Farm&Inn Imodango Mura - Hostel in Abashiri

Wonderful time!! Hostess was playful, fun, and highly informative on the area! She clearly works hard to keep the place up, and it shows.

The rooms had wonderful decor and presence, no noise at the designated "lights out" time, no complaints! If you're a foreigner, expect the traditional hard mattresses

Bathrooms were clean, supplied nicely, and the wait times for availability were never long!

As a foreigner, navigating might be difficult in the winter. The 20 minute walking path to the train likely being snowed in-- but the landlady would always phone a cab for us. I would love to visit again someday!

Just abit out of the way but one can cook so it's still acceptable!

Comfortable sleep areas. Can get hot in the summers afternoon upstairs.

Although the sound insulation is not very good, it is very satisfactory for the price.

The room was spacious and relaxing.

The room was spacious and relaxing.

Perfect location away from city lights for stargazing. I will come again! I recommend!

I booked 3 nights as a cheap getaway from overcrowded Sapporo. The hostel was at Matsuura Station 2 stops from Abashiri station, and 20 minute walk with carry-on suitcase 10kg. Ideal for youth hostel with the charm of home-stay, maybe not best depending on age, mobility, transport method (if you have difficulty I’d suggest somewhere else) the final walk down the driveway/entrance is dirt/rock path. Many bikers but I brought ear plugs and didn’t wake up when they left before me. Everyone seem to go to sleep early at 10 or earlier so no noise issues.

First day I dropped off luggage at check-in because another review said dark roads and signing up for shower. I went into town for food and saw a local festival. The next day I stayed in to do reading and writing. I added one more night to do a day trip to Kushiro and caught the last train back (not many trains in Hokkaido so be careful). Walking back in the dark with one street lamp and cellphone light was a blessing because it was a new moon with sky full of star and shooting stars. Spent the night taking pictures. Mama-San and Papa-San were very kind and helpful host. They had lamps, sitting pads to borrow to stargaze.

Advice:
1. Sign up for shower upon check-in.
2. Bring food to cook in kitchen.
3. If there is clear skies go out at night.
(Night photo from in front of house)

It was a long time before check-in time, so I shamelessly rang the bell with an iron plate on my face, but the owner of the accommodation welcomed me more generously than I expected, and I was able to kindly introduce the accommodation.
Although I stayed for quite a long time, I am a very lazy person and am not good at relationships with people, so the process of getting to know the owner of the accommodation was not that smooth, but despite this, I was able to slowly continue the conversation as if he warmly adjusted to my pace.
On the day I left the accommodation, I felt quite relieved and talked about various things. I could feel that I had become so attached to the place and people that I felt so sorry for that short time.
If you want to feel the warm exterior of the accommodation, the sophisticated interior, and the beautiful outside scenery, but are hesitant due to accessibility, you don't need to worry too much because you can use the Toko Bus, which can travel most of Abashiri for 500 to 700 yen. .

It was a long time before check-in time, so I shamelessly rang the bell with an iron plate on my face, but the owner of the accommodation welcomed me more generously than I expected, and I was able to kindly introduce the accommodation.
Although I stayed for quite a long time, I am a very lazy person and am not good at relationships with people, so the process of getting to know the owner of the accommodation was not that smooth, but despite this, I was able to slowly continue the conversation as if he warmly adjusted to my pace.
On the day I left the accommodation, I felt quite relieved and talked about various things. I could feel that I had become so attached to the place and people that I felt so sorry for that short time.
If you want to feel the warm exterior of the accommodation, the sophisticated interior, and the beautiful outside scenery, but are hesitant due to accessibility, you don't need to worry too much because you can use the Toko Bus, which can travel most of Abashiri for 500 to 700 yen. .

Cleanliness and tidiness are the most basic thing in Japan. The boss and the landlady are friendly and enthusiastic, although I can't understand what they say. If you rent a car and drive yourself, this location is very cost-effective because it is not far from Abashiri and there is food there in the middle of the night.