Cheap but very satisfying! 8 great value hotels and ryokan in onsen Onsen, Hokkaido
MAYUMI TAKIZAWA
onsen, one of Japan's leading onsen, is blessed with an abundance onsen, sometimes referred to as the "onsen department store" because of the 9 different types of onsen that gush out from the source. Noboribetsu has many tourist spots, such as the Noboribetsu Bear Ranch where you can see Ezo brown bears, and the Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura where you can experience the world of the Edo period, as well as many local specialties such as meat and seafood! Many people want to keep the cost of their accommodation down while enjoying the various tourist spots and gourmet food. In this article, we will introduce some affordable but fulfilling hotels and ryokan where you can enjoy hot onsen directly from the source and Hokkaido gourmet food.
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onsen Onsen, beloved as one of Japan's leading hot onsen, is blessed with an abundance onsen, so much so that it is sometimes called the "onsen department store" because of the 9 different types of onsen that gush out from it. Noboribetsu is full of tourist attractions, such as the Noboribetsu Bear Ranch, where you can see about 80 Ezo brown bears, and Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura, where you can experience the world of the Edo period. There are also many local specialties such as meat, seafood, and dairy products, so it's an attractive place where you can enjoy both gourmet food and sightseeing to your heart's content.
Some people want to visit various tourist spots and enjoy delicious Hokkaido cuisine, but would like to keep the cost of accommodation down if possible. This time, we have carefully selected wonderful hotels and ryokan that are cheap but have a lot to offer, which will make such wishes come true. We will introduce you to hotels and ryokan in Noboribetsu that offer excellent value for money, where you can fully enjoy onsen that flow directly from the source, saunas filled with special attention to detail, and gourmet food unique to Hokkaido.
This hotel is located about 15 minutes by car from Noboribetsu Station. Emperor Showa and Empress Michiko have stayed here, and it has been loved as the "Noboribetsu Guest House." You can get a good deal at this historic hotel by taking advantage of the early bird discount plan. This is a "Standard Twin" room, which is reasonably priced. There are also other wonderful rooms available, such as rooms with open-air baths and Japanese-Western style rooms, so be sure to check them out.
Dinner is a buffet where the chef prepares seasonal Hokkaido delicacies right in front of you. You can enjoy Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine made with ingredients unique to Hokkaido. You can enjoy freshly made dishes such as hearty beef steaks and freshly fried tempura until you are full. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet with dozens of dishes, including porridge to get you going in the morning and bread that is carefully fermented and baked in the hotel.
On a trip to Noboribetsu, a hot onsen is a must! This hotel offers three types of spring water: salt springs, sulfur springs, and iron springs. You can enjoy the flow of the waterfall from the open-air rock bath in the garden, which will soothe your mind. In addition, you can enjoy bathing in an open-air space at the dome-shaped "Authentic Dome-shaped Roman-style Large Bath," which inherits the modern style from when the hotel was founded in 1938.
Oni Sauna, supervised by professional sauna user and sauna builder Matsuo Dai, is based on the theme of the demon, the symbol of Noboribetsu, and you can feel the attention to detail. The exterior of the sauna room is made from rocky surfaces reminiscent of the cliffs of Jigokudani, expressing the wildness reminiscent of the demon's lair. Furthermore, to live up to its name, the sauna is set at a high temperature of 110 degrees! If you're a sauna lover, be sure to try staying at this hotel.
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onsen Onsen Noboribetsu Grand Hotel
Hokkaido / Noboribetsu/ ryokan
- address
- 154 Noboribetsu Onsencho, onsen City, Hokkaido
- access
- About 15 minutes by taxi from JR Noboribetsu Station / About 15 minutes by bus from JR Noboribetsu Station, about 1 minute on foot from Donan Bus onsen Terminal / About 10 minutes by car from Hokkaido Expressway "Noboribetsu Higashi IC" (about 6 km)
About 20 minutes by car from Noboribetsu Station. This ryokan is located in the onsen town "Noboribetsu Karurusu onsen". If you make a reservation, you can get a free shuttle from the station. It is located in an easy-to-sightseeing area with excellent access to spots such as "Oyunuma River Natural Footbath" and "Noboribetsu Jigokudani". Even with breakfast or two meals included, you can stay at a very reasonable price, so it is also easy on the wallet.
