I stayed at this inn in Kawayu Onsen and enjoyed a buffet dinner and breakfast! The photo shows just a small part of the various dishes available, but all of the food was delicious! They had freshly made tempura and sushi, as well as a variety of Chinese dishes that were all very good. One interesting dish was the rice porridge at breakfast that you could top with hot spring sauce, which I highly recommend trying. What made me happiest was being able to enjoy unlimited gelato from the popular shop Kurimu Douwa in Shikaoi, and milk from Watanabe Farm. The combination of these treats, along with the quality and value of the food, made for a very luxurious dining experience. I would definitely love to go back for this buffet again!

Accommodation facility located in the hot spring town of Kawayu. I stayed here for one night when visiting my hometown. The number of rooms is not large, but since I stayed outside of the Obon week, it wasn't too crowded. This time, I chose a plan without dinner but with a breakfast buffet, and the price was around 14,000 yen per person, so I think it's not expensive. The hot spring water is acidic, which may be a matter of preference, but the breakfast buffet at the dining area had a wide variety of delicious options. The café lounge, open at night, offered a service of all-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages, which I didn't take advantage of as I only had juice, but it seemed like a good deal for those who enjoy alcohol. Overall, it's a tranquil accommodation with a calm atmosphere, perfect for those looking to relax and unwind.

August 13-14, 2023 - Stay at Lake Kussharo I thought it was just a regular buffet, but it turned out to include alcohol and was very luxurious, which was a big surprise. And for breakfast, you could have as much salmon roe as you wanted, as well as milk and drinking yogurt from a local farm, all of which were delicious. Everyone has their preferences, but personally, I was impressed by the scallops, which were fresh and had a nice texture.

I came to Kawayu Onsen for the first time! I stayed at the hotel and had a private course meal. The atmosphere of this hotel is mostly buffet style, but we opted for a private course meal, although it was a bit more expensive. The atmosphere was quite nice! The service staff were all foreigners, but they provided excellent service! Thank you very much. The food was generally delicious, with good quality ingredients. I usually don't like the food at hot spring inns, but this hotel passed the test! Overall, I was satisfied with both the hot spring and the food. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Actually, I stayed at the Oyado Kinki-yu, but for dinner, I went to the sister hotel's flagship facility, "Shindou," for a buffet. It's better to have the buffet in one place rather than splitting it between two hotels, as it makes it easier to navigate. The walk to Shindou was pleasant, with a beautiful sunset and meandering in a yukata. However, it was quite a distance, so it might be a bit challenging in winter or on rainy days. Shindou Oyado Kinki-yu Betten is a facility that was reopened in January 2021 after purchasing and renovating the bankrupt Kawayu Daiichi Hotel Shindou. The renovation of Shindou is incredibly beautiful and different from the Showa-era atmosphere of Oyado Kinki-yu. The prices are also quite different, so... well, it's fine (laughs). The buffet includes sushi, yakiniku, and tempura cooked right in front of you. After trying a bit of everything, I ordered a tuna nigiri, and they served me a piece that was close to medium fatty tuna. It's better to order than just take what's already prepared. They had crab, but it was snow crab, not king crab. There was also Chinese cuisine, and I tried their homemade dumplings, which were average. Overall, it was okay. The hotel's interior is quite chic and good.

Dinner buffet only. It was Wednesday night and the place was packed with customers, which was surprising for a small town like Kawatou Onsen. The buffet had a great selection of Chinese dishes, especially the shrimp dishes like shrimp chili and shrimp mayo were delicious. The shrimp mayo was so good that it disappeared quickly! There were also a lot of steamed dishes like crab legs, shumai, and braised pork. The shumai is highly recommended. The cashew nuts and pecan nuts for snacks were also tasty. Of course, there were Japanese dishes as well, but the buffet mainly consisted of flavorful side dishes that went well with alcohol. For dessert, I had Mashu soba, and the soup was incredibly delicious.

