Sounkyo hostel

Amazing hostel. I came for one night and end up staying two. Great location and the staff is lovely. Rooms are comfortable and it has that special vibe of a nice hostel. They have a special discount for solo bikepackers/cycletouring

Awesome beds and lounges, they even have a bouldering wall! Staff is friendly and its a great place to rest your bones after a long few days in Daisetsuzan!

I would avoid the 800 yen breakfast, really bad value. Showers and toilets are not as comfortable as other hostels Ive staued in at this price point.

Had a private room but it had a funny smell and we couldn’t open the window since there was no net and bugs were coming in. Also the dryer upstairs was broken so there was only one dryer available which made it a bit tricky but staff made sure to take out the dry clothes from it if no one claimed them. Bathroom was also okay but not the best. Also thin walls so easy to hear everything from outside the door. Highlights was the staff which was very nice (one of them offered me from his personal milk cartoon for my morning coffee) and location which is very close to the cable car But other than that it was a bit of a rough stay

Really great hostel nearby a lot of mountain activities and onsen nearby. Living areas are clean and neat. Easy to meet other travelers. The dinner and breakfast are made with love. Everyone that works here is always joyful and the atmosphere is beautiful because of them.

What a lovely place too stay! The hostel is close to many other bigger hotels, but I liked this more cause you come easily in touch with the other visitors. The staff is English speaking and the welcome is very warm and stayed like this during my stay. They help and serve you with all your needs and I appreciate that! The bunk beds are equipped with heating, for the colder months and a power socket at the bed with a small lamp. Do not expect the best shower, instead go for a Onsen with a discount in the neighbouring hotels (¥600/800 without or with towel). The breakfast costs you ¥500 and will be prepared the evening before, so whatever time you get up, the breakfast is ready to take along with you. Some happy text is added as well, it makes it personal, I liked it! For dinner you have one option, that's curry in a normal or big portion (¥1200 I believe so). Again, what they do they do it good, as well the curry is good! When coming by car, there is a limitation in parking spots in front of the property. The common room is equipped with a couch, dining tables and fridge and microwave is available to use as well. I'll come back for sure when I want to visit the Daisetsuzan NP!

The previous night we stayed in a different place with very indifferent service. So staying here was like heaven by comparison. The staff are super friendly and the owner Youhei was very accommodating he helped us immensely and they answered all our questions regarding the town and nearby area. Because we are a family of 4 we had a few requests. The common room was warm and welcoming. The staff recommended we have the curry for dinner so we tried it and it was great value for money. After dinner we watched some fireworks from just out front of the hostel. Finally when we checked out the staff wished us well and we felt very welcome. After leaving I realized I left my raincoat in the entrance room and th staff organized to send it to me. So I am more than pleased with the service. The location is great and the value for money was great. Highly recommended considering all the other places we stayed at in Hokkaido.

A perfect starting point for exploring the Daisetsuzan national park. The staff was very helpful and patient with my questions both before my arrival as well as during my stay, giving me recommendations for hikes, local onsens and helping me out with some last minute adjustments to my travel plans. I was also impressed by the quality of the dinner (and the size of the portions). Discount coupons for the onsens in the neighbouring 4-star hotels are a nice bonus. The community space on the first floor is very cosy and invites talking to other guests. I would definitely come back again in the future.