Relax in nature and onsen at Jozankei in summer. 10 recommended ryokan and hotels

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It's summer vacation. You want to enjoy it to the fullest without giving in to the heat, right? If so, head to Jozankei, Sapporo's inner sanctum, with its lush forests and the murmuring Toyohira River. It is a hot onsen resort located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, surrounded by majestic mountains and valleys. It is also easily accessible from Sapporo! During the green season of summer, you can enjoy activities in the great outdoors. Play in the water on a canoe or SUP at Toyohira River. At Jozankei Farm, you can experience tree trekking and cherry picking. Jozankei, surrounded by greenery and coolness, is sure to give you plenty of summer memories.

After enjoying your nature experience, head to a hotel with natural onsen. There are hotels with spectacular views of the greenery, hotels with rooms with open-air baths, adult-only lodgings where you can relax, and hotels that are great for families with children. Refresh your tiredness after enjoying onsen and delicious food! Why not take an evening stroll to see the light-up event "Jozankei Nature Illuminarie," where a fantastical world unfolds? Let's take a look at hotels and ryokan with onsen that will make your trip to Jozankei as fulfilling as this one can be.

It's about a 60-minute drive from JR Sapporo Station. You'll arrive at Jozankei Daiichi Hotel Suizantei. There is a free shuttle bus, so we recommend taking your time and enjoying the scenery on the way there. It will be a relaxing journey while feeling the four seasons. This is a Japanese-Western room with a panoramic bath. After playing to your heart's content, take a break in a room enveloped in the comfort of Japanese style.

If you stay in a room with a onsen bath, you can enjoy onsen whenever you want. In the Japanese-Western style rooms with mountain-facing panoramic baths, you can open the window to see beautiful greenery. You can spend a relaxing time watching the trees swaying in the breeze. There are two types of private baths that can be used 24 hours a day, so you don't have to worry if you can't make a reservation for a room with a onsen bath. The scent of cypress and the hot onsen water will soothe your body, which is tired from the heat and sightseeing, and give you energy.

At the lounge "Ichi" on the second floor, you can enjoy coffee, tea, and small sweets from "Hare to Ke Confectionery Shop" depending on the time of day. Bring your favorite book and enjoy reading or tea time. Please spend your time relaxing.

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There are a total of three meal places in "Suisan Tei". In the semi-private room "Shoan", you can enjoy meal slowly without hesitation. You can enjoy a luxurious course meal using plenty of fresh seafood from fishing ports such as Otaru and Eruption Bay. The next day's breakfast is Japanese food that is gentle on the body. Let's enjoy a rich breakfast with a rich menu and enjoy sightseeing to the fullest!

If you want to save on accommodation costs and enjoy sightseeing to the fullest, we recommend the reasonably priced Jozankei View Hotel. It's located about 50 minutes from JR Sapporo Station. You can also use the free shuttle bus from the north exit of Sapporo Station, which will help you save on transportation costs. Why not try some cheap and delicious Hokkaido cuisine in the city, such as ramen and soup curry, before heading to the hotel? This is a Japanese-style room in the main building. Outside the window, you can enjoy a 180-degree panoramic view of beautiful nature.

Jozankei View Hotel has the Mizuno Kingdom Lagoon, one of the largest indoor pools in Hokkaido. There are plenty of play equipment for parents and children to enjoy! The colorful slides and swings will make your child smile. Moms will be happy to know that there is also a nursing room and diaper changing space.

After playing in the pool, warm up your body in one of two outdoor baths with spectacular views. This is the large public bath in the basement of the main building. Take a break in the outdoor bath and sauna, where you can fully enjoy nature. You can also enjoy a different soothing experience in the observation bath on the top floor of the new building. Enjoy a refreshing bath while taking in the panoramic view from a height of about 60 meters above ground.

After playing to your heart's content, you'll be starving. For dinner, wear a yukata and enjoy a casual buffet. The impressive live kitchen will delight your children♪ The wide variety of hot, freshly cooked dishes will whet your appetite. Of course, you can also enjoy colorful sweets. The photogenic menu will whet your appetite. For breakfast the next day, enjoy seafood that is typical of Hokkaido. The "Morning Self-Care Bowl" is popular, as you can customize your favorite toppings.

Nukumori no Yado Furukawa is about 60 minutes from Sapporo city. The shuttle bus can be boarded from the east side of Odori Park, opposite the TV tower. Doze off while watching the changing scenery from the bus window. When you wake up, you'll have arrived at Jozankei onsen town, surrounded by lush greenery. Check in and relax in your room. This is room 803, "Shinjuboshi." The room is filled with the warmth of wood and has a relaxing, comfortable feel. It looks like a place where you can relax and unwind without pretense.

"Shinjuboshi" is a special floor on the top floor. It even has a terrace with an open-air bath. You can enjoy a bath and forget about time while surrounded by nature. After the bath, change into a yukata and relax with the sounds of the birds and the beautiful greenery. Sit on the sofa, close your eyes, and let your mind free. It's perfect for a trip where you want to relax in nature.

