Sounkyo hostel
9.2
Exceptional(96 reviews)
39 Sounkyo, Kamikawa, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 078-1701, Japan
+81 80-2862-4080
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Hotel Description
Sounkyo Hostel, located in the serene village of Sounkyo, nestled among the majestic mountains of Daisetsuzan National Park, offers an ideal retreat for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Situated at 39 Sounkyo, Kamikawa, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 078-1701, Japan, the hostel is just a short 7-minute walk from the lift to the Daisetsuzan Kurodake ski resort, providing easy access to skiing and snowboarding. For those looking to explore more, the Ginga Waterfall, renowned for its beauty, is only 4 km away, making this hostel an excellent base for outdoor activities. The surroundings of Daisetsuzan National Park, with its dramatic landscapes, hiking trails, and hot springs, create a peaceful and picturesque atmosphere that guests will surely appreciate. The simple yet cozy accommodation options include rooms that sleep up to six people, featuring traditional tatami floors and chabudai tables. The gender-segregated dormitories, which accommodate up to eight people, are perfect for those seeking a more communal experience. Both room types come with bunk beds and shared bathrooms, ideal for budget-conscious travelers who value both comfort and functionality. Guests will enjoy access to a communal kitchen, where they can prepare their own meals, as well as a low-key lounge/dining room for relaxation. The hostel also offers coin-operated laundry facilities for added convenience. While the hotel does not have high-end amenities like air conditioning, fitness centers, or spas, it provides all the essentials for a comfortable stay, including free Wi-Fi and parking. Whether you're coming to hike, ski, or simply unwind in the tranquil surroundings, Sounkyo Hostel offers the perfect base for your adventures. Health and safety are a top priority, and the property is a smoke-free facility, with enhanced cleaning protocols in place to ensure a clean and safe environment for all guests. Guests have easy access to nearby attractions, such as the Daisetsuzan Sōunkyō Kurodake Ropeway, which provides scenic views of Mount Kurodake and access to trails and ski slopes, located just 6 minutes from the hostel. Other notable sights include Asahi-dake, a beautiful stratovolcano offering panoramic views, and the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group. Transportation options are easily accessible, with Monbetsu Airport, Asahikawa Airport, and Memanbetsu Airport all within a reasonable distance by taxi. For food, guests can explore nearby dining options offering a variety of local and regional cuisines. Sounkyo Hostel combines simplicity with comfort, ensuring an authentic Japanese mountain experience, and invites you to enjoy the natural beauty and adventure that this extraordinary location has to offer. Whether you are here for the hot springs, the hiking, or the skiing, this hostel promises a memorable stay in one of Japan's most beautiful regions.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. The rooms feature traditional tatami floors and chabudai tables
2. Located just a 7-minute walk to the Daisetsuzan Kurodake ski resort
3. Communal kitchen for guests to prepare their own meals
4. Gender-segregated dormitories with shared bathrooms
5. Convenient location near scenic hiking trails and ski slopes
6. Free Wi-Fi available throughout the property
7. Smoke-free property with enhanced cleaning protocols
8. Easy access to nearby airports and public transportation options
9. Walking distance to the Daisetsuzan Sōunkyō Kurodake Ropeway
10. Close to popular natural landmarks like Ginga Waterfall and Mt. Kurodake
7.8 Very Good
Location rating
Top sights
Daisetsuzan Sōunkyō Kurodake Ropeway
6 min
Asahi-dake1 hr 46 min
Mt. Kurodake19 min
Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group1 hr 46 min
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake8 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 7.8 |
| Nearest airport | Asahikawa Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 17 min |
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Location
39 Sounkyo, Kamikawa, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 078-1701, Japan
Airports:
Monbetsu Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 52 min
Transit: 4 hr 22 min
Asahikawa Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 17 min
Transit: 3 hr 5 min
Memanbetsu Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 11 min
Transit: 3 hr 41 min
Nearby locations
7.8
Very Good Location
Set in a village among the mountains of Daisetsuzan National Park, this unassuming hostel is a 7-minute walk from the lift to the Daisetsuzan Kurodake ski resort and 4 km from Ginga Waterfall.
