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Chimikepp Hotel

204 Numazawa, Tsubetsu, JP 092-0358 – 8.69 miles

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

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Lake Akan Tsuruga Wings

4-6-10 Akancho, Akanko Onsen, Kushiro, JP 085-0467 – 8.72 miles

Located Right Next To The Beautiful Lake Akan, Tsuruga Wings Features Natural Hot Spring Baths, A Beauty Salon And Various Restaurants On Site. Akanko Ainukotan, Where Guests Can Experience Traditional Indigenous Culture In Hokkaido, Is Just A 2-Minute Walk Away. Free Wi-Fi Is Available At The Lobby.Fitted With Tatami (Woven-Straw) Flooring And Traditional Futon Bedding, Each Room Comes With A Flat-Screen Tv, A Fridge And A Telephone. An Electric Kettle And A Coffee Machine Are Also Included In The Room. Rooms Feature Views Of Mountains Or The Lake.While Staying At Lake Akan Tsuruga Wings, Guests Can Unwind In The Public Bathing Area Featuring Indoor/Outdoor Hot Spring Baths And Saunas. A Gift Shop And Karaoke Facilities Are Available On Site. Many Indigenous Or Local Artworks Are On Display At The Gallery On The Ground Floor.The Hotel Is A 60-Minute Drive Or An 80-Minute Bus Ride From Kushiro Airport. Lake Akan Ski Resort Is Located Just A 5-Minute Drive Away. Marimo Mossball Exhibition Centre Is A 10-Minute Walk From The Property. Free Seasonal Shuttle Services Are Available To/From Some Train Stations.Hokkaido Buffet Hapo Offers Hearty Buffets Featuring Live Open Kitchen And Fresh Local Ingredients. Lavish Buffets At Main Dining Tenga Include All-You-Can-Eat Sushi And Other International Dishes.

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Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga

4-6-10 Akanko-onsen,Tsuruga kan Annex, Kushiro, JP 085-0462 – 8.73 miles

Enjoy fusion cuisine at TENGA, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

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Hotel Gozensui

4-5-1 Akanko-Onsen Akancho, Kushiro, JP 085-0467 – 8.80 miles

Located At The Shore Of Lake Akan, Hotel Gozensui Offers Japanese-Style Rooms With Amazing Lake Or Mountain Views. The Hotel Features Public Natural Hot Spring Baths And Free Wifi.Rooms Come With Tatami-Mat (Woven Straw) Flooring, Futon Bedding And An En Suite Bathroom. They Are Equipped With A Tv, A Refrigerator And An Electric Kettle.Guests At Gozensui Hotel Can Relax In The Spacious Indoor And Open-Air Public Bath, Or Have Fun In The Game Corner. The Hotel Has A Souvenir Shop.Hotel Gozensui Is Just A 5-Minute Walk From Folk Village Ainu Kotan. It Is A 20-Minute Walk From The Akanko Eco Museum Centre.No Meals Are Served. Non-Smoking Rooms Cannot Be Prepared.

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New Akan Hotel

2-8-8 Akanko Onsen, Kushiro, JP 085-0467 – 8.97 miles

Located Next To Hokkaido’S Lake Akan And Featuring A Pool And Rooftop Hot-Spring Baths, New Akan Hotel Is Just 200 Metres From Akandake-Jinja Temple. The Spacious Rooms Have Free Wi-Fi.Guests Can Stay In Rooms With Tatami (Woven-Straw) Floors And Japanese Futon Bedding Or In Rooms With Western-Style Beds. All Have A Full En-Suite Bathroom With Western Toilet, And Some Overlook Lake Akan.Relaxation Options Include A Massage Service And Sauna, And The Outdoor Hot-Spring Baths And Hot Tub Have Lake Views. A Video-Game Arcade And Gift Shop Are Also Available.Ainu Traditional Dance Theatre And Ainu Kotan Village Are Both Located Within A 10-Minute Walk From The Hotel.Felice Dining Room Serves Breakfasts And Dinners Of Local Specialities Made With Fresh Ingredients.

