[2025 Kushiro Hotels] Travel Guide for La Vista Akangawa (Updated Jul)

What a beautiful hot spring hotel😍 The location is Akan River, Hokkaido! This time I stayed in a room with a hot spring😍😍 You can soak enough in the room~ The only drawback is that there are relatively few baths in the room.. Only enough for one person to soak~ #mytripvlog #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #awesomepic #summervacation #passionpassport #summervacation #外游 #celebratewithtrip

Recommended accommodation in Akanko Onsen that we visited on a trip to Hokkaido "La Vista Akangawa" This time, we will cover the large public baths, private baths, and public areas♪ La Vista has a wide range of large public baths and private baths, so you can enjoy your hot spring time to your heart's content♪ The lobby is also a very warm space that is reminiscent of the northern part of the country✨ #Hokkaido tourism #Open-air bath in guest room #Hot spring inn #Resort hotel #Luxury hotel

Five-star service, five-star dining. A superb hot spring hotel, worth a visit. I went to this hotel once before the epidemic, environment, food, hot spring full score 💯. It was $5000 a night, came again immediately after the pandemic, this time only two thousand dollars! Quality remains unchanged, absolutely worth it! One of my favorite hotel in Hokkaido, away from the city, it’s both beautiful and relaxing. Clear night skies allow you to see the stars ✨ 半膳套餐内的食物，简单是所有北海道饭店中的极品！ #overseastravel #awesomepic #hot springs

*Opened in 2015, this inn allows you to fully enjoy nature. *There are large windows and sofas placed throughout the building, and the ever-changing natural scenery is like a painting. The rooms also have sofas from which you can enjoy the river view. *In addition to the large public bath, there are three private baths where you can enjoy the hot springs. *A mother deer and her baby came to play right next to the inn. An inn that is one with nature. [Accommodation] La Vista Akangawa Room type: Riverside DX triple room Meal type: 1 night with 2 meals Check-in/check-out: 15:00/11:00 (varies depending on plan) Budget per person: From about 22,000 yen (3 people per room) Access: ☆About 1 hour by car from Ashoro IC ☆About 7 minutes by shuttle bus from Akangawa Bus Terminal (Advance reservation required) ☆Information as of August 2022. Rating (out of 5): ★★★★★ #Breathtaking view #Hokkaido #Lake Akan Onsen #Forest bathing #Luxury hotel #Keihan Group campaign #Summer weekend trip #Onsen #Accommodation review

🌿 La Vista Akangawa | Atmosphere and charm near the entrance ⸻ 🚗 Entrance approach and entrance • Located a little way off National Route 241, the signboards around are modest and designed to blend in with nature. Some people say that the entrance is hard to find, but that actually makes it feel more like a hideaway . • As you drive along, you will see a calm appearance surrounded by trees, giving the impression that you have arrived at a villa in harmony with nature. ⸻ 🛋 Path from the entrance to the lobby • Take off your shoes at the entrance and go inside: You can instantly experience a sense of relaxation at the beginning of your trip . • When you step into the lobby, you will be welcomed by the warmth of the wood and the murmuring of the Akan River visible through the large windows. It's a moment when you become one with nature . ⸻ 🪑 Terrace and lobby space • On the terrace seating that continues from the lobby, you can enjoy tea time while feeling the wind and steam by the river. Quiet relaxation is unique to this place . • In winter, the fireplace is lit, and in summer, the cool breeze and the birds' voices blend together. Self-serve drinks are available 24 hours a day, so you can relax at your own pace anytime. ⸻ 🤗 Recommended points • The entrance is quiet, and the path to the lobby makes you feel like you're in a true hideaway . • The view of the Akan River and forest flowing through the windows. As soon as you arrive, you'll start interacting with nature . • This is an inn where the moment you release the "tension" of your trip is engraved from the entrance. ⸻ La Vista Akangawa has an excellent design that opens the door to the "extraordinary" from the first step through the entrance. With a taste of wood and stone, the murmuring of the river, and the flames of the fireplace... a deep resort experience awaits, where you can feel healing with all five senses😊 #AbsolutelyFreeTrip

