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February 5, 2024
This is probably the largest hotel around JR Mashuko Station. JR Mashuko Station itself is a small station, but it is located in the transportation center of Akan Mashu National Park, so it is very convenient for independent travelers to stay here. The hotel is a very old traditional hotel, with 24-hour hot springs, breakfast is a set meal delivered to the room, and free pick-up service is very convenient. I wrote an email in English to inform the JR train and someone was waiting for me when I left the station. The check-in time at night is also relatively loose, unlike some B&Bs that require check-in from 16:00 to 18:00, which makes it more difficult to plan the itinerary (it gets dark a little after 16:00 in Hokkaido in winter, and you have to take the time to visit the attractions during the day and then take the bus to Mashu Station. It is basically too late at 18:00). It is also the only hotel that can be cancelled for free on the same day, which is quite rare in Japan and is very convenient for temporary adjustments to the itinerary. From JR Mashu Station, you can take the winter-only eco Kussharo bus to visit Sulphur Mountain, Sunayu, Mashu Lake First Observatory, etc. You can also get off the SL Winter Wetland Steam Train from Bidecha Station, and the scenery is beautiful.
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