What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
It is a 30 minute bus ride from JR Kamikawa train station to the Sounkyo Kanko Hotel (From Sapporo it is a 2 hour and 20 minute train ride to JR Kamikawa train station on the Limited Express train). A pick-up service is also available (departs from a location about 10 minutes by foot from JR Asahikawa Station - a reservation must be made in advance).
Sounkyo Onsen, Kamikawa-cho
Kamikawa-gun
Hokkaido
北海道上川郡上川町層雲峡温泉
