A 5-minute walk from Sounkyo Bus Terminal, Sounkaku features hot spring baths, a sauna and 4 restaurants. It offers Japanese-style accommodation. Rooms have a tatami (woven mat) floor and a low table with seating cushions. They come with an LCD TV, a small fridge and a bathroom with toiletries. Guests sleep in Japanese futons on the floor. Guests can enjoy a public indoor and outdoor hot spring, entertain themselves in the games area, or browse the hotel shop for local specialities. Facilities include drink vending machines and table tennis. A dinner buffet with more than 50 Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes is catered daily at restaurant, which features an open kitchen. Other restaurants at Sounkaku serve Japanese cuisine. Sounkaku is around a 10-minute drive both from the spectacular canyon views of Obako, and from Ryuusei-no-Taki Waterfalls.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Kamikawa
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anne
    Australia Australia
    Lovely outdoor onsen. Room was huge and very comfortable
  • Shao
    Taiwan Taiwan
    I go by self-driving. the dinner and breakfast was excellent. the room and onset was also very enjoyable. highly recommanded!
  • Wei
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The room was super big and had a rustic, Japanese feel. Beds were super comfortable and lighting adequate giving the room a warm feel.

Managed by 株式会社層雲閣

Company review score: 8.8Based on 45 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Since 1923, the Sounkaku 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.

Neighbourhood information

Sounkaku 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.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese,Chinese

Property surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • Bonjour
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Japanese • Seafood • Sushi • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • Ezomatsu
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Bonjour(Breakfast)
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Japanese • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of 層雲閣
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • 3 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Activities
  • Badminton equipment
    Additional charge
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
    Additional charge
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

House rules

層雲閣 takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

To eat dinner at the property, a reservation must be made by 12:00 (noon) on the day of check-in.

Please note, child rate will differ from 01 October 2019. Please contact the property for details.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Guests must check in by 19:30:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

FAQs about 層雲閣

  • Room options at 層雲閣 include:

    • Quadruple
    • Twin

  • Check-in at 層雲閣 is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • 層雲閣 is 11.8 miles from the centre of Kamikawa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at 層雲閣 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • 層雲閣 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Karaoke
    • Badminton equipment
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Public Bath

  • 層雲閣 has 3 restaurants:

    • Bonjour
    • Bonjour(Breakfast)
    • Ezomatsu