層雲閣
Sounkyo
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Why people book this hotel
“Amazing outdoor onsen, extensive breakfast and dinner buffet, and beautiful trad…”
“The room was spacious although quite basic in furnishing”
“Location very good”
“Super location and helpful staff though some doesn’t speak English well”
“Dinner and Breakfast are excellent”
“Breakfast was excellent”
“Staff very professional and helpful”
“- Staff was very nice and helpful”
“Rooms are spacious, clean and beds comfortable Reception staff were helpful …”
“The room was simple, spacious and clean”
Overview
A 5-minute walk from Sounkyo Bus Terminal, Sounkaku features hot spring baths, a sauna and 4 restaurants. It offers Japanese-style accommodation. 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 specialities. 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.
Traveller reviews
Anonymous
solo_traveller
December 21, 2025
Food is not bad. Free flow of beer, drinks, snacks.
Sue
couple
November 12, 2025
“Fabulous food in an amazing location”
Incredible choice for all meals, very cosy fire and lounge area
Kwan On
couple
October 30, 2025
Dinner and Breakfast are excellent
Andrew
couple
October 29, 2025
“Will stay again”
Breakfast was excellent . Location very good. Staff very professional and helpful
MIka
couple
October 29, 2025
“Nice onsen in great location”
Super location and helpful staff though some doesn’t speak English well. We had half board and it was good
Lloyd
couple
October 25, 2025
Amazing outdoor onsen, extensive breakfast and dinner buffet, and beautiful traditional tatami room with mountain view.
PEIHAO_TSENG
family_with_children
October 24, 2025
“This hotel is only suitable for group tour stays.”
Hotel location
kcloh
couple
October 19, 2025
“Good location, excellent staff, comfortable big room, decent food and unlimited drinks.”
The room was spacious although quite basic in furnishing. Bed was very comfortable. The pre-dinner drinks and canapes were excellent - extensive range (beer, sake, liqours etc) that continued till late. Our package came with breakfast and dinner. Both were of good quality with a nice spread. It was a bit crowded with some tour groups around but overall, still pleasant.
Eugenia
family_with_children
October 12, 2025
“Hotel with an impressive lobby but overall quality of stay was average”
Great location close to Kurodake Ropeway as well as the little village with restaurants. The bridge across the road from the hotel and surrounding had beautiful autumn foliage views. The lobby of the hotel is stunning with sophisticated design - it was definitely an impressive entry. Rooms are spacious, clean and beds comfortable Reception staff were helpful - the lady who checked us in (sorry I did not get her name she told me she is from Vietnam) was very friendly and spoke good English. Another gentleman even though he did not speak English had kindly done his best in helping me to check my booking at a restaurant in Sapporo. He called the restaurant and used a translation device to communicate with us and was very helpful. Response time of hotel before our arrival was also prompt and clear
songpon
couple
August 25, 2025
Dinner, Breakfast, and a free Treat in the afternoon until the end of the day. The onsen was also great, with a nice view outdoors.
Camille
couple
August 18, 2025
“Good place to stop and explore the park”
- Conveniently located to explore the national park. - Lots of amenities in the hotel, although we didn’t really get to enjoy all of them as we only stayed one night. The hotel lobby is a very nice place to hang out. - Free drinks and snacks in the lobby (including beer). - Traditional-style Japanese room with tatami, very spacious. The bed was large and comfortable (just not the pillows). Nice view on the river. - Lots of options for breakfast, although they are definitely more oriented towards Asian tourists. - Staff was very nice and helpful.
Janie
solo_traveller
August 7, 2025
Breakfast&dinner Location (near Kurodake ropeway) Open air onsen
Linh
couple
July 25, 2025
Very good location near Mt Kurodake ropeway. The hotel lobby looked nice and modern. There were free drinks, snacks and soft serve ice cream after 3 pm. The buffet dinner was super nice with various seafood such as snow crabs, different types and sashimi and sushi
Oscar
extended_group
July 22, 2025
The hotel is renovated inside (in the main wing) and is really smart. The room was simple, spacious and clean. The onsen is lovely. The food was great.
Ah Ker
extended_group
June 30, 2025
“Clean, spacious hotel with generous wellcome food. Good quality buffet dinner.”
Hotel has a very wellcoming set up, lobby filled with many comfortable seats around , after check in there's wellcome foods and drinks , wide selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic drink, titbits and ice cream, best of all it's open till 10pm, so you can bring the free drink to dinner and sitting around at lobby after dinner. Dinner quality is very good. Room is spacious clean and new.
Alexandra
couple
June 12, 2025
Very cool big Japanese style room. Enjoyed the complimentary drinks and icecream in the evening. The fire in the lobby makes it very cozy.
Peter
solo_traveller
June 9, 2025
“Fifty shades of brown”
The hotel has a nice common sitting area with free refreshments
Christopher
solo_traveller
June 8, 2025
“Classic Onsen town experience.”
Classic Ryokan with a modern vibe. Great location, huge choice of delicious food, charming staff.
Paravit
couple
June 2, 2025
“Great buffet. Good public bath.”
Great buffet dinner and breakfast. The outdoor public bath is very nice. My room on top floor is clean and spacious. Free beverage bar is so great.
Sandra
couple
May 19, 2025
“Large tourist hotel in a beautiful location”
The location is beautiful. The hotel is nestled in a gorge. The room was spacious with comfortable beds and a seating area. The hotel has nice baths, both indoor and outdoor. There is a large lobby with a fireplace and a welcome buffet with drinks and snacks to enjoy before the buffet dinner in the dining room. Close to the ropeway that takes you up the mountains with lovely views across the Daisetsuzan National Park.
Facilities
Activities
Sauna, Games room, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Table tennis, Karaoke, Hot spring bath, Open-air bath, Public Bath, Badminton equipment
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Lift, Safety deposit box, WiFi available in all areas, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Street parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Services
Vending machine (drinks), 24-hour front desk, Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Deluxe Twin Room
The twin room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The twin room features air conditioning, yukata, heating and a TV. The unit has 2 beds.
Superior Twin Room
The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, yukata, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 2 beds.
Twin Room
The twin room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The twin room has tatami floors, a seating area with a TV, air conditioning, yukata, as well as heating. The unit has 2 beds.
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