight of my trip, right next to Niseko United for less than 20% of the price.
Guest review by
Nicholas
Canada
10

We've been twice to Furano.

We've been twice to Furano. It's a wonderfully friendly and relaxed resort. While it's not large by European or American standards, it features fabulously dry powder snow, and great restaurant options at the foot of the slopes and in the adjacent town. The fact that it is small also makes it easy to meet up with friends.
Guest review by
Stephen
Australia
8.0

Travel books and blogs talk of Biei's famous Blue Pond,...

Travel books and blogs talk of Biei's famous Blue Pond, Shiragano Waterfalls, Takushinkan, various famous trees and observatories. But Biei is much more than that. It is a perfect scenic, serene getaway from busy city life. You don't actually need to plan and follow your itinerary to the point. Just roam around, whether on bicycles or in a rented car. Soak in the brisk air. Fumble into random cafes and restaurants. Biei is just so humble and modest, and yet very satisfying.
Guest review by
Taeksoon
South Korea