This hotel was a significant part of our honeymoon. Firstly, we were already familiar with Bourou's service as we stayed at their Lake Toya hotel a year ago, so we were confident everything would be excellent. Secondly, we had long dreamed of visiting Noboribetsu specifically, but preferred to be closer to nature rather than right in the town center. In this regard, the hotel's location is ideal: it's a 15-minute walk to the bus station, the same to restaurants and souvenir shops, and you can even take a "roundabout" path to the valley by starting the route from the end (which is right behind the hotel).
Nature is right on your doorstep: deer roamed beneath our windows, and an owl kept watch near the public onsen in the evening.
The room is very spacious, with relaxation areas, a work desk, an armchair by the window, and most importantly, a private onsen! It's connected to the shower and essentially on a covered balcony, but it always has warm flooring and the perfect spring temperature (around 42 degrees Celsius).
The kaiseki dinner is 100% worth choosing. Of course, the breakfasts with numerous dishes are also impressive (there are European and Asian options, which I think alternate daily), but the evening kaiseki is incredibly delicious and an enlightening experience. By the way, there's a lot of food, so you can easily skip lunch (though you can order it to your room during the day for an extra charge). The cuisine is Japanese-French, and the presentation is unbelievably beautiful.
The public onsen is small, but I was always alone there and never crossed paths with anyone. It has a cold plunge, a sauna, a hot plunge, and an outdoor plunge with views of a mini-garden and lounge chairs.
It was lovely to receive a small anniversary souvenir from the hotel, welcome treats, and mini-cosmetic sets. ❤️
Bourou might be pricier, but it's incredibly authentic in its design and service – it's a fantastic experience that is highly valued in Japan. It's clear the hotel is many years old, but the meticulous care for everything is also noticeable: from the book selection in the library to the alcoholic beverage pairings with dinner. Sachiko, who attended to us during our breakfasts and dinners, especially left a lasting impression. ❤️❤️ What a wonderful experience of support and conversation; we were so happy to have met her!
I will definitely return here again!
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