Lake Toya Onsen × Stays Popular For Snow-View BathsHighly-rated Hotel·Ryokan

We chose Nonokaze Resort because of its great location and lake views, and because it was highly praised on social media by visitors from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China. First of all, the staff service was outstanding across the board. We had stayed the previous night at Noboribetsu Boro Noguchi (also part of Noguchi Kanko), and were impressed by their excellent service—Nonokaze was just as wonderful. The food was also exceptional. Instead of the famous buffet, we had a French course dinner, and it was truly delicious. Breakfast offered a wide variety of Hokkaido specialties in both food and drinks, and everything we tried was excellent. There are two large public baths, a well-stocked shop, fireworks to enjoy from your room at night, and Lake Toya to admire the moment you wake up in the morning. It felt like an amusement park-style hot spring resort where you could stay all day without getting bored. It’s a place I’d definitely want to return to next time as well. Now I understand why international guests rave about it on social media. As a Diamond member benefit we received a bottle of wine; since I have an alcohol allergy and can’t drink it, they kindly changed it to non-alcoholic sparkling wine instead. I truly felt hospitality that rivals a five-star hotel.

Because we decided on our trip to Lake Toya at the last minute, I didn’t think we would be able to make a Reservation at a good Hotel. Since May is one of the peak seasons for travel in Japan, I wasn’t expecting much. But after staying there, the Hotel quality exceeded my expectations. I especially loved the dinner buffet. There was an incredible variety of dishes, and many were far better than I anticipated. I ate too much and ended up walking outside for hours afterward to feel better (laugh). Breakfast was more standard compared with dinner, but still very satisfying. As for the Onsen, “Hoshi no Yu” was truly outstanding—I highly recommend trying it at least once. Waking up early to use it was a bit tough, but it was absolutely worth it. The feeling of seeing Mt. Yotei from the Onsen in the morning is hard to put into words. It was truly spectacular.

Our family of three stayed here. The staff greeted us with warm smiles and attentive service, so we felt completely at ease. The Room was a spacious Junior Suite with excellent amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable—our best Hotel stay ever. For dinner, we enjoyed a Japanese course meal. Early the next morning, we were also able to see a sea of clouds, making it an unforgettable experience. We would love to visit again. Thank you very much!

The front desk staff welcomed us with exceptional kindness. The Room was spacious and spotless, with a breathtaking panoramic view of Lake Toya. In the private open-air bath, we could soak in the Onsen while fully enjoying the spectacular scenery of Lake Toya. The open-air bath in the large public bath on the top floor was at the perfect temperature—never too hot—so we could relax without having to step out repeatedly. Looking down over Lake Toya from the infinity bath, we felt completely refreshed in both body and mind; it was truly outstanding. The dining was also excellent. The dinner buffet featured an abundant selection of fresh sashimi and nigiri sushi, including scallops, sea urchin, and shrimp. There were also hot dishes such as grilled crab legs and steak—all you can eat. Breakfast offered a wide variety of seafood as well, including raw surf clams and sweet shrimp, and our whole family was thoroughly satisfied with the meals at “Kohan no Sumika.” I have stayed at more than 70 Japanese Onsen Ryokan so far, but “Kohan no Sumika” is one of the few Hotels that I can say I absolutely want to return to. Thanks to the warm hospitality of all the staff, our family enjoyed an unforgettable and perfect stay. Thank you very much. 2. Business Courtesy Version (more formal and polite tone) This is a flawless Onsen Resort Hotel. I stayed at “Kohan no Sumika” on August 30. The front desk service was extremely courteous, and the Room was spacious, impeccably clean, and well maintained. From the guest Room we could enjoy sweeping views of Lake Toya, and in the private open-air bath we were able to savor both the Onsen experience and the beautiful scenery of Lake Toya to our heart’s content. The top-floor open-air bath had a wonderfully comfortable temperature that allowed for a long soak without overheating. Relaxing while looking down over Lake Toya from the infinity Onsen made for an exceptionally luxurious moment of calm. Dinner was highly satisfying: along with plentiful fresh sashimi and nigiri sushi—such as scallops, sea urchin, and shrimp—there were also all-you-can-eat options like grilled crab and steak. Breakfast likewise included seafood such as raw surf clams and sweet shrimp, leaving our entire family very pleased with its quality. Although I have stayed at more than 70 Japanese Onsen Hotels to date, “Kohan no Sumika” is one of those rare outstanding Accommodations that I would very much like to visit again. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for everyone’s warm hospitality; thanks to you all, our family enjoyed a truly perfect time together.

Our three-generation family had a wonderful time together. The kids really enjoyed the pool, fireworks, and the arcade. The newly renovated Onsen was also beautiful and brought back nostalgic memories from my own childhood.

I was looking for a Hotel around Lake Toya where I could stay with my dog, and chose this Hotel— it was truly an outstanding experience. Both breakfast and dinner were exceptionally delicious, and I was completely satisfied. The facilities were clean and modern, and all the staff were wonderful. The only thing I noticed was that although you should be able to enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Toya from the bath, the outside view was blocked for privacy reasons. That part was a little disappointing. Other than that, everything was perfect, and we had a very comfortable stay with our dog. I would love to visit again!

I apologize for any inconvenience caused by my food allergies. Thank you very much for your kind assistance.

