Ryokans in Asahikawa

- free private parking - many pools in the onsen - decent breakfast (included) and dinner (for a reasonable fee) on the premises - nice and spacious ryokan-style room; great shower in the en-suite bathroom - friendly and helpful staff

I had such an amazing stay at Mimatsuso Ryokan! The ryokan was spotless and well located, and it was so nice to stay in a traditional Japanese house, with a traditional bathroom (with a bath to relax in), a yukata to put on after showering, and a delicious Japanese breakfast! (There are also signs in the ryokan saying that you can try on a kimono for free). The staff were extremely welcoming and made me feel at home. I’m sad I was only here one night but I’ll definitely stay here again when I’m back in Asahikawa!

Great amenities, there were a lot of areas to explore in the Ryokan and it was kept very clean. They have a DDR machine (note the opening hours though) and a manga shelf (which is cool even if we couldn't read Japanese). The futon and chairs are comfortable and the rooms are gorgeous. The onsen has some unique baths, and an outdoor pool area looking out to the city. The staff are very nice, note also they only speak Japanese, and I got the impression this is a stay frequented more by locals than tourists.

This traditional Japanese boarding house/inn is in the middle of Asahikawa, only a few minutes' walk from the train station. By "traditional" I mean you will sleep on a futon on a tatami mat floor and there are no chairs anywhere (floor cushions instead). It's great.

Traditional Japanese tatami rooms with separate lounge room and sleeping room. Toilet and basin on same floor and proper Japanese bathroom with stools, basin and hand shower and soaking bath on the ground level. Welcome drinks on arrival. Rooms were comfortable, cosy and warm. A genuine ryokan experience.