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Sounkyo Choyotei

3.5 star property
Ryokan in Kamikawa with spa services and restaurant

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Spa
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Exterior
Property amenity

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$285
11 Dec - 12 Dec

Explore the area

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Souunkyou Onsen, Kamikawa, Hokkaido, 078-1795
  • Place, Sounkyo Hot Spring
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Daisetsuzankurodake Ski Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Asahikawa (AKJ)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Japanese western room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Japanese twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Western twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Western Style Modern Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Business centre

Japanese Western Style Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 5

Japanese Style Modern Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Kamikawa

At Sounkyo Choyotei you'll be within steps of Daisetsuzankurodake Ski Area and Sounkyo Hot Spring. Highlights at this ryokan include a restaurant, free self-parking and karaoke. .This ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a garden. Other amenities include spa services, free newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of train pick-up service. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Kamikawa ryokan you'll find Asahiyama Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Sounkyo Hot Spring - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Daisetsuzankurodake Ski Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Daisetsuzan National Park - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Onneyu Hot Spring - 59 min drive - 69.2 km

Getting around

  • Asahikawa (AKJ) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ともちゃん食堂
  • ‪登山軒 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪大雪茶屋 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hinnaの森 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪喫茶 木漏れ日 - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Sounkyo Choyotei

Ryokan in Kamikawa with spa services and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sounkyo Choyotei offers its guests hot springs. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Spa services, an arcade/games room, and karaoke are also featured at Sounkyo Choyotei. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kamikawa ryokan.

  • 252 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Karaoke
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Sounkyo Choyotei offers 252 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours a day. There are hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa services
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 7 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7:30 PM to receive dinner.
This property offers airport shuttle pickup service from Asahikawa station only.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 250.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Guests with tattoos are not able to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Sounkyo Choyotei Inn Kamikawa
Sounkyo Choyotei Kamikawa
Sounkyo Choyotei Ryokan
Sounkyo Choyotei Kamikawa
Sounkyo Choyotei Ryokan Kamikawa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sounkyo Choyotei?

Sounkyo Choyotei offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sounkyo Choyotei?

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sounkyo Choyotei on 11 Dec 2025 start from NZ$279.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sounkyo Choyotei?

Yep, Sounkyo Choyotei has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Sounkyo Choyotei?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Sounkyo Choyotei?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Sounkyo Choyotei serve breakfast?

Sure does, brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sounkyo Choyotei?

No, Sounkyo Choyotei does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sounkyo Choyotei?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sounkyo Choyotei's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sounkyo Choyotei?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sounkyo Choyotei?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sounkyo Choyotei Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 220 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Great location, staff were very friendly and helpful. Dinner and breakfast buffets were delightful! Just be aware of dated facilities, like others have mentioned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely helpful and friendly staff, buffet had a lot of choice, the setting of the onsen is beautiful. The decor is a bit dated but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, scenery and views! The area around the hotel is beautiful, and so many things to see within easy walking and driving distance. The on-site Onsens were also great! Parts of the property are getting old and worn, but otherwise clean and well kept. The included buffet breakfasts and dinners were an unexpected bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mervyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

An ok hotel but showing it’s age

The hotel is quite old and could be in need of some renovation. The area itself is pretty dead during the winter. Only reason to stay here is for the ice festival if you are not driving. The staff were friendly and the included meals are a stellar deal. Could be better during the other seasons.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice rustic onsen

Dated hotel, as are all the hotels in the area, but very well maintained. Staff were all superb and the food service was very efficient and tasty. Not Michelin starred, but neither is the cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kum Ling

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is near the Hells Valley so it is accesible. The property needs refurbishment critically so guests can have a better experience. The room is clean but the mildew smell is unbearable. It is a quiet location which makes it enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tow Choon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Keperra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is lovely! A bit dated but very well maintained. The included buffet dinner and breakfast were amazing with many choices of Japanese and Western food! Lovely rooftop onsen plus ground floor onsen. The area around the hotel is a quiet with many ships and restaurants closed but that allowed us to enjoy the hotel facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel aesthetic is wonderful, the rooms were spacious and clean, the food provided was wonderful and the hot springs were incredible. The location is slightly difficult to get to as a foreigner (I speak very little Japanese but can read a little bit) but once there it was an incredible experience. Easily one of the nicest locations and hotels I’ve stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

K.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

JW

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated room with comfortable beds and sheets. Dinner was buffet style and tasted decent. They do accommodate tourist groups so it could get noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Yi man f

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ah Luan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended. Though its pretty far from Asahikawa and Furano but its worth the traveling. Great onsen pools, good buffet spread. Excellent customer service, from valet, front desk to restaurant. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When we asked to switch to a non smoking room after discovering the room that was given reeked of cigarette smell, it was done pretty quickly. The dinner and breakfast buffets were great - we felt that there was always something that we wanted to eat or try on the both days we were there. The hotel itself was old, decor is dated. Onsen was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

lam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room is clean and comfortable. Food quality can definitely be improved. Staff service is good and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Hotel a bit outdated but overall experience is good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019