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Akan Tsuruga Bessou HINANOZA

2-8-1 Akanko-onsen Akan, Kushiro, JP 088-0660 – 9.00 miles

Tsuruga Besso Hinanoza Offers A Luxurious Japanese Hot-Spring Experience On The Shores Of Lake Akan. The Spacious Rooms Include A Private Open-Air Bath, A Living Area With Sofa, Free Wi-Fi And A Flat-Screen Tv.Rooms At Akan Tsuruga Besso Hinanoza Mix Traditional Design With Modern Facilities, Featuring Tatami (Woven-Straw) Flooring And Shoji Paper Screens But Also A Dvd Player And Full Western Bathroom.Akandake-Jinja Shrine Is Just 150 Metres From The Hotel, And Ainu Kotan Folk Village Is 750 Metres Away. Kushiro Airport Is An 80-Minute Bus Ride From The Property.Guests Remove Their Shoes At The Entrance, And Use A Kimono And Japanese Socks Within The Hotel. The Hotel Has A Quiet “Listening Room” For Musical Enjoyment And A Relaxed Library. Two Free-Use Internet Terminals Are Provided.A Japanese Breakfast And Multi-Course Kaiseki Dinner Are Served At The Restaurant. The Bar Pours Drinks At A Long Counter Made From A Single Tree.

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Forest of Akan Tsuruga Resort HANAYUUKA

1-6-1 Akanko onsen Akan cho, Kushiro, JP 085-0467 – 9.01 miles

Situated By The Banks Of Peaceful Akan Lake, Tsuruga Resort Boasts Free Wifi, Natural Hot Springs, A Spa And A Library. Parking Is Offered At A Charge. The Accommodation Provides Japanese And Western-Style Rooms.Featuring Scenic Lake Views, Rooms Come With Cosy Seating Areas By Oversized Windows. They Are Fitted With A Flat-Screen Tv, A Bathtub And Coffee Maker.Guests Can Enjoy A Leisurely Stroll Around Akan Lake Or Browse The In-House Art Gallery. The Spa Provides Relaxing Massages And Sauna Facilities.Hearty Buffets Featuring Local Hokkaido Ingredients Can Be Enjoyed At Harmony Restaurant.Akan No Mori Tsuruga Resort Hanayuuka Is An 80-Minute Bus Ride From Kushiro Airport. A Reserved Airport Shuttle Bus Is Available Between Memanbetsu Airport And Kushiro Airport And The Hotel During August And March.

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Hotel Akankoso

1-5-10 Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro, JP 085-0467 – 9.11 miles

Hotel Akankoso Features Indoor And Outdoor Hot Springs, Karaoke Facilities And A Garden. Other Facilities Include A Sauna, A Bar And A Souvenir Shop, While The Lobby Offers Free Wifi And Massage Treatments Are Available. Free Parking Is On-Site.Elegant Rooms Feature A Japanese-Style Seating Area With A Tatami (Woven-Straw) Floor And Low Furniture. All Rooms Have An Lcd Tv, A Fridge And An Attached Bathroom. Some Rooms Have Traditional Futon Bedding, While Others Are Fitted With Beds.Akankoso Hotel Offers A 24-Hour Reception And Safety Deposit Of Valuables. Guests Can Enjoy Public Hot Spring Baths Separate Per Gender, One Of Which Overlooks Akan Lake.Restaurant Araragi Specialises In Hokkaido Cuisine And Uses Home-Grown Vegetables. It Serves A Japanese Breakfast Between 07:00 And 09:00, And A Japanese Course Dinner Between 18:00 And 20:00. Bar Lounge Espoir And Tea Lounge Mizubasho Boast Akan Lake Views, With Complimentary Coffee At The Tea Lounge.Hotel Akankoso Is A 55-Minute Drive From Kushiro Airport, And An 80-Minute Drive From Kushiro City.

