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Relax and unwind in the hot springs of Tokachigawa Onsen! 7 Popular Hotels & Ryokans [Hokkaido Heritage Site]

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Last updated: September 11, 2018

Image of Kangetsuen Onsen

Tokachigawa Onsen, which has also been designated a Hokkaido Heritage site, is a rare plant-based hot spring in the world.

It is also known as a "beauty bath" because soaking in the hot spring water makes your skin smooth.

This time, we will introduce seven popular hotels and inns in Tokachigawa Onsen.
Take a trip to a relaxing inn, enjoy delicious food, soak in a hot spring, and let go of the stresses of everyday life.

Table of contents
1. Tokachigawa Onsen Kangetsuen
2. Tokachigawa Onsen Sanyoan
3. Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel Toyosutei/Toyotei
4. Sasai Hotel
5. Hotel Taiheigen
6. Fuji Hotel
7. Tokachigawa International Hotel Tsutsui

1. Tokachigawa Onsen Kangetsuen

Exterior view of Kangetsuen

First, let me introduce you to "Tokachigawa Onsen Kangetsuen".

Enjoy a peaceful time in our tranquil and charming guest rooms.
In the open-air bath, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of Tokachi and soothe away the fatigue of your day.

Savor dishes prepared with seasonal ingredients. Spend a memorable day of your trip at Kangetsuen.

Image of a guest room at Kangetsuen

Based on a tranquil Japanese aesthetic, the hotel offers Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms, and rooms with open-air baths.
You can relax while enjoying the magnificent scenery of Tokachi.

Image of Kangetsuen Onsen

The bathing facilities include a large indoor bath, a reclining bath, and a walking bath.
Furthermore, the open-air bath offers magnificent views of Tokachi. Take your time and soak in the hot springs with their excellent water quality.

Image of a meal at Kangetsuen

Our meals feature mountain delicacies nurtured in Tokachi, as well as seasonal ingredients.
For dinner, you can enjoy a buffet where you can savor as much of Tokachi's local delicacies as you like, or a Japanese kaiseki meal where the dishes are both delicious to eat and visually appealing.

Breakfast is a Japanese and Western-style buffet. Dishes made with red beans, potatoes, and pumpkins, as well as yogurt, are popular choices.
Eat a hearty breakfast and have a great day!

The facility includes a shop selling souvenirs from Tokachi, original products from Kangetsuen, and products related to the moor hot springs, as well as an esthetician's room.
It's about a 20-minute taxi ride or a 30-minute bus ride from JR Obihiro Station.

[Tokachigawa Onsen Hotel Kangetsuen]
Official site:http://www.kangetsuen.com/
Telephone number: 0155-46-2001

2. Tokachigawa Onsen Sanyoan

Interior view of Sanyoan

Next, I'd like to introduce "Tokachigawa Onsen Sanyoan".

Enjoy the moor hot springs in two bathhouses and guest rooms, and spend relaxing time in rooms designed with the names of novels and literary works as the design concept.
The creative Japanese kaiseki cuisine, using ingredients nurtured by the Tokachi region, has earned a Michelin star.

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a moment of peace and tranquility.

Image of a guest room at Sanyoan

"Tokachigawa Onsen Sanyoan" values ​​the time, space, and relaxation of each and every guest.

The 11 guest rooms are all designed with the names of novels and literary works as their design concept.
Each room has a different layout and specifications, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and special rooms with open-air baths.

We create a "Japanese" space using natural materials such as handmade Japanese paper and plaster walls.

Image of Sanyoan Onsen

In addition, there are cypress baths made with Akita cypress and tiled baths using materials imported from Italy, allowing you to relax and soak in the moor hot spring in both the two bathhouses and the guest rooms.

Image of a meal at Sanyoan

The creative Japanese kaiseki cuisine served at Sanyoan earned one star in the "Michelin Guide Hokkaido 2012 Special Edition".
Our concept is to create dishes that convey the passion of the producers and utilize the high-quality ingredients of Tokachi, offering dishes that allow you to fully enjoy the deliciousness of each season: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

At "Aromatherapy Salon Raffine" located within the building, you can enjoy a luxurious time with aromatherapy treatments using 100% organic oils.

In addition, the bar "Michikusa" offers cocktails made with fresh fruit and Hokkaido whiskey, and there is also the Sanyoan shop which sells lotions and soaps containing moor hot spring ingredients, as well as original Sanyoan products.