✨ Breakfast experience at La Vista Akangawa ✨ ⸻ 🥚 1. Japanese or Western meal selection style • Choose a Japanese or Western meal at check-in (a Japanese and Western set).  • The Japanese meal includes local "Yumepirika" and about 10 small dishes. Free refills of rice accompaniments such as hot spring eggs, natto, seaweed, and salted fish. There are also stews with dashi stock, grilled fish, and pot-au-feu style hot pots.  • The Western meal includes egg dishes (omelette, etc.), bacon, three types of bread, and salad. The haskap dressing is refreshing.  ⸻ 🌄 2. Drinks & fresh juices • There is a drink bar with local drinks such as Betsukai milk.  ⸻ 🌿 3. Window seats overlooking the river and a comfortable atmosphere • At the B1F restaurant "Wakkapirika," you can dine while looking out at the morning Akan River and forest through the large windows. The quiet sound of the river will be the background music.  #AbsolutelyFreeTravel

We will introduce the lobby and souvenir corner of La Vista Akangawa, a relaxing space overlooking the Akan River in Hokkaido. ✨ ⸻ ☕ Lobby Lounge "Pokkenui" • Enjoy self-serve coffee (free 24 hours) while looking out at the river and forest through the fireplace and large windows. • At night, the fireplace flames and the babbling of the river create a fantastic space. • There are also massage chairs (free) and a healing space called "Yumegoto" nearby, so you can relax both body and mind. ⸻ 🛍 Souvenir Corner "Shop Koropokkuru" • This 24-hour shop in front of the front desk sells: • La Vista Akangawa original sweets (such as the popular chocolate crunch "Dessert de Crunch Kamui no Yu") . • The lineup also includes grape juice from eastern Hokkaido and hand and lip creams containing hot spring water. • There are also long-tailed tit goods and miscellaneous goods with Ainu culture motifs, so you can have fun choosing. ⸻ 🎁 Recommended shopping before checking out • Convenient to purchase at the shop in front of the front desk: It is located in a place where you can stop by before checking out. • Discount coupons are also distributed, so it is a good time to buy souvenirs at a good price. ⸻ ✅ Recommended for • Those looking for easy and highly rated original baked goods to commemorate your trip or give as souvenirs. • Cosmetics containing hot spring water are great for preventing dryness, as well as moisturizing care for yourself. • For those who want to relax with the scenery, the large window x coffee space is perfect. ⸻ The warmth of the fireplace in the lobby, the sound of the river, and a variety of souvenirs to give to loved ones. La Vista Akangawa is a healing space that will make your travel time special until the very end😊 #AbsolutelyFreeTravel

🍱 Meal style for children under elementary school age • Elementary school children will basically have the same kaiseki meal as adults. — The regular meal contents are provided as is, with the same portions and menu as adults【 】. • However, if an elementary school child requests a "children's menu (children's menu)", the menu will be switched to a toddler menu. — This is treated as a "toddler menu + bedding included" and is also available to elementary school children【 】. — The price is "50% of the adult price", and the menu is a light, easy-to-eat menu for toddlers【 】. ⸻ 🛎 What should I do if I want to do this? • If you tell us when you make your reservation that you are an elementary school student and would like a toddler menu, we can flexibly accommodate your request. • However, it seems that it may be difficult to make sudden changes on the day【 】. • It is safe to request a "switch to a toddler menu" in advance. #AbsolutelyFreeTravel

Dinner at La Vista Akangawa is an exquisite kaiseki experience where you can enjoy the bounty of Hokkaido across the river. Below is a summary of its charms 😊 ⸻ 🍽️ Kaiseki cuisine at "Wakka Pirika" where you can taste the four seasons • Specialty "Kotan Nabe": A bouillabaisse-style hotpot containing cod, scallops, and Hokkaido vegetables. A dish that warms the body and soul, inspired by an Ainu gathering . • Colorful appetizers: A lineup of flavors unique to Eastern Hokkaido, such as smelt nanbanzuke and simmered whelks . • Sushi & seafood dishes: An abundance of fresh seafood, including bluefin tuna, peony shrimp, and winter yellowtail . • Three "Kokoro Kakari" dishes to choose from: Kasube stewed jelly, crab bean paste chawanmushi, and roast beef, all of which can be refilled as much as you like . • Final dish: Choose from porridge, udon, hokki curry, etc. to suit your taste . • Dessert: A refreshing and elegant finale , such as a nerikiri (a type of doughnut) made to resemble a long-tailed tit or milk pudding . ⸻ 🍶 Two-part dinner & spectacular view • Dinner is served in two parts, at 17:30 and 20:00 . • Enjoying a meal while looking out at the Akan River and forest scenery through the large windows is a special experience, as if you were having a conversation with nature. #AbsolutelyFreeTrip