For breakfast, there is a rustic buffet and a limited number of chef's special breakfast sets. The buffet offers about 35 types of delicious dishes that will please your body, such as homemade mugwort porridge and seasonal steamed dishes! You can also enjoy the famous duck dumpling soup. On the other hand, the breakfast sets offer the chance to encounter dishes that can only be found here, such as soup with fish stock, handmade tofu with mugwort, and onsen steamed seafood.

Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa Mori no Uta is a hotel surrounded by the lush forests of Hokkaido. It is about a 40-minute drive from central Sapporo, and a free shuttle bus is available from Makomanai Station on the Namboku Subway Line (reservations required). In addition to standard rooms, there are a variety of rooms available, including spacious deluxe rooms and separate cottages with private spaces. Choose the one that suits your taste.

This is the open-air bath at Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa Mori no Uta. Surrounded by lush greenery, you'll feel as if you're in the middle of a forest. We also recommend the Finnish sauna and the women-only rock bath spa. Gently warm your body and detoxify your mind and body. Sweating profusely will help you reset your daily fatigue.

Dinner and breakfast are served at the atmospheric "Mori Buffet" restaurant. The creative dishes, a blend of Japanese and Western cuisine, can be enjoyed meal with both the eyes and the palate. Oven-baked pizza, oven dishes, and other freshly prepared, hot, and satisfying dishes will satisfy both your stomach and your mind. After dinner, you can enjoy beautiful sweets like jewels. The wine list has about 300 varieties, so drinkers will be happy as well.

Jozankei onsen Hanamomiji is about a 50-minute drive from JR Sapporo Station, and there is also a free shuttle bus service from the north exit of the station. The premier floor, Urara, which was renovated in 2022, offers a luxurious experience that is one rank above the rest. Recommended for anniversary trips. The eight premier suites, each with a panoramic hot onsen, will take you to an extraordinary space with their beautiful yet calming furnishings.

The open-air baths in the guest rooms, which overlook the Jozankei mountains, are luxurious free-flowing onsen. What's more, the showers use ultra-fine mist from the much-talked-about Science Mirable Plus. The popular Nano Care hair dryer is also available, so you can work on your beauty routine even while traveling. Bathing while taking in the spectacular view is a blissful experience. Recharge your skin, hair, and mind with moisture. There are also three private baths (pictured) within the building, so why not try them out when you want to change your mood?

Light meals and drinks are free in the lounge reserved for guests staying on the Premier Floor. You can taste famous sake from Hokkaido and around the world. We also offer matcha-making experiences using authentic tea utensils and tea kettles. One of the attractions is that you can make matcha easily without worrying about the etiquette. You can also bring the new books and wooden board games provided into your room. Enjoy a free-spirited, adult premier experience.

For dinner, you can enjoy a multi-course meal featuring seafood from the north on one plate. The purchasing staff, who are certified Hokkaido Food Meisters, travel all over the prefecture to purchase local delicacies. One bite of this northern delicacy will bring a smile to your face. It's sure to become an unforgettable, luxurious summer memory.

About 45 minutes by car from JR Sapporo Station. We arrived at Chalet Ivy Jozankei. The comfort spreads out like a fusion of a traditional Japanese ryokan and a functional hotel. From the rooms, which are designed with elegance and convenience in mind, you can enjoy a lush forest. This is a corner suite. Enjoy a quiet and relaxing private time to your heart's content.

The corner suite rooms come with a hot spring onsen. You can enjoy the mineral-rich onsen of Jozankei from the comfort of your own room. If you open the window, you can enjoy the scent of nature as you bathe. Listening to the whispers of the forest, your mind will calm and you will feel completely refreshed. If you want to feel even more free, we recommend the open-air bath in the large communal bath. Washing off the sweat in the sauna will make you feel even more refreshed.

After your bath, why not cool down your heated body in the lounge? As soon as you step inside, you'll be greeted by the warmth of the hearth. You can enjoy wine and sweets carefully selected Hokkaido. It's a self-service style, so you can spend your time freely without any worries. The lounge is available 24 hours a day! You can come whenever you like and enjoy your free time.

For dinner, enjoy modern kaiseki cuisine at meal "ZUI." The original dishes are based on Japanese cuisine and are not bound by convention, all of which are delicious. You can enjoy seafood and mountain produce that is unique to Hokkaido. Depending on the season, you can also enjoy teppan kaiseki cuisine. The savory aroma will whet your appetite. If you are staying multiple nights, a different menu is prepared each day, so you will never get bored.

"Kuriya Suizan" is about 50 minutes by car from JR Sapporo Station. You can board the free shuttle bus "Yukemurigo" (reservation required) at Odori Park. There is also a parking lot, so you can come by car with peace of mind. After enjoying activities in nature, you'll want to relax in peace and quiet. This inn has an age limit of 13 years old and above, so you can spend a relaxing and peaceful time.