Free shuttle service is available between JR Obihiro Station and Tokachi Obihiro Airport.

[Tokachigawa Onsen Sanyoan]
Official site:http://www.sanyoan.com/
Telephone number: 0155-32-6211

3. Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel Toyosutei/Toyotei

Exterior view of Daiichi Hotel's Toyosutei and Touyoutei

The third place I'd like to introduce is "Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel Toyosutei/Toyotei".

There are two types of accommodations: Toyotei, a casual, modern Japanese-style building popular for its "Tokachi Buffet," and Hoshutei, where every room has an open-air bath.
You can select options to suit each guest's individual stay.

Why not soak in the Tokachigawa Onsen hot springs, savor the finest Tokachi delicacies, and enjoy a truly wonderful time?

Tokachi Buffet at Daiichi Hotel Toyosu-tei and Toyo-tei

The concept of Touyoutei is a fusion of tradition and modern living.
You can choose a room that suits your style, such as one with a panoramic view of the Tokachi River.

The "Tokachi Buffet," where you can enjoy seasonal Tokachi cuisine in an open kitchen style, is also popular.

Interior view image of Toyosu-tei

Toyosu-tei offers check-in via a private lounge.
With amenities such as a drink bar and an aromatherapy salon, you can enjoy a relaxing stay both physically and mentally.

Additionally, all guest rooms have private open-air baths.
You can have Tokachigawa Onsen all to yourself.

The view of the entire Tokachi River area from the large windows is like a painting.

Teppanyaki image

A gentle, soothing moment descends upon your heart.

For dinner, you can enjoy a Japanese kaiseki multi-course meal in a private room at Club Dining Tokachi, or teppanyaki featuring "Otofu Suzuran Wagyu" (Tokachi-produced Kuroge Wagyu beef) grilled right in front of you by the chef.

Hot spring bathhouse "Yuraku"

At the "Yuraku" hot spring bathhouse, you can enjoy the moor hot spring water in a variety of baths, including an open-air bath with a view and a cypress wood bath.
In particular, in December 2016, a new open-air garden bath, "Forest Stream Waterfall Bath," was added. It is an open-air bath where you can stand and soak while gazing at a dynamic waterfall.

In addition, the facility includes "Tokachigawa Onsen Bakery," a shop selling freshly baked bread made with wheat from Tokachi, Hokkaido, and "Tamatebako," a souvenir shop offering popular souvenirs from Tokachi.

Free shuttle service is available from JR Obihiro Station (reservations required).

[Tokachigawa Daiichi Hotel]
Official site:http://www.daiichihotel.com/index.php
Telephone number: 0155-46-2231

4. Sasai Hotel

The fourth hotel I'd like to introduce is the "Sasai Hotel".

With its concept of "hospitality that soothes the soul throughout the four seasons," this hotel is a long-established inn representing Tokachigawa Onsen, having been in business for over 90 years.
After relaxing your body in the mellow, amber-colored moor hot spring, enjoy a moment of tranquility in your serene and charming guest room.

In addition to hot springs known for their beauty benefits, Sasai no Yu offers a variety of baths including body showers, saunas, jacuzzis, open-air baths, and cypress wood baths.

Sasai Hotel guest room image

We offer guest rooms of various sizes, including 8-tatami mat rooms, 12-tatami mat rooms, and 15-tatami mat rooms.
Choose one that suits your travel style.

Sasai Hotel Buffet

The dining experience is a buffet where you can enjoy as much of your favorite dishes as you like, including freshly grilled Hokkaido beef prepared in an open kitchen.
We offer approximately 50 dishes, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine.

Enjoy a relaxing time savoring the hot springs and delicious food. The thoughtful service unique to a long-established inn will surely soothe your travel fatigue.

It's about a 20-minute drive from Obihiro Station.

[Sasai Hotel]
Official site:http://www.sasaihotel.com/
Telephone number: 0155-46-2211

5. Hotel Taiheigen

Exterior view of Hotel Taiheigen

The fifth place I'd like to introduce is "Hotel Taiheigen".

Enjoy a truly relaxing trip with our open-air hot spring baths featuring free-flowing natural spring water and exquisite cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients.

Hotel Taiheigen Guest Room Image

We offer a variety of rooms, including special Japanese-Western style rooms with private hot springs and Western-style rooms with a folk art theme.
You can relax and enjoy your time in your preferred style.

