Iwanai Kogen Hotel
8.0
Excellent(394 reviews)
505 Nozuka, Iwanai, Iwanai District, Hokkaido 045-0024, Japan
+81 135-62-5101
+2
Hotel Description
Iwanai Highlands Hotel
Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of Hokkaido, Iwanai Kogen Hotel at 505 Nozuka, Iwanai, Iwanai District, Hokkaido 045-0024, Japan, presents a tranquil retreat surrounded by lush greenery. Just an 11-minute stroll from the Arai Memorial Museum of Art and 5 km from National Route 229, this relaxed hot spring hotel combines the comforts of home with the rejuvenating qualities of nature. The design of the hotel reflects a harmonious blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern convenience, creating an inviting atmosphere for both leisure and relaxation.
The hotel features modest yet comfortable rooms, equipped with flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Guests can choose from various room types, with some adorned with tatami floors, futons, traditional short-legged tables, and cozy sitting areas that provide a taste of authentic Japanese living. The ambiance of the rooms enhances a relaxing stay, allowing visitors to unwind after a day of exploration.
Dining options are available on-site, where breakfast and dinner are served in an airy restaurant, offering delightful meals that highlight local flavors. For those seeking relaxation, the hotel boasts a gender-segregated, communal bathhouse featuring indoor, outdoor, and private baths filled with natural hot spring water, perfect for soaking away the stresses of daily life. Additional amenities include a sauna for rejuvenation and a karaoke room for those looking to enjoy some evening entertainment. Guests can also take advantage of the tennis courts for recreational activities.
Accessibility is another hallmark of Iwanai Kogen Hotel, with convenient public transportation options nearby. New Chitose Airport is approximately a 2-hour 17-minute taxi ride away, while Sapporo Okadama Airport is about 1 hour and 50 minutes by taxi. Local attractions such as Iwanai Resort and Marine View are easily reachable on foot, making it convenient for guests to explore the surrounding area.
The hotel prioritizes health and safety measures to ensure a worry-free stay. Rigorous cleaning protocols are maintained, and staff members are trained to uphold high standards of hygiene, reflecting the hotel’s commitment to guest well-being.
Guests at Iwanai Kogen Hotel can engage in various activities, from enjoying the tranquil hot springs to exploring the nearby scenic landscapes. Outdoor enthusiasts can experience the thrill of skiing at Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu, just 48 minutes away, or visit Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Ski Area, known for its night courses and family-friendly facilities, located 46 minutes from the hotel.
Notable landmarks near the hotel include Niseko Hanazono Resort, Mt. Niseko-Annupuri, and Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort, all offering unique outdoor experiences and breathtaking views. For those interested in local culture, seasonal events and festivals may also be taking place during guests' stays, providing a glimpse into the vibrant community.
Dining experiences are abundant in the vicinity, with several recommended restaurants offering diverse culinary delights. Options include local seafood restaurants that showcase Hokkaido's rich marine life, cozy izakayas serving traditional Japanese dishes, and modern eateries featuring fusion cuisine. Each dining spot promises a unique experience, allowing guests to savor the flavors of the region.
In conclusion, Iwanai Kogen Hotel invites you to experience the tranquility and charm of this beautiful region. Whether you're seeking adventure in the great outdoors, relaxation in soothing hot springs, or a taste of local culture, this hotel offers an unforgettable escape tailored to your needs. Book your stay today and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and hospitality that awaits you.
The hotel features modest yet comfortable rooms, equipped with flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Guests can choose from various room types, with some adorned with tatami floors, futons, traditional short-legged tables, and cozy sitting areas that provide a taste of authentic Japanese living. The ambiance of the rooms enhances a relaxing stay, allowing visitors to unwind after a day of exploration.
Dining options are available on-site, where breakfast and dinner are served in an airy restaurant, offering delightful meals that highlight local flavors. For those seeking relaxation, the hotel boasts a gender-segregated, communal bathhouse featuring indoor, outdoor, and private baths filled with natural hot spring water, perfect for soaking away the stresses of daily life. Additional amenities include a sauna for rejuvenation and a karaoke room for those looking to enjoy some evening entertainment. Guests can also take advantage of the tennis courts for recreational activities.