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Amenities and Facilities
Parking & transportation
Parking
Pets
No pets
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
No air conditioning
Kitchen
Reviews
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갤러리하우스
5/5
Excellent accommodation with no shortage of kindness, cleanliness, or serviceA hostel that matches Soungyo Bridge, unlike other hotels nearby.The facility is cleaned every day to the point that there is no dirty spot anywhere, and the friendliness of the staff is satisfactory enough to make you want to visit this place again.
Ekg Noza
5/5
I wasn't staying overnight, but stopped by to rent bear spray. As of 2024, for accommodation, the basic fee is 1,500 yen + 500 yen for each extension day, and for non-accommodation, the basic fee is 3,000 yen + 500 yen for each extension day.The staff who dealt with us were very kind.
くめなつお
5/5
▪️Usage dateSeptember 2024▪️Accommodation fee5,300 yen (no meals) *via Booking.com▪️Access1km from Sounkyo bus stop, about 20 minutes walk.There are no convenience stores near the hotel, so it's a good idea to stock up at Secoma near the bus stop.◾️Food and drinks providedAt the hostel,・Curry for dinner・Alcohol can and snacks for dinner・Breakfast rice ball setWe provide this service, so you can come empty-handed.▪️About rooms and facilities・6 dormitory rooms, 6 private rooms・Dormitory is for 8 people per room with 4 bunk beds・Toilets and shower rooms are for men on the 1st floor and for women on the 2nd floor.・Common space has manga, books, TV, and free drinks (hojicha, coffee)・Washing machine is 200 yen for 29 minutes, detergent is 100 yen・Dryer is 100 yen for 10 minutes・Toothbrushing set costs 100 yen・Light and outlet x 1 in the dormitory・There is a luggage storage space in the dormitory that is large enough to store a backpack.・There are hangers and poles for hanging things inside the dormitory.・Bedding includes mat, comforter x 1, pillow x 1, sheets・You can set the sheets yourself for the pillow, mattress, and comforter (place between yourself and the comforter) and return them at check-out.・There are 12 valuables lockers on the 1st floor for storing small items. If you are worried about your luggage in the dormitory, it is a good idea to leave it here. First come first served.・Since there are many climbers, you can hear noises from early morning as they prepare for departure.▪️Bathnone. Shower only.If you want to take a bath, there is a discount coupon at the front desk that allows you to take a day trip bath at a super nearby hot spring inn for 800 yen. In fact, it's a hot spring area, so if you have time, you should definitely take a dip.・1 minute walk from Asayotei (reception until 7pm, 2 types of baths, sauna available)・Hotel Taisetsu, 2 minutes walk (reception until 9pm, 3 types of baths, sauna available)*I will post a photo.If you only have to go to one, I recommend Hotel Daisetsu.▪️OverviewIt doesn't seem to use dynamic pricing, so you can stay there for a reasonable price even on a three-day weekend in the middle of the fall foliage season, so if you don't mind staying in a dormitory, this is a hidden gem.Not only can you use it before or after climbing, but you can also use it as a base for touring Sounkyo hot springs.Although I didn't mention it above, you can also use the day trip bath at the Asahi Resort Hotel, which is a 20-minute walk away, at a discounted price of 800 yen, so you can visit all three facilities for 2,400 yen instead of the regular price of 3,730 yen.Also, as others have written, the staff is extremely friendly and nice.
Daphnie Knoll
3/5
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 carBut other than that it was a bit of a rough stay
T N
5/5
It was midsummer and there was only a fan in the room, so it was a little hot during the day. It's cool at night, so just a fan is fine.
