Seeking recommendations for family-friendly hotels in Hokkaido to experience its stunning nature and hidden onsen gems, all for under ¥20,000 a night?

• A Spectacular Open-Air Bath Overlooking Jigokudani (Hell Valley)

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• The appeal of Dai-ichi Takimotokan's hot springs goes beyond the sheer variety of its baths. Right in front of the open-air bath lies the rugged landscape of Jigokudani ("Hell Valley"), the source of Noboribetsu's famous onsen water. The billowing steam and the distinct aroma of sulfur create a powerful and immersive hot spring experience. Soaking in the onsen while gazing at the stark mountainside by day and the magically illuminated valley by night offers a rustic, secluded bathing adventure unlike any other. ​​​​​​​​​​​​
  ナキウサギ's answer (Posted on:2025/9/25)

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• Experience the Rich Benefits of Five Different Types of Hot Springs

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• Dai-ichi Takimotokan is home to five different types of hot spring water, the largest variety in Noboribetsu Onsen. This is one of the few places in Japan where you can experience a range of authentic hot springs all at once, each with its own unique color, aroma, and therapeutic benefits—including waters for beautiful skin, for healing, and for deep, lasting warmth. Feel the differences on your skin like an "Onsen Sommelier," comparing the distinct qualities of each spring. By the end of the day, you'll have the pleasure of finding your own favorite onsen to match your mood and condition.​​​​​​​​​​
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• Experience an Onsen of Unparalleled Scale and Variety

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• The hot springs at Noboribetsu's Dai-ichi Takimotokan are on a scale that surpasses the standard hotel, earning it the nickname "the department store of onsen." Spanning an impressive 5,000 square meters (approx. 54,000 sq ft), the grand bathing hall features an amazing array of 35 different baths. From a bath with a cascading waterfall to a traditional cypress bath and relaxing lie-down baths, it feels as though a new discovery awaits around every corner. It's truly an onsen theme park where the whole family can enjoy the best onsen-hopping tour in Hokkaido, all without leaving the hotel.​​​​​​​​​​​​
  モモンガ's answer (Posted on:2025/9/25)

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• A Hokkaido hotel where you can have a drink in the open-air bath

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• ​Noboribetsu Onsen is probably the most famous hot spring in Hokkaido, but I recommend this place because the large public bath is spacious and the quality of the water is good, so you can relax. There is also a service where you can enjoy alcoholic and soft drinks in the open-air bath, which is something you can hardly experience at other inns. Not only can you relax, but you can also have meals in your room, which is luxurious. There is also a table tennis and games corner on the premises, so children will not get bored.
  はがせとうち's answer (Posted on:2023/11/28)

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• A Scenic Open-Air Bath: The Perfect Blend of Comfort and Secluded Charm

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• The onsen at Sounkyo Onsen Choyo Tei has the charming ambiance of a true "hikyō" (secluded hot spring). From the rock-framed open-air bath, you can enjoy spectacular up-close views of the Sounkyo Gorge's mountains and rugged cliffs. The main public bath features large panoramic windows overlooking the slopes of Mount Kurodake in the Daisetsuzan mountain range, offering beautiful scenery in every season, from autumn colors to snowy landscapes. After your bath, the dinner buffet is a treat for the whole family, with sushi, steak, and tempura cooked right in front of you. A truly satisfying experience for everyone.​​​​​​​​​​​​
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• A "Sky Onsen" Where You Can Melt into the Gorge and Sky

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• At "Choyo Tei" in Sounkyo Onsen, you can have a hot spring experience that makes you feel like a part of nature itself. As you sink into the open-air bath on the top floor, the rugged Sounkyo Gorge unfolds before your eyes. True to its name, "Tenku Rotenburo" (the Sky Open-Air Bath), it gives you the sensation of being a bird floating in the sky, gazing down at the magnificent gorge far below. Of course, it also excels as a resort hotel, with impeccable dining and guest rooms.​​​​​​​​​​
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• A hotel in the middle of nature

