Sounkyo Onsen Choyo Resort Hotel

The open-air bath felt amazing—like soaking in an Onsen surrounded by the forest.The tub itself is a bit small for the size of the Hotel.That said, going first thing in the morning (4:00 a.m.) was fantastic.As for the food, it was average for a Hotel buffet—neither particularly good nor bad.However, I think they should avoid using reformed steak meat.

We visited with a total of 10 people, including our children and grandchildren. It was our first time at this Hotel, and we were very satisfied. Check-in was a bit crowded, but the front desk staff repeatedly said, “We’re sorry to keep you waiting; we’ll assist you shortly,” which made us feel well cared for, so we checked in without any complaints even while waiting. The amenities were also well stocked. Meals were buffet-style with a wide variety of options, and everyone really enjoyed it—we were all very satisfied with the food. The hallways and other areas were well heated too, which we appreciated. Overall there was nothing to complain about, but considering the size of the Hotel, the bath area felt small. The Onsen water quality was excellent as well. We visit Onsen quite often, and this is a Hotel that made us want to come back again.