Kamihoroso

I booked my stay through Agoda. Please be aware that the standard reservation does not include breakfast, and it absolutely cannot be purchased at the hotel on the day of your stay. If guests wish to have breakfast, it must be booked in advance and is strictly subject to limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis. For those without a meal plan, the hotel does provide a microwave for heating up your own prepared food. Since the hotel is located high in the mountains of Daisetsuzan National Park, there is no convenience store nearby, so please purchase all necessary snacks and meals beforehand in Kamifurano town. The Lounge operates daily from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and while they offer an excellent selection of complimentary beer and highball, be advised that the limited food items may not be refilled after 7:00 PM. The accommodations are traditional and comfortable, featuring a classic Japanese tatami style room with soft futon bedding, perfect for relaxing after a day of soaking in the magnificent hot spring baths (onsen). The peaceful, high-altitude location offers stunning mountain views and a true escape from city life.

sometimes, if i really like a place, i'll leave a review shortly after checking in. i was tempted to do so here but i waited until after dinner. i didnt want to stay in the valley so chose kamihoroso for its secluded mountainside location i arrived at 1pm, too soon for 3pm checkin, so got changed into hiking clothes, drove the km to top of road and set out to climb to the steaming crater, about 1.5hrs round trip. at end of the main trail, once you descend the ladder, you can follow the yellow arrows and traverse right towards mt furano (longer affair) or stay left and follow the river bed up the valley. not really a trail but pick your way thru the skree slope and you will get to the modest steam vents of the crater. checked in right a 3 into a perfect japanese tatami room with private bathroom. everything is spotless and wifi and aircon work great. straight to the onsen for a scrub and a soak. beautiful large wooden baths both inside and outdoors. the cold plunge is a miracle how they get the water so cold. nice views down to the valley. after bathing, went to lounge for cold beer and snacks, all for free. dinner was a kaiseki affair. it was absolutely spectacular including of course sashimi and broil your own wagyu. if still hungry was a make your own ramen station as well as desserts. the staff at dinner were amazing, spoke great english and even printed me a english menu of what was presented. ok, the property, like many in japan may seem dated at first blush but this one is meticulously maintained and spotless... so if you are a foreigner looking for a traditional japanese experience and aren't in awe of this place, you have a screw loose.

Located in a very remote place, 45 minutes drive from Furano. Exactly like classic detective novel snow mansion setting. The entrance to the hotel ground is elusive. If you want to avoid the crowd, this is the place to choose. The view is fantastic. 5 minutes drive to the most wonderful free Fukiage Onsen. The room is spacious and the price is very good compared with hotels in Furano. There is free flow beer and whisky in the lounge from 3pm to 10pm. You need to order dinner when make room reservation. They don't accept ordering on the spot. Microwave is provided so you can package dinner from convenient shops in Furano.

The onsen is great and also the restaurant staff but these are the only positive aspects. There was a problem with our booking, which happens that is no problem - but the two male receptionists were notably unhelpful and made us feel like we had done something wrong. The food is below par for the price paid. The room is uncomfortable. We were made to feel very unwelcome and found the atmosphere very strange

I had expectation about this ryokan before the visit. My experience was much less than my expectation in every aspect. Food - It was OK, but I could not find more than that. Room - small as expected. It was not that bad for one night, but very old. They have the place named "lounge", but it should not be called as lounge. Only thing I could have at there was beer. They should remake this lounge. Onsen was good and outside pool was also amazing. I think this place needs much renovation.

Stayed here for one night. The location is excellent. It's located near the woods and set high up in the mountains, but still easily accessible by car, just off the main road that passes through Mt. Tokachidake. It seems like they offer a shuttle bus service to/from the nearest train station as well. ||||The woods are beautiful. The views from the onsen is just gorgeous. It's positioned overlooking views of the surrounding area. Since the outdoor onsen is right by the woods, there will be quite a bit of flying bugs. We saw a deer meander through some bushes behind the parking lot. According to some posters in the hotel, you can see hawks and foxes too. ||||The hotel itself is certainly not a luxury ryokan. It's more like a mid-tier establishment. The rooms and facilities are worn, but clean and comfortable nonetheless. There's no air conditioning, but there's a fan in the room. ||||The service is very attentive, but since this is not a luxury ryokan, most things are self-service. However, if you needed help, for example - we needed very large yukatas, the staff is more than happy to help. ||||The guests take their meals in the dining hall. The dinner, which was included in our room rate, was not luxurious, but filling, hearty, and delicious. It was a set meal that included appetizers and a small hot pot, combined with a self-service buffet of pickled vegetables, different types of rice, and soups. Breakfast, which was also included in our room rate, was a a mix of Japanese and Western style buffet. ||||The views are really why most guests come. However, the hotel itself is very comfortable and the food, while not fancy, still very enjoyable. We were there with a big group of elderly travelers, but still found the place to be quite tranquil.

After reading the good reviews I decided to stay there. The remote location deep in the mountain was beautiful. So was the hot spring. However every thing else was average at best. Food was uninspiringly boring, the facility old and depressing like an institution, service was business-like, the big septic tank in the middle of the back yard outside of window that offered a beautiful view of mountains and valleys. With the price I paid, almost 19000 yen for a person, I expected a better facility. And, I don't trust any hotel with the toilet paper holder covered with a gramma's lacy needlework and the hallway with icy white fluorescent lights.

Nice out door hot spring with a beautiful view. Clean Japanese style room. the entire hotel looks and feels like a school with fluorescent lights everywhere. Service was business-like and not particularly friendly. The septic tanks in the back yard is the eye sore to the stunning view you see from the dining room windows. I don't like any hotel where toilet paper holders are decorated with frilly grandma covers. I will find somewhere else to stay next I go there.