Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel  

In Otofuke, a spa hotel just minutes from Tokachigawa Onsen and Tokachigaoka Park. Nearby highlights include Hokkaido Tokachi Ecology Park and Fukunoyu. The open-air baths look out over the Hidaka Mountain Range and the Tokachi River.

About 110 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms feature bidets and complimentary toiletries, and many rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Select guest rooms offer scenic river and mountain views and accessible features. The vibe mixes traditional Japanese touches—think kaiseki dining rooms—with relaxed onsen energy.

Stand-out hot springs include an open-air onsen with ten different kinds of baths and sweeping views. Onsite spa services offer body treatments and facials. Playful extras include a bar, karaoke, game room, park golf and on-site shopping, plus vending machines for quick snacks.

Complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the property. 24-hour front desk and safe deposit box. Free self parking onsite and a train station pick-up service available for a surcharge.

Start with a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning. Savor traditional kaiseki dinners served in a Japanese-style dining room. There’s also an on-site restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe for light bites, and a bar for evening drinks.