Midorinokaze Resort Kitayuzawa

This property is located in Date and is quite inconvenient overall. It is located in the middle of nowhere. However I guess all guests would arrive at the property in their own transport. It was disappointing because standard room did not offer private Onsen (description mentioned indoor onsen; however there’s a note in the room written in Japanese that the water coming out of the tap is the same kind of water in the onsen 😕); the overall amenities of the hotel is very very dated (they could have upgraded them whilst retaining its heritage/traditional aspect); the toilet “offers” multiple functions eg bidet, rinsing bottom etc however none of them worked; the sink was full of scums and was positioned so low that will suit a 3-year-old toddler; buffet dinner and breakfast were very very ordinary (didn’t give me an appetite to enjoy). Overall don’t be deceived by the grand reception hall as you’ll find it very disappointing once you head up to the room. Very disappointed by the amenities (without private onsen) and the price they charge. Way overpriced.

Room is very big and clean, lobby is huge and modern, staff was helpful and professional, although their English may not be very good but they will try their best to communicate with you. LOVE the ONSEN!!! It's the BEST!!!! ESPECIALLY outdoor onsen must try it, my first time to try outdoor onsen with snowing, it was a great memory for me. Their buffet breakfast and dinner all very fresh and yummy. They charged by per head so every children they will charge. But it's really worth it.

The varieties of out door wood and herbal onsen is most attractive! There is also guided astrology course on the roof top floor. A surprise and attraction to kids and hobbist.

the shuttle bus, super great onsen and delicious buffet makes the price reasonable! If I go Hokkaido again, I'll certainly visit here again. Especially good for a family tourist. (Wine after onsen in the dadami room is a forgetable experience) It needs at least 2 days for fully enjoying the hotel. In front of hotel, there is a valley and it is good for morning walking.

We decided to stay here enroute to Noboribetsu from Otaru instead of staying at Noboribetsu itself. The beautiful resort is located in a forested area in the middle of nowhere. This is not the place to stay if you are looking to shop. But if you want a peaceful relaxing place to onsen, this is it! Expansive, clean with wonderful rotenburo (different types of water) that leaves your skin feeling soft and moisturized. The room is wonderful and the bed was comfy. I would recommend packing an overnight bag if you have a big luggage. The driveway to the hotel is steep and the carpark is below the hill. There are no porters, you will have a lovely wooden cart to bring your luggage up yourself. The food is average, but the onsen is completely worth it. I would love to stay again longer! Dinner ends around 9pm, so make sure you come in the afternoon to enjoy the onsen before and after dinner. It's child friendly, during dinner time, there would be carts going round with ballons and sweets for kids.:-)