Homely guesthouse owned by an elderly couple, mainly managed by the wife. Mrs Imodango is very welcoming and warm, making sure we are comfortable during our stay. Although common area is small, it makes it easier to connect with other guests to exchange travelling tips and stories.

Room for 4 is a bit too small - we had to leave our luggage outside the room (it's very safe!). As there's only 1 bathroom, you need to plan and book your bathing times - which is not a big deal for us. Wifi is a bit weak in the room but fine in the common area.

It is very remote (15-20min walk from Masuura station) on a hill overlooking the Shiretoko mountains and the sea below. You sleep in the attic of an old farmhouse that you share with other people. Important to know: There‘s no food or meal provided, you have to bring your own. It is ideal to relax and recover. A very scenic and beautiful area with a lot of culture to see in Abashiri (Abashiri Prison, Hokkaido Museum of Northern people, Drift Ice Museum).

This has nothing to do with the Farm & Inn, but important to know if you travel by public transportation. Trains and busses don‘t go regularly, so you need to plan your trips to Abashiri or Shiretoko National Park - or rent a car.

It might be a little hard to access by walking, but the location is really beautiful, so as long as you can plan around the bus schedules, I think it's really worth the effort (beware, Google Mpas doesn't seem to have the most up to date schedules, I'd suggest asking in Abashari's tourist office about them). The hosts were really friendly, and they made an effort to make conversation and suggestions about what to see in the area. They also offered a ride to Abashiri JR Station the day of my check-out, free of charge. The house interior is full of little figurines, pictures and paintings, and the pastures outside offer a great view, you really feel surrounded by nature. I'm really glad I was able to spend a couple of days here :)

Nothing in particular. Just be careful about the bus schedules if you plan to walk there.

I really enjoyed the experience. It was a lot more intimate than many of the other accommodations on my trip and a very good price. Also some of the comfiest futons I've slept on since arriving in Japan.

The only downside was the location for me since I used public transport. Not an issue for people with their own mode of transport. There is a train station nearby but the road up the the house is inclined, windy and has no pavement, so not ideal to navigate with a heavy suitcase. I tried to arrange a pickup from the station in advance but didn't get a reply until after my stay was over. Not a big issue for me in the end but worth considering if you're also using public transport.

This is a lovely place, with a lot of other people to stay in this house. We can cook, we can make friends. The owner is very friendly and helpful. I think this is a perfect place for anyone who is lonely at the moment, it feels warm and feels like home.

It’s a bit small of so many people, and only one toilet. Not a big problem. Also amazing how can everyone be well with each other.

I travelled alone and booked a futon in the dormitory. The staff were wonderful, super friendly and understanding but firm with the rules and boundaries - this is their home after all. It was close to the railway station, it was warm and clean, there's a shared bath and bathroom that's always clean and a comfy communal space.

The futon only does so much to cushion the hardwood floor, sleeping was a little uncomfortable. Beware of arriving in the dark. The road up, while short, is twisty, steep and very dark at night.

The hospitality and eficiency of the woman who manages the house. The farmland location; plowed fields, foxes, singing birds. The order and neatness of the accomodations. The old silo with the tree growing out of it. The outdoor bath≥

It's out in country fields, which is an advantage (pretty)and a disadvantage ( far from everything.)

Location is perfect to get away from everything. Rural and peaceful. Wonderful little place. Friendly owners who had local suggestions. Make sure you have a car and drive around Abashiri. So many museums to go to! Loved sleeping in the attic loft space with futon beds. Perfect for a change of pace. Definitely coming back.

- The vibe of the guesthouse was amazing - Friendly staff (even though they couldn’t speak good English, knowing some Japanese goes along the way) - Free parking if you have a car - Felt like being at a Japanese house with a Japanese family - Bed was comfortable and charging ports beside each bed (extension cords) - Free towel - Very clean!

- Making a reservation to book the bath/shower (30 minutes each) - Not ideal if you don’t have a car. Very limited public transportation to the guesthouse from Abashiri and/or Memanbetsu Airport. So be prepared to walk or take a taxi if you don’t have a car. Especially during the night when it’s dark. - No place to store your high valuables near your bed

The woman who runs the guesthouse was very welcoming and helpful. The farmland location was quiet and beautiful, lots of singing birds, the silo with a tree growing in it was picturesque, the outdoor wood-heated bath was great.

It's on farmland, which is wonderful in some ways, but isolated and far from amenities.