Fodor's Expert Review Sounkyo Choyotei

Perched on a bluff halfway up one side of the gorge, this hotel has the best views in the park. The hotel has sumptuous baths to take in all the nature. Rooms at the back overlook the parking lot, so those facing the gorge merit the higher prices. There is a free shuttle bus from JR Sapporo Station, four hours away. As this hotel can be popular with tour groups you may not always get the alpine serenity you are hoping for. Dinner and breakfast usually included in the room price.