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We have enjoyed our visit to Rishiri, and staying at Yuki’s Rishiri Antique Inn played a big part. The rooms are impeccably clean, the decor around the house is a curious blend of a traditional Japanese style and artful pieces from all over the world. I loved the maps hanging all over the house: our room featured a big Balkan map! Yuki went above and beyond to help us enjoy our stay. From picking us up from the ferry terminal, to a grand cookout upon our arrival and dining with fellow guests, to an island tour, to pointing out the best places to eat — he was indispensable in making our stay memorable. We were winded from a long journey and out of ideas for a tour, so he took it upon himself to suggest an itinerary. That’s how we got a double museum excursion, a marshland hike, and a visit to the best kombu locations around the island. Yuki even suggested a few places on Rebun and in Tokyo that might interest us. It’s not often the host of an accommodation is a weathered traveller himself, so he knows what to pay attention to. You can also rent e-bikes directly from the inn's warehouse. We planned a cycling trip around Rishiri, so that was a big plus. Two sturdy e-bikes were available, and strategically managing the assist level meant that we had enough juice for the entire island loop (56km). There’s a fabulous “golden” onsen just two minutes away. It has an open-air bath and a spacious inner hall. I highly recommend soaking there after a long day!

Great location, lovely room, kind host.