Ryounkaku

Perched at an impressive altitude of 1,280 meters in Hokkaido, the Ryounkaku hotel features both outdoor and indoor hot spring baths, located just a 5-minute stroll from the ski area at Mount Furano-dake. Accommodation options include Japanese-style and Western rooms, with complimentary Wi-Fi accessible in the lobby.

Situated atop Mount Tokachidake, the Japanese-style spa hotel Ryounkaku is an 8-minute walk from the nearby ski slopes. Additionally, it’s a mere 5-minute bus ride to the Tokachi Onsen Hot Springs. The JR Kami-Furano Train Station is roughly a 50-minute bus journey away.

Each room offers scenic views of the surrounding nature, a television, and a refrigerator. Japanese-style rooms are equipped with tatami (woven-straw) flooring, traditional futon bedding, and a seating area complete with a table and chairs. Conversely, Western rooms feature carpeting, beds, and a sofa. Guests are also provided with yukata robes.

Visitors can take pleasure in an outdoor hot spring bath that boasts breathtaking mountain views, relax in the indoor hot spring or hot tub, or enjoy refreshments in the lounge with complimentary green tea and water. The Ryounkaku hotel offers amenities including a sauna, a souvenir shop, and a drinks vending machine. Free parking is available, and note that the hotel enforces a curfew at 23:00.

Dining at Restaurant Take includes a daily breakfast buffet featuring Japanese cuisine, as well as a traditional Japanese set meal available for dinner.

Couples have a strong preference for the location, giving it a rating of 9.5 for a getaway designed for two.