Hotels Near Usuzan Ropeway in Sobetsu

From Toya Train Station Bus Stop (immediately visible when you exit the Train Station), you can take a bus/taxi. I chose the cheaper option which costs about Y340. It's about 7 stops to Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal (serving as a transport node at Toyako Onsen) and another 3 stops to Motomachi Bus Stop (2 minutes walk to Hotel Hanabi). Travelling time by bus is about 20-25 min, but subject to waiting time (take note of the bus service timings). Google Maps works well to provide suggested travelling route and timings. I booked a single room for one night that was clean and served it's purpose. It felt a lot like a hostel than a hotel but has an onsen. My booking included a buffet dinner and breakfast which was critical as there weren't many food options around the area. Both buffet had a wide selection to cater to Asian/Western food preferences. There's a 7-Eleven that is about 5-10 min walk away. There's a Tourist Information Centre at the Bus Terminal. The Bus Terminal is also reachable by walking which will take about 15-20 min. Hotel Hanabi is one of many lodging options along Lake Toya, and just walking outside the hotel, I was already able to capture the nice photo of Mount Yotei. During the time I was there (mid-end Apr), there were no bus options so the only way to travel to Usuzan Ropeway was by taxi booking done at the hotel reception. It costed about Y1900 one-way and took about 15-20 min. Once I was done visiting, another taxi booking is done at the Usuzan Ropeway counter to the next destination.

Felt that the hotel was overrated and over-priced, though dinner and breakfast were provided. Room amenities are limited. Furniture was rather old. You need to book a time slot for dinner. We checked-in at about 4pm ++, and we were left with the last slot, and got to eat fast to be in time to watch the fireworks. There was a good variety of food for breakfast and dinner. Be early for breakfast as there is no reservation. The amenities in the Onsen were good. You just need to bring your towel. Body wash, shampoo, lotion, body milk etc are available for use. Combs are sterilized before use.

Located amidst Toya's stunning landscapes, our hotel offers a serene retreat with top-notch amenities and warm hospitality. From cozy rooms featuring picturesque views to delectable local cuisine served in our restaurants, guests indulge in a truly immersive experience. Discover comfort and charm at hotel. The hot springs and view is Bester.

I made a reservation in a hurry the day before, but it was close to the rental in the corona pass, and it was very cheap and I was able to stay overnight in a good location on the edge of Lake Toya. So there is no problem in the shared toilet. There was also a washlet in a western toilet. There was a washbasin in the room. The window was also open and the room was smoking. The view of Lake Toya was good from the window, and the fireworks that rose every night from May to the end of October looked beautiful. The hot spring is quite hot, but it was comfortable to get used to it. The parking lot was a lot of signboards for different shops, so it was a lot of fun. There are convenience stores and delicious taverns nearby, and there is no inconvenience with breakfast and dinner and no problem.

Clean dated traditional Japanese hot spring hotel with traditional Japanese fine dinning dinner and breakfast. Our room comes with lake view, quiet and beautiful. Food and service was good. No complaint since the price was really cheap. Always see someone complaining the traditional Japanese hot spring hotels are dated, PLEASE ask yourself how much you pay. The price includes fine dinning. It's about quality of food, NOT quantity. Can you get a hotel room with fine dinning of same quality of food with the same price anywhere else? This is a very unfair comment to this hotel. The rule of the game never changes: You have to pay for quality.

Overall, it is recommended to self-driving tourists to stay, because the house is very special, the single-family cabin villa has a great view, the boss is very good, and the food is delicious. This hotel is full every day in the month. The traffic for free travel is quite inconvenient. The station takes a taxi to 2,700 yen. If you go to the attractions by bus, there are few shuttle buses every day, and you walk up and down the mountain for10-15 minutes. There are large cars passing by. There were a lot of tourists on Lake Toya and the group bus. On the first night, I watched the fireworks until 9:30. I didn’t expect that there was no taxi. After I was embarrassed, I could call the boss. The boss also unexpectedly didn’t have a taxi. Fortunately, he came down the mountain to pick us up. I was very polite and confiscated the money. The next day I went to the top of the mountain looking platform. It took1.5 hours to walk. The boss offered to send us up when the check-out was finished. It took ten minutes to go up. Unfortunately, the shuttle bus from the top of the mountain to the next attraction has to be stuck. There are very few daily shifts. In short, it is recommended that you must live near the hot spring street station for free, otherwise it is very inconvenient.

The most satisfactory hotel during the trip to Japan, the scenery is beautiful, the facilities are very complete, the hotel lobby is very design-oriented, the view from the room is really amazing, the view overlooking Lake Toya from the hotel is beautiful, it is simply a paradise on earth! The hot springs are also very good and worth experiencing. The only drawback is dining. There are many restaurants in the hotel, but reservations must be made in advance. I don’t speak Japanese, so communicating in English caused misunderstandings and I almost had no food! I will go here again next time I go to Hokkaido. I believe the scenery in winter will feel different.

The room was large and quiet so I was able to spend a comfortable time! The staff were very friendly and I was able to enjoy my trip to Hokkaido without any inconvenience. Is the fireworks display lifted in various places this year? However, the fireworks in Toya here are the best! You can see it from your room, and if you want to experience more powerful fireworks, you can move to the lakeside to see it! (I was satisfied with the fireworks from the room ..) There is a little distance to the city, but I personally didn't particularly care. I definitely want to come next year!

I was worried when I read reviews that the cleaning was insufficient. Cleaning is really insufficient when we actually go! Dust piled up over the bed and on the legs of the table, and scraps of paper fell under the table. The corpses of insects in the outdoor pool can't be helped depending on the time of year, but the tissue was sunk in the indoor pool, and the hair loss in the washroom in the large public bath was amazing... When I visited three years ago, the underground Asoboya was also full of dust. When three people stayed in a standard room, they seemed to put an extra bed in, but after dinner, the mat that was used as a sofa was covered with sheets to make it look like a bed. It's very narrow, about the size of a semi-single bed, and I think it's uncomfortable for men to sleep in. The comforter looked unsanitary with a reddish-brown cover that looked like it was worn out, and in the end, three people slept on the bed. Even so, the swimming pool and giant flying squirrels in the outdoor facilities are all fun for children, so if you can close your eyes to how to clean to some extent, I think you will enjoy it. I conquered all the flying squirrel family course, fun course, and long zip line, but the family course was too easy for 2nd grade 😅 I'm glad I just took the fun course.

Very comfy hotel right at HIGASHIMURORAN station (5mins Walk). Onsen is good and provides daily breakfast as well. Good value hotel.