I used the "Support for National Travel" campaign to visit this place. It's a 1.5-hour train ride from Kushiro Station, followed by a 10-minute bus ride, making it very convenient. It would be better to rent a car if possible. The inn used to be an old ryokan that was renovated. I heard the food was good, so I opted for a private room for dinner. The highlight was the Kinki hot pot! The tender Kinki fish paired perfectly with the green onions - delicious! The ramen for the end was just okay, but overall the food was delicious. Grilled fish, Wagyu beef, appetizers, sashimi - all of them were satisfying in terms of taste and portion. The drinks were quite expensive, which was a bit disappointing. However, since there aren't many places to spend money in this quiet hot spring town, it's okay to splurge on drinks here.

The menu is not extensive, and the presentation is not extravagant, but everything I tried was delicious. The buffet had high-quality seafood such as sashimi, sushi, and tempura, as well as tasty meat dishes and Chinese food. Thank you for the meal.

For dinner, we enjoyed a special meal in a private room called Hōan. We had dishes made with local ingredients such as Kinke (scallion) hot pot from Nemuro, Kamuiwakka-yaki made with Bihoro Wagyu beef, and sashimi of bluefin tuna, sea bream, Botan shrimp, and tsubugai (whelk). We also had eel ochazuke. For breakfast, we had delicious sashimi and a high-quality buffet that left us satisfied.

I love the open-air hot spring at Kotan Onsen in eastern Hokkaido, so I stayed at a nearby inn, Kawayu Onsen Hotel Shindou. I also plan to enjoy some nice day trip hot springs along the way. For the night before indulging in hot springs, I chose a hotel in Sounkyo to recharge my energy. While I was torn between a lovely room at La Vista, I opted for this inn this time because I prioritize food. The plan with crab, abalone, and Japanese beef did not disappoint in terms of both content and taste. The hot spring here has a large outdoor bath where you can hear the murmuring of the river, and the water quality is excellent.

This is a review of the breakfast at Kawadoko Daiichi Hotel Oshidori. The breakfast is buffet style. What sets it apart from a regular buffet is the abundance of sashimi. It's rare to find a breakfast buffet with sashimi, so this was a pleasant surprise. They have squid, scallops, and salmon sashimi. Placing them on top of rice instantly turns it into a seafood bowl. Adding wasabi and seaweed and digging in all at once was a truly special experience. They also had rice accompaniments like tarako and squid salted roe, which I don't usually have, so the rice went down easily. I tried a new fish soup called Kajika soup. It's a miso soup with a rich broth made from Kajika fish. There are so many delicious fish in Hokkaido that I haven't tried yet. 1-2-3 Kawadoko Onsen, Kawakami-gun, Tokachi-cho, Hokkaido.

I came to Kawazu Onsen from Ashikawa, passing through Lake Akan and Lake Mashu. You can enjoy the blessings of the volcanic activity of Mt. Shirao with its highly acidic sulfur spring at pH 1.8, flowing directly from the source. I quench my thirst with beer after soaking in the hot spring. I have a carpaccio of Hokkai octopus, which is much larger and more satisfying than the usual Setouchi octopus. I also have chawanmushi and crab sauce, with a delicate and lightly flavored crab sauce that I enjoy. The sashimi assortment includes scallops, tuna, salmon, and sweet shrimp. I have a wagyu steak, which is tender and juicy, with a good balance of tenderness and meatiness. I also have squid three-miso, which is a rice dish made with squid marinated in soy sauce, koji, and chili, which pairs well with rice. I enjoy salt-grilled Kin-ki from Abashiri, which is particularly delicious this time of year due to its rich fat content. I also have steamed chili cod from Nemuro, which is served with tofu and mushrooms soaked in ponzu sauce. The seafood collagen hot pot is filled with Hokkaido's seafood delights like salmon, scallops, and crab. I finish with either udon or zosui, and I choose zosui to savor the delicious broth from the seafood. It is a perfect way to end the meal, with each grain of rice infused with the flavors of the sea.

The Japanese food is delicious.

Hotel Dinner ==========

It would have been nice if there was an all-you-can-drink option for alcohol at a more wallet-friendly price at Inbe, where a glass of draft beer costs 800 yen and a highball also costs 800 yen.

