Why is the hotel in Nemuro always crowded? Anyway, I'm glad I was able to get a reservation. There are many guesthouses, but I want a room with a bath and toilet. I had to go with a plan that includes breakfast again. This time it was a buffet. The variety wasn't great and I was a little disappointed. But the salmon was delicious.

This is a hotel located about a 10-minute walk from the station. It is a well-established large hotel in the city where you can also have a wedding. However, the rooms and facilities are old. The price was reasonable. Breakfast is on the 5th floor. The breakfast venue has a good view. Before COVID, it was a buffet style, but when I visited, it was a set meal style. However, the dishes that came out were similar to those of the buffet style. There was grilled salmon, scrambled eggs, sausage, simmered beans, natto, seaweed, cold tofu, and salad. Thank you for the meal.

I completely forgot about the breakfast included. The restaurant on the 5th floor is called Fujiwara. I enjoyed the meal while looking at the view. It didn't have a unique or special atmosphere, but the food was delicious! Especially the potato salad. There are also many plans that include dinner, and I think the dinner is also delicious! The drinks are self-service. There is an observation deck up the stairs from this floor. Wipe the glass.

The breakfast at this hotel is like a typical business hotel, with a mix of Japanese and Western dishes served in large portions. There may not be many tourists because of this, but if you eat here, you might miss out on trying local specialties while sightseeing. Business travelers would probably appreciate it though.

You can get breakfast for 800 yen. The contents are as shown in the photo, giving a true breakfast feel. It may seem a little expensive, but it includes a drink bar, so it's probably worth it. You can't choose the contents, so if you're not satisfied, you might be better off eating elsewhere.

This is my fourth time coming to Nemuro. I don't think I have stayed here before. The first time was when I was a student, traveling from Hiroshima to the southernmost point of Kyushu, around Sata Misaki to Nemuro. I remember going to Nosappu Misaki and sending Hanasaki crabs from the station back home, but I don't think I stayed overnight. The second time, I traveled to Hokkaido using mainly the national railway, camping in the car or on the ferry for the New Year holidays. So I didn't stay overnight. The third time, I traveled from Hiroshima to Tsuruga, landed in Tomakomai on the same New Japan Sea Ferry as this time, and visited Cape Erimo, Kushiro, Rausu, Nakashibetsu, and Nemuro, but after visiting Nosappu Misaki, I hurried to Kushiro to catch a night bus, so I didn't stay overnight. It was quite exciting. This hotel is definitely old, but it has a dignified atmosphere. The lobby has a solid feel to it. The room is a bit small. The bed is not modern, it's an old spring bed. But I was able to sleep well because I was tired. The hotel staff were all very kind and polite. They helped me with my luggage and called a taxi for me, providing attentive service. There is also a Seicomart nearby. The lobby has a vending machine for cup coffee, which was convenient.

It's been a while since I last visited. The salmon was sweet, different from what I usually eat.

I booked a hotel in Nemuro through a JTB tour, feeling quite anxious as there was only one hotel option available. I requested a non-smoking room and prepared myself for the worst. The hotel was quite old, with small rooms and a bathroom right by the door as you enter. The price was reasonable at 7200 yen per night with breakfast included. The room didn't have air conditioning and had a bit of a musty smell, so I opened the window and used a fan. However, there was no cigarette smell, which was a relief. The hotel had an observation deck, so I took the elevator to the 5th floor and climbed a few more floors to enjoy the view of the sea and the beautiful sunsets and sunrises. I found a public bathhouse nearby for a more enjoyable bathing experience. The breakfast at the hotel's restaurant on the 5th floor was decent, with a buffet offering a variety of dishes, including plenty of vegetable side dishes. The seasoned seaweed with Kumamon from Kumamoto was a surprising treat. The saury flakes were reminiscent of canned saury, but delicious. Each room receives a certificate for staying at the easternmost hotel in Japan. The hotel also provides information about nearby attractions, which led me to visit the special natural monument, the "Ishikari Stone," the next day. Overall, despite the low expectations, the hotel had some nice surprises and ended up being a decent stay.