Introducing the hospitality unique to La Vista Akangawa, from after the bath to the evening and morning in a luxurious flow✨ ⸻ 🧊 Post-bath popsicles • After the large public bath or private bath, you can freely enjoy three kinds of popsicles  • At the after-bath spot "Aggregation Utaru", a cold and sweet treat awaits you in the lobby at night  ⸻ 🍜 Nighttime noodles (late-night ramen) • "Yonaki soba" is provided free of charge from 22:30 to 23:30 You can enjoy homemade soy sauce ramen that gently satisfies your hunger  • At "Aggregation Utaru", it's perfect for a relaxing drink after the hot spring and dinner  ⸻ 🥛 Morning Katsugen (Hokkaido lactic acid bacteria drink) • After your morning bath, a pack of Katsugen will be prepared for you in the lobby or bath area. • Enjoy a refreshing morning drink with this local drink that has long been loved in the Kushiro and Eastern Hokkaido area.  ⸻ ✅ The flow of these services (the flow of a perfect day) 1. Enjoy the hot springs in a private large bath 2. Cool down with ice cream 3. End the night with a relaxing "Yonaki Soba" 4. Start your morning off fresh with Katsugen after the hot springs ⸻ At La Vista Akangawa, you can not only enjoy the hot springs and the view, but also create an extraordinary day with "a little extra hospitality". From night to morning, we have a variety of services that will make you want to combine a hot spring with a relaxing break😊 #AbsolutelyFreeTravel

Here are some details about the hospitality at La Vista Akangawa, "Oshinogi" and "Welcome Drinks"😊 ⸻ ☕ Welcome Drinks • Free drinks provided in the lounge when you check in In addition to self-serve coffee, special drinks to warm your body, such as cocoa and ginger tea, are available depending on the season . • Free to use in the lobby 24 hours a day There are many reviews saying that "Welcome drinks are available 24 hours a day," so you can enjoy a soothing drink whenever you like . ⸻ 🍡 Oshinogi (light meal service) • Seasonal light meals provided in the lobby before and after dinner From around 17:45 to 19:00, for those who have a late dinner, you can enjoy "little light meals" that change depending on the day, such as onion croquettes, edamame, and ohagi . • It may not be available during busy times. Depending on how busy the dinner is, there may be a "no-waiting corner" . ⸻ ✅ Tips for use • Check in early is recommended. Check in before it gets crowded and enjoy hot drinks and snacks at your leisure. • If you're looking for a snack, aim for the late dinner time (17:45-19:00). If you go to the lobby at that time, you may find a dish that will warm your heart. • The lobby lounge is calm and comfortable. It's perfect for enjoying a relaxing drink while watching the river flow. It's a space where you can feel at ease in addition to your room  . ⸻ At La Vista Akangawa, in addition to the hot springs and river view, we also offer a little hospitality from check-in to the evening, before and after dinner. A warm drink at the start of your trip, a snack at dusk to warm your stomach and heart. Such time is also one of the attractions of this inn ✨ #AbsolutelyFreeTravel

At La Vista Akangawa, you can use the private hot springs for free and without making a reservation. We will introduce them in detail! ⸻ 🕯️ Free & no reservation required private baths • Three private baths available for unlimited use 24 hours a day ・Brick "Hoshi no Yu" ・Cypress bath "Tsuki no Yu" ・Ceramic bath "Kaze no Yu" All baths are sourced, so you can enjoy a different atmosphere from the private observation baths. • No reservation required & free use if available Check the "availability" on the lamp at the entrance, and if it is available, you can bathe anytime. • How to use: If the lamp is green, you can enter. If it is available, you can use it as many times as you like. Shower in the changing room (however, soap is not provided, so please bring it from your room) • Ice candy after bathing Another nice point is that ice candy is provided after the private bath or large public bath. #AbsolutelyFreeTravel

