On June 17, 2023, Saturday, clear weather, around 6:00 PM, visited with family. Parking available, no smoking, credit card payment accepted. Includes impressions of the inn. The amount spent was for the accommodation fee. Stayed at the First Hotel Tokachigawa Onsen Mameyotei in Otofuke-cho, Hokkaido. There are Mameyotei and Toyosutei, but this time stayed at Mameyotei. Would like to stay again. Hokkaido Obihiro trip, 3rd day. The final inn of this trip was the First Hotel Tokachigawa Onsen Mameyotei. Wanted to stay in a slightly nicer inn, a nice room for the last night. Worried when planning the trip that the baby might not adapt well to the large communal bath... so reserved a room with a hot spring bath at Mameyotei. It was the right choice. The day before, tried the communal bath at Fusui Lake, and the baby cried a lot. Still seems a little scared of the communal bath. Checked in around 4:00 PM and made a reservation for the dinner buffet at the same time. It was quite inflexible, but there was no other dissatisfaction during the stay. The reserved room was a room with a hot spring view bath, including 1 night and 2 meals, costing around 30,000 yen per person. The room was quite spacious and perfect for relaxing. The view in front of us was wonderful. The greenery along the river with no buildings was beautiful. Bathed in the hot spring in the room while enjoying the view. Then, before 6:00 PM, went to the hotel's restaurant, Komorebi. When I mentioned my name, they had already set up a child's chair for us. The specialty was steak cooked in an open kitchen and takikomi gohan cooked with solid fuel. The buffet was quite crowded, but not too crowded, so I could get food without much stress. I forgot to take a photo, but there was takikomi gohan where you could put your favorite ingredients, and there were edamame beans that the baby who loves edamame was happy about. However, there were only a few types of ingredients, so it was a bit disappointing, but it was delicious. While picking up salad, a stranger told me, "Onions are really delicious, you must try the onions!" and I took more onion salad accordingly. The onions were indeed delicious. The most delicious food on this trip might have been this sliced onion. My wife praised the chicken with bones as really delicious. Enjoyed other dishes like mapo tofu and shrimp chili, and the desserts were also delicious. Cannot recommend the small pot with sukiyaki-style cooked with solid fuel, but everything else was satisfying. By the way, we did not order any alcohol. Buffets are helpful when you have a baby. You can take turns eating, and there was no time limit mentioned, so we stayed for over an hour. After eating, went to the large communal bath. The outdoor bath was deep and gently soaked the body. The mall hot spring felt good. Besides Mameyotei at Tokachigawa First Hotel, there is Toyosutei, which seems to be more expensive. But the room I stayed in this time at Mameyotei was sufficient. It doesn't feel expensive at all to be able to use a spacious room for 30,000 yen per person including one night and two meals. I recommend Tokachigawa Onsen First Hotel for those who want to enjoy a hotel hot spring in the Obihiro area, the view in front of the hotel was also nice. Thank you for the meal.

For my father's 70th birthday celebration, my mother gave us a gift of a stay at the First Hotel Mameyotei, for my father, myself, my brother, and three old men. The room had a private outdoor bath and was very nice! As soon as we checked in, we toasted with beer and then enjoyed the bath. It was a fantastic time. The evening buffet had a wide variety of dishes, including sashimi, tempura, meat, and mixed rice, all very luxurious. The Mall Onsen Beer, an original craft beer from Tokachi River Onsen, was fruity and delicious. We were able to order cocktails while soaking our feet in the evening foot bath. We had a great time with just the three men. Thank you, Mom!

I stayed at Tokachi River Onsen First Hotel Mameyotei and had breakfast at the "Shiratori" buffet-style dining area. The spacious hall featured a variety of dishes made with local ingredients. There was a dedicated staff member making omelets to order. The bread was well-baked and tastier than typical hotel buffets. I especially enjoyed the red bean bread with generous butter. They emphasized the use of local ingredients, and the vegetable dishes and bread were particularly delicious. Although the annex "Toyosutei" seemed to have a nice lounge, I couldn't stay there as it was fully booked. If I have the chance to visit again, I would like to stay at Toyosutei and experience it.