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• There are many different room types to choose from, including Japanese-Japanese and Western room and Japanese-style Western style rooms. There are also several hot springs to enjoy, and you can relax in the midst of nature. The hotel is located on a cliff, so the views change with the seasons.
  ユーザー's answer (Posted on:2014/6/ 4)

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• A Secluded Onsen of Serenity, Embraced by the Nature of Daisetsuzan

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• This is a solitary lodge of pure tranquility, nestled deep within the Daisetsuzan mountains. All five of its hot spring sources are 100% free-flowing, allowing you to directly feel the earth's bounty—from a gentle, lukewarm calcium spring to iron-rich, reddish-brown water. Immerse yourself in the open-air bath, surrounded by a primeval forest, and enjoy a long, luxurious soak while gazing at the untouched nature that changes with the seasons. The accommodations, centered around charming Japanese-style rooms, are spacious and designed for ultimate relaxation. ​​​​
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• An Onsen Inn Featuring Five 100% Free-Flowing Private Springs

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• For true hot spring enthusiasts, "Yukomanso" is a sacred destination you must visit at least once. This inn boasts five of its own private hot spring sources on-site, allowing you to experience the distinct colors and mineral properties of each in their purest form: 100% free-flowing and straight from the source (gensen kakenagashi). Dinner features a course of deeply flavorful dishes made with seasonal, local ingredients. Here, you can have an authentic toji (therapeutic bathing) experience, absorbing the energy of the Daisetsuzan mountains from the inside out.​​​​
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• Enjoy a Full Day of Onsen Hopping in a Single Hotel

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• The greatest charm of Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga is the incredible variety of hot spring baths, so diverse it's hard to believe they're all in one hotel. In the garden open-air bath, the water level is designed to match the surface of Lake Akan, creating an immersive experience that makes you feel at one with the lake. From the 8th-floor "Sky" open-air bath, you can enjoy a grand panorama of the Akan mountains and the lake below. With other unique options like a cave bath and a cypress hinoki bath that evoke the feeling of a secluded hot spring, the whole family can delight in a full day of onsen enjoyment.​​​​​​​​​​​​
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• Here you can enjoy nature to the fullest.

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• We recommend that you consider the Shiretoko Prince Hotel Fuunamiki in Shiretoko as one of your options. You can enjoy the hot springs while immersing yourself in the forest bathing atmosphere in the garden-style open-air bath 100% natural hot spring. You can fully enjoy nature here. Children can play freely in the kids' space, so it's a hotel that the whole family can enjoy.
  miyosiko's answer (Posted on:2017/5/23)

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• Enjoy the beauty-enhancing waters of Lake Shikotsu Onsen

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• How about "Kyukamura Shikotsuko"? It is built on the shores of Lake Shikotsu, and is a relaxing inn surrounded by Hokkaido 's nature. You can enjoy the natural hot spring baths while feeling the four seasons of Lake Shikotsu. Another plus point is that the food is delicious.
  たこべー's answer (Posted on:2017/9/29)

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• How about Shiretoko Onsen, popular for Bijin-no-yu (a hot spring of beauty) hot springs?

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• Although it can no longer be called a secret hot spring, why not visit the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido? The hotel I recommend is the Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel. It has an open-air bath facing the Sea of Okhotsk. This hotel serves delicious seafood from the north. What's more, the portions are generous.
  びびお's answer (Posted on:2017/6/21)

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• A quiet hot spring with a great view of the foot of Mt. Asahidake.

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• This quiet hot spring hotel is located in Asahidake Onsen, about an hour from Asahikawa, and has an exterior reminiscent of a European mountain resort hotel, with relaxing rooms. Although it is in the mountains, the full-course Western meal service is delicious, using ingredients unique to Hokkaido. Needless to say, there is a wonderful hot spring, but there are also three free private baths that you can enjoy whenever they are available. This is a recommended place for trips around Asahikawa.
  マック's answer (Posted on:2014/6/ 4)

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