The hot spring in the guest room at La Vista Akangawa is an authentic cypress (hinoki) panoramic bath, and has the following charms: : ⸻ 🛁 Hot springs and features of the rooms • Natural hot spring cypress bath All rooms are equipped with natural hot spring (simple spring) bathtubs, and fresh water is always poured in with the push of a button. The water fills up in about 10 minutes, and if the temperature drops, you can adjust it with the top-up button. • Open feeling of semi-open-air design The window can be opened and closed with a sliding mechanism, and you can enjoy an unobstructed view of the Akan River and virgin forest in front of you from the bathtub. It feels like you are soaking in an open-air bath . • A setting that is one with nature There is a river view seat (bench) by the window, creating a quiet and healing space where you can feel the murmuring of the river and forest while soaking in the hot spring . ⸻ 🌿 Attractions and tips for use • Luxurious time with a view and scent The scent of cypress wafting over the surface of the water, and the sound of the river and birds chirping in the background. You can enjoy your own hot spring time in nature . • Convenient to take a bath whenever you want You can fill the bath at any time you like. The system allows you to enjoy a comfortable temperature at any time of the day, morning, afternoon, or night . • Enjoy the scenery of the four seasons in the bath The Akan River and forest change appearance with each season, from fresh greenery, autumn leaves, and snowy scenery, and you can enjoy the drama from the panoramic baths in all rooms . #AbsolutelyFreeTravel

Among the river-side rooms at La Vista Akangawa, the river view seats installed by the large windows are particularly noteworthy. The clear flow of the Akan River and the deep forest just beyond the window are a spectacular sight, and it has been described as "the boundary line with nature that seems within reach." . ⸻ 🌿 The charm of the view from the window • A special seat with the river and forest as a "borrowed scenery" When you sit in the chair, the rippling of the water surface, the sound of the water, and the seasonal expressions of the riverbank spread out before your eyes, allowing you to experience "time far away from everyday life." • A moment to relax with the changing of the seasons The green of fresh greenery, the colors of autumn leaves, the quiet ice and snow of winter - the river and forest seem to speak to you in every season. At night, the lights shine into the shadows of the forest, creating a fantastic landscape . • Some say the window is open to the max The view that stretches across the entirety of the window and the river view seat have been highly praised in reviews, with many saying that the window is open to the max. ⸻ ✔️ Tips to enjoy this view even more 1. Listen to the sound of the river with a cup of coffee or tea and spend a quiet time Equipped with a special river view seat and coffee mill, you can spend a luxurious time filled with sound and aroma. 2. Enjoy the drama of nature Wild Ezo deer appear right before your eyes, and you can slowly watch the riverside change with the seasons... you can enjoy a moment of symbiosis with nature. 3. Enjoy the silence of the night The night view stands out even more in a natural environment with little light. Nighttime while listening to the sound of the river is exceptional. #AbsolutelyFreeTravel

🌊 La Vista Akangawa | Guest rooms (with cypress baths with a view) Located along the Akan River in Hokkaido, La Vista Akangawa is a hot spring resort for adults. All rooms at the resort are equipped with a cypress bath with a view and natural hot spring water. It is a luxurious design that allows you to enjoy bathing to your heart's content while listening to the babbling of the river. ⸻ 🛏 Room types and facilities • Various layouts on the river side and forest side We have rooms to suit the number of people and the style of use, such as standard twin (approx. 38 m2), moderate twin (48 m2), and family-friendly suite and fourth room (62 m2) . • All rooms are equipped with a cypress bath with a view The Akan River flows beyond the large window. You can fill the bathtub and add water with the push of a button, so you can enjoy the room bath for as long as you like, regardless of the time . • Simmons beds and minibars 　Beds designed for a good night's sleep, coffee mills, welcome drinks, and other thoughtful touches. ⸻ 🌿 Atmosphere and views • River view seats that let you feel close to the river and forest 　The wooden benches by the windows blur the boundary with nature, creating a time that feels like relaxing by the river. • Encounter with wild animals 　If you're lucky, you might see Hokkaido deer or red foxes on the riverbank at dusk. ⸻ 🧼 Water facilities and amenities • Powder room with washing area 　A space designed with ease of use in mind, with ceramic bowls and a deep washbasin design. • Ample amenities 　Shampoo and body soap, of course, but also bathrobes, hair dryers, carbonated drinks, and other minibar items are included. #AbsolutelyFreeTravel