I visited the restaurant "Komorebi" at Tokachi Daiichi Hotel for dinner, which was a buffet style. Before I review the food, I want to mention that I confirmed the operating hours were 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM in advance, and we arrived at the hotel around 5:45 PM. We wanted to go for dinner right away after dropping our luggage in the room, but we were told that the guests were divided into two groups and the first group was already full, so the earliest we could start was 7:30 PM. This was quite inconvenient for us who wanted to relax with a drink. When we explained that it was unreasonable, they adjusted it to start at 6:15 PM, which I appreciate. However, if they are dividing guests into two groups, they should inform them in advance. Now, about the buffet, they had delicious mountain delicacies from Hokkaido (melting raclette cheese, pork shabu-shabu, beef sukiyaki, beef steak, ice cream), Chinese, sashimi, Western dishes, and more. For the finale, you can enjoy kamameshi where you can put your favorite ingredients. While there are 5 basic options for kamameshi ingredients, it's fun to discover kamameshi options from the buffet menu if you're confident. I made sukiyaki kamameshi. The drinks are around 800 yen per glass if ordered individually, but with a 70-minute all-you-can-drink option for 1,600 yen, it's worth it if you order at least 2 drinks. The staff, despite being busy, provided polite service. Thank you for the meal!

I stayed at Tokachigawa Onsen, First Hotel, Mameyotei. For dinner, I enjoyed the "Tokachi Buffet" at the restaurant Komorebi, where you can see the chefs cooking in an open kitchen. There were a variety of dishes available, with Western cuisine having the most options. The all-you-can-eat style allowed me to try different dishes, and I particularly enjoyed the Wagyu steak and beef stew. The Sapporo Classic beer was perfectly chilled and delicious. The crab fried rice was a bit disappointing as the rice was mushy. I hope they improve their Chinese cuisine. The kama-meshi was fun to make, and the scallops in it were tasty. Even though it was all-you-can-eat, I surprisingly got full quickly. There doesn't seem to be a time limit, so you can eat from opening to closing. The 70-minute all-you-can-drink option was sufficient. After dinner, I relaxed in the bath and enjoyed beer and wine in my room. The breakfast seemed a bit different, with fewer side dishes. I have stayed at Mameyotei three times, so I would like to try staying at Hoshutei next time. I had a great time enjoying the good hot springs and meals.

The student's visit to Tokachi River Onsen. In the past, when staying at the "Toho Inn" in Ikeda, known as the "Wine Country," there was no indoor bath at the inn, so they would share a ride with the innkeeper and other guests to the nearby Tokachi River Onsen "Oohirahara." The moor hot spring left a strong impression, and they had been wanting to visit again with their wife. For the second day of their Hokkaido trip, they stayed at the "Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel Mugiyou-tei." The room had a terrace and a view of the Tokachi Central Bridge from the window. The first-floor relaxation area had chairs that doubled as foot baths. Now, for dinner at the "Club Dining Tokachi." All rooms are private, providing a sense of security. The kaiseki course was slightly on the smaller side. Starting with appetizers and seared sea urchin sushi, it was a nice feeling. Sashimi trio with seasonal vegetable tea soba was elegant. Grilled wagyu beef with mountain wasabi was delightful. The crab and Camembert cheese chawanmushi was exquisite. The rice cooked in a pot was corn rice, a favorite. Dessert included cheesecake, bracken rice cake, and melon. The kaiseki course was just right in terms of quality and quantity. Now, the hot spring. The moor hot spring here is particularly fantastic. There are a large number of baths, including an outdoor bath with a view of ponds and gardens. The sauna facilities were also excellent. A truly wonderful hot spring. Breakfast was a buffet with a good selection of bread typical of Hokkaido. The breakfast buffet was also enjoyable.

