Kangetsuen

Tokachigawa Onsen Kangetsuen

📍 14-2 Tokachigawaonsen-minami, Otofukecho, Kato-gun, Hokkaido, 080-0263, JapanShow on map

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4.1
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • High-end onsen
  • Japanese garden views
  • Onsen
  • Onsen for couples
  • Onsen for families
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen
  • Private onsen in the room
  • River views

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Twin beds in a guest room with window seating
Japanese-Western Twin Room River View
Twin beds in a tatami guest room
Japanese-Western Room with Private Sauna
Wooden private bath beside window with outdoor view
Japanese-Style Room
Private open-air bath beside a window with river view
Japanese-Style Room
Green bathtub by large windows in a private bath
Semi-Western-Style Room
Tatami room with low table and chairs
Semi-Western-Style Room
Tatami room with low table, chairs, and seating area
Japanese-Style Room
Tatami room with low table and window seating area
Japanese-Style Room Mountain View
Japanese-Style Room
Private wooden bath filled with water by a window
Semi-Western Style Room
Guest room with twin beds and tatami seating area
Japanese-Western Room with River View, Non-Smoking
Tatami seating area beside beds and window view
Semi-Western-Style Room
Tatami room with low table and window seating
Japanese-Style Room
Tatami room with low table and chairs by window
Japanese-Style Room
Tatami room with low table and floor chairs
Standard Japanese-Style Room
Twin beds beside window seating in guest room
Modern Western-Style Room River View
Twin beds beside window seating in guest room
Connecting Room River View
Twin beds in a guest room with window seating
Standard Twin Room
Private wooden bath with river view
Semi-Western-Style Room with Private Open-Air Bath and River View
Tatami room with low table and floor chairs
Japanese-Style Room Non-Smoking
Twin beds beside a large window in a guest room
Semi-Western Style Room Non-Smoking
Twin beds in a bright room with window seating
Japanese-Western Style Room with Deck
Tatami guest room with low table and chairs
Japanese-Style Room Tatami Rural View Non-Smoking
Tatami guest room with low table, chairs, and TV
Japanese-Style Room Mountain View
Twin beds in a guest room with balcony seating
Japanese-Western Style Room with Deck
Tatami room with low table, chairs, and window seating
Japanese-Style Twin Room (Shirayuri)
Tatami seating area with low table by large window
Japanese-Style Room Modern River View Non-Smoking
Tatami room with low table and window seating
Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath and River View
Tatami room with low table and floor cushions
Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath, Non-Smoking
Tatami room with low table and floor chairs
Japanese-Style Room, Non-Smoking (Kobai)
Guest room with sofa and tatami seating area
Japanese-Style Room with Living Room (Shion)
Text overlay on a tatami guest room with chairs.
Japanese-Style Room River View
Tatami room with table, chairs, and large window
Japanese-Style Room Mountain View
Tatami room with low table and chairs by window
Japanese-Style Room River View
Tatami room with low table and round floor cushions
Japanese Room Countryside View Non-Smoking (Observation Floor)
Twin beds in a bright guest room
Modern Japanese-Western Room River View Non-Smoking (Observation Floor Connect)
Twin beds in guest room with seating area
Japanese-Western Room with Open-Air Bath, River View, Non-Smoking
Twin beds in a bright guest room
Modern Twin Room, River View, Non-Smoking (Observation Floor)
Tatami room with low table and floor chairs
Modern Japanese Room River View Non-Smoking (Observation Floor)
Tatami room with low table, floor chairs, and windows
Japanese Room, Countryside View, Non-Smoking
Three beds in a guest room with window seating
Twin Room, Non-Smoking, Countryside View
Tatami room with low table and floor chairs
Japanese Room with Open-air Bath, River View, Non-Smoking (Observation Floor)
Collage of tatami room and private bath with river view
Japanese Room with Open-air Bath, River View, Non-Smoking (Observation Floor)
Tatami room with low table, chairs, and large window
Room Non-Smoking
Spacious tatami room with low table and chairs
Japanese-Style Room River View Non-Smoking (Koubai)
Tatami room with low table and window chairs
Japanese-Western Room River View Non-Smoking (Shirayuri)
Guest room with armchairs, table, and tatami sitting area
Japanese-Style Room, River View, Non-Smoking (Shion Riverside)
Tatami guest room with low table and window seating
Japanese Room Countryside View Non-Smoking
Tatami guest room with low table and window seating
Japanese Room River View Non-Smoking
Tatami guest room with low table and chairs
Japanese Room Countryside View Non-Smoking
Tatami room with low table and chairs by window
Japanese Room River View Non-Smoking
Tatami room with low table, cushions, and chairs
Japanese Room Countryside View Non-Smoking
Chair and small table beside large guest room windows
Japanese-Western Room, River View, Non-Smoking (Riverside)
Bed beside window and balcony in guest room
Japanese-Western Room with Moon Viewing Deck, River View, Non-Smoking (Riverside)
Guest room with twin beds, TV, and large window
Japanese-Western Room River View Non-Smoking
Twin beds in a guest room with window seating
Japanese-Western Room, River View, Non-Smoking (Tsukimi Daybed Twin Riverside)
Guest room with beds and sitting area, overlaid text
Japanese-Western Room Suite, River View, Non-Smoking (Dog Room)
Twin beds in a tatami guest room
Japanese-Western Suite with Private Sauna, River View, Non-Smoking (Tsukimi Bus Living)
Twin beds beside a window and tatami seating area
Superior Japanese-Western Room River View Non-Smoking (Dog-Friendly)
Twin beds in a tatami-style guest room
Standard Japanese-Western Room Countryside View Non-Smoking (Dog-Friendly)
Japanese-Western Room River View Non-Smoking
Japanese Room River View Non-Smoking
Green bathtub by large windows in a private bath
Semi-Western Style Room
Private open-air bath beside a window with river view
Japanese-Style Room
Wooden private bath beside window with outdoor view
Japanese-Style Room
Text overlay on private bath by large windows
Deluxe Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath, River View, Non-Smoking (Keigetsu Observation Floor)
Tatami guest room with low table and window chairs
Deluxe Japanese Room with Open-Air Bath, River View, Non-Smoking (Fugetsu)
Green bathtub by large windows with river view
Deluxe Japanese-Western Room with Open-Air Bath, River View, Non-Smoking (Meigetsu)
Tatami room with low table and adjoining bedroom
Deluxe Japanese-Western Room with Open-Air Bath and River View, Non-Smoking (Suigetsu)
Guest room with twin beds and tatami seating area
Dog-Friendly Japanese-Western Room
Two beds in a tatami-style guest room
Dog-Friendly Standard Room
Twin beds beside a window and tatami seating area
Dog-Friendly Superior Room
Japanese-Western Room River View Non-Smoking
Japanese Room River View Non-Smoking

