Bankei Travel Guide
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Dai-ichi Takimotokan
"I have been other quite similar thermal resorts across Japan and this one was among the worst. Drink offering (only few items) in the onsens goes till 20:00, no ice cream, no other stuff that you can easily find after your onsen experience in other hotels. The staff, especially external staff (fortune ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort
"Dinner and breakfast was included much to our surprise, and with a great selection as well. The hotel room had a great view and was spacious and clean. Only stayed for a night but I would give a 5 star experience"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Dormy Inn Higashimuroran Natural Hot Spring
"CP值超高"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

The Vale Rusutsu

JAPAVISTA RUSUTSU
"It’s a condo, not a hotel. Do not show up without a car, or you run the risk of getting stranded. The shuttle to the ski resort in the morning, and back in the afternoon is decent. But, there is no reliable Uber or taxi service for other times, and you would not want to be outdoors waiting for a ..."
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Lake Toya Lodge Sigra
"We reached the lodge around 9pm, it was very dark and a bit scary as there’s no lamp post"
Reviewed on 14 May 2025
Popular places to visit
Toyako Forest Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Toyako Forest Museum during your travels in Sobetsu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
Kimundo Waterfall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kimundo Waterfall during your travels in Sobetsu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
Showa-shinzan
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Showa-shinzan during your travels in Sobetsu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
Mount Usu
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Usu, a lovely green space in Sobetsu. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Showashinzan Ropeway
Learn about the local history of Sobetsu when you take a trip to Showashinzan Ropeway. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
Sobetsu Samuzu Road Station
Sobetsu Samuzu Road Station is just one of the places to see in Sobetsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
- Lake Toya
- Rusutsu Resort
- Lake Shikotsu
- Shikotsu-Toya National Park
- Dai-ichi Takimoto-kan
- Noboribetsu Grand Hotel
- Hakucho Bridge
- Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe
- River Oyunuma Natural Footbath
- Toyako Forest Museum
- Orofure Pass
- Lily Park
- Lake Kuttara
- Muroran City Aquarium
- Makkarigawa Kasenkoen
- Lake Poroto
- Showa-shinzan
- Road Station Mitara Muroran
- Showashinzan Ropeway
- Kojohama Onsen
- Otaki Niagara Falls
- Okotanbeko Lake
- Sobetsu Samuzu Road Station

