Best Kamikawa District Hotels

"It's not terrible, but I wouldn't really consider it a 'value for money' hotel. I felt that the service and facilities didn't quite justify the price. The hairdryers in the public bath were so outdated that it took forever to dry my hair. When I asked for extra towels, they responded that 'not too many' were allowed, which was the first time I've encountered an onsen hotel being so stingy with their towels. For context, I've stayed at dozens of Japanese onsen hotels. I only used the onsen in the mornings and evenings, and at most, I asked for one extra towel per night – not dozens of times. So, their reluctant response felt quite stingy. By the way, this was the female staff member who assisted me on my check-in day. The next day, a male staff member readily provided a towel when I asked. The food was delicious. However, for guests staying multiple consecutive nights, it would have been nice to have at least slightly different menu options each day. Having the exact same dishes for two consecutive days was a bit disappointing. Would I go back? No. This isn't a place I'd visit a second time. The onsen hot spring water itself was authentically excellent. Also, some Japanese individuals tend to use casual speech ('banmal') when foreigners speak Japanese. However, hotels, being in the hospitality industry, typically avoid this. Yet, the staff here spoke to me in banmal. Normally, one would expect gratitude when a foreigner makes the effort to speak the local language, but to be addressed informally ('banmal')? Honestly, I found it quite upsetting. I've never experienced this at any other onsen hotel. While I can somewhat understand if it's a random passerby, for hotel staff in the hospitality business to use 'banmal' with a guest is simply unacceptable!"

"Beautiful place to stay :) Loved most of features!! As this ryokan is located near to sirogane falls(3mins walk) and blue pond(4mins drive), you have to make the most out of it! Please visit Blue pond in night time, you will see the best night lighting show !!"

"I was a little disappointed because group travelers were the main customers, but the breakfast and dinner were better than average. The problem was that the bed was too old and sank, so my back hurt a lot for three days and I woke up early and couldn't sleep deeply. The facilities were also very old, and the water kettle was dozens of years old, so I couldn't make drip coffee."

"This time, I came into Asahikawa Airport and was planning to stay only in Asahikawa, Otaru, and Sapporo, but I heard that Biei Furano is difficult because of the tour tourists, and that the birch tree next to the Seven Star Tree was cut down, and that most of the locals rarely benefit from the tourists because they are one-day tours, so I intentionally included this place as a place to stay, and I was very satisfied! First of all, I wondered if it would be easy for a backpacker like me, but there is a city bus from Asahikawa Terminal (Stop 9 - same as the airport stop) to Shirokawa Onsen (White Beard Falls) (1,650 yen), and if you just cross the road in front of the entrance, it is right here, so it was easier and more convenient to move than the accommodation right below the slope, dragging the luggage on the icy road! Also, I heard that there is a shuttle from Biei, and Asahikawa has one too~ When I went from Asahikawa to Biei via, I missed the Biei shuttle time and took the city bus, but when I went back after checking out, I took the shuttle bus, which was convenient and free, so it was great! English or Japanese service is available upon check-in, but Korean service is not available, so please use the translator (Papago). The free shuttle to the Cheongui Lake Illumination the day before at 7:25 was great, and it was also great that the shuttle went to Biei Station and Asahikawa Station! (Since it is shared with Yumoto guests and the starting point is this hotel, there is an added advantage of being able to sit comfortably wherever you want.) The lobby floor smelled like sulfur when I went to Kurokawa or Arima Onsen, so I thought it was a real hot spring and my heart raced, and it was just as good as expected~ In addition to the basic amenities, there were moisture white cream, glucosamine cream, hair treatment, hot spring water cream, cotton swabs, scalp tonic, face pack, and cleansing wash, so it was really good~ The spa seems to change once a day, but the bath on the right is large and the open-air bath is small, and the bath on the left is small and the open-air bath is large, so it was a different kind of fun~ (Before check-out, I was the last guest, so I quickly took a picture of the open-air bath to let you know about this great place!) The lobby, restaurant, and shuttle staff were all very kind, and for this price, the buffet dinner and buffet breakfast were great! In particular, I ate steak, shrimp, and squid for dinner, which was so filling and delicious! I've had a lot of kaiseki meals, but I personally prefer buffets, and I enjoyed everything from the appetizers to the main menu and dessert! I stayed alone in the room, but a 3-person room was on sale for the cheapest price when I stayed, so I stayed in that room. It was spacious and comfortable, and I could see the snow-covered mountains and trees outside! The bathroom was small, but there was a large bath, so I only used it for the bathroom, so it wasn't too inconvenient! (But there was only a toothbrush, comb, and soap!) The bed was a little hard with springs, and the blanket was cozy. I didn't use it in the room, but there was a manual neck massager and back scratcher, which were nice~ The road to Whitebeard Falls at night is also well-lit, so I took the Cheongui Lake shuttle to see the illumination, got off at Yumoto, saw the night view, and came back, and the route was perfect~ Please refer to it! Everything was good, but one thing that was disappointing was that the heating didn't come on after 11pm, so people who are sensitive to cold might feel a little coldㅜ I went to see the night view, went to the hot springs, and came back after 11pm, and the heater didn't turn on, so I was flustered and searched for reviews and found outㅜ There were extra blankets and pillows on top of the yukata~ I stayed alone, so I slept comfortably with two blankets, but if you're staying here, please take note! Also, there's a story about water bottles in the article below, but in Japan, in places with good water quality, like rural villages, there are many cases where people refrain from using disposable water for the sake of the environment! The saying ”When in Rome, do as the Romans do” comes to mind! Each country has different lifestyles and cultures, so it's a shame to have such a bad ratingㅜ As someone who personally enjoys traveling to Japan, I'm leaving a detailed review for those who missed out on this gem~ I went there 100% with my own money! If I ever go to Biei again, I'll stop by! Thank you^^"

"The location is in a quiet mountain. My son said that fairies would come out. The cleanliness, service, and facilities were really the best. It looks old, but it is clean and the facilities look good. The owner is very kind. I plan to visit again."

"Very good service with so much consideration. Omen was good, I’ve a great experience here."

"景點旁邊，帶很棒的温泉"

"The hotel is a bit old but the frontdesk staff was very polite and helpful. Carparking is easy which is only outside the hotel. The room is sizeable and quite clean though the bathroom lighting is below the mark. The buffet style dinner is a real surprise even though I prefer to try Japanese style dinner. But the staff were unable to fully advise us the food choices in English that we had to find them out by ourselves."

"Warm reception from Hotel Taisetsu on arrival day. Rooms were a little old but quite spacious for 2 pax and onsen facilities were superb. Buffet spread was provided for dinner and breakfast, with free flow alcohol and a variety of food choices to cater to an international palate. Hotel also provided activities like stamp rallies, bingo nights and performances for guests to enjoy. All in all a very memorable stay:)"