Experience Hokkaido Winter Springs: Best Onsens with Snowy Landscapes

Last updated: 2024/10/30

Hokkaido receives substantial snowfall every winter, offering beautiful snowy landscapes and various snow activities. In Sapporo, it typically snows almost daily from December to March, and in Hakodate from December to February.
During the cold season, the allure of a warm onsen becomes even stronger. Imagine soaking in an onsen with snow, surrounded by a magical white world and steam, providing relaxation for both body and mind.

Here, we introduce the best accommodations in Hokkaido where you can experience Hokkaido winter springs and enjoy hot springs with stunning snowy landscapes.
Based on information from official websites and Booking.com, we have carefully selected hotels with an average rating of 8 or higher on Booking.com, where you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery along with the onsen.

Stay at accommodations offering stunning views of mountains, lakes, or ports, and enjoy a luxurious time in an onsen with snow. Book your favorite place before it gets fully booked!
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Noboribetsu Onsen Dai-ichi Takimotokan

【Noboribetsu / Lake Toya】

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A hot spring inn where you can view the snow scenery of Hell Valley from the hot spring.

  • Enjoy half of Japan's 10 hot spring qualities in a large bathhouse of about 1500 tsubo.
  • You can view the scenery of Hell Valley from the rooms with open-air hot spring baths.
  • About 15 minutes by bus from Noboribetsu Station.

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Noboribetsu Onsen Dai-ichi Takimotokan is located in Noboribetsu. The hotel offers traditional Japanese rooms with tatami mats and futons. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, yukata, tea sets, and zabuton cushions. Choose from various room types, including those with private open-air baths. The hotel has a 160-year history and offers five types of hot springs. Facilities include 35 types of baths, karaoke rooms, a game center, a pool area, and relaxation rooms. Enjoy snow views from hot springs in some rooms. Noboribetsu Jigokudani is a 5-minute walk away, and JR Noboribetsu Station is a 15-minute bus ride away.

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55 Noboribetsu Onsencho, Noboribetsu-shi, Hokkaido, 059-0595
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Noboribetsu Station (Muroran Main Line)

Midori no Kaze Resort Kitayuzawa

【Noboribetsu / Lake Toya】

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from 31,680JPY
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from 33,534JPY
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A hot spring inn boasting a grand open-air bath of about 150 tsubo with a magnificent snow view.

  • A variety of hot springs including 10 types of fragrant open-air baths for men and women, seasonal baths, and cypress baths.
  • Stargazing at the rooftop observatory with a star-filled sky (reservation required at the front desk on the day).
  • Shuttle bus available from JR Sapporo Station and New Chitose Airport (reservation required).

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Midori no Kaze Resort Kitayuzawa is located in Kitayuzawa Onsen. The rooms feature tatami seating areas, air conditioning, beds, TVs, and refrigerators. Choose from suites with top-floor baths, spacious 76㎡ Japanese-Western rooms, and standard Japanese-Western rooms. The resort offers a 150-tsubo large open-air bath, 20 aroma baths, women's rooms, and baby rooms. Enjoy snow views from the outdoor bath in winter. The restaurant serves Japanese kaiseki and buffet meals. Access is 35 minutes by bus from JR Datemonbetsu Station.

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300-2 Otakiku Kitayuzawa Onsencho, Date-shi, Hokkaido, 052-0316
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Nagawa Station (Muroran Main Line)

Marukoma Onsen Ryokan

【Sapporo / Chitose】

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from 19,234JPY
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A hot spring inn where you can view the snow scenery together with the lake spreading out before you.

  • You can get a panoramic view of the lake from the natural open-air bath, scenic open-air bath, and indoor bath.
  • Spend a luxurious relaxing time with an authentic sauna and the water bath of Lake Shikotsu, which has the best water quality in Japan.
  • Shuttle bus available from Shikotsu Lake Bus Terminal (reservation required).

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Marukoma Onsen Ryokan is located on the shores of Lake Shikotsu in Hokkaido. Rooms and open-air baths offer stunning views of the lake and the national park. Founded in Taisho Year 4, this traditional hot spring ryokan features natural open-air baths and saunas with lake views. In winter, guests can enjoy snow scenes from the baths. Activities like hiking and skiing are available. The ryokan also serves Asian cuisine for breakfast. Convenient access is provided by a 40-minute bus ride from JR Chitose Station.

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Shikotsuko Poropinai 7, Chitose, Hokkaido, 066-0287
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Makomanai Station (Namboku Line)

Shikotsuko Tsuruga Besso Ao no Za

【Sapporo / Chitose】

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from 186,340JPY
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from 176,954JPY
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A luxury inn with open-air baths in all guest rooms where you can view the snow scenery along with the lake.

  • Experience traditional culture such as indigo dyeing, Ainu ethnic costumes, and Japanese tea.
  • All rooms are spacious lake view rooms of more than 100㎡.
  • Free shuttle bus via New Chitose Airport, JR Chitose Station, and JR Minami-Chitose Station (reservation required).

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Shikotsuko Tsuruga Besso Ao no Za is located by Lake Shikotsu in Hokkaido. The hotel offers 25 luxury suites, each with 100㎡ of space. All suites feature private open-air hot spring baths and indoor jet baths. Guests can enjoy snowy views from their rooms and baths in winter. The hotel, part of the Tsuruga Group, offers concierge services, a restaurant, a bar, and free WiFi. It is about a 1-hour drive from Sapporo City and 40 minutes from New Chitose Airport.

