Nakafurano Town is a relatively small and calm town in the Furano area! It is said that a part of the Nemuro Main Line, including the nearest station to this inn, Higashishikagoe Station, will be discontinued in the spring of 2024. It is sad to hear that the section from Furano Station to Niikappu Station, which was once the setting for the movie "Poppoya," will be abandoned. Despite the challenges faced by the railway system in Hokkaido, places like this inn, Kanayama Lake, and Ikutora Station are valuable tourist resources. As a railway enthusiast, I feel sentimental about the closure of the railway, but I appreciate the opportunity to visit this inn. The inn itself is like a log hotel, with independent rooms in each building, giving it a secret base-like atmosphere. The "Gourmet Epicurism Chef's Special French Dinner Plan" offered here was delightful, with each dish showing the warmth and creativity of the chef. The "Seafood Pie Bake" was a standout, packed with the flavors of various seafood. The "Hamachuu Black Beef Fillet" was also delicious, showcasing the tender and flavorful steak. The staff's service was warm and welcoming, making me want to visit again. Despite the discontinuation of a part of the Nemuro Main Line, I hope that places like this inn and Nakafurano Town will continue to thrive. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

I had dinner and breakfast here. The interior of the restaurant exudes a warmth from the wood, while outside there is a snowy landscape. This place is highly recommended, and I definitely want to come back again. The taste of both the dinner and breakfast dishes is so high that it makes you feel like you must come back. The course dishes using Hokkaido ingredients are amazing. The seafood pie, a signature dish, was surprisingly delicious and impressive. Not only the food, but the service is also excellent.

Arriving at the log house while overlooking Lake Kanayama enhances the feeling of staying at an inn. The dinner features various dishes with special touches. The roast of Pekoros, a favorite, and the lobster stew wrapped in a pot pie are so delicious that they can make you feel full with just these dishes!

A quiet shop located on a lake surrounded by a forest. The atmosphere inside the shop is calm and the service is on par with a hotel. It is located near Furano, so the vegetables and meat are delicious. Compared to top-notch restaurants, the taste may not be as high, but the prices are reasonable and the work is meticulous, making it a good value. The appetizers, main dishes, and desserts are all excellent. It is located off the main road, surrounded by a forest, and the building uses a lot of wood, creating a soothing atmosphere. It is a place where calm adults come, and if you want to escape the hustle and bustle, this is the place to go.

The log house near Lake Kanayama is super cool! The interior is also a log house, so the atmosphere is great. The food is vegetable-heavy and perfect for women. The sweet corn cream soup was surprisingly rich and delicious. The grilled pork loin from Furano was excellent with garlic sauce, but I wish there was a bit more of it (lol).

The staff are very polite and pleasant. The taste of all dishes is simply top-notch.

I used it for lunch. It was cost-effective and the food and atmosphere were good.

A place I want to visit again, a memorable spot.

On the fourth day of my Hokkaido trip, I stayed at the Kanayama Lake Log Hotel Larch. I chose this hotel because I wanted to fully enjoy nature. I stayed with a dinner plan. Our room was on the second floor and had a bed, which made my daughter very excited. I had been looking forward to this dinner as I don't often get to enjoy a course meal with two kids. I requested a table far away from other guests due to my son's noisy behavior. The dinner, although not very fancy, was delicious. The fish dish in particular, wrapped in pastry, was amazing! The food was a bit pricey, but the taste was something I can't replicate at home. I would love to try making it. The restaurant staff were friendly and accommodating, which was a big plus. They even helped entertain my kids. I highly recommend this place. After dinner, we drove to the lake shore and gazed at the stars in the pitch-black sky. It was a breathtaking experience. I'm so glad I came!

We stayed at this inn on the second day of our two-night, three-day trip to Hokkaido. The second day started with a beautiful clear sky, overlooking the stunning Shakotan Blue Sea, enjoying delicious seafood bowls, and indulging in Otaru sweets. We drove from Otaru towards this hotel near Lake Kanayama. The weather was fine in Otaru, but as we got closer, the clouds were gloomy and the roads were wet (there was heavy rain during the day that subsided in the evening). The rivers were swollen and flowing rapidly, resembling the Amazon River. The inn had good reviews and the price was reasonable, so we were really looking forward to it. The inn was lovely, with a strong wood scent and spacious rooms. The room was a duplex type with a view of Lake Kanayama, although the rain limited visibility. The restaurant had high ceilings and mostly families dining. The number of tables seemed limited compared to the number of rooms, perhaps because lodge-type rooms allow for self-catering. The meal experience was disappointing, with delays in serving and lack of coordination. The main dish was served before bread, and rice was served late and in small portions. The salad was served after the main dish, and dessert was served after finishing the main course. Coffee was served after dessert. The service was subpar, and we couldn't fully enjoy the food. Breakfast was ordinary and lacked explanation or special touches. We quickly finished breakfast and checked out. The inn may be popular with families and offer beautiful views on a clear day near Lake Kanayama. However, our experience was disappointing due to the service issues. It can be challenging to choose the right restaurant and accommodation.

