It was a nice location next to Jigokudan Vally and a hikeable distance to nearby sites. A street of shops, restaurants and 7-Eleven next door was nice to have. The staff was friendly and the hotel itself clean. The onsen definitely has an older interior and feel but a variety of soaking pools. We chose the dinner and breakfast buffet option. The dinner buffet was a little disappointing but the breakfast buffet was great. I’ve just had a better dinner buffet experience at other onsens with selection and taste.

Excellent

Dai-ichi Takimotokan is a huge onsen resort and a great base for exploring Noboribetsu. The room was comfortable and reasonably sized, although the bathroom felt quite small. I suspect this is because most guests are expected to use the public baths instead. The onsen facilities were the highlight of the stay. There were multiple pools to choose from, including sulfur baths, salt baths, jet baths, as well as sauna and steam rooms. The dressing area was enormous. I visited both before and after dinner and never found it overly busy. The resort itself is like a small town, with souvenir shops, a mini mart, game rooms, restaurants, and plenty of facilities to keep guests occupied. Service was excellent. The front desk staff spoke fluent English and were very helpful in advising on bus schedules and nearby attractions. We arrived by train and took the bus from Noboribetsu Station to the onsen area (¥450 per person). As we arrived in the evening, we had a short uphill walk from the bus terminal to the hotel. There is a bus stop directly outside the hotel, although service ends in the late afternoon. The breakfast buffet was decent but unremarkable. Dinner was better, with unlimited snow crab legs, ikura, sashimi, cooked dishes, two types of rice, and two soups. The variety was impressive, though the overall quality was average and the crab seemed frozen and reheated. Overall, the excellent onsen facilities, extensive amenities, and helpful staff made the stay enjoyable,.

Family friendly. We enjoy the buffet dinner and breakfast.