Overview

Spend your time in Hokkaido surrounded by the wide, open skies and flowing waters of the Tokachi Plain. Tokachigawa Onsen Kangetsuen sits on the banks of the Tokachi River, where the rich natural landscape meets a legendary hot spring known for its beauty-enhancing properties. At this ryokan, you can relax in traditional Japanese surroundings, soak in a rare type of botanical onsen, and taste the seasonal bounty of Hokkaido. Every detail at Kangetsuen helps you unwind while connecting you to the earth, sky, and seasons of Tokachi.

Accommodation

Choose from many room types to match your style of travel. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a family retreat, or a quiet solo trip, you’ll find the right room here. Enjoy river views, private open-air baths, or even a room where you can stay with your dog.

The top-floor concept rooms offer sweeping views of the Tokachi River and feature stylish designs. Rooms like Suigetsu (wood-modern), Meigetsu (ladies-modern), Fugetsu (chic-modern), and Keigetsu (traditional-modern) each provide a unique take on Japanese design.

If you’re looking for a more spacious stay, book one of the special rooms with private open-air baths. From Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats to modern Japanese-Western suites, you can soak in the famous moor hot spring right from your balcony.

For those traveling with pets, the ryokan offers dedicated dog-friendly rooms. These rooms face the river and come with pet amenities, making it easy to relax with your furry friend.

Dining

Enjoy seasonal dishes made with ingredients grown in Tokachi’s fertile land and fished from nearby waters. Kangetsuen serves dinner and breakfast using fresh local produce, meat, and dairy, prepared to highlight the natural flavor of each ingredient.

Dinner includes both buffet-style and multi-course options depending on your plan. You can taste everything from Tokachi beef and locally grown potatoes to handmade desserts crafted with Tokachi milk and azuki beans. The buffet area features a live kitchen and a sweeping river view.

In the morning, enjoy a breakfast buffet featuring seafood, fresh vegetables, and hearty local dishes. Try building your own seafood rice bowl or enjoy bread made from Tokachi wheat.

Onsen and Wellness

Kangetsuen’s moor hot spring is rare even in Japan. It comes from deep underground where ancient plants and minerals have transformed into a rich, natural spa source. The water contains organic matter that softens and hydrates your skin, leaving it smooth and refreshed.

The outdoor garden bath lets you gaze over the Tokachi River as you soak. Inside, you’ll find spacious public baths with features like reclining baths and walking baths. If you prefer privacy, choose a room with an open-air bath or reserve a family-use bath.

The sauna has also been upgraded into a Finnish-style steam sauna. You can enjoy a traditional “löyly” experience by pouring water over heated stones to create gentle, warm steam. After sweating it out, cool off in the cold bath and relax deeply in the rest area.

Guests with Tattoos

If you have tattoos, you can’t use the public baths. However, you can enjoy the moor onsen in the private open-air bath attached to your room or by reserving a private bath.

Facilities

Take in the natural beauty of Tokachi from the relaxing lounge or enjoy a stroll through the garden area. You’ll also find a front desk staffed with friendly support, a banquet hall for special gatherings, and meeting rooms for work or events.

The ryokan provides both traditional yukata and amenities like mineral water, toiletries, and hair dryers in each room. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Parking is free, and the ryokan has space for group stays as well.

Activities

Explore the Tokachi region with ease. In spring and summer, flower gardens bloom nearby. You can also enjoy sightseeing in Obihiro, visit cheese makers, or join local events like food fairs. In winter, the snow transforms the landscape, and you can relax indoors with a warm bath and seasonal hot pot meals.

If you’re visiting during the summer, try wearing a yukata and join local festivals. The ryokan also offers early morning day-use plans that include access to the hot spring and breakfast, ideal for travelers with limited time.

Additional Features

  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the ryokan
  • Dog-friendly rooms with pet supplies
  • Private open-air baths available
  • Finnish-style sauna with self-steam experience
  • Day-use plans with breakfast and bath access
  • Seasonal buffet with live kitchen
  • Easy access to Tokachigawa’s natural and cultural attractions

Location of the ryokan

Kangetsuen

📍 14-2 Tokachigawaonsen-minami, Otofukecho, Kato-gun, Hokkaido, 080-0263, Japan

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