Next time in Japan, we’ll probably book Toyoko Inn everywhere we go. Why not? It’s central, it’s cheap, it’s friendly, it’s comfortable, it gives you breakfast (miso soup, rice balls and tea!). You even get a small, dorky gift upon arrival.
Ok, I know why not – it’s prefab and characterless, but if that’s not a big problem, you’ll be very fine, especially in Obihiro, where facilities seemed quite new and the front desk ladies tried hard to reach through the language barrier.
Train station was just a few minutes away on foot, and the smallish but very clean and comfortable room delivers what is promised. Hopefully all the other 200 or so Toyoko Inns around Japan work this well.
