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Minshuku Cress

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Biei with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Cottage (for 2 people)
Laundry room
Lobby lounge
Twin Room
Front of property

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$145
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Explore the area

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1-10-5, Kitamachi, Kamikawa-gun, Biei, Hokkaido, 071-0206
  • Place, Road Station Biei Okanokura
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hokuseinookatenbo Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Shikisai Hill
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asahikawa (AKJ)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Semi Double Room, Non-Smoking

Room, 1 Semi Double Room, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Laundry detergent
Pet friendly
Wardrobe
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
LCD TV
Pet-friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Desk
Air-conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
LCD TV
Pet-friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Biei

Minshuku Cress puts you in the heart of Biei, within a 20-minute stroll of Hokuseinookatenbo Park and Road Station Biei Okanokura. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers in the lobby and multilingual staff. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning Japanese breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Biei guest house, you'll be 23.5 km (14.6 mi) from Asahiyama Zoo.
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What's nearby

  • Road Station Biei Okanokura - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Biei Town Hall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hokuseinookatenbo Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sanai no Oka Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Shikisai Hill - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪ごまそば 鶴喜 美瑛店 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪おきらく亭 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪駅の見えるレストラン&カフェ KOERU - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪丘のまちのちゅうか屋さん ちゃい - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪小樽なると屋美瑛店 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Minshuku Cress

Guesthouse in Biei with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Minshuku Cress also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Biei guest house.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Minshuku Cress offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and complimentary slippers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 20 metres
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,100 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

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
  • LED lighting

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

  • Pets: JPY 3000 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 8 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 1100 per person
  • Pet fee: JPY 3000 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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

We should mention

  • Children 8 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • 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.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Minshuku Cress House Biei
Minshuku Cress House
Minshuku Cress Biei
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

What is the cancellation policy at Minshuku Cress?

Minshuku Cress offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Minshuku Cress?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minshuku Cress on 12 Nov 2025 start from AU$145.02, including 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.

Is parking available at Minshuku Cress?

Yep, Minshuku Cress has a free self car park.

Does Minshuku Cress serve breakfast?

Yeah, Japanese breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Minshuku Cress?

No, Minshuku Cress does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Minshuku Cress?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Minshuku Cress's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Minshuku Cress?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 8:00 AM.

Reviews

Minshuku Cress Reviews

7.4

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ka Yin Jerry

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

8/10 Good

Ramona

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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