Daï MORITA
5/5
Very good youth hostel for people who want to discover hiking :)The staff was there to help me plan my hikes. A big thank you to Sanaさん who was a big help :) There was even a preventive presentation about bears.Near the hostel, there are small restaurants and a mini market (Seiko Market)Regarding the dormitories, it was perfect :)The plus, the common space which is next to the entrance.Ideal place to meet people. :) I went hiking with 4 strangers and frankly I have very good memories.There is even a TV
David Kahn
5/5
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.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
北斗一裂拳
4/5
The predecessor was a youth hostel built in the 1960s, and I think it is a valuable accommodation facility that conveys the atmosphere of the Showa period when the crab tribe was at its peak.
Ashley Phillips
5/5
Had a really pleasant stay here which helped make my visit to Kurodake really lovely. The staff understand English well, and try to provide the best information they can... the atmosphere is friendly and even lively in the evenings. There was little to complain about, everything so well equipped, except maybe the shower room not having more outlets, but there are onsen everywhere here.
Co Mary
5/5
Perfect for solo travelers.It's clean and the bed space is spacious.especiallyThe common space was stocked with books and local newspapers related to mountains and travel.Be sure to read this mountain climbing booklet with cute illustrations.
akira
5/5
After work in Tomakomai in September, I drove from Asahikawa via Sapporo to Kamikawa Town and arrived at Sounkyo Hostel at around 8:30 pm, but I was exhausted by the warm reception from the receptionist and the atmosphere of the people staying there. I got up early tomorrow and went to bed excited to take the ropeway from Mt. Kurodake to Mt. Asahidake for the second time.
黃思萍
5/5
The room is clean. The staff is friendly. It takes 10 minutes to walk to Sounkyo by bus. It's a bit hard to push luggage uphill, but there are deer grazing on the road:).The bathroom is shared, but you can go to the Chaoyang Pavilion Rigui Hot Spring next to it to take a bath (¥1,200 for adults, you can get a discount at the hostel counter for ¥800/person).112/9/27
Viktor Vlcek
5/5
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.
N KOBA
3/5
There are many hot spring inns around here, and this is the only place I can stay if I'm traveling alone, so I stayed there. I think it's a little expensive for this type of accommodation, but maybe that's due to the local characteristics. It is a good location for climbing the mountain the next day.
Judy
3/5
The youth hostel in Sounkyo is close to Kurodake Station, so it’s easy to catch a train!There are single rooms, Japanese-style family rooms and dormitory rooms.Book breakfast for +600 and dinner with curry rice for +1,500!The bathroom is a large bath with no partitions!The service staff are friendly and polite.
M Makoto
5/5
I stayed there while climbing Mt. Kurodake.They were polite from the time I made the reservation.The building is old and the humidity in the room is high in August, so it's a matter of personal tolerance, but it's very clean and simple. It was nice and easy to do most of the work yourself.Dinner is only curry, but the curry is quite elaborate and very delicious.The bath is only a shower, so you can also get a discount coupon and enjoy a nearby hot spring.I will definitely visit you again!
Moet Itoh
5/5
I stayed with my family. It was a very nice space and I was treated with great care.Recommended!
Waldemar Schmidt
5/5
A hostel like I wanted. Met many like-minded travelers there. The employees there are also very relaxed.
Hikomi
5/5
It's a bit of a walk to the cable car or shopping street, but it's very close to the autumn leaf lighting event venue, so the location is quite convenient.
chihoko kikuchi
5/5
It was so relaxing and refreshing! I didn't want to go home (lol)This time, my family and I stayed in a private tatami room for one night, and the room was retro and clean, and the staff were friendly and attentive. I could see the thoughtfulness everywhere in the hostel and it was very comfortable.There were a lot of foreign customers this time, and I often did it by myself, so I didn't have to worry about anything strange, which I liked.Also, the Kurodake curry for dinner was delicious and the chicken was crumbly!It was so spicy and delicious that even my son, who is in the lower grades of elementary school, ate it up perfectly.There is no hot spring, but you can go to the hotel next door or nearby (there are discounts depending on the location), so if you are staying multiple nights, you can visit the hot springs.