Maruseppu Onsen Maure Sansou ~Nordic-style Resort Nestled in Engaru Town, Hokkaido~

A charming accommodation nestled in the heart of nature. The lobby, located in a Western-style building, offers a calm and relaxing atmosphere. The clean and cozy Nordic-inspired room made our stay very comfortable. The onsen in the room had silky smooth water that amazed us! As a couple with sensitive skin, we truly appreciated the soothing water and enjoyed multiple baths. One bath towel per person wasn’t enough (laughs). The staff were incredibly friendly, and every meal was delicious. The soba noodles were perfectly firm, so much so that my husband had seconds with an extra-large serving. Breakfast was a buffet with plenty of variety, leaving us full and satisfied. This is an accommodation we will definitely visit again!

We stayed at the accommodation on the final day of our 5-day trip to Eastern Hokkaido. While enjoying the charming interior and relaxing in our room, the power suddenly went out, which surprised us. It turned out to be a blackout affecting the entire area due to severe weather. The outage lasted about two hours, but we felt very reassured as we received explanations over the phone from the front desk and were provided with a powerful flashlight along with other thoughtful gestures.Although dinner was slightly delayed from its scheduled time, every dish was delicious. We especially enjoyed the soba served at the end of the course, which could be refilled in large portions upon request—we happily took advantage of that offer! During my visit to the bath, I had it all to myself and thoroughly enjoyed both an open-air bath where I could hear river sounds and an indoor bath with skin-smoothing waters.The breakfast buffet was also delightful. Beyond just great food, even details like honey for yogurt showed their attention to quality. At checkout, we received kind words of apology regarding yesterday's blackout; however, it wasn’t something within their control.As days pass since returning from this trip, I find myself cherishing these unforgettable memories more and more—and feeling eager to visit again someday. Thank you very much!