All 18 guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms with refreshing light streaming in through the windows. The rooms range from 6 tatami mats to 24 tatami mats, so they can accommodate a variety of situations, from solo travelers to group travelers. This "Japanese-style room with 8 tatami mats" is a little more spacious, so it's recommended for couples or friends traveling together. From the large windows, you can enjoy a view of the beautiful nature that will soothe your soul.
If you choose the plan that includes two meals, you can enjoy the ryokan 's specialty "local chicken tataki nabe" that has been served since the inn was founded. Start your day recharged with a special breakfast in Noboribetsu, surrounded by the abundant nature!
This open-air bath, "Mori no Yu," is the origin of ryokan 's name. The president believes that "it's not an open-air bath unless you can see the sky," so there is no roof, allowing you to enjoy the open air and view of the blue sky and stars. onsen is, of course, 100% natural. There is also a drinking fountain in the indoor bath, so be sure to try the "drinkable onsen." Enjoy Karurusu onsen, also known as the famous mountain gorge hot spring, to your heart's content.
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Mori no Yu Sanseikan
Hokkaido / Noboribetsu/ ryokan
- address
- 16 Karurusucho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido
- access
- From New Chitose Airport, take the Do-o Expressway and get off at Noboribetsu Higashi IC. 60 minutes by car. 15 minutes by car from JR Noboribetsu Station.
This ryokan can be reached in about 15 minutes by car from Noboribetsu Station. It is a high-class inn with a long history just like Noboribetsu onsen itself, but you can also stay here for a reasonable price if you just want to stay overnight. The lobby is decorated with a painting of a demon, the symbol of Noboribetsu, and you'll be captivated by its power. There are soba and ramen restaurants on the premises, so you can fill your stomach even if you're just staying overnight.
The guest rooms are divided into a wide variety of categories, including rooms with onsen spring baths, Japanese-Western rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and Western-style rooms. This is the "Standard West Wing Japanese-style Room," which offers excellent value for money. Located in the West Wing, which is attractive for its proximity to the large public bath, this room is also recommended for those who want to take a bath in onsen multiple times.
One of the attractions of this ryokan is that, in its location facing Jigokudani, you can enjoy five luxurious spring qualities in 35 baths. Enjoy the hot springs to your heart's content, which are sure to have beneficial effects for women, such as the "baking soda spring," known as the "beauty onsen," the "salt spring," recommended for those who are prone to cold, and the "sulfur spring," which is said to improve blood circulation. You can also bathe whenever you like, 24 hours a day.
This hotel is also recommended for trips with children, as it is equipped with a 25m long heated pool, a children's pool, a water slide, etc. From the jacuzzi you can get a panoramic view of Jigokudani, so adults and children can enjoy the beauty of nature together.
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onsen Dai-ichi Takimotokan
Hokkaido / Noboribetsu/ ryokan
- address
- 55 Noboribetsu Onsencho, onsen City, Hokkaido
- access
- Approximately 13 minutes by taxi from JR Noboribetsu Station / Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by bus (reservation required) from New Chitose Airport / Approximately 10 minutes by car from Noboribetsu Higashi IC on the Hokkaido Expressway
This hotel is about a 15-minute drive from Noboribetsu Station. Its appeal is that it is an ideal home base for those who enjoy outdoor adventures. If you book an early bird rate, you can get a 15% discount, making it a great deal! There are also plenty of tours available for you to enjoy activities, so it's perfect for active people like you.
There are two types of guest rooms: twin and single. All rooms are equipped with Simmons beds, which are renowned for their comfort, so you can relax and unwind after a long day of travel. After an active day, why not take a break in bed?
This hotel also has an all-day cafe, "adex BAKERY & CAFE." There are 15 to 20 kinds of freshly baked breads on offer, including "onsen croissants" made with cultured butter from France and drinkable onsen. In the evening, you can enjoy chatting over beer or whiskey.
