Located in Noboribetsu (Noboribetsuonsencho), Hotel Mahoroba is within a 15-minute walk of Jigokudani and River Oyunuma Natural Footbath. This ryokan is 24.1 mi (38.8 km) from Lake Toya and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Date Jidaimura.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including hot springs, a nightclub, and a hot tub. This ryokan also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a vending machine. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Restaurant Liberty serving guests of Hotel Mahoroba.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 398 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
"Mahoroba is reportedly the largest hotel in Japan with open-air hot springs, featuring two levels of pools. Each day, two different pools are rotated for men and women, and each level also has a sauna. The outdoor pool on B2 offers stunning views. After a soak, the shower area provides a variety of shampoos, conditioners, body washes, hair masks, lotions, hair serums, and hand creams for guests to use.
Although the hotel is a bit older, it maintains a strong Japanese aesthetic, is well-kept, and boasts excellent service. We stayed in a Japanese-style tatami room, where shoes must be removed upon entry. Staff prepare the futons for sleeping on the first day of your stay.
We also booked breakfast and dinner, both served buffet-style. There's a wide variety of dishes, and the taste is generally good. The most notable item is the crab served at dinner, and the ramen and soba noodles in the evening are also delicious and a must-try.
The hotel is very close to the shopping street, with a 7-Eleven right downstairs. It's also within walking distance of Jigokudani (Hell Valley) and Bear Park. From Bear Park, you can get a panoramic view of Lake Kuttara. Unfortunately, when we visited in early December, Oku-no-yu and Oike Pond were closed due to road closures, so we couldn't go up. We'll definitely come back next time!"