Two years ago, the details have not changed but is it perfect for the times? I made a reservation for a plan with dinner at a mountain lake and breakfast at the private dining room "Club Dining Tokachi" after dinner the day before, specifying the time and menu for the next morning. When it was time, we headed to the dining room and were guided as "Mr./Ms. ○○", so I wonder if we were the first ones to arrive (^^;) I chose a Japanese breakfast, while my companion chose the Tokachi specialty pork bowl set (other options were "Fresh seafood bowl" with Hokkaido seafood). It would be nice if we could choose "Western food" at Dining Tokachi since there is a bakery in the hotel (my companion would appreciate that (^^;)). In the private room we were guided to, part of the Japanese breakfast was already arranged. We specified rice or porridge, and it was brought with miso soup. The grilled fish this time was Pacific saury, already grilled but reheated on solid fuel. The box meal with salmon roe, salted fish roe, and pickled plum, along with simmered eggplant and onsen egg, had a subtle flavor balance. The crispy plum was not artificially colored, and it felt like the ingredients were carefully selected. When staying at Toyosutei, there is a "Premium Lounge" that only guests can use, where you can enjoy light snacks and canned beer or soft drinks in the evening, and yogurt and homemade bakery (individually packaged) in the morning. Personally, I recommend it more than the upgraded Mitsui Garden Hotel. ※If the lounge is crowded, you can take some items to your room (probably because there are cameras, let's behave with decorum). The staff's service was good, and we were able to relax nearby. Thank you for taking care of us.

Review of breakfast on the second day of stay. I stayed at Toyoshutei, but when choosing breakfast, I decided to try the buffet at Tofutei based on the staff's recommendation that "the breakfast buffet at Tofutei is popular, especially the freshly baked bread." The conclusion is that there is a huge difference in the level of breakfast between Toyoshutei and Tofutei. It is natural that there is a difference in level since the accommodation fees are completely different, but in that case, the hotel should not recommend Tofutei's buffet to Toyoshutei guests. This large ryokan is located in Tokachigawa Onsen. It is called "Daiichi Hotel," but this hotel is independent and is completely different from "Daiichi Hinteiru" in Jozankei and Lake Shikotsu. The hotel is divided into two, Toyoshutei and Tofutei. These two have completely different prices and customer bases. The two "tei" are also different buildings, and a special card is required to go to Toyoshutei. There is a lounge on the 3rd floor of Toyoshutei, where guests can freely enjoy alcohol (wine, beer), snacks, tea sweets, coffee, etc. Toyoshutei guests can use it freely. Also, the rooms at Toyoshutei have a private open-air bath with Tokachigawa Onsen's pride, moor hot spring. The open-air bath is cold in winter due to the outside air, but with a lukewarm temperature setting, you can relax and enjoy the hot spring without worrying about others whenever you like. The drinks in the room's refrigerator are also free, so you can enjoy sparkling wine or beer in the room. For a detailed review of dinner, please see the review of "Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel Toyoshutei." Dinner was a choice between a Japanese kaiseki meal or teppanyaki. The Japanese kaiseki meal was served in a private dining room. For breakfast, you can choose from a Japanese set meal, seafood bowl, pork bowl in a private dining room, or buffet. The buffet is mainly for Tofutei guests, but Toyoshutei guests can also use it upon request. We used the private dining room breakfast at Toyoshutei once and the buffet breakfast at Tofutei once. We were attracted to the "freshly baked bread" at the buffet, but considering the high price paid for Toyoshutei, we should have used the private dining room. For us, who are used to eating delicious bread in Tokyo, the "freshly baked bread" did not impress us at all, and overall, it gave the impression of a buffet from a ryokan of the past. If I were to rate Tofutei's buffet breakfast, it would be 3.0. As for the rooms, they are clean but I think they are small for the price. Also, there are few outlets (especially inconvenient without outlets by the bedside). There is no alcohol for disinfection in the room. Also, I am dissatisfied with the check-in process. Originally, Toyoshutei guests were supposed to check in at the lounge on the 3rd floor of Toyoshutei, but currently, due to COVID-19 measures, check-in is done at the front desk on the 1st floor. Many accommodation facilities have taken measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but the change in the check-in process at this ryokan is unclear. Currently, check-in is done at the front desk on the 1st floor along with the relatively cheap Tofutei guests. In my case, I had to wait in line in front of the front desk for nearly 15 minutes due to the congestion at check-in.