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LAMP NO YADO MORITSUBETSU

Kamisato 738, Tsubetsu, JP 092-0222 – 10.54 miles

At LAMP NO YADO MORITSUBETSU, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.

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La Vista Akangawa

3-1 Akancho Okurushbe, Kushiro, JP 085-0468 – 11.19 miles

3 spa tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

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Kussharo Prince Hotel

Kussharo-onsen, Teshikaga-cho, Teshikaga, JP 088-3395 – 14.98 miles

Right By The Shore Of Hokkaido’S Beautiful Lake Kussharo, Prince Hotel Features An Open-Air Hot Spring Bath, Massage Services And Access To Canoeing And Fishing. Rooms Have A Picture Window With Lake Views. Free Wifi Is Available In The Rooms And Lobby.Guests At Kussharo Prince Hotel Can Relax In The Seating Area And Enjoy The Scenery, Watch The Satellite Tv Or Unwind With A Soak In The Bathtub.Guests Can Enjoy A Game Of Table Tennis Or Billiards. A Games Room With Arcade Games Is On Offer, And The Hotel Has A Karaoke Room.Restaurant Laupeigne Lays A Buffet Spread For All Meals. Piporo Serves Course Meals Among Wood Logs And Globes Of Light. La Gloriette Lounge Pours Cocktails With Pond Views.Jr Mashu Train Station Is A 25-Minute Drive, And Jr Bihoro Train Station Is A 1-Hour Drive Away. Memanbetsu Airport Is 50 Km Away.

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Hotel Route-Inn Kitami Odori Nishi

4-7 Odori-nishi, Kitami, JP 090-0040 – 19.10 miles

A Japanese Restaurant With A Free Japanese/Western Breakfast Buffet, A Shared Hot-Spring Bath And Massage Services Await Guests At Hotel Route-Inn Kitami Ekimae, Just A 4-Minute Walk From Jr Kitami Train Station. Rooms Boast Free Wired Internet And A Flat-Screen Tv.Simple And Contemporary, The Air-Conditioned Rooms At Kitami Ekimae Hotel Route-Inn Come With A Fridge, A Wood Desk And An Electric Kettle With Green Tea. Each Room Has An En Suite Bathroom, And Guests Can Watch Pay Tv Channels.Kitami Flower Paradise Is A 10-Minute Drive, And Kitami Family Land Is A 15-Minute Drive From The Hotel. The Kitami Mint Memorial Museum Is A 10-Minute Walk Away, And The Nearest Convenience Store Is Just 2-Minute Walk. Memanbetsu Airport Is About A 1-Hour Drive.The Lobby Has 2 Free-Use Internet Pcs With A Chargeable Printer, And There Is A Coin Launderette On Site. Coin-Operated Massage Chairs Can Be Enjoyed, And There Is A Small Play Area For Kids.The Free Breakfast Is Available From 06:30-09:00, And Features Freshly Baked European Breads. Japanese Dishes And Drinks Are On Offer In The Evenings. Coffee Is Provided Free Of Charge At The Lobby From 15:00-22:00.

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Comfort Hotel Kitami

3 4 Odori Nishi, Kitami, JP 090-0041 – 19.19 miles

Comfort Hotel Kitami Is Conveniently Located In The Popular Kitami City Center Area. The Hotel Has Everything You Need For A Comfortable Stay. Facilities Like Free Wi-Fi In All Rooms, 24-Hour Front Desk, Luggage Storage, Car Park, Laundry Service Are Readily Available For You To Enjoy. All Rooms Are Designed And Decorated To Make Guests Feel Right At Home, And Some Rooms Come With Television Lcd/Plasma Screen, Complimentary Tea, Slippers, Towels, Internet Access - Wireless. The Hotel Offers Various Recreational Opportunities. Convenience And Comfort Makes Comfort Hotel Kitami The Perfect Choice For Your Stay In Kitami.