Guests can use the large public bath at the group lodging facility Dai-Dai-ichi Takimotokan 24 hours a day, free of charge. Of course, the hotel itself also has a large public bath, so you can enjoy the free-flowing hot spring water to your heart's content. The rich sulfur spring water is so rich that mineral deposits settle to the bottom of the bathtub, allowing you to warm up both your body and mind.
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adex inn
Hokkaido / Noboribetsu/ ryokan
- address
- 76 Noboribetsu Onsencho onsen City, Hokkaido
- access
- Take the Dounan bus from JR Noboribetsu Station → 7 minutes walk from onsen Bus Terminal If taking the bus bound for Ashiyu Iriguchi, get off at Dai-ichi Takimotokan-mae bus stop
source:Contribution of Yasukoji
The hotel is located at the entrance to onsen, about 20 minutes by bus from Noboribetsu Station and about 1 minute on foot from Noboribetsu onsen Terminal, and has excellent access to the onsen town. If you use the early bird plan, you can get a great deal with two meals included! After checking in, why not take a break at the library cafe "Nanakamado Coffee House", which has over 200 books on themes such as Hokkaido 's nature and food.
The three types of guest rooms, Japanese-style, Western-style, and VIP rooms, are suitable for a variety of purposes, from solo travelers to family trips. This is a great value Japanese-style room with 10 tatami mats. It also has a wide veranda, so you can sit back and relax.
For dinner, you can enjoy a buffet with about 90 kinds of dishes, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine, as well as local dishes inspired by Ainu cuisine and international cuisine. Enjoy seasonal flavors such as grilled cod oyako, carbonara pizza, and pork belly and winter vegetable pot-au-feu.
The women's large public bath, "Hoshi no Yu," is equipped with this open-air bath and a spacious onsen Onsen spring water. After your bath, there is also a water server where you can rehydrate with pineapple water, rosehip tea, and more.
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onsen Noboribetsu Manseikaku
Hokkaido / Noboribetsu/ ryokan
- address
- 21 Noboribetsu Onsencho, onsen City, Hokkaido
- access
- About 20 minutes by Donan Bus from JR Noboribetsu Station About 1 minute on foot from "onsen Onsen Terminal"/About 10 minutes by car from Hokkaido Expressway "Noboribetsu Higashi IC"
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Nanakamado Coffee House
Noboribetsu City Other / Cafe
- address
- 1F Noboribetsu Manseikaku 21 Noboribetsu Onsencho onsen, Hokkaido
- business hours
- [Monday] 13:00 - 21:00 (LO 20:30) [Tuesday] 13:00 - 21:00 (LO 20:30) [Wednesday] 13:00 - 21:00 (LO 20:30) [Thursday] 13:00 - 21:00 (LO 20:30) [Friday] 13:00 - 21:00 (LO 20:30) [Saturday] 13:00 - 21:00 (LO 20:30) [Sunday] 13:00 - 21:00 (LO 20:30) [Holidays] 13:00 - 21:00 (LO 20:30) No fixed holidays
This ryokan has 31 large baths where you can enjoy 4 types of spring water. It is about 15 minutes by car from Noboribetsu Station. Get a good deal with the early bird plan that includes 2 meals. There are 4 categories of rooms: Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms, and suite rooms with open-air hot spring baths. This is a Western-style twin room, which is attractively priced.
A dinner buffet with a wide variety of fresh ingredients from Hokkaido. You can enjoy seasonal flavors to your heart's content, including all-you-can-eat crab, original seafood bowls with toppings of salmon roe, sweet shrimp, tuna, and more, and seasonal desserts! Even though it's a great deal, you can enjoy a variety of dishes that make the most of the ingredients' flavors, so you'll be left feeling completely satisfied.
The charm of this ryokan is that you can enjoy 31 baths in 4 types of onsen spread out on the 1st and 2nd basement floors. You can enjoy an exciting bath tour as if you were in a theme park, with an open-air bath where you can enjoy onsen in the fresh air of Noboribetsu, a family bath where the whole family can bathe together, a cypress bath, and a reclining bath.
