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052-0316 Hokkaido, Date, Otaki-Ku Kitayuzawaonsencho 20-19 , Japan
#1 of 10 hotels in Date
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 29 hotel reviews
9.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
8.7
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Location
8.3
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.4
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Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: August 22, 2025
Maureen
United States5 Reviews10“Excellent Japanese hospitality”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room was small for three people but we managed just fine. The location is nice and quiet in the countryside but it is far from stores, you just need to be prepared. It was worth it for a change of pace from staying in towns and cities. There is no air conditioning but we didn't need it during our stay in mid-August
The hosts are wonderful, so friendly, helpful and polite. As other reviewers stated the guest house Yamada was a unique and memorable experience for our Japan trip. We experienced exceptional Japanese hospitality. The local onsen was fun experience too.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: June 19, 2025
Mikolas
Czech Republic6 Reviews10“Authentic Japanese home with lovely hosts”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hosts are extremely kind and helpful, it was a lovely and authentic stay. If you have rented a car, this is a great location for 1 day trips.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: May 8, 2025
K
South Korea5 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful cozy town. A memorable experience.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Gregory
Australia4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Guest house Yamada was an amazing place to stay on our holiday in Hokkaido. The lady and her son tended to our every need and made us some amazing ramen. Would recommend to anyone looking for a calm, quiet cultural experience.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Zhou
Canada2 Reviews10“Cozy, clean, and authentic!”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Need to drive to go to ski resorts but coming from Canada this was no big deal for us
We came to Hokkaido to snowboard at Niseko/Rusutsu in February, and this place was a wonderful cozy home stay for our trip! You definitely need a car to get here, and it's about an 1hr drive to either ski resort. However, despite the distance, the place was really warm and clean, and the hosts made us feel at home. Every day they provided a variety of breakfast and coffee, cleared snow off our car, checked in on us to see if we made it to the nearby onsen for our evening baths, and even had laundry. There are mini heaters in the room that are powerful enough to keep the room warm, and the blankets provided are so comfy! The hosts themselves are incredibly warm, friendly, and helpful. Would definitely recommend a stay here!!
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 2, 2025
Theo
Switzerland8 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing, I simply regret that I could only spend so little time there
While pretty remote it was very easy to access by public transports (only a 40 minutes bus ride from Datemombetsu station), the place itself is beautiful, and most importantly Yamada-san is probably the most helpful and attentive person I've met in Japan, she made us delicious ramen and helped us book a hotel !
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 24, 2025
Launce
United States10 Reviews9.0“Owner and her son were very helpful and it was a unique experience to visit a small Japanese home in the countryside”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quite small, but as a home stay in Japan not unexpected
Personable, friendly, accommodating
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: October 6, 2024
Amit
Israel10 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had an amazing stay at the place. The hosts were charming and made us feel at home. The hostess made us an amazing ramen soup for dinner and the breakfast was also excellent. Highly recommended!
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: June 19, 2024
Aneska
New Zealand42 Reviews6 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room and bathroom are quite cramped (like usually in Japan), so there is not a lot of space. The bathroom was pretty small as well (shared bath), but due to the onse mn we just used it for brushing the teeth, so it was alright.
The hostess was amazing. We had a lovely stay and would definetly stay again. The breakfast was really good, there was toast, some buns, many jams and salad. And tea, coffee and milk was available as well. An onsen is close by and free to use in the evening, the hostess prepared a full onsen set for us to use and gave us an onsen discount pass for other onsens in the area. It is close to the lake toya and onsen area. The room was really comfortable and we had a good sleep. Parking was available as well.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Michael
Australia2 Reviews10“Very nice homely place. Clean and wsrm in winter.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
We had a super stay at Yamada. The family went out of their way to help us. Tea and toast with jam was wonderful for breakfast. Go stay there.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 29, 2024
Shannon
New Zealand3 Reviews10“Very friendly place to stay, loved the warm comfy bed, quiet stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast was great - loved the morning coffee, green tea and the toast bread with so many delicious spreads Lovely deep bath and such friendly hosts
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 14, 2024
Lamarcade
Japan1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hosts were really nice, helpful and welcoming, we spent only one night here but I would definitely recommend and come back again. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Marissa
Thailand2 Reviews10“A genuine and warm Japanese experience.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
As a female solo traveler, I felt safe and comfortable staying with the host and her family. When I arrived, the mother and her son greeted me at the door. Although I do not speak Japanese, and they do not speak English. We were able to communicate by using our Google Translate seamlessly. The accommodation has everything you need, and the host is willing to go out of her way to make your stay the most comfortable. It is essential to have your mode of transportation as the location is far and not within walking distance. However, it is worth it if you want to explore Hokkaido. If I am lucky, I hope to come back here to stay again. Even though Japan is not my home, this accommodation made me feel as it were.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 25, 2023
Vivian
Australia9 Reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location is far from everything.
Very lovely hosts, made us breakfast every morning and even drove us an hour and a half away to the Noboribetsu station because we had made a mistake. Also drove us to the bus station because we were running late. Very very kind
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 14, 2023
Célia
New Zealand4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kindness of the woman and his son. :) They were so kind and welcoming. They even prepare a hot bath for us 🥰 it was just perfect.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: October 21, 2023
Kraiwut
Japan27 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0“A cheap place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The privacy and the soundproofing are not that great since this is a kind of share house with private room.
The price and the staffs are nice.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: July 11, 2023
Terri
Australia227 Reviews10 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The onsen down the road is free, and the shower was great, but the pool was so hot that I couldn't use it at all.
The hostess was lovely! She brought me a coffee soon after arrival, and was keen to make sure I had everyrhing that I needed.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: February 27, 2023
Dean
Japan22 Reviews10“Great no-nonsense guesthouse with a lovely owner”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
No complaints given the price and location. There are no shops or restaurants nearby, but this is clearly stated in the description, so plan ahead for meals.
Great little guesthouse, owner is absolutely lovely! Cooked breakfast was delicious. Has a very comforting and heart-warming feeling. Highly recommended for a stay in the area!
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: February 9, 2025
Ian
United Kingdom40 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Triple room was too small for 3 adults.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: September 20, 2024
Norma
Belgium20 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- I am a light sleeper and noise isolation between the rooms is quite thin. I could hear my neighbors talking and every other noise in the house.
- the location is on a quiet road next to a river, surrounded by nature - the host is very caring. She gives out a lovely energy that made me feel welcome in her house - the welcome glass of cold tea
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 13, 2025
Usongusong
Switzerland82 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 6, 2025
昀茿
Taiwan15 Reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: November 30, 2024
Richard
Australia6 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Moritz
Germany2 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
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