The dishes at the Japanese restaurant were delicious. The highlight was the cheese chawanmushi, which was truly amazing. The kids' lunch was also very luxurious, with dessert included, making us very satisfied. And most importantly, the hot spring was fantastic! After enjoying a delicious meal, it would be a waste not to soak in the hot spring!

We visited for our 35th wedding anniversary in January 2020. We stayed at the beloved Mole Hot Springs. We reserved a room with an open-air bath, which turned out to be surprisingly spacious and impressive. We warmed up in the bath, then cooled off by sitting on a chair and looking out at the Tokachi River. We repeated this process of soaking in the bath and cooling off, all while enjoying a beer (of course). It was a blissful moment. For dinner, we had a private room where we could enjoy our meal quietly and leisurely. The dishes were not extravagantly luxurious, but each one was carefully prepared and delicious. It seemed like there were many Chinese guests due to the start of the Spring Festival, but we felt safe in our private dining area with the open-air bath. At night, we had delicious ramen and local beer. The ramen had a delicate and enjoyable flavor. We were completely satisfied.

I have visited the neighboring San Yoyan several times and have been wanting to try Toyosutei someday. Luckily, I found an opening on the weekend! Unlike San Yoyan, you can choose a private room for dining at Toyosutei, which was really nice. As I get older, I have become a bit uncomfortable listening to other customers' conversations or watching their table manners at buffets or dining places, so I can't relax at hot spring inns. The food mostly consisted of familiar ingredients that were upgraded by the skilled chefs and were delicious! Since the ingredients and cooking methods were not unfamiliar, I was able to enjoy without having to think too much. The staff recommended a Japanese sake from their hometown, which was also enjoyable. The appetizers included mini tomatoes pickled in black vinegar, cream cheese marinated in miso, lemon-cooked sweet potatoes, marinated shishamo, marinated abalone, and grilled yellowtail with Saikyo miso.

We stayed at this inn with a very well-equipped kids' space ❤ We opted for the breakfast and dinner buffets, and the caster chairs for kids were a big hit! The staff were very friendly and accommodating, making it a comfortable stay even with children o(^o^)o The bath even had Anpanman chairs, which made the kids happy (*^^*) The buffet allowed you to make your own Kamameshi, which was delicious ε=ε=(ノ≧∇≦）The raclette cheese was incredibly tasty, I had 6 servings (笑) They also had ice cream like Cold Stone where you could choose your mix-ins in front of you ( *´艸) Staying on the executive floor gave us access to the lounge as well (^-^)/ The lounge had different food offerings depending on the time, and during happy hour they had three types of sparkling wine, beer, white, red, and rosé wine, perfect for those who enjoy a drink (*´∀｀*)ﾎﾟｯ The room was very spacious, with a sofa to relax on and a comfortable bed for a good night's sleep (*´∇｀)ﾉ We could even see the Tokachi River from the room's outdoor bath, where I could enjoy a relaxing bath with my son (　＾▽＾) The kids' space had so many toys that my son couldn't play with them all, he was very happy and it was a lifesaver (*>∀<*) The public bath was also fantastic, so I would definitely like to stay here again｡:+((*´艸`))+:｡ Thank you for taking care of us ( ^-^)ノ∠※。.:*:・'°☆