From Furano, I moved to Ikutora where my older sister lives in Minamifurano. I had never heard of Ikutora before, but it is where the movie "Poppoya" was filmed. Near there is the Kanayama Lake, and this hotel is located by the lakeside. The road from Furano is winding and narrow, but once you pass through it, you will see log houses surrounded by coniferous trees. It's beautiful. Oh, I wish I could stay here! Lunch consisted of only one item for 1620 yen: - Today's assorted hors d'oeuvres: Parma ham, mozzarella cheese, tomato salad, with basil dressing on the side. - One plate meal: Sweet corn cappuccino, seasonal vegetables with fresh tomato sauce, oilfish herb breadcrumbs, grilled beef loin with garlic sauce. This one plate meal was luxurious. The meat was tender and the garlic sauce was appetizing. The fresh tomato sauce with seasonal vegetables was delicious, and I soaked up all the sauce with bread. When I recommended it to my older sister who left some bread, she ended up eating all the bread with the sauce! The oilfish was a bit chewy and white, and it was just right. - Bread or rice: Sprouted grain bread and walnut bread. - Dessert: Homemade blueberry sauce panna cotta, which was actually mixed berry sauce. - Drink: Coffee, tea, or a choice of two herbal teas. The food was wonderful, but the service by the gentleman was also exceptional. In the hotel I stayed in Furano, there was a shortage of staff, which made me think that they hired such a person here. He was an elderly, slender man who suited this log hotel perfectly. After the meal, you can also go bird watching on the deck. If you're lucky, you might even encounter some animals. It's surprising that there are no reviews for such a wonderful place. I would love to stay here someday!

Lake Kanayama is a dam lake located about halfway between Furano and Tomamu. Despite being a man-made lake, it exudes a strong natural presence and has become a quiet hidden gem tourist destination. When I visited in early August, the lavender fields were nearing the end of their bloom, but in earlier months, the view of the lake with the lavender fields in the background is truly unique. The accommodation is situated slightly up the slope from the lake, with just a glimpse of the lake visible through the trees. The log house surrounded by larch trees has a charming atmosphere. This place also offers gourmet French cuisine that you wouldn't expect in the middle of the mountains. I was impressed during my previous visit, so I opted for the chef's choice dinner plan again this time. The dinner was served in a restaurant with a rustic log cabin feel, starting with a cute corn flan amuse-bouche adorned with edible flowers, followed by appetizers, soup, fish dish, meat dish, dessert, and drinks. The creamy onion soup with foie gras was surprisingly sweet, and the grilled beef tenderloin was perfectly cooked and delicious. While the overall French cuisine was delicate and beautiful, I felt it could use a bit more of Hokkaido's robust flavors. Using luxury ingredients like foie gras and snow crab is nice, but as a traveler, I would prefer more local ingredients. The succession of cold soup-like dishes during summer felt a bit monotonous. However, there's no doubt that the French cuisine here is delicious. Breakfast can be chosen between Japanese or Western style at the time of booking or check-in. I opted for the Japanese breakfast, which consisted of simple dishes like grilled fish and simmered vegetables, but it was tasty. The view of the morning forest and lake from the window was lovely. The maisonette-style room had a cozy log cabin atmosphere, was clean, and well-equipped. The triple room, with a separate bath, toilet, and washbasin, as well as a spacious room and balcony, was comfortable (can be used as a twin room). Guests can also use the large public bath at Lake Kanayama Recreation Center, a 10-minute walk away, for free. Families or groups might enjoy the cottages in the log house, which come with cooking utensils for self-catering and the option to rent barbecue equipment (ingredients not provided). Nearby, there are several guides offering outdoor activities like canoeing, and the recreation center has go-karts, making it suitable for families on an extended stay. Prices during the peak summer season were around 25,000 yen per person for a triple room with twin usage and the chef's choice dinner. For a twin room with a regular original French dinner plan, it was around 17,000 yen per person during the same period.