The room was clean and cosy. When we first arrived, there was only a low table and chairs in the middle of the room. We had to set out the mattresses ourselves from the cupboard, onto the tatami mat, and also push the table to a corner so that there would be enough space. The mattresses were quite comfy. There... More

Luxurious is the word to describe the experience. And of course, it comes with a hefty price tag as well. But if you are willing to splurge on a 1-2 nights stay, this is the place to do it. Tucked away in a separate wing of the otherwise ordinary-looking Hotel Taisetsu, staying at the Yukihana wing offers the ryokan experience... More

We wanted to stay at Sounkyo and read all the Tripadvisor reviews. Based on those reviews we were bracing ourselves for a stay that had the potential to disappoint. We were more than pleasantly surprised. We saw no evidence that the hotel wasn't friendly to foreigners - just the opposite. The staff were very friendly and went out of their... More

The hotel is really foreigner unfriendly. The lobby, even the room has a smell the moment you walk in. Staff at the breakfast hall was rude. Overall, the stay at this hotel was a sore disappointment. The only saving grace were the mountain views.