層雲閣

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Free WiFi

9.0

Property highlights

About this property

A 5-minute walk from Sounkyo Bus Terminal, Sounkaku features hot spring baths, a sauna and 4 restaurants. It offers Japanese-style accommodation. Rooms have a tatami (woven mat) floor and a low table with seating cushions. They come with an LCD TV, a small fridge and a bathroom with toiletries. Guests sleep in Japanese futons on the floor. Guests can enjoy a public indoor and outdoor hot spring, entertain themselves in the games area, or browse the hotel shop for local specialities. Facilities include drink vending machines and table tennis. A dinner buffet with more than 50 Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes is catered daily at restaurant, which features an open kitchen. Other restaurants at Sounkaku serve Japanese cuisine. Sounkaku is around a 10-minute drive both from the spectacular canyon views of Obako, and from Ryuusei-no-Taki Waterfalls.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 3 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

Availability

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2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lloyd
Australia Australia
“Amazing outdoor onsen, extensive breakfast and dinner buffet, and beautiful traditional tatami room with mountain view.”
Kcloh
Singapore Singapore
“The room was spacious although quite basic in furnishing. Bed was very comfortable. The pre-dinner drinks and canapes were excellent - extensive range (beer, sake, liqours etc) that continued till late. Our package came with breakfast and...”
Songpon
Thailand Thailand
“Dinner, Breakfast, and a free Treat in the afternoon until the end of the day. The onsen was also great, with a nice view outdoors.”
Camille
France France
“- Conveniently located to explore the national park. - Lots of amenities in the hotel, although we didn’t really get to enjoy all of them as we only stayed one night. The hotel lobby is a very nice place to hang out. - Free drinks and snacks in...”
Janie
Thailand Thailand
“Breakfast&dinner Location (near Kurodake ropeway) Open air onsen”
Linh
Finland Finland
“Very good location near Mt Kurodake ropeway. The hotel lobby looked nice and modern. There were free drinks, snacks and soft serve ice cream after 3 pm. The buffet dinner was super nice with various seafood such as snow crabs, different types and...”
Oscar
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is renovated inside (in the main wing) and is really smart. The room was simple, spacious and clean. The onsen is lovely. The food was great.”
Ah
Malaysia Malaysia
“Hotel has a very wellcoming set up, lobby filled with many comfortable seats around , after check in there's wellcome foods and drinks , wide selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic drink, titbits and ice cream, best of all it's open till 10pm,...”
Alexandra
Belgium Belgium
“Very cool big Japanese style room. Enjoyed the complimentary drinks and icecream in the evening. The fire in the lobby makes it very cozy.”
Christopher
Australia Australia
“Classic Ryokan with a modern vibe. Great location, huge choice of delicious food, charming staff.”

Managed by 株式会社層雲閣

Company review score: 8.7Based on 266 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Since 1923, the Sounkaku has carried on the concept introduced by its founder, Hatsuichi Arai and continues to pass on its traditions and spirit of hospitality, which is expressed in the peaceful atmosphere and open ambience of the guest rooms. The hotel offers a gracious reception and rooms that afford beautiful views of the Sounkyo Valley throughout the seasons. Our 161 rooms located on the 3rd to 10th floors (accommodating 840 people) provide spacious lodging for single guests as well as groups. We pride ourselves on respecting the privacy of our guests and offering valuable services.

Neighbourhood information

Sounkaku looks out onto a dynamic view of Sounkyo Valley, which is encircled by Daisetsuzan National Park. In summer, guests will appreciate flower gardens filled with alpine flora and in fall, take pleasure in the exquisite beauty of the mountains painted in autumn colors. In the winter, visitors can enjoy the popular Ice Waterfall Festival. The expansive 10,000sq.m. area includes ice pillars, ice tunnels, and ice domes.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese,Chinese

Property surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
Bonjour
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Japanese • Seafood • Sushi • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
Ezomatsu
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Bonjour(Breakfast)
  • Cuisine
    Chinese • Japanese • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

To eat dinner at the property, a reservation must be made by 12:00 (noon) on the day of check-in.

Please note, child rate will differ from 01 October 2019. Please contact the property for details.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Guests must check in by 19:30:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.