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onsen Hotel Mahoroba
Hokkaido / Noboribetsu/ ryokan
- address
- 65 Noboribetsu Onsencho, onsen City, Hokkaido
- access
- About 15 minutes by bus from JR Noboribetsu Station, about 3 minutes walk from onsen Onsen Terminal / About 70 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport / About 90 minutes by car from Sapporo city (Sapporo Minami IC)
It is about a 10-minute walk from onsen Terminal, which is about a 15-minute bus ride from Noboribetsu Station. If you get the early bird plan, you can get a great deal even with two meals included! We recommend the "8-tatami Japanese-style room," the "6-tatami Japanese-Western room + twin," and the "Western-style twin room," all of which are very reasonably priced.
Dinner, where you can taste the ingredients of Hokkaido blessed with rich nature, is a buffet of about 40 dishes with a wide variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese food. Hokkaido The buffet includes a variety of dishes such as Genghis Khan, Neapolitan, and desserts that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike.
Another attraction of this ryokan is that you can enjoy five onsen with rich healing properties. In the open-air bath, you can enjoy the "sulfur spring" while surrounded by nature in every season, so you can relax both body and mind. There are also other baths to enjoy, such as "Oku-no-yu," which is said to have an all-purpose spring quality, and "Kodakara-yu," which is expected to be effective against neuralgia and gynecological diseases.
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onsen Onsen famous hot spring inn Park Hotel Miyabitei
Hokkaido / Noboribetsu/ ryokan
- address
- 100 Noboribetsu Onsencho, onsen City, Hokkaido
- access
- JR Noboribetsu Station - about 15 minutes by bus bound for onsen Onsen + about 7 minutes on foot / about 15 minutes from Hokkaido Expressway - Noboribetsu Higashi IC *about 70 minutes from JR Limited Express Sapporo, about 50 minutes in Chitose
This guesthouse is located in an extremely accessible location, just a one-minute walk from Noboribetsu Station. It's also just a 15-minute bus ride from onsen Onsen, so it's close enough that you can enjoy a day trip to onsen. This guesthouse offers a great early bird plan that includes a light breakfast. This is a guesthouse we recommend for those who want to spend money on sightseeing and eating out.
The guest rooms are divided into three categories: mixed dormitories, women-only dormitories, and private dormitories. If you are traveling alone or with your friends, we recommend the women-only dormitories, where you can stay with peace of mind. Enjoy a good night's sleep in the large bunk beds and custom-made Japanese down comforters, arranged to ensure privacy. There is ample bed space, so you can put your suitcases and other luggage.
For the light breakfast, you can enjoy standard breakfast items such as creamy "Noboribetsu milk," bread, and corn flakes. Since it is a cost-effective stay, you can visit many tourist spots and enjoy as much local cuisine as you like.
On the first floor of this guesthouse, you'll find UNMIXed SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM, a soft serve ice cream shop that uses 100% grass-fed milk from Noboribetsu. They sell delicious additive-free soft serve ice cream, espresso affogato, and a variety of drinks, which are also available for takeout. Be sure to try the soft serve ice cream made with local milk♪
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Noboribetsu Guest House Red and Blue
Hokkaido / Noboribetsu / Guesthouse, hostel, dormitory
- address
- 2-3-2 Noboribetsu Higashicho, Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido
- access
- 1 minute walk from JR Noboribetsu Station / 3 minutes from the Do-o Expressway "Noboribetsu Higashi IC" / 15 minutes by local bus to onsen / Free parking available
Noboribetsu, home to famous onsen and overflowing with attractive tourist sites, also has a ton of hotels and ryokan that offer great value for money! By keeping accommodation costs down, you can fully enjoy Hokkaido 's gourmet food, Noboribetsu's famous hot springs, and attractive tourist sites, making your trip that much more fulfilling. Why not try staying at a reasonable hotel or ryokan in Noboribetsu and enjoy a satisfying trip?