Hotel Taisetsu

Breakfast & dinner
Forest views
High-end onsen
Luxury onsen
Mountain views
Onsen
Onsen for couples
Open-air bath
Private onsen
Private onsen in the room

Overview

Hotel Taisetsu is perched on a hill in Sounkyo, Hokkaido. It offers great views of one of Japan’s most beautiful places. Hotel Taisetsu was founded 70 years ago, and the concept of the accommodation is the “Garden Where the Gods Play.”

Accommodation

Hotel Taisetsu has several rooms you can select from. The premium rooms have open air baths and private dining areas. The special rooms are Japanese modern style with spacious interiors.

Canyon View rooms are Japanese-Western style rooms with stunning views of the gorge. There are also traditional Japanese rooms with tatami and twin rooms.

Dining

The hotel features three distinct restaurants:

Inankur is a restaurant in Sounkyo that serves food that is fresh and seasonal.
Hinna Forest is a buffet dining option where you will enjoy dishes made with fresh local ingredients.
Kikyoan is a Japanese luxury restaurant offering private dining and a menu that highlights the finest seasonal ingredients.

Onsen & Wellness

Hotel Taisetsu boasts several hot spring options. The highlight is the Tenka no Yu which is an open-air bath located in the gorge.

Daisetsu-no-yu is a panoramic public bath on the top floor with a sauna.

Chinita no Yu is a European-style large bath with an exotic feel.

Guests with Tattoos

Guests with tattoos are not permitted to use the public hot springs at Hotel Taisetsu.

Facilities

Taisetsu Bakery Cafe & Bar: A place where you can get coffee and freshly baked bread.
Lobby Lounge: A space to unwind.
Yasuragi Library: A peaceful area for reading and relaxation.
Reflexology VIO: A place to enjoy reflexology and other wellness treatments.

Activities

Hotel Taisetsu offers you an excellent gateway to the natural attractions of Sounkyo. Explore the towering Ginga and Ryusei Falls, two of the most spectacular waterfalls in the area. If you’re keen on mountainous adventures, the Kurodake Ropeway give you access to mountain climbing and panoramic views.

A stay at the hotel puts you in a prime location for attending local festivals. The Sounkyo Gorge Fire Festival is fun and exciting in August. In winter, the Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival has amazing ice sculptures and lights.