This is a road trip to the eastern part of Hokkaido. We are heading from Sapporo with the aim of visiting mixed-gender outdoor hot springs at Kotan Onsen and Karamatsu no Yu, and if possible, the day trip to the Riverside outdoor hot spring at Yunomoto Daiichi. This time, our accommodation is at Oshidori at Kawayu Onsen. The exterior looks a bit old, but the entrance has been renovated with a modern dark color tone. A staff member guided us from the parking lot to the room. Once in the room, our attendant brought us a welcome manju (steamed bun) and tea. They explained the room, confirmed dinner time, and discussed breakfast time. We opted for in-room dining. Breakfast is served in a private room at the dining area. The room is spacious with a separate living room and bedroom. The door has soundproofing, but it is not completely soundproof, so you can hear conversations from neighboring rooms. Before dinner, we visited Kotan Onsen, a mixed-gender outdoor hot spring near a campsite, about a 20-minute drive away. Bathing naked is prohibited, so we wore bathing suits or towels. The hot spring has a unique smell similar to petroleum, but it was enjoyable. The dinner was traditional hot spring cuisine with a focus on local ingredients. The crab was frozen, but the sashimi was fresh. While not the most delicious meal, it was satisfying. The hot spring water is colorless, odorless, and slightly slimy. The outdoor bath blends well with the natural surroundings. The water temperature was perfect for a long soak. The bedding was comfortable, and we had a good night's sleep. For breakfast, we chose grilled fish, either hokke or herring. It was a traditional Japanese meal that was enjoyable. The rice was a bit disappointing, but overall, we left the table satisfied. It's rare to stay in the Kawayu area, with many inns closed, so it's impressive that Oshidori has managed to survive and renovate its rooms for a comfortable stay. Hopefully, it will continue to be a good inn in the future.

In October 2017, I wanted to try the wine "Budoshoku no To" made in the town of Teshikaga. Unfortunately, the hotel where I stayed did not offer the limited edition "Budoshoku no To." The hotel provided a buffet-style breakfast, and I ended up choosing a lot of food, more than I expected. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality. I hope this hotel in Kawayu Onsen town continues to do well. Thank you for the meal.

During my stay in Kawayu, I came with the purpose of trying the limited edition wine called "Ebi-iro no Yoake" produced in Shikaoi town. I had never stayed at Shinrin before, so I was looking forward to it. Parking in front of the hotel was tight, with cars squeezed in tightly. I realized that even in October, Kawayu attracts quite a few tourists. Inside the hotel, fake but luxurious flowers welcomed us. We had dinner at the hotel before trying "Ebi-iro no Yoake" as it was not provided by the hotel. We sat at tables in a large hall, and while the food seemed to be made with effort, nothing stood out as particularly delicious. There were various dishes like sashimi and individual hot pots. The dessert at the end was like a sweet wrapped in mochi. Thank you for the meal.

My parents, grandmother, partner, son, and I went on a trip (^-^)/ We had both dinner and breakfast in private rooms. The food was delicious! Fresh hairy crabs were served in abundance, which got us really excited! In addition, there was tarako, scallops, salmon roe, and other Hokkaido specialties. The main dishes, such as grilled fish and marbled Hokkaido beef, were quite substantial! And on top of that, there was a huge serving of tempura. I was really stuffed (laughs). The tempura was made with mountain vegetables. The batter was not too crispy, but it was fluffy and chewy. The meal also included cherry blossom rice, which had pickled cherry blossoms on top, giving it a cute pink color. The dessert was particularly delicious (laughs). The salt ice cream was in sherbet form, with a subtle sweetness that was perfect for finishing the meal. The catarana was crispy on the outside. For breakfast, we were served large Pacific saury or Okhotsk atka mackerel. Maybe it was the season, but they weren't too fatty. Breakfast was chaotic with the kids, so I don't remember what we ate. Our family, known for big eaters, was truly amazed by the fantastic food and incredible amount served (laughs).

I came to Kawayu Onsen. The steam rises from the sulfur in the hot springs, creating a spectacular view. I stayed at Kawayu Daiichi Hotel Shingotou, a nice hot spring inn. I quickly soaked in the hot spring, enjoyed a beer, and had a crab feast for dinner. The menu included crab pickled in vinegar, snow crab rolled in mustard miso, boiled hairy crab, crab sashimi, snow crab shabu-shabu, grilled taraba crab, crab and mochi steamed in a tea bowl, crab tempura, and crab miso soup. The meal ended with crab rice cooked in a crab shell and pumpkin ice cream. It was a luxurious crab feast, and everything was delicious. Truly the best of Hokkaido.