Sounkaku

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Free Wifi

9.0

A 5-minute walk from Sounkyo Bus Terminal, Sounkaku features hot spring baths, a sauna and 4 restaurants. It offers Japanese-style accommodations. Rooms have a tatami (woven mat) floor and a low table with seating cushions. They come with an LCD TV, a small fridge and a bathroom with toiletries. Guests sleep in Japanese futons on the floor. Guests can enjoy a public indoor and outdoor hot spring, entertain themselves in the games area, or browse the hotel shop for local specialties. Facilities include drink vending machines and table tennis. A dinner buffet with more than 50 Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes is catered daily at restaurant, which features an open kitchen. Other restaurants at Sounkaku serve Japanese cuisine. Sounkaku is around a 10-minute drive both from the spectacular canyon views of Obako, and from Ryuusei-no-Taki Waterfalls.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free Wifi
  • 3 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

James
United States United States
“Free drinks from 3-9. Soft drinks, beer, wine, sake,hard liquor. The dinner buffet was also very good. Wide variety of food.”
Scott
France France
“The Japanese/Western twin room is beautiful & spacious, and includes a comfy sitting area. The 5th floor rotenboro is exceptional : large and lined with giant boulders, with mountain views through the treetops, and a gazebo for shade....”
Laura
United States United States
“Food was amazing, complimemtary drink and snack area was great, room was beautiful, and outdoor onsen was lovely.”
Catherine
Japan Japan
“Very nice and warm lobby, drinks and food included”
Alyssa
United States United States
“It was an excellent experience. The staff were very nice, and the lobby had a cozy fire pit guests could sit around. There were free appetizers and drinks from check-in. This included little fish and meat cups, an on-the-spot pancake machine, and...”
Wisit
Thailand Thailand
“The room is great. The buffet style dinner is supurb lots of variety japanese cooked food, sushi sasimi, western, and also include grill Taraba crab. The alcohol bar is also great lots of choices. The breakfast is in the same room and quite great...”
Boon
Singapore Singapore
“Sumptuous dinner and breakfast buffet. Lounge with free flow of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for all guests. Comfortable beds. Nice onsens.”
Eyal
Israel Israel
“The food was amazing, the location is great and the facilities really exceeded my expectations”
Nattaporn
Thailand Thailand
“Breakfast and dinner was nice with buffet style, but not too crowded.”
Kevin
Japan Japan
“I love the location of the hotel. I love both its onsens as well as their breakfast and dinner buffets. The staff were very nice and supportive.”

Managed by 株式会社層雲閣

Company review score: 8.7Based on 329 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Since 1923, the Sounkaku has carried on the concept introduced by its founder, Hatsuichi Arai and continues to pass on its traditions and spirit of hospitality, which is expressed in the peaceful atmosphere and open ambience of the guest rooms. The hotel offers a gracious reception and rooms that afford beautiful views of the Sounkyo Valley throughout the seasons. Our 161 rooms located on the 3rd to 10th floors (accommodating 840 people) provide spacious lodging for single guests as well as groups. We pride ourselves on respecting the privacy of our guests and offering valuable services.

Neighborhood info

Sounkaku looks out onto a dynamic view of Sounkyo Valley, which is encircled by Daisetsuzan National Park. In summer, guests will appreciate flower gardens filled with alpine flora and in fall, take pleasure in the exquisite beauty of the mountains painted in autumn colors. In the winter, visitors can enjoy the popular Ice Waterfall Festival. The expansive 10,000sq.m. area includes ice pillars, ice tunnels, and ice domes.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese,Chinese

Area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
Bonjour
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Japanese • Seafood • Sushi • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
Ezomatsu
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Bonjour(Breakfast)
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Japanese • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly

Amenities of Sounkaku

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free Wifi
  • 3 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

To eat dinner at the property, a reservation must be made by 12:00 (noon) on the day of check-in.

Please note, child rate will differ from 01 October 2019. Please contact the property for details.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Guests must check in by 19:30:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

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