There are Toyosutei and Mameyoutei. Use the exclusive card key to enter Toyosutei. Check-in at the exclusive lounge with a cocktail welcome drink before being guided to your room. The room comes with a private outdoor bath and access to the exclusive lounge. Dinner was a buffet, but there was a dish of either lobster or Tokachi beef for Toyosutei guests. The view from the window overlooks a famous bridge, providing a beautiful sunset over the Tokachi River. In the morning, you can see hot air balloons. The room and outdoor bath offer a great view. Toyosutei underwent a complete renovation after being affected by the Tokachi River flooding about three years ago. The room's private outdoor bath features hot Moeru hot spring water. The living room is simple yet modern, providing a calming atmosphere. The large communal bath is located in a forest setting with an infinity outdoor bath for a relaxing experience. The dinner buffet includes a recommended kama-meshi where you can create your own rice dish. Dessert corner features an ice cream performance, adding a unique touch. Breakfast options include traditional Japanese set meals, pork bowl, or seafood bowl, which you can choose and reserve during dinner. I chose the seafood bowl for breakfast, which exceeded my expectations in terms of portion size and freshness. The exclusive lounge offers organic snacks and herbal tea, as well as a variety of alcoholic beverages, available from 6:30 am to 10 pm. The outdoor terrace has a foot bath lounge with heating equipment, allowing you to enjoy a drink in a warm atmosphere. Overall, it was a fulfilling and relaxing experience with the soothing Moeru hot spring.

This hotel is my 4th stay here♪ I stay here when I want to treat my parents when I don't have kids. When my twins were babies, they provided two high chairs for us during meals, which was so thoughtful and impressive (*≧∀≦*). The hotel is clean, the hot springs are nice, so whenever I come to Tokachigawa Onsen, I always stay here. This time, I went on a long-awaited hot spring trip with my friends and kids♪ I recommended this place and we had a great time. For dinner, we were lucky to be seated in a private room since we had kids. It was wonderful, and we could enjoy our meal without any worries (*´∀`)♪ The sashimi and tempura were particularly good (*´-`) I was so happy with the Raclette cheese that I might have put too much on my food. Also, the kama-meshi where you put your own ingredients was great too (*´-`) If I had to nitpick, I wish there were more vegetable side dishes. And the breakfast was even better♪ We could have freshly made omelets and a variety of side dishes. It's not related to food, but it was so cute to see a chipmunk in the garden♪ It's really a great hotel♪ The food was delicious♪ Thank you for the feast.

After taking a morning bath, I had fresh juice with lemon juice and kiwi juice. Lemon juice is quite sour, but it's good for me because I'm tired and need citric acid. It was nice that they didn't use a lot of gum syrup. The kiwi juice had pulp in it, which was delicious! I had a great time.

It's a buffet restaurant. There are many types of dishes available. It's rare to be able to make kettle rice at the table! You can also choose the ingredients inside. It's delicious and fun! The beef stew was also good. The flavor is good, and the meat is large, which is nice! Other dishes were also delicious. The pickles were especially good. Also, the fruits were good! They include rare fruits like dragon fruit, pomegranate, papaya, etc., and they are cut in a way that is easy to eat, showing that they consider the diners. The presentation was also good. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Tokachigawa Onsen First Hotel Mameyoutei for a workplace autumn leaves viewing party! The newly renovated large communal bath and outdoor bath were very impressive, allowing us to enjoy a great hot spring experience. The banquet food was delicious as well! Afterwards, I also had the opportunity to try the shoyu ramen at Ramen Izakaya Tokachi-no-san, so I am very satisfied (laughs). For breakfast, the buffet at Shiratori was held in a very spacious venue, with a wide variety of carefully selected ingredients and dishes, providing a highly satisfying breakfast experience. I enjoyed it thoroughly (laughs). I can see why they are called the First Hotel! Thank you for the enjoyable stay and delicious meals. Thank you for the feast!

I visited the First Hotel Tokachigawa Onsen in June 2016 for 3 nights and I really liked it. The food was delicious with a wide variety, the rooms were spacious and clean, and you could enjoy the mall hot springs. I had a plan with 2 meals included, so I will review the dinner and breakfast. For dinner, there was sashimi, tempura, steak, kamameshi, fresh vegetables, and luxurious desserts. Breakfast was also plentiful, and I couldn't resist the omelet cooked right in front of me, even though I had already had scrambled eggs. It's definitely a hotel I'd like to stay at again. Thank you for taking care of me!

It's been a while since I thought something was so delicious at a buffet. Thank you for the meal.

One night stay with two meals, around 23,000 yen per person. The special room was recently renovated and very clean. The hot spring spa was great! The dinner buffet exceeded expectations and was very satisfying. Will definitely come back again!