The name should give it away, a French auberge fused with a traditional Japanese ryokan that provides the warm hospitality of the north. Located part way up a hillside behind Abashiri with nice view over a farm and lake. Steep uphill walk to museums for sea ice and northern peoples’ museums, downhill to the prison museum (aka the Alcatraz of Japan). The inn is eclectically decorated with art and historic international cultural references. It has multiple public onsen baths. The food is fantastic! Multi course French style dinners all sourced from local ingredients, served while seated in a room with a view. Breakfasts was Japanese style, delicious. Our room (oichimonji) was spacious western style and included wet room with big tub and view.
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