Sounkaku Grand Hotel - Sounkyo Onsen -

Enjoy a leisurely stay in a spacious room with a beautiful view.

We offer delicious, seasonal dishes using local ingredients.

Enjoy a picturesque view of the valley that changes with the seasons.

Have a delightful time with the cuisine, relaxation, and entertainment.

Since 1923, the Sounkaku Grand Hotel has carried on the concept introduced by its founder, Hatsuichi Arai and continues to pass on its traditions and spirit of hospitality, which is expressed in the peaceful atmosphere and open ambience of the guest rooms. The hotel offers a gracious reception and rooms that afford beautiful views of the Sounkyo Valley throughout the seasons. Our 161 rooms located on the 3rd to 10th floors (accommodating 840 people) provide spacious lodging for single guests as well as groups. We pride ourselves on respecting the privacy of our guests and offering valuable services.

Sounkaku Grand Hotel looks out onto a dynamic view of Sounkyo Valley, which is encircled by Daisetsuzan National Park.
In summer, guests will appreciate flower gardens filled with alpine flora and in fall, take pleasure in the exquisite beauty of the mountains painted in autumn colors.
In the winter, visitors can enjoy the popular Ice Waterfall Festival.
The expansive 10,000sq.m. area includes ice pillars, ice tunnels, and ice domes.

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There are great views of Sounkyo: waterfalls, "Ginga no Taki" and "Ryusei no Taki" are chosen as the Best 100 Waterfalls of Japan, gorge named "Oobako"(meaning a big box) and "Kobako"(a small box) that are so imminent that they make people feel that they are in a box, and beautiful gorge of columnar join, "Shinsakuheki." There is an observation deck at the middle of the mount Kurodake, and you may also enjoy alpine flora near there. During fall, leaves turn to yellow and red and they are really pleasure to watch. Especially, those at Taisetsu Kougen Spa and Ginsendai are great.