Sounkyo Onsen sits deep in the Daisetsuzan mountain range, making it the hub for visitors who want a soak after hiking the Sounkyo Gorge or riding the Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Ropeway. The district here is compact, so ryokans cluster around the main street within walking distance of the cable car, and free parking is common. Choyo Resort Hotel and Yumoto Ginsenkaku are the top-rated stays, both earning a 'Good' guest score, and they focus on the essentials: open-air baths, breakfast buffets, and family-oriented rooms. Expect to pay roughly ¥15,000-¥25,000 per person per night with two meals.
Choyo Resort Hotel offers modern Japanese-style rooms with free WiFi, an on-site restaurant with buffet breakfast and dinner, and a 5-minute walk to the ropeway-practical for hikers. Yumoto Ginsenkaku balances comfort and budget: family rooms with private bathrooms, mountain views, a sauna, open-air bath, and free parking, plus a buffet breakfast featuring local specialties. Both are friendly to families, and the Yumoto Ginsenkaku also has facilities for disabled guests. If you're arriving by car from Asahikawa Airport, count on about 70 km; the drive takes roughly an hour and a half in good weather.