Hotel Ohirahara Onsen

The hot spring facilities include an open-air bath with free-flowing natural spring water, as well as two other bathing areas: a large public bath and an esthetic bath.
In particular, the Esthetic Bath offers five different water flow sections, a sauna, and other facilities.

Hotel Taiheigen Cuisine Image

Our dishes are made using ingredients from Tokachi, Hokkaido, based on the motto of "local production for local consumption." In addition, many of our vegetables are grown on our own farm. We are particular about everything from soil preparation, ensuring that our food is safe, secure, and exceptionally delicious.

For dinner, we offer a variety of restaurants with different atmospheres, including in-room dining, creative Japanese cuisine, and French cuisine. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet with approximately 40 different dishes.

Hotel Taiheigen Welcome Food

The building houses a shop offering Tokachi's representative sweets and agricultural products, as well as a community room and a bar.
Furthermore, the thoughtful gesture of offering potatoes from their own farm as a welcome food upon check-in is a delightful surprise.

Approximately 40 minutes by car from Tokachi Obihiro Airport.

[Hotel Taiheigen]
Official site:http://www.daiheigen.com/
Telephone number: 0155-46-2121

6. Fuji Hotel

Exterior view of Fuji Hotel

The sixth hotel I'd like to introduce is the "Fuji Hotel".

We have our own hot spring source, and you can enjoy hot springs that prioritize the quality of the spring water, along with creatively prepared dishes.
The rooms renovated in 2015 are also popular.

Fuji Hotel Public Bath

The large public bath does not have an open-air bath or jacuzzi, but it is a genuine hot spring with no added water, heating, or circulation.

Family bath at Fuji Hotel

Furthermore, it has the only private family bath in this area.
It's very popular with a wide range of customers, including couples, married couples, families, and seniors.

Image of dinner at Fuji Hotel

For dinner, we offer a creative Japanese-Western fusion meal, focusing on "delicious and enjoyable" cuisine, without being limited to Japanese, Western, or Chinese styles.
The stylish and beautiful presentation will delight both your eyes and your heart.

Breakfast is a buffet featuring approximately 35 items, mainly Japanese and Western dishes.

Our rooms include popular Japanese-Western style rooms that harmoniously blend the relaxation of Japanese style with the comfort of Western style, as well as Japanese-style rooms for those looking for a more affordable option.
We offer a variety of rooms to suit your needs, including single rooms, which are rare in hot spring resorts.

Fuji Hotel guest room image

This is a wonderful place to stay where you can experience the meticulous attention to detail that only a small hotel can offer.

A 20-minute drive from JR Obihiro Station.

[Fuji Hotel]
Official site:http://www.fujihotel.jp/
Phone number: 0155-46-2201

7. Tokachigawa Onsen International Hotel Tsutsui

The seventh hotel I'd like to introduce is "Tokachigawa International Hotel Tsutsui".

This inn boasts a hot spring known as a "beauty spring" that leaves your skin smooth and silky.
Enjoy exquisite dishes made with seasonal ingredients from Tokachi.

Tokachigawa Onsen International Hotel Tsutsui Onsen Image

This hotel features a 100% natural hot spring bath with free-flowing water.
In addition to the "Beauty Hot Spring" with its soft texture, there are also radium hot springs containing natural radium, a sauna, and more.

Tokachigawa Onsen International Hotel Tsutsui Onsen Image

Take your time to relax and soak in the hot springs.

We are particular about each and every dish, using seasonal ingredients grown in the Tokachi region.
Savoring the carefully prepared, homemade dishes will surely make for a happier evening than usual.

Tokachigawa Onsen International Hotel Tsutsui guest room image

The rooms include Japanese-style rooms (8 tatami mats, 10 tatami mats, 12 tatami mats, and 16 tatami mats) and Western-style rooms. It is a peaceful space filled with views of abundant nature.

Approximately 20 minutes by car from Obihiro Station.

[Tokachigawa International Hotel Tsutsui]
Official site:http://www.tutui-h.com/
Phone number: 0155-46-2301

Final thoughts

How did you like it? We've introduced some popular hotels and inns in Tokachigawa Onsen.

Moor hot springs contain plant-derived organic matter, which is rare in the world, and are said to be effective for relaxation and fatigue recovery.
Once you've found a hotel or inn you like, why not take a trip to Tokachigawa Onsen?

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