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Shikotsuko Onsen, Chitose-shi, Hokkaido, 066-0281
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Eniwa Station (Chitose Line)

Chalet Ivy Hirafu, Niseko

【Niseko / Rusutsu】

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from 43,207JPY
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A luxury villa where you can enjoy hot springs with snow views at a ski resort.

  • Attractive snow views from guest rooms and the open-air baths in the penthouse rooms.
  • Concierge service to fully enjoy skiing (rental, lessons, lift ticket arrangement, limited to the ski season).
  • Round-trip shuttle available between the hotel and the ski resort.

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Chalet Ivy Hirafu is a luxury boutique hotel at the base of Niseko Grand Hirafu. Opened in December 2012, it offers a cozy atmosphere like your own chalet. The hotel features 78 spacious guest rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy snowy views from their rooms and the onsen in winter. It provides a tranquil space in the natural surroundings of Niseko Grand Hirafu. The hotel's hospitality is tailored to meet individual needs, ensuring a relaxing stay.

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Kutchan Nisekohirafuichijo 3-6-32, Kutchan, Hokkaido, 044-0080
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Hirafu Station (Hakodate Main Line) 55 minutes on foot

Zaborin Ryokan

【Niseko / Rusutsu】

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A luxury inn with open-air baths in all guest rooms where you can view the snow scenery of the primeval forest.

  • All guest rooms named after snowflakes are suite room specifications.
  • Enjoy robatayaki in a private sunken hearth room (reservation required).
  • Shuttle service available by car from JR Kutchan Station (reservation required).

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Zaborin Ryokan is a secluded retreat in Niseko Town, surrounded by Mount Yotei and native forests. The ryokan blends traditional Japanese and modern design, offering a refined atmosphere. All 15 guest rooms are suites with private indoor and open-air hot springs. Rooms come in Japanese and Western styles, some with spacious seven-tatami mat rooms. Guests can enjoy snowy views from open-air baths in winter. The ryokan also offers a garden, free WiFi, and private parking, with convenient access to Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area.

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76-4 Hanazono, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, 044-0084
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Kutchan Station (Hakodate Main Line)

Niseko Inn of Youtei Raku Suisan

【Niseko / Rusutsu】

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from 88,000JPY
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An inn where you can view the snow scenery of Mt. Yotei from the hot springs in all guest rooms.

  • There is a sunken hearth and craft gallery that lets you feel the Japanese atmosphere.
  • Attractive cuisine using seasonal local ingredients directly sourced from producers.
  • Shuttle service available by car from JR Kutchan Station (reservation required).

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Niseko Inn of Youtei Raku Suisan is located in the Niseko area. The inn features 18 guest rooms, offering views of seasonal scenery. Each room has an open-air hot spring bath with spectacular views of Mount Yotei. In winter, enjoy snowy landscapes from the hot spring baths. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, desks, coffee makers, refrigerators, minibars, safes, flat-screen TVs, balconies, and private bathrooms. The inn is near ski areas, providing a tranquil and warm stay.

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119-1 Kabayama, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, 044-0078
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Hirafu Station (Hakodate Main Line) 37 minutes on foot

Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa Mori no Uta

【Sapporo / Chitose】

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from 48,400JPY
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A hot spring inn where you can view the snow scenery from an open-air bath surrounded by the forest.

  • A lounge where you can relax with a fireplace and live harp performances.
  • Enjoy forest bathing with an open-air bath and terrace in a separate cottage.
  • About 1 hour by bus from JR Sapporo Station (reservation required).

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Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa Mori no Uta is located 40 minutes by car from central Sapporo. The elegant and spacious rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. Rooms offer views of Jozankei’s seasonal beauty, with options including rock bath and open-air bath rooms. Guests can enjoy natural hot springs, a spa, and the buffet restaurant "Mori Terrace" with scenic views. Open-air baths in the forest offer serene snowy landscapes in winter. Free shuttle and parking are available.

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3-192 Jozankei Onsen Higashi, Minami-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 061-2302
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Densha jigyosho mae Station (Sapporo Streetcar Yamahana Line)

Tabist Chikuba Shinyotei Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen

【Hakodate】

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A hot spring inn where you can view the snow scenery of the garden and bamboo grove from the open-air bath.

  • A special space with a single VIP room equipped with a cypress indoor bath, open-air bath, and tea room.
  • There is a garden with a dry landscape style within the facility.
  • About 5 minutes by taxi from Hakodate Airport.

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Chikuba Shinyotei is located in Yunokawa Onsen, Hakodate. The ryokan features 41 Japanese-style rooms with tatami floors and flat-screen TVs. Guests can enjoy in-room dining with northern delicacies. Rooms offer garden views, some with verandas or special suites. Open-air baths provide snowy garden views in winter. The ryokan emphasizes heartfelt hospitality, with over 70 years of history. It is near Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden, Yunokawa Onsen, and Hakodate Arena, just 1 km from Hakodate Airport.

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2-6-22 Yunokawacho, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido, 042-0932
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Nearest Station
Yunokawa Station (Hakodate Tram Line 2 / Hakodate Tram Line 5 ) 7 minutes on foot

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