Accessibility is another hallmark of Iwanai Kogen Hotel, with convenient public transportation options nearby. New Chitose Airport is approximately a 2-hour 17-minute taxi ride away, while Sapporo Okadama Airport is about 1 hour and 50 minutes by taxi. Local attractions such as Iwanai Resort and Marine View are easily reachable on foot, making it convenient for guests to explore the surrounding area.
The hotel prioritizes health and safety measures to ensure a worry-free stay. Rigorous cleaning protocols are maintained, and staff members are trained to uphold high standards of hygiene, reflecting the hotel’s commitment to guest well-being.
Guests at Iwanai Kogen Hotel can engage in various activities, from enjoying the tranquil hot springs to exploring the nearby scenic landscapes. Outdoor enthusiasts can experience the thrill of skiing at Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu, just 48 minutes away, or visit Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Ski Area, known for its night courses and family-friendly facilities, located 46 minutes from the hotel.
Notable landmarks near the hotel include Niseko Hanazono Resort, Mt. Niseko-Annupuri, and Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort, all offering unique outdoor experiences and breathtaking views. For those interested in local culture, seasonal events and festivals may also be taking place during guests' stays, providing a glimpse into the vibrant community.
Dining experiences are abundant in the vicinity, with several recommended restaurants offering diverse culinary delights. Options include local seafood restaurants that showcase Hokkaido's rich marine life, cozy izakayas serving traditional Japanese dishes, and modern eateries featuring fusion cuisine. Each dining spot promises a unique experience, allowing guests to savor the flavors of the region.
In conclusion, Iwanai Kogen Hotel invites you to experience the tranquility and charm of this beautiful region. Whether you're seeking adventure in the great outdoors, relaxation in soothing hot springs, or a taste of local culture, this hotel offers an unforgettable escape tailored to your needs. Book your stay today and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and hospitality that awaits you.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Walking distance to Arai Memorial Museum and Iwanai Resort
2. Guests praised the attentive and friendly service
3. Highly rated local breweries mentioned frequently by guests
4. One of the few hotels in the area with a sauna
5. Popular bar on-site with a cozy atmosphere
6. Natural onsen baths available for relaxation
7. Family-friendly amenities and activities for kids
8. Easy access to nearby ski resorts and outdoor activities
5.6 Good
Location rating
Top sights
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu
48 min
Niseko Annupuri Kokusai Ski Area46 min
Niseko Hanazono Resort38 min
Mt. Niseko-Annupuri57 min
Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort46 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 5.6 |
| Nearest airport | Sapporo Okadama Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 50 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Sun, Nov 17
Check-out: Mon, Nov 18
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Location
505 Nozuka, Iwanai, Iwanai District, Hokkaido 045-0024, Japan
Airports:
New Chitose Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 17 min
Transit: 4 hr 16 min
Sapporo Okadama Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 50 min
Transit: 3 hr 54 min
Transit:
Iwanai Kogen Hotel
Walking: 1 min
Iwanai Resort
Walking: 5 min
Marine View
Walking: 9 min
Okaerinasai
Walking: 9 min
Nearby locations
5.6
Good Location
Surrounded by greenery, this relaxed hot spring hotel is 11 minutes by foot from the Arai Memorial Museum of Art and 5 km from National Route 229.
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Activities
Table tennis
Karaoke
Banquet hall
Pets
No pets
Parking & transportation
Parking
Public bath
Public bath
Natural onsen
Open air bath
Water bath
Bedrock bath
Food & drink
Restaurant
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
Sauna
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
Air conditioning
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
8.2
127 reviews
Wonderful
44
Excellent
62
Good
12
Below Average
5
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4
yuichi gonmori
4/5
We stayed in a large tatami room. It was too big and cold. At the hot spring ♨️, I am satisfied with the very good hot water.
