[Iwamizawa] A place where smiles abound, created by a team of former nurse aunties | Experience life in Hokkaido | One stop by express train from Sapporo

Obanpaku – A place to experience life in Hokkaido About 25 minutes by train from Sapporo, one stop on the express train.Iwamizawa, a snowy town still relatively untouched by tourists, is a peaceful hidden gem for a trip to Hokkaido. This is not a hotel; it is a cozy place to stay where you can experience the everyday life of Hokkaido.Buy fresh ingredients at a local supermarket and enjoy cooking in the kitchen.Enjoy the authentic Hokkaido lifestyle that you can't experience through sightseeing alone. This inn was started by a group of former nurses who wanted to create a cycle where everyone—visitors and locals alike—could smile. The town is dotted with works by the artist MAYAMAXX, so you can enjoy a mini art-hunting tour while driving around.Along the way, you might encounter red deer, arctic foxes, and wolverines. Fully equipped with high-quality mattresses and towels.The unit is also fully equipped with a washer-dryer (with automatic detergent dispensing), a ReFa Kāru iron, a futon dryer, an air purifier, and more. This inn feels like you're visiting your grandma's house in Hokkaido. Come and relax and be soothed by the great outdoors. ※ The air conditioner only has a [cooling/ventilation] function.There is kerosene heating in the winter. ※ Only a shower room will be provided. * Because it is a wooden house, you may hear the sounds of daily life. The space Obanpaku – A cozy stay created by Japanese aunts. Enjoy life in Hokkaido at a leisurely pace and be soothed by the great outdoors. I hope we can work together to create a place that makes people want to come back. With a wonderful person.For the whole family.Please have a relaxing time. [Experience Hokkaido Like a Local] ~Recommended ways to spend time~ ○ Buy Hokkaido ingredients at a local supermarket ○ Enjoy cooking in the kitchen ○ Relaxing Nature Walk in Hokkaido ○ Iwamizawa Art Discovery Drive ○ A quest to find red deer, arctic foxes, and wolverines It's an inn that makes you feel like you're visiting your grandma's house in Hokkaido. [The Details We Obsess Over] ~ Key Highlights ~ ○ The bed is equipped with a high-quality mattress to help you recover from your travels. It helps soothe your tired body in an unfamiliar travel destination. ○ We also provide plenty of towels. ○ Washer-dryer: Detergent and softener are dispensed automatically. ○ In addition to basic furniture and appliances, we also provide a ReFa curling iron, a clothes dryer with a hanger bar, and an air purifier. ○ You can enjoy a comfortable stay in a room with fashionable furniture. [Location] ~Travel time by car to the accommodation~ ○ Sapporo Station: 25 minutes (one stop by express train) ○ Iwamizawa Station: 8 minutes ○ Hokkaido Greenland: 10 minutes ○ New Chitose Airport: 60 minutes ○ Sapporo Dome: 50 minutes ○ Myeong-dong area: 20 minutes ○ Iwamizawa Rose Garden: 10 minutes ○ Masayuki Matsushima Memorial Museum: 5 minutes ○ Honoka (hot spring facility): 10 minutes [Our Story] ~Creator's thoughts~ This inn is run by a group of former nurses, all of whom are like aunties to you. “I want to create a cycle where everyone—visitors and locals—can smile.” That's the idea we started with. In Iwamizawa, wonderful works left by the artist MAYAMAXX are scattered throughout the town. Enjoy a mini art treasure hunt while driving around town. Every time you discover one of these works, I'm sure it will bring a sense of calm and healing to your heart. We recommend the mountain trail leading to the “Biryūto District,” a place where people who have moved here from outside the prefecture gather. Along the way, you might encounter red deer, arctic foxes, and sika deer in the mixed forest. We also want to support local children's activities through the efforts of this inn. By staying here, I hope to contribute to a ripple effect of joy in the local community. *Because the property is surrounded by nature, insects may enter the interior of the house.I hope this helps. * This facility is a wooden house, so you may hear the sounds of the neighbors living nearby.Thank you for your understanding. Guest access You are welcome to use the entire room freely. Other things to note ※ The air conditioner only has a [cooling/ventilation] function. There is kerosene heating, so please use that. ※ Only a shower room is available. I hope this helps. * Because the facility is a wooden house, you may hear the living sounds of the neighbors. We appreciate your understanding. * Because the facility is located in natural surroundings, insects and small animals (spiders, slugs, snakes, etc.) may be seen in the vicinity and on the property, especially from spring onwards. Please understand in advance that although we carry out regular cleaning and take measures, it is difficult to completely prevent them. Please note that we do not provide refunds or discounts due to insect infestations, etc. * Because it is a wooden house, you may hear living sounds. Registration Details M010059184