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Minshuku Cress

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Biei with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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XXX Cottage (for 2 people) | Desk, free WiFi
Room, 1 Semi Double Room, Non-Smoking | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels
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Food and drink
Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1-10-5, Kitamachi, Kamikawa-gun, Biei, Hokkaido, 071-0206
  • Road Station Biei Okanokura
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sanai no Oka Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Shikisai Hill
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Asahikawa (AKJ)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Room options

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Room, 1 Semi Double Room, Non-Smoking | Desk, free WiFi

Room, 1 Semi Double Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Biei

Within a short walk of Road Station Biei Okanokura, Minshuku Cress is within a mile (2 km) of Biei Town Hall. This 26-room guesthouse welcomes guests with a restaurant and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Road Station Biei Okanokura - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Biei Town Hall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hokuseinookatenbo Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sanai no Oka Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Shikisai Hill - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Nishinaka Station - 23 min drive
  • Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ごまそば鶴喜美瑛店 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪こぐまグループ旭川ラーメン美瑛店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪美瑛小麦工房 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪レストランおきらく亭 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪選果工房 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Minshuku Cress

Guesthouse in Biei with a coffee shop and a restaurant
At Minshuku Cress, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and free newspapers. Free parking is included with your stay. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. This guesthouse also has laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs. Bathrooms have hair dryers and slippers. Other standard amenities include free newspapers, desks, and free tea bags/instant coffee.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: JPY 880 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 8:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for JPY 3000 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 8 and younger (only guests older than 8 are allowed)

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 880 per person
  • Pet fee: JPY 3000 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 8:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property only accepts cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Minshuku Cress House Biei
Minshuku Cress House
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Minshuku Cress
Minshuku Cress Biei-Cho, Hokkaido, Japan
Minshuku Cress Guesthouse Biei
Minshuku Cress Guesthouse
Minshuku Cress Biei
Minshuku Cress Guesthouse
Minshuku Cress Guesthouse Biei

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Minshuku Cress?

Minshuku Cress provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Minshuku Cress?

As of Jun 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minshuku Cress on Jun 13, 2025 start from $126.71, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Minshuku Cress?

This guesthouse is located in Biei within a short 20-minute walk of Hokuseinookatenbo Park. You'll also find Sanai no Oka Park and Seibi no Mori Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Minshuku Cress?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Minshuku Cress have a casino at the property?

No, Minshuku Cress doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Minshuku Cress?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Minshuku Cress?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a separate bath and shower and slippers as well as a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Minshuku Cress?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Minshuku Cress feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Minshuku Cress serves Japanese breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Minshuku Cress allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Minshuku Cress for a fee of JPY 3000 per pet, per night.

Does Minshuku Cress have connecting rooms?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Minshuku Cress?

The closest major airport to Minshuku Cress is Asahikawa Airport (AKJ), which is 6.9 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Minshuku Cress?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Minshuku Cress.

Minshuku Cress Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 98 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ka Yin Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ramona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and affordability. Comfortable and convenient and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance from train station. Friendly host and clean room with sufficient common amenities. No complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Monica, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The place is near town. It’s a very basic but clean place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind and helpful hosts. Lovely puppies too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, close to the train/bus station. Staff is very friendly; their English is a little bit limited but good enough to make it work. You can rent bikes for a little cheaper than the rental places around the train station. They're not especially nice bikes, but they'll get the job done -- I managed to ride to Shikisai no Oka and Shirogane Blue Pond with it (about 40km round trip). Rooms are basic but comfortable. Overall, good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Wu, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location. 10 minutes walk from the station

- The environment is quiet. - Easy to get to the house if you know the way to get it. - The house is clean. Both hot and cold water are provided. - Unfortunately, street lamp is not sufficient. It is not good to walk in the street at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and petite hotel

Even though the hotel was left open 24/7, it always felt safe.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel close to train station

Nice basic hotel within walking distance to train station

6/10 Okay

rejoice25, singapore

Disliked: Cleanliness

5mins walk from Jr station. Gd.

The person who cleaned the room left my room opened with whole bunch of keys on the door. Minus point in this case.

6/10 Okay

Somwang, Bangkok

Liked: Cleanliness

It is like a homestay more than a hotel

Cozy place in the countryside. It is quite expensive for the small room with shared restroom and bathrooms.

8/10 Good

Jeri, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Affordable Quality Stopover in a Hokkaido Roadtrip

The hotel is clean and comfortable, with bare minimum amenities. The surrounding area of Biei is farmland where shops close early, so don't expect to do much when you're there. The staff knows English and Chinese, so communication for us was easy. The common use area provides for fridge storage. The rooms are dorm-sized but well-lit and the sheets looked pretty clean. You will need to bring your own toiletries and towel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, super clean with friendly staff

Stayed there for 2 nights, very peaceful neighbourhood with a supermarket nearby for food and groceries, impeccably clean

8/10 Good

SOK THENG, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pleasant stay

Pleasant stay. Quiet and comfortable. Except that there's no private bathroom which served abit of inconvenience.

8/10 Good

??

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEISUKE

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yoshimori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
付かず離れずの対応で和やかに過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but nice, what more can i ask
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024