Ma ssa
1/5
A room with dead insects and moldI was very disappointed in the lack of cleanliness in the room, the responsiveness of the front desk, and the noise of construction work until after 8pm.I used the hotel on a business trip, and when I went to the front desk to check in, no one came out, and when I called out to them, a middle-aged person came out, looking bothered. The key I was given had the name of the tree written on it, and it looked like it was an annex. When I arrived in front of my room, it was around 7pm, but there was construction work going on in the kitchen across the street.When I opened the door to the room, it smelled like old mold, and it felt like the room hadn't been used for a while.It was night, so when I looked at the window frame to close the shoji screen, I saw two dead stink bugs. Some of the shoji screens were also discolored black due to mold and had large stains. (The hotel probably doesn't notice the shoji because it's not noticeable when you look at it in bright light the next morning.)When you stay in your room at night, you can hear the noise of electric drills and the conversations of craftsmen until after 8pm.The bath towels in the room smelled like mold, and there were crushed straw bugs on the bathroom floor.What was good about this was the service of the elderly person who guided us through the breakfast and the breakfast menu.As expected, I called out to check out, but no one answered, and I could only hear someone talking on the phone. After waiting for a while, the person who checked in came out again looking like a hassle, so I checked out and left the hotel.
太郎丸浅倉
2/5
I recommend others
Room 2
Service 1
Location3
DAISUKE S
4/5
It was a nice view.The hot springs were also nice. All amenities are available.
かじゅ〜
4/5
The hotel felt old and the night view, which was advertised as one of the three major night views in Hokkaido, was not that great.This is my personal impression. I think the bath was a rinse-in shampoo, so I think it would be better to bring your own treatments.The squid I had for breakfast on October 31st was very, very delicious!And Picasso in the three-story Aoi Museum next door? There are a lot of pictures and it's worth seeing, so please go and check it out.The garden is also very large, so we recommend that you plan your time for a walk.
Yonaneko
3/5
・Stayed here for the first time in a while after the renovation of the large public bath.When I look at the day trip bathers, I see men with tattoos...⁉︎In the women's bath, there are a lot of baskets to save space, and there are very few empty spaces. The whole place doesn't feel like it's been renovated, and some places have old faucets hanging diagonally.The spacing between the washrooms remains narrow, so the arms of the person next to you bump into each other, and you end up showering multiple times.Even in the open-air bath, the picture on the wall has changed...The long, slippery stairs that I was afraid to walk down remained the same and had not been improved.It seems that the renovation was not for safety or ease of use.There are times when it gets crowded due to meals, but there aren't enough changing baskets or washing areas...The contents of the meals do not change in the morning and evening, so you will get tired of it after using it several times.There were multiple people at the counter when paying, but only the person who processed the transaction said, "Thank you."Was it like this kind of customer service?It can't be helped that the building is old, but the hot springs are in such a condition that day-trippers are discouraged. I've used it several times since there aren't many inns nearby...I don't think I'll visit again... It was a shame.2023.Autumn・Unlike the photo, the roast beef is served mostly raw. The muscles were so bad that I couldn't eat it. Looking at other people's photos, it looks like it's a big cut and close to being raw. Originally, it is meant to be cooked through to the inside. I think it would be better to finish your meal at the main building and enjoy a few beers before that.You can also drink in the lobby of the main building.2023.Summer・This is a very delicious craft beer. I can't drink a lot, so I was very satisfied with the drinking comparison set! Even if you open a bottle at home, you can't compare.If you like seafood such as abalone, you won't want to miss the meals at the Takagen Hotel, but for me, the brewery is the perfect place!It's nice to be able to take a hot spring bath again after dinner.
近藤美智子
4/5
Anyway, the food was delicious, and the freshly cooked rice was so delicious that I even had a second helping of rice. Even in the bath, my body feels smooth and I don't sweat for a long time.
からすあげは
4/5
I stayed overnight the other day without meals.The interior was more beautiful than you would imagine from the exterior.There is also a lounge exclusively for guests, with a coffee brewing machine installed.all you can drink.You can also access the outside deck from the lounge.You can enjoy the view overlooking Iwanai fishing port.Amenities are installed in the lobby and other areas, so you can bring your own.In addition to the yukata, it is helpful to have a samue.Is the hot spring a tasteless, odorless, transparent baking soda spring or chloride spring?The water is hot, so it's warm.
