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Sleep Surrounded by Fluffy 'Snow Fairies'! Japan's Sounkyo Onsen Debuts Cute Themed Rooms

• Written by: LIVE JAPAN Editor

Date published: 6 July 2026

Hokkaido’s famously round and fluffy long-tailed tits, affectionately known as “snow fairies,” are getting their own cozy hotel rooms! From June 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, Sounkyo Choyo Resort Hotel and its sister hotel Choyotei are offering exclusive Long-Tailed Tit Themed Rooms, perfect for a cute and relaxing hot spring getaway.

(Main image credit: Noguchi Kanko Management Co., Ltd. )
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Step into a Western-style twin room at the Choyo Resort Hotel and feel like you’ve wandered into a fairytale. From the beds to the coffee tables, every corner of the room is packed with adorable long-tailed tit decor.

It’s the perfect, private sanctuary for couples or a girls' getaway. Whether it’s the fresh spring greenery or winter snow outside the window, being surrounded by these soft, plush birds makes every photo a travel memory worth keeping. There are plenty of little surprises hidden in the room waiting for you to find them!

Traveling with family or a group of three or more? We recommend the sister hotel, Choyotei.

Choyotei offers spacious Japanese-Western style rooms. Kick off your shoes, stretch out on the tatami mats, and relax. It's the perfect spot to create warm, fuzzy memories with family and friends alongside your new long-tailed tit companions.

Sounkyo Onsen is stunning year-round—from vibrant spring greenery and majestic summers to breathtaking autumn leaves and dreamlike winters. Nothing beats relaxing in a warm hot spring surrounded by nature, then drifting off to sleep in a room filled with your favorite "Snow Fairies." It’s guaranteed to be an unforgettable part of your Hokkaido trip!