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Toyoko Inn Hokkaido Kitami Ekimae

Odorinishi 2-4, Kitami, JP 090-0040 – 19.22 miles

Property Location With a stay at Toyoko Inn Hokkaido Kitami Ekimae in Kitami, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kitami Mint Memorial Museum and Pierson Memorial Museum. This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Kitami Family Land and 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Onneyu Hot Spring. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 143 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles. Amenities Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and a vending machine. Dining A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is included. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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Kitami Pierson Hotel

3 Nishi 3-chome, Kitami, JP 090-0043 – 19.25 miles

Kitami Pierson Hotel Offers A Hot Spring Bath, 2 Restaurants And Massage Treatments, Only A 7-Minute Walk From Kitami Train Station. Free Wi-Fi Is Available At The Lobby, And A Launderette And Drinks Vending Machines Are On-Site.Male Guests At Pierson Hotel Kitami Can Relax In The Public Hot Spring Bath And Hot Tub. Laptop Rentals Are Available, And Free Parking Is Available. The Reception Offers Luggage Storage And Laundry Services.Cosy Rooms Feature An Interior In Brown Shades, A Table With Chairs And An Lcd Tv. They’Re Air Conditioned And Offer A Fridge, Yukata Robes And An Air Cleaning Machine. Free Wired Internet And Complimentary Green Tea And Instant Coffee Are Provided.Pierson Hotel Caters A Daily Buffet Breakfast. Restaurant Chisantei Serves Japanese And Local Specialities, While Shinyou Hanten Offers Chinese Cuisine.Kitami Pierson Hotel Is Within A 20-Minute Drive From Kitami Herb Hill Golf Club. The Onneyu Onsen Hot Spring Area And Memanbetsu Airport Are Each A 40-Minute Drive.

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Dormy Inn Kitami Natural Hot Spring

2-7-1, Kita 4Jo, Kitami, JP 090-0044 – 19.33 miles

Less Than A 5-Minute Walk From Jr Kitami Station, Dormy Inn Kitami Offers Air-Conditioned Rooms With Free Internet Access, Natural Hot Springs For Men And Women And Coin-Operated Laundry Machines.Rooms At Dormy Inn Kitami Have A Tv, Refrigerator And A Private Bathroom With Shower. Slippers And A Hairdryer Are Provided.A Buffet Breakfast Is Available Daily. Other Facilities Include Saunas, Laundry Service And A 24-Hour Front Desk.Dormy Inn Kitami Is A 15-Minute Walk From Okhotsk Wood Plaza.

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Kitami Daiichi Hotel

Kita 1jo Higashi 1-8, Kitami, JP 090-0021 – 19.35 miles

A 2-Minute Walk From Jr Kitami Train Station, Kitami Daiichi Hotel Offers Simple Rooms. Free Wi-Fi Is Available In Some Rooms And You Can Request Relaxing Massages For An Extra Cost.The Air-Conditioned Rooms Feature A Tv, A Fridge And An Electric Kettle With Green Tea Bags. Japanese Yukata Robes And Slippers Are Provided For All Guests. The En Suite Bathroom Comes With A Hairdryer.A Coin-Launderette Is On Site And Parking Is Available For An Extra Cost. Luggage Storage And Photocopying Services Are Provided At The Front Desk.Nokkeuchi Serves Japanese And Western-Style Meals Using Local Ingredients.Daiichi Hotel Kitami Is A 40-Minute Drive From Yamanomizu Aquarium And A 1-Hour Drive From Lake Saroma.

