Two-storey Japanese guesthouse in Miyanosawa, Sapporo with snow on the ground and mountain views

Merdeka House Sapporo

メルデカハウス札幌

Coliving

Merdeka House Sapporo is a small-scale coliving guesthouse capped at eight guests, set in a two-storey 1980s Japanese building in the residential neighbourhood of Miyanosawa, Nishi-ku. The house has four private rooms on the upper floor, each sleeping two in single beds, with city or park views and large wardrobes for gear. Hydronic heating keeps the entire house warm through Hokkaido winters.

The ground floor is the communal heart of the house. A washitsu-style salon with tatami flooring, bean bags, a projector, and a sound system doubles as the evening hangout space. Next to it, a shared workspace with a 10-seat tableprovides room to spread out and work, backed by Starlink WiFi throughout the building. The fully equipped kitchen is available for self-catering. No food service is provided. Dietary options not confirmed.

During the winter season, the house includes car transfers to the mountainin the nightly rate, making it a natural base for skiing and snowboarding in Hokkaido. Off-season summer stays are also available. The neighbourhood feels genuinely local. A park sits across the road, a food truck passes at dusk, and the city lights are visible in the distance. The subway is a 20-minute walk away.

Rooms & Pricing

Based on website

4 private rooms upstairs. Two singles (combinable), large wardrobe, bedside lamps. City or park views. Linen provided.

Room Type	Capacity	Nightly
Twin-share private room Two single beds, large wardrobe, bedside tables, lamps, linen and towels. City or park view.	2 persons	¥12,000

Contract Options
Nightly stay (winter season 2025/2026)	¥12,000/night per room. Includes car transfers to and from the mountain.	Booking deposit of ¥12,000 required. Remainder due 1 month before arrival.
Off-season / monthly stay	Contact directly or book via Coliving.com	Summer stays available. Contact merdekahouse@gmail.com for rates.

What's Included

Based on website

Starlink WiFi

House-wide Starlink. Fast and reliable for remote work.

Shared workspace

10-seat table, ground floor, power outlets.

Washitsu salon

Tatami room, bean bags, projector, books, board games.

Fully equipped kitchen

Fridge, hob, storage. Tea, coffee, water provided.

Traditional Japanese bath

Large bathtub and shower. Two separate toilet rooms.

Laundry

Washing machine and drying racks available.

Hydronic heating

Whole-house heating throughout all rooms and common areas.

Linens and towels

Provided for all guests.

Mountain transfers

To/from ski mountains, included in nightly rate.

Max 8 guests. Park across the road. Miyanosawa Station (Tozai Line) is a 20-minute walk.

House Rules

Based on website

Check-in is between 15:00 and 21:00. Check-out is by 11:00. The shared kitchen and bathroom areas should be left clean after use. Shoes are removed at the entrance. Respect quiet hours in the residential neighbourhood. Washing machine and drying racks are available for guest use.

Community & Events

Based on website

With a maximum of eight guests, Merdeka House Sapporo feels more like staying with friends than renting a room. The host organises group dinners at local restaurants a couple of times a week. The washitsu lounge with projector and games encourages guests to linger and connect. The house has a guidebook with local hot spots curated by the hosts for Sapporo's cafes, bars, and nature spots.

Resident Mix

Ski and snowboard travellers in winter; remote workers, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts in summer. International mix drawn by the Hokkaido outdoor lifestyle. English is the house language.

Getting There

Nearest Station

Miyanosawa Station (Tozai Line) (20 min walk)

Lines

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Miyanosawa Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Tozai Line is approximately 20 minutes on foot from the house. From Miyanosawa, the subway connects to central Sapporo (Odori or Sapporo Station) in around 15–20 minutes. New Chitose Airport is approximately 45 minutes from central Sapporo by the JR Airport Line. The host provides car transfers to ski areas during the winter season.

About Miyanosawa

Miyanosawa is a quiet residential neighbourhood in Nishi-ku on the western edge of Sapporo, best known as a base for skiing and snowboarding in the Hokkaido mountains. The area has a genuinely local feel — family homes, a park, and a relaxed pace that stands apart from Sapporo's busy centre. Miyanosawa Station on the Tozai Line connects to central Sapporo (Odori, Sapporo Station) in about 15–20 minutes, and New Chitose Airport is reachable in around one hour by train.