The Hanasaki Line was decided to be closed for the entire day. I checked the bus schedule and found out that there were only two limousine buses running as scheduled. I made a reservation and got on the bus. It was a long bus journey departing at 4:00 PM and arriving at Nemuro Station at 6:50 PM, but it took a different route than the train, making my ride on the Hanasaki Line the next day even more meaningful. I arrived at the hotel after carefully walking on the icy roads from Nemuro Station for about 10 minutes. I had chosen a plan with breakfast included, and at check-in, I was asked if I wanted a Japanese or Western breakfast. I chose the Western option this time. The breakfast consisted of scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, and salad with potato salad on the side, along with unlimited milk, juice, and coffee. The best part of the hotel was the observation deck on the 5th floor, where I could see the entire city of Nemuro. The weather forecast, sunrise, and sunset times were also posted in the lobby. Although I missed the sunrise, I was able to see the Northern Territories, including Kunashiri Island, through the clear morning sky. I could also see the Shiretoko mountain range, including Rausu-dake, Iou-dake, Shari-dake, and the Akan mountains. It may be difficult to zoom in with a smartphone camera, but I hope you can enjoy the view through these words.

Day 4 of a 4-night, 5-day solo trip to Eastern Hokkaido after 7 years~♪ After visiting Japan's westernmost point, Nosapu Cape, I stayed at the "Nemuro Grand Hotel" which I booked through "Jalan." The room was quite old and cramped, with two single beds placed awkwardly. The TV remote didn't work at first, but it was fixed. For dinner, I enjoyed delicious sushi and miso ramen in Nemuro. The next morning, I was woken up by a missile alert due to a North Korean missile flying over Hokkaido. Despite the scare, I had a satisfying breakfast buffet at the hotel before heading to my next accommodation near Lake Akan. The hotel may not have been great, but the breakfast was fantastic with a variety of delicious dishes. Now, off to enjoy some oysters for lunch!

Accommodation in Nemuro is at Nemuro Grand Hotel. It is conveniently located within walking distance from Nemuro Station, with no ups and downs. This time, I booked a plan with breakfast included, but due to the limited number of accommodations near Nemuro Station, this was the most expensive stay on this trip. As it is a tourist hotel, I stayed in a twin room for one person. One noticeable difference from previous accommodations was the thick futon. Despite the fixed high temperature of the heating, it was cold in the morning, possibly due to the lack of double windows typical of cold regions. I didn't notice it from the outside as I checked in after dark, but there seems to be an observation deck here. I went up to the observation deck before breakfast, which offers a 360-degree panoramic view. I could see Shiretoko Peninsula in the distance, and what appeared to be Kunashiri Island closer by. The weather seemed good today. When it was time for breakfast, I moved to the dining floor of the observation restaurant. A large "Kurojyoka" display at the entrance caught my eye as I entered. The breakfast venue was quite spacious, with designated seating for each room. It seemed to be the off-season as there were only a few other guests with breakfast included. Therefore, it was a Japanese breakfast instead of a buffet. The staff pulled out the chairs for us when we sat down, showing the meticulous service typical of a hotel that also hosts weddings. The solid fuel for the yudofu (hot tofu) was lit, and I enjoyed self-service milk and orange juice while waiting. After 3-4 minutes, the Japanese breakfast was served, with a variety of dishes including delicious squid sashimi. It was surprisingly sweet and tasty, and I realized it was my first sashimi in Nemuro as I hadn't had any the night before. The yudofu was especially welcome on a cold morning, warming me up. However, I had to eat quickly due to catching a train, so I wished I could have savored it more slowly. After filling up on breakfast, I headed straight to Nemuro Station. Thank you for the hospitality. From Nemuro Station, I took the Kiha 54 train to Kushiro. Passing the soon-to-be-closed Hanasaku Station in the spring timetable revision, the train gradually entered nature and repeatedly slowed down, sounding its whistle. There seemed to be many Ezo deer in the morning, and the train even stopped for a flock of Steller's sea eagles. I was surprised by the number of Ezo deer and the presence of a flock of Steller's sea eagles. Although I didn't see much wildlife on the SL Winter Wetland Express the day before. The Hanasaku Line felt like a natural safari park.

I used this hotel during my trip to Hokkaido and also had meals inside the hotel. It is a medium-sized hotel, but since there are not many large buildings in the town of Nemuro, it may have been considered a fairly large hotel at that time. The standard room was small, especially the unit bath in the room was so small that it was quite uncomfortable, but the food was very delicious. I had my meal in a tatami room, and the Hanasaki crab served one per person was sweet and very delicious. It had a completely different taste from snow crab or king crab. Since then, whenever I think of Nemuro, I remember this hotel and the Hanasaki crab.