Dai-ichi Takimotokan, hotel in Noboribetsu, Japan
Dai-ichi Takimotokan is a traditional inn in Noboribetsu featuring a large bathhouse of about 5,000 square meters with 35 different tubs. Rooms are distributed across four wings and offer both Japanese and Western-style accommodations, some with private outdoor baths overlooking Jigokudani valley.
The inn was founded in 1858 and has developed into a recognized place of relaxation over generations. It has preserved and modernized traditional Japanese hospitality while maintaining its classic characteristics as a ryokan.
The name Takimotokan references the natural waterfalls and landscape that define this place. Visitors experience onsen culture here, where communal bathing is central to daily life, and many participate in the rare practice of sipping sake while soaking in open-air pools.
The inn is about 15 minutes by bus from Noboribetsu Station and reachable by car in around 8 minutes from the expressway. The property has swimming pools, spring water drinking areas, and shops, allowing visitors to spend a full day within the grounds without needing to leave.
A special feature is the ability to sip sake while soaking in outdoor baths, a rare practice at Japanese hot spring resorts. From the men's outdoor bath, visitors can gaze at Jigokudani valley with its steaming vents and rocky landscapes that appear otherworldly.
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