Title: Visit Bankei: 2026 Travel Guide for Bankei, Sobetsu | Expedia.com [Hotels in Bankei](https://expedia.com/Bankei-Hotels.d3000729520.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Bankei](https://expedia.com/Bankei-Vacation-Rentals.d3000729520.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Bankei](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Bankei.d3000729520.Car-Rental-Guide)[Bankei Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Bankei.d3000729520.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Bankei ## Travel Guide ## Visit Bankei Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000729520) - Bankei Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Bankei ![Dai-ichi Takimotokan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4440000/4434200/4434175/5faa6364_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dai-ichi Takimotokan 55 Noboribetsu-onsen Noboribetsu Hokkaido $172 nightly $194 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 Book a stay at this spa ryokan in Noboribetsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,374 reviews) Highlight was definitely the onsen. This is the best onsen I have ever used in any area of Japan. It's huge, there are so many different options for baths, and the women's open air bath was so beautiful and picturesque in the middle of winter, right next to a snow covered mountain. It was spotless ... Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=4434175&PinnedHotelID=4434175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000729520) ![Toya Onsen Hotel Hanabi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18120000/18116900/18116803/12c2ec8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toya Onsen Hotel Hanabi 6 Toyakoonsen Toyako Hokkaido $107 nightly $121 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Book a stay at this spa hotel in Toyako. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lake Toya and Toyako Onsen are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (255 reviews) Super view! Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=18116803&PinnedHotelID=18116803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000729520) ![Dormy Inn Higashimuroran Natural Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12250000/12240500/12240406/ae965e8e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dormy Inn Higashimuroran Natural Hot Spring 2-30-11, Nakajima-cho Muroran Hokkaido $65 nightly $72 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Stay at this hotel in Muroran. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (958 reviews) Environment is outstanding and front desk staff were very friendly. Well located property with free parking. Offers indoor and outdoor Onsens. Free popsicle sticks, yogurt drink, and Soba at night. Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=12240406&PinnedHotelID=12240406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000729520) [See all 223 properties in Bankei](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026®ionId=3000729520) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Vale Rusutsu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46963000/46962984/69bac72e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Vale Rusutsu 13 Izumikawa Rusutsu Hokkaido Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Rusutsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Rusutsu Resort and Makkarigawa Kasenkoen ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (144 reviews) They have given worst room possible for check in facing car park, asked for change and they asked for room cleaning fee. Totally didn't understand concept Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Niseko-Hotels-The-Vale-Rusutsu.h46962984.Hotel-Information) ![JAPAVISTA RUSUTSU](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92050000/92041600/92041563/4c618137_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### JAPAVISTA RUSUTSU 228 Izumikawa Rusutsu Hokkaido Stay at this villa in Rusutsu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Rusutsu Resort is located nearby. 8.8/10 Excellent! (29 reviews) It’s a condo, not a hotel. Do not show up without a car, or you run the risk of getting stranded. The shuttle to the ski resort in the morning, and back in the afternoon is decent. But, there is no reliable Uber or taxi service for other times, and you would not want to be outdoors waiting for a ... Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Rusutsu-Hotels-LR-RUSUTSU.h92041563.Hotel-Information) ![SHIROKUMA NO YADO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75765400/75765330/86f50e7c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SHIROKUMA NO YADO 298-19 Toyamachi Toyako Hokkaido Stay at this vacation home in Toyako. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Lake Toya and Toyako Forest Museum are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Toyako-Hotels-SHIROKUMA-NO-YADO.h75765330.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Bankei](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000729520&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Bankei hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000729520&startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15)[Mar 14 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000729520&startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000729520&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16)[Mar 15 - Mar 16](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000729520&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000729520&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000729520&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Showa-shinzan 5/5(1 review) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Showa-shinzan during your travels in Sobetsu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Showa-Shinzan-Sobetsu.d553248621532776588.Vacation-Attraction) #### Toyako Forest Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Toyako Forest Museum during your trip to Sobetsu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Toyako-Forest-Museum-Sobetsu.d553248621532776600.Vacation-Attraction) #### Showashinzan Ropeway 5/5(1 review) Learn about the local history of Sobetsu when you spend time at Showashinzan Ropeway. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Showashinzan-Ropeway-Sobetsu.d553248621532776598.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sobetsujohokanai Enjoy an outing to Sobetsujohokanai during your stay in Sobetsu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Sobetsujohokanai-Sobetsu.d553248621562275991.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mount Usu Explore the great outdoors at Mount Usu, a lovely green space in Sobetsu. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Mount-Usu-Sobetsu.d638642500497960960.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kimundo Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kimundo Waterfall during your travels in Sobetsu. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Kimundo-Waterfall-Sobetsu.d553248621532776603.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![冬 商家街 winter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/666410/8e31a30f-a590-4ff3-b2ea-d705839fff9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1-Day Pass for Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura $19 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/1-day-pass-for-noboribetsu-date-jidaimura.a666410.activity-details) ![Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo with Noboribetsu BearPark](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47472713/5be11991-b4be-47c6-b9ee-6cb1fcd13ae0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: with Bear Park Option $115 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hokkaido-day-tour-from-sapporo-with-bear-park-option.a47472713.activity-details) ![Private Tour: Noboribetsu Ninja Park, Hell Valley & Lake Toya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50112341/75e0845d-8d77-4c1d-8f45-dcb64a24d24b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tour: Noboribetsu Ninja Park, Hell Valley & Lake Toya $887 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-noboribetsu-ninja-park.a50112341.activity-details) [See all activities in Bankei](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Bankei.d3000729520.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Bankei ![The autumn colors were just starting to fade, but the view from the Ropeway was still spectacular. That small plug of lava outflow from many years before was smoking as evening set in. On the island of Hokkaido, Japan, Lake Toya area has beautiful scenery. #GreatOutdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6237895/766576e3-84e4-4b9a-b713-c6bdf3065460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sobetsu ![People in park in Japan, bow and traditional clothes with hello, nature and sunshine with respect and culture. Couple outdoor together in garden, greeting with modesty and tradition, polite and kind](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342815/1178c1f5-169e-4cd2-87eb-f0be19ef7f46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Date - Cities near Bankei - Places of interest [Sobetsu](https://expedia.com/Sobetsu.dx6224228)[Date](https://expedia.com/Date.dx6342815) - [Lake Toya ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Toya-Hokkaido-Prefecture.d602068.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rusutsu Resort ](https://expedia.com/Rusutsu-Resort-Rusutsu.d6102606.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Shikotsu ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Shikotsu-Chitose.d553248622820084868.Vacation-Attraction) - [Toyako Hot Spring ](https://expedia.com/Toyako-Hot-Spring-Toyako.d553248622719328030.Vacation-Attraction) - [Shikotsu-Toya National Park ](https://expedia.com/Shikotsu-Toya-National-Park-Hokkaido-Prefecture.d6103734.Vacation-Attraction) - [Jigokudani ](https://expedia.com/Jigokudani-Noboribetsuonsencho.d3000757639.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dai-ichi Takimoto-kan ](https://expedia.com/Dai-Ichi-Takimoto-Kan-Noboribetsu.d553248621526921523.Vacation-Attraction) - [Noboribetsu Grand Hotel ](https://expedia.com/Noboribetsu-Grand-Hotel-Noboribetsu.d553248621526921521.Vacation-Attraction) - [Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe ](https://expedia.com/Noboribetsu-Marine-Park-Nixe-Noboribetsu.d6321301.Vacation-Attraction) - [Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park ](https://expedia.com/Upopoy-National-Ainu-Museum-And-Park-Shiraoi.d699711501835681792.Vacation-Attraction) - [River Oyunuma Natural Footbath ](https://expedia.com/River-Oyunuma-Natural-Footbath-Noboribetsuonsencho.d553248621532776592.Vacation-Attraction) - [Date Jidaimura ](https://expedia.com/Date-Jidaimura-Noboribetsu.d6321297.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Poroto ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Poroto-Shiraoi.d553248621532776621.Vacation-Attraction) - [Orofure Pass ](https://expedia.com/Orofure-Pass-Noboribetsu.d553248621532776591.Vacation-Attraction) - [Usuzanfunka Memorial Park ](https://expedia.com/Usuzanfunka-Memorial-Park-Toyako.d553248621560511175.Vacation-Attraction) - [Toyako Forest Museum ](https://expedia.com/Toyako-Forest-Museum-Sobetsu.d553248621532776600.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Kuttara ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Kuttara-Kojohama.d553248635998062111.Vacation-Attraction) - [Showashinzan Ropeway ](https://expedia.com/Showashinzan-Ropeway-Sobetsu.d553248621532776598.Vacation-Attraction) - [Road Station Date Rekishi no Mori ](https://expedia.com/Road-Station-Date-Rekishi-No-Mori-Date.d553248621562275981.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hakucho Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Hakucho-Bridge-Muroran.d553248621532776679.Vacation-Attraction) - [Otaki Niagara Falls ](https://expedia.com/Otaki-Niagara-Falls-Date.d553248635997928015.Vacation-Attraction) - [Muroran City Aquarium ](https://expedia.com/Muroran-City-Aquarium-Muroran.d553248621532776586.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lily Park ](https://expedia.com/Lily-Park-Makkari-mura.d553248621532776605.Vacation-Attraction) - [Shiraoi Tourist Information Center ](https://expedia.com/Shiraoi-Tourist-Information-Center-Shiraoi.d553248621562275825.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mount Usu ](https://expedia.com/Mount-Usu-Sobetsu.d638642500497960960.Vacation-Attraction) - [Road Station Mitara Muroran ](https://expedia.com/Road-Station-Mitara-Muroran-Muroran.d553248621562275979.Vacation-Attraction)