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POLARIS

52-30-3 Aza-Sattomonai-Genya, Teshikaga, JP 088-3332 – 21.04 miles

Located A 12-Minute Drive From Jr Mashu Train Station, Polaris Offers Non-Smoking Accommodations And Free Wi-Fi Throughout The Property.Hokkaido'S Iconic Wide Field View Can Be Enjoyed From Each Room. In-Room Facilities Include Air Conditioning, An En Suite Bathroom, A Hairdryer And Free Toiletries.A Common Lounge Area And A Library Are Available At Polaris. Guests Can Enjoy Star Watching Around The Property At Night, And The Owner Can Explain About The Stars.A Western-Style Dinner And Breakfast Prepared Using Local Fresh Produce Are Served In The Dining Area. A Dessert Buffet Is Available After Dinner.Lake Kussharo Is A 15-Minute Drive Away, While Lake Mashu Is A 20-Minute Drive From The Property. Both The Kushiro Wetlands And Akan Lakeside National Ski Area Are Located A 60-Minute Drive Away.

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Hotel Masyu

2-3-22 yunoshima Kawakami, Teshikaga, JP 088-3203 – 23.76 miles

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Kinkiyu Hotel

1-5-10 Kawayu-onsen, Teshikaga, JP 088-3465 – 23.83 miles

Oyado Kinkiyu From Is A 5-Minute Public Bus Ride From Kawayu Onsen Train Station. Boasting 4 Hot-Spring Baths, It Serves Traditional Japanese Dinners And Has A 24-Hour Front Desk. Rooms Include A Private Bathroom With A Bathtub.Guests At Oyado Kinkiyu Hot-Spring Hotel Sleep In Traditional Futon Beds On A Tatami (Woven-Straw) Floor. Rooms Are Heated And Include A Tv, A Fridge And A Personal Safe. Yukata Robes Are Provided, And The Attached Bathroom Comes With Toothbrush Sets.Lake Mashu Is 13 Km Away, And The Bihoro Toge Area Is 34 Km From The Hotel. The Hotel Provides Free On-Site Parking.The Lobby Has Free Wi-Fi, While Luggage Storage Is On Offer At The Reception. A Gift Shop And Children’S Playground Are On Site.A Japanese Breakfast And Dinner Are Served At The Dining Room. An Advance Reservation Is Required.

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Kawayu Daiichi Hotel Suikazura

1-2-3 Kawayuonsen Teshikaga, Teshikaga, JP 088-3465 – 23.90 miles

Featuring Free Wifi, Kawayu Daiichi Hotel Suikazura Is Located In Teshikaga, 10 Km From Lake Kussharo And 10 Km From Lake Mashu. This 3-Star Ryokan Provides A Spa Experience, With Its Hot Spring Bath And Sauna. All Rooms Have A Flat-Screen Tv With Satellite Channels.All Rooms In The Ryokan Are Equipped With A Coffee Machine. Some Rooms Here Will Provide You With A Kitchenette With A Fridge.An Asian Breakfast Is Served Daily At The Property.Round-The-Clock Information Is Available At The Reception, Where Staff Speak Japanese And English.Kawayu Hot Spring Is 100 Metres From Suikazura. The Nearest Airport Is Memanbetsu, 35 Km From The Accommodation, And The Property Offers A Free Shuttle Service.

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Kawayu Kanko Hotel

1-2-30 Kawayuonsen, Teshikaga, JP 088-3465 – 23.95 miles

Featuring An On-Site Hot Spring Bath, Kawayu Kanko Hotel Is Located In Teshikaga, Just 7 Minutes’ Drive From Lake Kussharo And 25 Minutes’ Drive From Lake Mashu. Free Wifi Access Is Provided.Featuring A View Of The Mountains, Each Room At The Hotel Comes With Air Conditioning. An En Suite Bathroom Is Also Provided And Comes With A Bath, Shower And Free Toiletries.A 24-Hour Front Desk Welcomes Guests To The Property, Which Features On-Site Shops. Dinner And Breakfast Are Served In The On-Site Dining Area And Free Parking Is Available.Kawayu Onsen Jr Station Is 6 Minutes’ Drive From Hotel Kawayu Kanko. Memanbetsu Airport Is 90 Minutes’ Drive Away.

