Published date: September 21, 2025
A Healing Inn Surrounded by Nature
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Experience of the stay
We had informed them we would arrive late at night, and when we reached the inn, I was delighted to find a hand-drawn illustration board from the staff. The room was clean, and since it was late, I only used the shower, but the bath was large as well. Other guests seemed to be enjoying their time freely.
The next morning, when I met the innkeeper, he was friendly and pleasant. When I asked him about the area around Lake Mashu, he seemed to have fun stories to share. We could only stay for a short time due to our schedule, but I would love to come back again.
I heard they also do dyeing at the inn, and the T-shirt pictured is dyed with natural indigo. The cat there was also an affectionate and cute little creature.
Experiences during the trip
With tickets won from Hafh and some pocket money, my husband and I embarked on a Chiki-Chiki trip to Hokkaido.
At Lake Akan, we experienced a boat crossing to Yaitai Island. It was such a pleasant place. At night, we enjoyed a night walk in the forests of Lake Akan and watched a play at the Ainu Theater Ikoro, where we also ate crayfish. During our night drive to the Mashu Lake Youth Hotel, we spotted a lot of wildlife. We encountered the Ezo red fox about five times.
In the early morning, as we strolled around Lake Mashu, there was a lot of fog, but the sound of the jay and the sparkling lake surface visible through the gaps were beautiful. I heard that if you wait, the fog can turn into a sea of clouds, and you might see the Siberian tit in the morning. Since this time we had a tight schedule, I thought that to engage with nature, you need to allow more time to truly enjoy such places.
The next day, we explored the Ainu Kotan for souvenirs and chatting, and we had Ainu cuisine at Poron. It was refreshing and delicious. I was very happy to learn more about Ainu culture, as I was really interested in it. Although it was busy, we had a very fulfilling experience.