Toyotomi Onsen Kawashima Ryokan

♨️A ryokan in Japan's northernmost onsen village, with rare oil-rich hot spring water

Hokkaido · Kawashima Ryokan

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A hot spring inn since 1927

• 🏮Toyotomi Onsen opened in 1926 when hot water gushed up during test drilling for oil; Kawashima Ryokan opened the following year, in 1927.
• 🌲The current building was rebuilt in 2016, clad in Hokkaido larch, with floors and corridors of natural Hokkaido fir.
• 🍃It is built from natural, formaldehyde-free materials, and the guest rooms are named after places in Toyotomi town.

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A hot spring with natural oil

• ♨️The water is an iodine-sodium-chloride spring (weakly alkaline, hypertonic) with a source temperature of 35.0°C, rich in oil and sodium bicarbonate.
• 🛁Two large baths on the first floor each have an open-air bath and swap between men and women daily; open from 13:00 to 10:00 the next morning.
• 🌿Known for its moisturizing effect, the spring draws many long-stay guests seeking relief from atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.

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15 guest rooms

• 🛏️There are 15 rooms: 8 singles (about 5 tatami, 8.3㎡), 5 twins (12.4–17.0㎡) and 2 deluxe rooms (26.5㎡ and 29.0㎡).
• 🚻Single, twin and triple rooms have no toilet or washbasin and use shared facilities; only the deluxe rooms have a washlet toilet and powder room.
• 📶Every room has a fridge, TV, air conditioner and kettle, and free Wi-Fi covers the whole building.

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Private open-air bath

• 🔑The private open-air bath on the first floor is bookable in 45-minute slots, from 13:00 until a last start at 22:00.
• 👨‍👩‍👧For deluxe room guests the fee is included, with direct access from the room terrace (the stairs are steep).
• ❄️In winter the taps are removed to prevent freezing, and the bath may be closed in bad weather.

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Hokkaido cuisine

• 🦌Meals center on Hokkaido produce such as Toyotomi dairy, local venison and seafood from nearby Wakasakanai port.
• 🥕Vegetables and herbs grown by the proprietress, a certified vegetable and fruit adviser, also appear on the table.
• 🍮Meals are served in the first-floor dining room, and the hot spring pudding and butter made with Toyotomi milk are sold in the shop.

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Facilities

• 🔥The airy lobby lounge has a wood-burning stove that is lit in winter.
• 🧸A kids' corner under the stairs and a second-floor library corner make it easy to stay with children.
• 🧺There is a coin laundry, and the entire building is non-smoking, including e-cigarettes.

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Surroundings

• 🌾Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park spreads out around the area.
• 🐄Dairy pastures said to be among the largest in Japan offer classic wide-open Hokkaido scenery.
• 🏘️Toyotomi Onsen is known as Japan's northernmost hot spring village.

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Access

• 🚃JR Soya Line Toyotomi Station is about 5 hours from Sapporo and about 50 minutes from Wakkanai; from there a bus takes about 10 minutes to the Toyotomi Onsen stop, a 1-minute walk away.
• 🚐Pickup from Toyotomi Station must be booked at least 3 days ahead and runs for afternoon trains on check-in day and morning trains on check-out day. There are no taxis waiting at the station.
• 🚗By car it is about 40 minutes to 1 hour from Wakkanai; the free town parking lot behind the inn holds about 50 cars.

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15 guest rooms

• 🛏️There are 15 rooms: 8 singles (about 5 tatami, 8.3㎡), 5 twins (12.4–17.0㎡) and 2 deluxe rooms (26.5㎡ and 29.0㎡).
• 🚻Single, twin and triple rooms have no toilet or washbasin and use shared facilities; only the deluxe rooms have a washlet toilet and powder room.
• 📶Every room has a fridge, TV, air conditioner and kettle, and free Wi-Fi covers the whole building.

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Private open-air bath

• 🔑The private open-air bath on the first floor is bookable in 45-minute slots, from 13:00 until a last start at 22:00.
• 👨‍👩‍👧For deluxe room guests the fee is included, with direct access from the room terrace (the stairs are steep).
• ❄️In winter the taps are removed to prevent freezing, and the bath may be closed in bad weather.

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A cozy ryokan where you can unwind in a rare oil-rich hot spring and enjoy Hokkaido-sourced meals. Note that rooms other than the deluxe rooms have no toilet or washbasin, there is no elevator, and public transport is sparse, so book the pickup in advance.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

• Parking lot
• Laundry service
• Smoking is strictly prohibited in all public and private places
• Restaurant
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Internet access

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Toyotomi Onsen Kawashima Ryokan?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Toyotomi Onsen Kawashima Ryokan located?

It is in Teshio-gun. Address: Onsen, Toyotomicho.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.