For those who want to enjoy a luxurious adult trip in tranquility, we recommend a detached room with an open-air bath. After checking in, enjoy a soak in the open-air bath in your room. Soaking in onsen while surrounded by fresh air will refresh your mind and body. onsen at Kuriya Suizan is smooth to the touch and is drawn from three private hot springs and blended together. It's great that it not only warms your body, but also has skin-beautifying effects ♡

After relaxing in your room, head to the lounge. You can enjoy homemade sweets and alcoholic drinks, which change depending on the time of day. There are food-related books lined up in the lounge. You can even see the hotel chef's recipes! It's a great chance to learn the secrets of delicious cuisine. The lounge also features unglazed pottery made in our own studio, Suizangama. Surrender yourself to the luxury of tranquility.

The next day after experiencing the luxury of silence, you will wake up refreshed. For breakfast, you can enjoy fresh vegetables taken from the fish tank in the kitchen. Enjoy them with homemade roast beef. Other popular dishes include tuna belly and grated yam with soy sauce espuma. Pour it over hot rice and you will feel warm and relaxed. You will be recharged with energy for the day and be able to enjoy many activities.

It's about a 5-minute walk from the Jozankei Ohashi bus stop on the Jotetsu bus. You'll arrive at Hatagoya Jozankei Shoten. This inn has unique, inn-style capsule-style rooms, and its attractively reasonable prices. The capsule-type room, Hatagononaka, is a compact space equivalent to 2.18 tatami mats, and feels like a secret hideout. Chat in the lively social space♪ When it's time to rest, sleep soundly in your own private space. Recommended for girls' trips.

Once you've finished chatting in your unique room, head straight to onsen. The natural onsen at Hatagoya Jozankei Shoten are diluted with water and circulated to ensure a comfortable bathing experience. Warm up your body in the open-air bath while feeling the refreshing breeze of Jozankei. There is also a sauna and a cold bath.

After a day of canoeing or SUP, you're going to be especially hungry. On days like these, many women will want to eat meat. In fact, there is a butcher shop inside "Hatagoya Jozankei Shoten." For dinner, be sure to try the yakiniku course "Rokudan." They also sell meat by weight, so you can enjoy as much of your favorite meat as you like, such as salted Genghis Khan and thick-sliced tongue. Even the yakiniku you're used to eating will be elevated to a nostalgic taste when you enjoy it with friends on your trip.

From JR Sapporo Station, it takes about 60 minutes by reservation-only shuttle bus. Jozankei Yuraku Soan is a hotel that opened in February 2023. Its charm lies in its location, surrounded by valleys and greenery. The rooms have a calming Japanese feel, so you can relax. If you stay in a room along the Toyohira River, you can listen to the sound of the stream as background music. It's sure to be a relaxing stay.

All rooms come with natural onsen! Take a relaxing break in onsen that flows into the cypress bathtub. You can also be soothed by the natural beauty of Jozankei, which changes its appearance depending on the time of day. Warming up your body while admiring the magnificent view will surely help to blow away the fatigue you've accumulated throughout the day. If you want to stretch your legs and enjoy onsen at your leisure, the large public bath is also a good choice. At the post-bath area on the first basement floor, you can enjoy free midnight noodles. They are served between 10pm and 11pm, the perfect time to start feeling hungry♪

After your bath, enjoy tea time in your room. Enjoying tea or coffee in stylish tea utensils and cups will make your tea time even more special. These small details will lift your spirits.

The meal venue is Gyoun, which has a great location. If you are staying with two people, there are counter seats with a view of the great outdoors right in front of you. There is a partition so you can relax and enjoy meal at your own pace. If you are with three or more people, we recommend a sunken kotatsu type seat. The beautiful scenery and delicious food are sure to spark conversation with family and friends.

"Suichoukan, a women's lodging" is a lodging exclusively for women. It is recommended for free-spirited solo travel. It is located about 60 minutes by car from JR Sapporo Station. If you enjoy the drive while humming a tune, you will arrive in no time. Enjoy as much time alone as you like without worrying about time. In addition to samue, there are also colorful yukatas available in the rooms. Trying on colors and patterns that you don't usually wear can be refreshing and a great way to change your mood.

After arriving, let's wash off the sweat in the natural onsen. You can relax in the open-air bath while looking at the greenery. If you want to take a relaxing bath without worrying about anyone's eyes, we recommend a private bath. You can use it for free for 40 minutes at a time! You can also use the bedrock bath using natural radium ore for free for 30 minutes. Detox your mind and body and blow away the daily frustrations.

After refreshing your body and mind in onsen, why not relax in the "Gorogoro Room" and enjoy a peaceful time on the soft sofa. Hardworking people who are always attentive to those around them tend to lose track of the time to take a break. "Suichoukan" is a women-only inn with no men or children, so you can be completely naked right down to your heart.

meal at Suichokan is Japanese food that is healthy for your body. They are particular about the combination of ingredients. The menu is designed to maximize the nutritional value. This is a great point for women who care about beauty and health. The food is presented like a beautiful work of art, and my heart beats faster every time it is brought to me.

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Jozankei in summer is full of fun activities such as orchards, canoeing, and night walks. You can also enjoy making memories with your family, friends, and loved ones. After having fun to your heart's content in the great outdoors, you can refresh yourself by washing away your sweat and fatigue in natural onsen. Your tense heart will be freed and you'll be ready to do your best again tomorrow. Select a wonderful ryokan or hotel in Jozankei and start planning your summer now!