Hokkaido East Road is as beautiful as a fairyland 😉 When choosing an onsen hotel, I hesitated for a while between Tsuruga and La Vista, and finally decided on La Vista, and felt it was very worthwhile after checking in. It is indeed not very convenient to get to, but because of this, the surrounding environment is particularly quiet. The hotel is located next to the forest and stream, and in the morning, looking at the snow scene and soaking in the hot spring, the misty water vapor seems to wash and purify the soul 🧘‍ 🏠 Room type: We chose a river view quadruple room, with two single beds and one double bed, which is perfect for traveling with friends. There is a private bath in the bathroom, but you have to fill it yourself, and you can see the river view outside from here. Check-in is at 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am the next day. ♨ Onsen: The onsen is divided into male and female baths, with indoor and outdoor pools. You can go to the bath after taking a shower indoors. There are lockers and bathrooms in the onsen area, and towels and clothes can be put in the lockers, and you can go to the bath with the key. The open-air onsen is not cold at all in the snowy winter, the water temperature is very high, and the scenery is beautiful. It is so happy to enjoy the snow scene while soaking in the bath 😍 In addition to the public bath separated by men and women, there is also a private bath area, with a total of three rooms. There is a separate bathroom and onsen pool in the private bath, and as long as the door is closed, the corresponding sign outside will light up, so you can know if anyone is using it. If no one is using it, you can go in directly without making a reservation. 🍣 Food: We booked one night and two meals (including one dinner and breakfast). There are two dining periods for dinner, 5:30 pm and 8 pm. After dinner, the waiter will let us choose the breakfast time for the next day, and there are Western or Japanese breakfasts to choose from. 🚗 Transportation: The transportation here is really a bit troublesome, it is far from the station, and it is difficult to get there without driving or chartering a car. When we went there, we chartered a car for a whole day in East Road that day, and went directly to the hotel at night, saving a lot of trouble in transportation. When checking in, you can make a reservation with the hotel for a minibus to Akan Lake Onsen Street at noon the next day, and then take a bus to leave Onsen Street. We checked out at 11 am, took the 11:30 am hotel shuttle bus to Onsen Street (about 10 minutes by car), and then bought a ticket at Onsen Street to take the 11:50 am bus to Kushiro Airport (more than an hour by car). If you are not sure about the transportation, you can send an email or call the hotel for consultation 🧐

🏠 Accommodation recommendations 1. Kamui's Soup La Vista Hotel Akan River I went to eastern Hokkaido specifically to go to Kudano Onsen. I was deeply attracted when I saw pictures on the Internet and saw the hot spring connected to Lake Kushiro. We are self-drive, from Akanchuan Hotel, about 30 minutes drive, nearby there is a free parking, parked after walking 2 minutes will see, no towels, no charges, only a simple wooden house to change clothes, a large stone in the middle of the hot spring separating men and women, but basically both sides can be seen. 。 #锧路 #Hokkaido #Gudan Hot Spring #Japanese Wild Onsen #100 Ways to Travel

A hotel that only I want to know about in Hokkaido. A hotel in a national park where you can enjoy the greenery right in front of you. I highly recommend this place where you can enjoy the unique sight of a fox appearing a few meters away from you while taking an outdoor hot spring and looking for food. The food is also neat and delicious....everything is the best. #Hotel #Hokkaido

This inn opened in 2015 and is a great place to enjoy nature to the fullest. Outside the window, you can see mother and baby wild deer playing, making you feel like you are one with nature. The rooms are also equipped with sofas from which you can enjoy the river view. The signal is a little weak and the TVs in the rooms only have satellite channels. It's perfect for those on a digital detox. Relax and enjoy the coffee grinding in your room. [Accommodation] La Vista Akangawa [Location] 3-1 Okurushube, Akan-cho, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido [Access] Approximately 1 hour by car from Ashoro IC Approximately 7 minutes by shuttle bus from Akangawa Bus Terminal (reservation required in advance) [Accommodation plan] Riverside DX triple room (1 night, 2 meals included) Check-in 15:00 Check-out 11:00 (varies depending on plan) [Budget per person] Approximately 22,000 yen (3 people per room) #Sakura2024 #Domestic travel #Hot springs #Hokkaido #Accommodation #La Vista Akangawa

A recommended inn in Lake Akan Onsen that we visited on a trip to Hokkaido "La Vista Akangawa" This time, we'll be taking a room tour♪ The triple-type room features a spacious daybed, as well as a bench by the window with a view of the river right in front of you! It's probably worth splurging a little to reserve this room♪ #Hokkaido Tourism #Open-air bath in guest room #Hot spring inn #Resort hotel #Luxury hotel

Recommended accommodation in Lake Akan Onsen that we visited on a trip to Hokkaido "La Vista Akangawa" This time, we'll be doing a room tour♪ Even the standard rooms were spacious and had large sofas for relaxing and even an open-air bath in the room! And you could see the deer from the room🦌 The food was delicious too~🍽 They even served us midnight noodles for dinner🍜 #Hokkaido Tourism #Open-air bath in the room #Hot spring inn #Resort hotel #Luxury hotel