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Sounkyo Kanko Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverside retreat with natural hot springs offers a peaceful escape where travelers can enjoy international dining, play games, or relax with coffee

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Located near Sounkyo Hot Spring, Sounkyo Kanko Hotel provides a tranquil getaway featuring an indoor mineral hot spring and spa tub. Guests can dine at two restaurants, relax in the sauna, visit the coffee shop, and enjoy complimentary in-room WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is S$81
29 May - 30 May
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About this property

Sounkyo Kanko Hotel

  • Ryokan near Sounkyo Hot Spring
  • Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a corner/local shop and shopping on-site at Sounkyo Kanko Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or hot tub, and indulge in a massage. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, dinner and international cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on-site and a 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage, a lift and a gift shop
  • Room features
  • All 242 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Rainfall showers, separate baths/showers and toilets with electronic bidets
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 250.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 1650 for adults and from JPY 1650 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Sounkyo Kanko Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sounkyo Kanko Hotel?

As of 21 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sounkyo Kanko Hotel on 29 May, 2026 start from S$81, 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.

How much is parking at Sounkyo Kanko Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sounkyo Kanko Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Sounkyo Kanko Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Sounkyo Kanko Hotel located?

Situated on a river, this ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway and Sounkyo Hot Spring. Daisetsuzankurodake Ski Area and Ginga no Taki Falls are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 347 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent location. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really good place for a good typical Japanese stay with the outstanding mixed outside onsen bath, the traditional rooms, and the delicious buffet breakfast with a very large selection of really yummy Japanese food. Also conveniently located next to all the Sounkyo attractions, and a 7/11 if you want to eat your own food at the hotel snack are.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

August

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is due to shut for refurbishment in Sep2024 and it really needs it. Outdoor Onsen was amazing and the location is excellent. We enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mixed gender outdoor hot spring with swim wear provided was excellent. Our room had a mini zen garden inside, and we fell asleep to the sound of the river behind the hotel. Breakfast and dinner buffets provided ample options, including a make your own hotpot for one. A great place to relax and spend the night after exploring Kurodake ropeway and the surrounding portion of Daisetsuzan National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the room decor was dated and in need of repair, the room was very spacious. The air conditioning was temperamental. The indoor and outdoor onsen were great. The buffet was plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Cheap, cheerful but tired

A bit shabby around the edges and the futons are desperately thin, but a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

THERESA L H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room spacious, buffet breakfast & dinner served with varieties, food so so. Bath suits provided if went mixed open air onsen. Lay out of futons by ourselves. Front staff spoke English. It would be good to has a shelter at drop off point for raining days.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amiry Faiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel with Onsen facilities in a quiet town

Our family stayed over for a night at the hotel to visit Daisetsuzan. Hotel is very close to the cable car in small town of Sounkyo. We were there at off-season so it was quiet. Hotel is bit old but its a nice experience to stay in traditional Japanese accommodation. Rooms and tatami mattress were fine and fits in 4 people (albeit bit tight). Onsen was a good experience to have thats built in the hotel that we all enjoyed. Other facilities appears old and breakfast was average. The town was quiet due to off season with plenty shops closed. Can imagine this would be busy during peak period.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was lovely and the onsen and outdoor otaru baths were totally worth the trip! The buffet breakfast had a ton of options and was tasty. Our family room was a very tight squeeze for 4 people, but otherwise fine. We had limited interactions with the staff, but they were helpful and accommodating when we needed anything!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice older hotel with full resort facilities, including onsen and breakfast dinner buffet restaurant. No Western TV options.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and very affordable vs the other options around the area… Their Onsen its very nice and also they have and Indoor normal and a mix one outdoor which is really nice with also cold water in few spots of the onsen
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

young

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old facility; other than that, perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Nice Onsens

The gentleman at the front desk from Guatemala was very helpful. I loved the onsens here … especially the mixed outdoor one at night. It had a nice vibe. It was walkable to 7/11 and other places in town. Parking was tricky in the evening, but managed to figure it out. The room was fine but a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thiem huat

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

Thumbs up Sounkyo Kanko!

Very pleasant, refreshing. Got to see deers. Surrounding envmt was fantastic. Kuro Ropeway and trekking was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PUI MAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school, old fashioned (read: dated decor, manual check-outs, actual keys for your room), traditional spa resort. The mixed onsen is great, lots of space and different temperatures so you can easily find your perfect spot. Definitely go half board as the evening buffet is excellent. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHIHYUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Co value is high
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Witchayaporn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good. However, the is no restaurant open during lunch time winter around the area.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Casey

The onsens are great.. The buffet was expensive and a little funky. Needs more labor, lots of tables went un-bussed. The carpets are old and a little smelly in the hotel. But, overall a reasonable stay and a decent price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Amie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Japanese style room was so neat. The problem was the hotel is very old, the walls are stained and dirty. There was hair all over the tatami mats, not ours.The fridge had food in it from a past guest. It is an old facility that needs major renovation and more staff to clean it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older property, good value but getting old. Not full and some areas not open, only one restaurant operating
Verified

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was not much to like about this hotel. Pillows were like sacks of hard beans, the outdoor onsen was dirty and the food was clearly the worst I have experienced in eight trips to Japan. We were misled from the time we arrived, as we were told there were no restaurants in town. We later saw that was not the case. It was all a ruse to get you to buy dinner at their substandard restaurant. The whole building looked run down and smelt stale. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025