Information
from GUEST HOUSE Kushi-Loco
Winter Season Business Hours|Feb 6, 2025
We will be open for a limited winter season from Saturday, February 15, 2025, to Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Reservations are available via Booking.com.
About us
hostel's story

A lodging where you can feel the town's history and enjoy Akan
Akan Town was once home to the Yubetsu Coal Mine, and at its peak, over 15,000 people lived in Yubetsu. The Yubetsu Railway carried coal to the port, playing an important role as a form of transportation that supported the lives of local residents. Even now, more than 50 years after the mine closed, vestiges of the coal mining town can be found all over Akan. The guesthouse is a former private lodging facility that was built 60 years ago. In May 2024, it was reborn as a guesthouse where you can enjoy Akan while still feeling the traces of its past as a private lodging facility in a coal mining town.

A base for activities and sightseeing at the entrance to two national parks
Akan Town is 15km from Tancho Kushiro Airport and 3.5km from Akan IC, and is located at the entrance to two national parks, Kushiro Marsh National Park and Akan Mashu National Park. This lodging is a base for activities such as mountain climbing, fishing, hiking, and long trails.

A friendly inn for walkers, runners and cyclists
The Kushiro-Akan Bicycle Path (Marshland Dream Road) is located right next to the inn, where you can encounter marshland wildflowers and wildlife. During your stay, you can refresh your mind and body by going for a run or cycling. The owner, a cycle guide, will also support you on your bicycle trip.
Rooms
Rooms and Prices
All rooms are equipped with spot coolers, heaters and air purifiers.
*Prices may vary depending on the day before a holiday, peak season, etc.
*From November to March, a winter heating fee of 300 yen per person will be charged.
* Guesthouse Kushi Loco does not accept preschool children.
*People under the age of 19 cannot use the dormitories.
*Japanese-style and Western-style rooms are available for elementary school students and above. Elementary school students can sleep in the same bed as their parents.
*If you wish to share a bed with another child, an additional fee of 2,200 yen per person will be charged.

Kotan
men's dormitory 4 beds
Masumi
women's dormitory 4 beds

Tsuruno
Yamahana
Hokuto
Japanese-style twin room / 3 rooms Capacity: 1-2 people

Sakurada
Western-style twin room/bunk bed
Capacity: 1-2 people

Yubetsu
Western-style twin/single bed
Capacity: 1-2 people
Facilities and Services
Facilities and Services
Free Services
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Internet (Wi-Fi)
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Bath towels and face towels available for rental (must be returned)
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Use of shower rooms (women's only shower rooms available, with body soap and rinse-in shampoo)
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Use of amenities (hair dryer, cotton swabs, toothbrush, razor, hairbrush)
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Use of kitchen (fridge, microwave, gas stove, toaster, cooking utensils, etc.)
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Free drinks (tea, coffee, etc.)
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Parking available (up to 6 cars)
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Motorcycle parking (covered parking spaces for up to 3 bikes)
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Bicycle storage in the room
Paid services
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Washing machine (detergent included) ¥300/use
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Clothes dryer ¥100/10 min
Services for Cyclists
Dear Cyclists,
At Guesthouse Kushi Loco, the owner is a cycle guide and will help you with your bicycle trip. We can also recommend cycle spots and courses, so please feel free to ask us for more information.
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Bicycle storage during your stay
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Rental of maintenance tools, air pumps, and car wash equipment
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Storage of road bike cases (bicycle cases) during touring
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Bicycle tubes (French style) for sale (charge applies)

Other Services
other services

Rent-a-cycle
Kushi-Loco Bicycle Rental
This is a bicycle rental service that allows you to drop off the bike at six locations in Kushiro city. It is available from our guesthouse.


Taxis and Tours
Akan Tourist Hire
Kushiro Cycling Tours
Please also make use of taxis and cycling guided tours during your stay.

Other Services
Cottage rental plan|Guest House Charter
This plan allows you to stay at a guesthouse for a private and relaxing stay.This plan is available for group/family vacations, seminar camps, sports camps, etc.
Available Space
All common spaces (living room, kitchen, shower room, washroom, laundry)
All rooms (3 Japanese-style rooms, 2 Western-style rooms, 2 dormitory rooms)
Maximum capacity 14 people (2 people minimum)
Charter fee 50,000 yen/night
Utilities included
Discounts are available for consecutive nights (10% off for the second night and thereafter).
Reservation Method
Please contact GUEST HOUSE Kushi-Loco at least 7 days prior to your stay.
Reservations will be accepted from February 1, 2025.


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Reservation of Rooms
Please make your reservation through Booking.com.
For private use or group use, please contact us using the form .
Access
Access to the accommodation
For those coming by car or motorcycle
2-4-33 Shinmachi, Akan-cho, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido (along National Route 240)
15km from Tancho Kushiro Airport / 3.5km from Akan IC
* Parking space for 6 cars
*Roofed motorcycle parking space for 3 cars
For those coming by route bus
* The nearest bus stop is Akan Bus "Akanmachi" 1 minute walk from the stop.

Kushiro City/JR Kushiro Station→Guest HOUSE Kushi-Loco
Akan Line (to Akanko Onsen) 4 buses a day
Akan Honmachi Line (to Akan Clinic) 4 buses a day
Kushiro Airport→Guest HOUSE Kushi-Loco
Akan Line (to Lake Akan Onsen) 4 buses a day
*Basically, the service is operated according to the flight schedule.
Akanko Onsen→Guest HOUSE Kushi-Loco
Akan Line (to Kushiro): 4 services a day
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GUEST HOUSE Kushi-Loco→Kushiro city/JR Kushiro station
Akan Line (to Kushiro Station) 4 buses a day
Akan Honmachi Line (to Kushiro Station) 4 buses a day
Guest HOUSE Kushi-Loco→Kushiro Airport
Akan Line (to Kushiro Station) 4 times a day
Basically, the Akan line is operated according to the flight schedule.
GUEST HOUSE Kushi-Loco→Akan-ko Onsen
Akan Line (to Kushiro Station): 4 services a day
For those coming by intercity express bus
Sunrise Express (Asahikawa - Kitami - Lake Akan - Kushiro)
* The nearest bus stop is the Sunrise Bus "Akanmachi" 3 minute walk away
*The Sunrise bus stop is in front of the Akan Town Administrative Center.
Drive Area Guide
The following is an estimate of travel distance and time from Guesthouse Kushi Loco.
Please allow yourself plenty of time as travel times may be longer than expected due to weather and traffic conditions.