中小路朋明
4/5
I took a day trip bath here on my way from Niseko to Shakotan.It was on a hill, and the whole area was a resort area, giving the impression that the view was great.Day trip baths start later, starting at 3:00 pm.During this time, you will run into other guests who have already checked in, so from the guest's perspective, the bathhouse will be crowded, which may not be fun.The price is for a day trip bath, but local residents seem to be able to receive a discount. I was asked to show my ID, but when I told them I lived outside the prefecture, they gave me a wry smile.There are two baths: an indoor bath and an open-air bath located outside.The temperature in the indoor bath was a bit hot, but the outdoor bath was warm enough to make your body happy in the summer.There is also a sauna, but it starts at 3:00 pm, so it was just lit and the temperature was low.On the other hand, the water bath was so cold that I waved a hurray to the heavens with both hands.It seems to be useful for alternating baths with hot indoor baths.They also serve craft beer, so as a beer lover, I would like to stay overnight.We may be able to help you again.
小澤亜矢
5/5
I visited on tour ♪ The location is on the hill, and at night, it's a fishing port!? The night view of fishing lights and the starry sky were romantic 💡✨The beer keller next door where you can drink craft beer had a nice atmosphere, but the windows were open and the doors were screened, so while I was drinking the craft beer, I ended up getting stung by insects in two places on my hands and feet.
俺君チャンネル
5/5
Early November 2023 Non-smoking twin Japanese-style room with breakfast For dinner, I used a 3000 yen meal ticket at IWANAI BREWERY 🍴 The food was really delicious 😋 You can go out to the terrace from the side of the lounge and the view was beautiful ✨ Fish fries left over from China I took it home with me😊
honey bee
4/5
Used for day trip hot springs. There is a sauna, a self-serve tea ceremony, and a fan. It's very hot. The hot spring was hot, but it felt good. The open-air bath is well-equipped with a great view.
Masahito Uesugi
5/5
This time, I made a reservation for ``Dinner at the brewery♪ Western food course with all-you-can-drink craft beer''. All of the eight types of craft beers were delicious, but the light dark beer ``Kuropon'' and the aromatic ``Hopmashimashi'' were the best. it's recommended. The food is a little too much for 60 people. The cod roe pasta at the end was very delicious.The hotel rooms have been renovated and are clean. Wifi is also available. Breakfast was also delicious.
東海林修
4/5
The employee's personality was nice.The food was also good.
opa opa
1/5
everything is unpleasant
M Su
2/5
I am a guest without dinner.I went to the hotel early because I was told that I would be able to use the family bath in the order of arrival (the women's hot spring cannot be used due to renovation work), but when I actually checked in, I was told that the family bath is given priority to half-board customers, so "We're already fully booked with half-board guests, so you can only use the bathroom in your room," he said firmly, without seeming to be offended.It would have been better if they had told me at the time since I had asked them over the phone in advance...Due to these circumstances, I entered a small room with a unit bath, but the bathing tax was still charged.I couldn't go to the hot springs...
ちょもらんま2号
4/5
This hotel is located on a hill in Iwanai Town, where you can enjoy one of Hokkaido's four major night views. The meals are mainly seafood, with courses that include beer from a nearby craft beer brewery. The hot springs include 1 large indoor bath, 1 small bath, 1 cold bath, 1 sauna, and 1 outdoor bath, 8 washing areas, and horse oil related facilities. The men's open-air bath will be under renovation throughout June, and women will not be able to use it at all, so we were able to use the private bath for free. It was possible to use it like a family bath. We had dinner and drinks at the craft beer brewery next door. Breakfast is a Japanese set meal.Although it is not new overall, the rooms have been renovated in places so there are no particular problems. Free drinks and small snacks are available in the lounge exclusively for guests. I thought it would be a good idea to buy a craft beer at the store next door and spend some time in the lounge.
島川昌幸
5/5
Dinner was full of abalone and it was hard to eat all of it. The hot spring water was hot and felt good.
佐藤秀徳（Crockett）
5/5
The open-air bath was under renovation, so it didn't seem too crowded, so I was able to relax!The craft beer from the brewery next door was also very delicious!
波浪キティ夫
4/5
A retro-style guest room from the Showa era.The sea-side rooms offer a night view of Iwanai Town and the Sea of Japan.During the winter, there are days when the last dinner run is closed.Must be confirmed.The private open air is nice.