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KKR Kawayu

1-2-15 KAWAYUONSEN, Teshikaga, JP 088-3465 – 23.97 miles

At KKR Kawayu, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

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Hotel Parkway

Kawayu-Ekimae 3-2-10, Teshikaga, JP 088-3462 – 24.37 miles

A 3-Minute Walk From Kawayu Jr Train Station, Hotel Parkway Features A Hot Spring Baths, Karaoke And A Tennis Court. Free Wi-Fi Is Available At The Lobby, And A Launderette Is On-Site. It’S Only A 5-Minute Drive From The Sulphur Mines.Guests At Parkway Hotel Can Unwind In A Mixed-Gender Public Hot Spring Bath, Or A Public Hot Spring Bath That’S Separate Per Gender. They Can Sing Karaoke In A Train Cabin, Take A Stroll In The Garden Or Relax In The Shared Lounge. Other Facilities Include Drinks Vending Machines And Free Parking.Rooms Feature A Tranquil Japanese-Style Interior With A Tatami (Woven-Straw) Floor, A Low Table With Seating Cushions And An Lcd Tv. Guests Sleep In Traditional Futon Bedding, And Toilets And Bathing Facilities Are Shared.Japanese Meals Are Served At Dining Pavilion Fumoto-Tei, And Feature Tilapia Fish That’S Farmed On The Property.Hotel Parkway Is A 10-Minute Drive From Lake Kussharo.

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Weather Forecast for Sankisen, Japan

Traveling to Sankisen, Japan? Here is your 6-day weather forecast in the area. Whether it is a warm weather destinations or cold climate don’t forget to consider weather, while you pack your bags for this trip. Start your day when the sunrises at 7:14 PM and don’t miss the sunset at 9:28 AM. Today’s winds are traveling south at a speed of 10 MPH. The temperature feels like 46 with a humidity level of 86. Cloud coverage is 74 percent with 4.2 percent visibility. Today’s UV index is 0 make sure to prepare properly. Make sure to plan your travel itinerary to match your travel weather forecast to make the most of your vacation with Reservations.com.

Today 5/3
Moderate rain
Saturday 5/3 Weather forecast for Sankisen, Japan, Moderate rain
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Precipitation: 85%
Sunday 5/4
Light shower rain
Sunday 5/4 Weather forecast for Sankisen, Japan, Light shower rain
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Precipitation: 65%
Monday 5/5
Light shower rain
Monday 5/5 Weather forecast for Sankisen, Japan, Light shower rain
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Precipitation: 50%
Tuesday 5/6
Broken clouds
Tuesday 5/6 Weather forecast for Sankisen, Japan, Broken clouds
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Precipitation: 15%
Wednesday 5/7
Broken clouds
Wednesday 5/7 Weather forecast for Sankisen, Japan, Broken clouds
48°F
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Precipitation: 10%
Thursday 5/8
Light rain
Thursday 5/8 Weather forecast for Sankisen, Japan, Light rain
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Precipitation: 80%

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What are some up-scale 4-star and 5-star hotels in Sankisen? arrow-icon
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Chimikepp Hotel, Lake Akan Tsuruga Wings and Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga are the closest hotels conveniently located near the Sankisen center.
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In the last year, a 2 star economy hotel in Sankisen has been as cheap as $47.00 per night.
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The average room rate for a 3 star hotel in Sankisen have been as low as $145.07 per night.
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On average, the price per night for a good 2.5 star to 3-star hotel in Sankisen for this weekend can be as low as $145.07.
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Luxury 4 star and 5 star hotels and up-scale resorts in Sankisen typically cost around $394.25 per night.
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Chimikepp Hotel, New Akan Hotel and Hotel Akankoso are some of the popular independent and boutique hotels.

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