Tokachigawa Daiichi Hotel: stay for the baths, not just the photograph
Find out what an overnight stay at Tokachigawa Daiichi Hotel adds: multiple baths, sauna, towels, Moor spring water and a slower Obihiro itinerary.
Tokachigawa Daiichi Hotel suits travellers who want to give the bathhouse a proper part of the day. Its public bath, Yuraku, combines indoor bathing with a garden-side outdoor bath, a deep standing bath, a reclining bath and a sauna with automatic steam. Staying overnight means you can fit a soak around dinner and return the next morning, without crossing town between facilities.
The adult day-use rate is listed at ¥2,000, with bath and face towels included. That is twice Daiheigen’s admission, but the comparison changes if you need to rent towels or want a longer visit. For a single short soak, the price difference may not be worthwhile. For a bath, sauna, rest and another session next morning, an overnight stay is easier to justify.
Moor water, with hotel-specific figures
Daiichi Hotel reports a mixed-source temperature of 54.8°C and output of 670 litres per minute; it classifies the water as sodium-chloride / bicarbonate. The hotel says its public bath uses Moor water. Pool-by-pool treatment details are unpublished.
The different pools are the point: a deep standing bath feels unlike the shallow or reclining areas, and the garden view changes the experience without requiring a second property. If a particular pool or sauna is essential, check the hotel’s current bath information and maintenance notices before arrival.
Building a one-night stay
From JR Obihiro Station, Tokachi Bus Route 45 takes about 30 minutes to the hot-spring area, depending on the service. Check your arrival and return times before booking a dinner sitting. If you arrive early, leave room for lunch or a short walk rather than trying to force a second hotel bath before check-in. In winter, a night in Tokachigawa also avoids waiting outside for a late return bus.
Daiichi is a better fit for bath variety and included towels. Kangetsuen is stronger if the river view and published bath-supply details matter most; Daiheigen is the budget pick if an afternoon opening fits your plans. Compare the three-hotel lodging guide and one-night itinerary before choosing.
Make the room and bath schedule work together
The 2026 day-use rate is ¥2,000 for adults and ¥500 for children from age one through elementary school; towels are included.
Admission is generally 1–9 p.m., starting at 1:30 on Mondays and Thursdays. That is the visitor schedule, not the schedule for overnight guests. The bath may also limit day visitors during special periods, private events or busy occupancy, so a listed closing time does not guarantee admission just before it.
For a one-night stay, arrive after 1 p.m. and leave your bags according to the hotel’s check-in arrangements. Use the baths before dinner, with time for a shorter soak after breakfast if your checkout schedule allows. A private-bath room costs more; choose one if you need privacy or want to bathe in your room. Families should ask about children’s meals, bed setup and steps between the room and bath.
This hotel’s scorecard in the source article is a set of editorial trade-offs, not a star rating: comfort 90, bath variety 95, upkeep 90, scenery 90, quiet 70, transit 90 and value 85. Its variety and included towels suit a long first visit; a larger property can feel busier, and travelers seeking a quiet riverside morning may prefer Kangetsuen. Check the hotel’s current bath and dinner times before booking, especially in winter when a late bus or icy walk can narrow the usable window.
