Sounkyo Onsen, Kamikawa, Hokkaido

Hotel Taisetsu ONSEN & CANYON RESORT (Day-Use Onsen)

For a day visit to Sounkyo, Hotel Taisetsu makes sense when the gorge views and choice of baths matter more than price. Its elevated lookout and several bath areas are the draw.

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Property overview

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Bath information

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Spring & water temperature

Spring-source temperature
Not published; the hotel describes the source water as high-temperature
Bathing temperature
Not published; the hotel only says Chinita-no-Yu is its hottest bath
Spring source
The spring used by Hotel Taisetsu; the current official pages do not publish an individual spring name or exact source temperature
Spring classification
Simple sulfur spring
pH
Not published
Flow rate
Not published
Water handling
The hotel says all its baths are free-flowing, with no recirculation. Water is added to bring the high-temperature spring to a usable temperature. The property has three large bath areas and two outdoor baths, with lookout, gorge-side and European-style settings.

Bathing indications

The hotel lists general bathing indications including neuralgia, muscle and joint pain, frozen shoulder, sensitivity to cold, fatigue and chronic skin conditions. These are not a promise of treatment.

Day use is normally 11:00–17:00. Admission is ¥1,500 for adults and ¥1,200 for children; rental towels cost ¥400. When many overnight guests are staying, day use may end at 15:00. Tattoos are not allowed.

Bath experience

Comfort
9.0/10
Bath variety
9.5/10
Upkeep
8.5/10
Atmosphere
10.0/10
Quiet
7.0/10
Access
7.5/10
Value
8.0/10

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Sounkyo Onsen, Kamikawa, Hokkaido

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