Hotel Pemandian Air Panas di Noboribetsu

This traditional Japanese ryokan features a private onsen and is located about 8 minutes on foot from the main road with restaurants and 20 minutes from the entrance to Jigokudani (Hell Valley). The interior is beautifully maintained in classic style, with tatami flooring throughout the common areas and guest rooms, which are furnished with comfortable futon bedding. The rooms are clean, spacious, and well-equipped with amenities. Anything not already provided can be taken from the selection near the reception. Guests receive a yukata to wear around the ryokan and to the onsen. Complimentary drinks are available at reception, though they request you enjoy them in your room rather than common areas. The gender-separated onsen, while small, has everything needed for a relaxing soak. Each bathing area includes both indoor and outdoor pools, and they alternate daily between men's and women's use. During my stay, it was never crowded. One disappointment was being unable to book the in-room dinner service upon morning arrival, as it was apparently too late to arrange. Those interested should probably reserve at least a day in advance. Overall, it's a comfortable, authentic ryokan experience with superb service and good facilities.

Very enjoyable stay, room was spacious and clean. Good number of hot spring pools and onsen water quality. Dinner was above average (as I had better ones at Kurokawa Onsen), it was nicely presented and the Noboribetsu pork and their sweet wine was especially delicious. Breakfast was slightly above average, just your usual Japanese western breakfast. Lots of variety and taste was okay. The lady that served us was nice and helpful. She kindly explained the dishes and how to enjoy it in fluent English.

老闆娘英文非常流利對答如流，溫泉開放時間很長，從晚上一直開到早上九點，早餐和晚餐的懷石料理種類繁多，用餐環境佳，服務態度效率良好