We stayed here to celebrate my husband’s 60th birthday. Room, amenities… The Room was wonderful. We were impressed by the futon and the sofa as well—I wish I could have them at home… The amenities were sufficient, but I’d be even happier if they were a bit more upscale. Hospitality, service… Everyone provided very pleasant service. They were also very considerate toward my husband, which made it a memorable celebration. Onsen, baths… It was a great Onsen; I soaked four times. The view from the open-air bath on the upper floor was truly soothing. This time, since the bath in our Room was not an Onsen bath, we didn’t use it. When it rains, I might hesitate a little to use the open-air bath at the large public bath (maybe it’s just me?). Meals… Everything was delicious. The portions were just right. Overall, we were very satisfied. Staying at Takinoya allowed us to spend a wonderful time celebrating his 60th birthday. Next time, I’d like to choose a type of Room with an Onsen bath… But if so, I’d want to stay two nights (lol). I’d love to visit again in a different season. Highly recommended as an adults-only Onsen Accommodation! Thank you very much for everything this time.

This was my first stay at Dai-ichi Takimotokan in four years. Compared with my previous visit, the quality of the dinner buffet felt improved. I was especially happy that salmon roe was now all-you-can-eat (it used to be served pre-portioned on small plates). Everything else was delicious as well, and for consecutive-night stays there is also a service where you can choose one additional option from four menus, which I appreciated. As expected, the large public hot spring bath is truly impressive. In my experience, there are only a handful of bathhouses in Japan as large as Dai-ichi Takimotokan’s. You can enjoy five different types of hot spring water and multiple baths, and even when it’s busy it doesn’t feel crowded. I want to keep staying at Dai-ichi Takimotokan for its hot springs and outstanding grand bath. I also learned that the “Daikane-bo Karakuri Clock” seems to have stopped operating in 2023, which felt a little sad since I remembered it from before.

On my second trip to Hokkaido, I stayed at a Noguchi Kanko hot spring inn for the first time. The food was delicious, and all the staff were very kind. While the facilities do show their age, the room was spacious and comfortable, and the hot springs were wonderful. For this level of quality at this price, it was an outstanding value.

Although we stayed for only one night, both the large public bath and the open-air bath in our Room were excellent. In particular, the open-air bath at the large public bath was very relaxing. What impressed us most about the bath in our Room was that Onsen water was continuously added little by little, keeping it at a comfortable temperature at all times.

We stayed at this Accommodation after several days of hiking. The building feels a bit old, but it is in a quiet location, the Room was clean, and the amenities were well stocked. The baths were especially nice, with multiple tubs and soft, pleasant water. Dinner was generous, and with rice we were completely full. If possible, it would be nice to have explanations of the dishes or a menu. It’s an Accommodation we would like to stay at again.

This was our second stay, as we stayed here last year as well. We loved the all-you-can-eat crab, so we came back again this year!! All the other food was also delicious, and I ended up having plenty of salmon roe even more than crab! The bath was wonderfully quiet when we went in early. I’m sure we’ll be back again next year.

I’m a returning guest. Every year, I stay here as a birthday treat. From the moment I arrived at Midori no Kaze Resort, the staff responded quickly and were always smiling—truly wonderful. This time it was my birthday, so I brought my own birthday cake. While I was checking i

The Onsen offers a wide variety of spring qualities, and whether in the dome-shaped Roman-style large public bath or the open-air bath, it feels wonderfully spacious and warmed us through to the core. The meals featured an excellent selection of seasonal Hokkaido flavors and were delicious, and the Room was clean, comfortable, and relaxing. The staff were kind and attentive as well—an Accommodation we would gladly return to when visiting Noboribetsu again.

Eight of us stayed as a family in a standard Japanese-Western Room and a Japanese-Western Room with a private Onsen and sauna. The Rooms were very spacious, and even my parent with physical difficulties said the in-room Onsen and sauna were wonderful. As for the meals, I initially wondered if there would be enough, but the taste, quality, and portion size were all very satisfying. However, at the large public bath, some foreign guests were swimming in the tub and washing their faces there, and in the changing area they were using their smartphones pointed in our direction, which made me very uncomfortable (I don’t know whether they were taking photos). This is not the Hotel’s fault, but I would appreciate it if staff could make regular rounds to check and provide guidance. Even so, everyone in our family was very happy with our stay. We would definitely like to visit again.

We chose Horohoro Sanso in Kitayuzawa for our family of four for the first time in about 20 years! Before making a Reservation, I read Reviews on various sites, and as someone who loves food, I was especially drawn to posts about the meals. The building does show its age, but you can see many renovations throughout, and the Onsen in particular felt impressive and luxurious. Most importantly, the food was full of creative ideas—and the seasoning was far better than at some famous Hotels! From the DIY hot pot and mixed rice to salt-grilled char and individual buffet dishes… every item reflected great ideas and a chef’s confident touch, and we were truly satisfied. Even the small spices and original condiments served with each dish were delicious. As for the baths, one of the advantages of a smaller Hotel is that it never felt crowded no matter when we went in; we could relax without worrying about others in the ceramic-style bath, jacuzzi, and open-air bath. Our Room was spacious, with air conditioning and Wi-Fi provided, so it was very comfortable. Above all, all staff members were kind and helpful, including international staff who treated us with great care. There are many famous Onsen Hotels around Hokkaido where baths can be packed like sardines or meals look fancy but rely heavily on mass-produced ingredients; here at Horohoro Sanso, even if some items are frozen foods, they clearly add an extra touch to make everything taste great—something that speaks to the chefs’ skill and effort (my wife also praised it highly—she works with food every day). There’s so much more I could write, but what our whole family said together on the drive home was: “Let’s come back again!”

Everything—from the service and the Hotel’s interior design to the teppanyaki and even the smallest details in the guest room—was perfect. It was a truly moving and wonderful stay.

I have visited Noboribetsu several times, but this Hotel surprised me with its spacious Room! It was very relaxing. The Onsen was great, and I felt refreshed. It would be nice if there were wider yukatas available for fuller-figured guests.

I was supposed to bring the Room towels to the Onsen, but a staff member who happened to be checking the water kindly brought me towels, so I could relax in the hot water and feel refreshed. The dinner was also delicious.