Noboribetsu Onsenkyo Takinoya

This time I booked a private hot spring room. The room was very spacious, with two bedrooms, plus a living room, dining area, and a balcony with fantastic mountain views. The private hot spring was also excellent, with sulfur-rich water that was truly rejuvenating. Upon arrival, we were offered green tea and homemade pastries. Both breakfast and dinner were delivered to the room with dedicated service. The alcoholic beverages we ordered were also reasonably priced. The service was superb. This established hotel offers incredible value for money and is definitely worth a second visit.

Facilities: Absolutely fantastic! Cleanliness: As expected from a Japanese hotel, impeccable. Ambiance: Elegant. Service: Warm and welcoming. This hotel was our first stop on our trip to Japan and it completely exceeded our expectations. Although it was a bit pricey, my family of three all agreed it was worth every penny. It honestly made all the subsequent hotels on our trip feel just 'okay' in comparison. We chose the 'one night, two meals' plan, and the D-type room came with a hot spring bath. The sushi at dinner was incredible – far better than what you'd get at a high-end restaurant in a major city (where you'd pay around 1300 JPY per person), and even better than the sushi we had in Sapporo and Tokyo. Breakfast was extensive, and the staff were incredibly polite and enthusiastic. We will definitely be back and will book the same hotel and room type again. This is the first hotel I've ever felt compelled to recommend; it's so much better than anything you'd find back home! It's rare to find a hotel that makes you want to linger and return.

This is a traditional Japanese-style hotel with fairly new facilities. The dinner was quite good, but the service lacked a bit of the traditional Japanese elegance and attentiveness. The hot spring wasn't particularly outstanding, especially for Noboribetsu. Overall, I'm satisfied, but there were no major surprises.

A small yet exquisite onsen hotel. Highly recommend it if you dislike crowded places. I booked an AW room. Both breakfast and dinner come with a private dining room. When I went to the hot spring, I was the only one there. It felt incredibly relaxing to have the whole place to myself.

This is a great onsen hotel, probably the best in Noboribetsu. The private onsen in the room is not real, according to the staff, but the public hot springs downstairs are truly excellent.

Facilities: The AW top is quite low; taller guests might bump their heads. Environment: The courtyard view is beautiful, but considering the price, the value for money is on the lower side.