20 Lodgings in Hokkaido

Taste and enjoy natural treasures

An innovative inn heralding a new style

An inn that prides itself in having a free-flowing hot spring and in its cuisine

A nature activity resort with a hot spring to top it off

This hot spring inn recreates a late 19th century merchant estate on Otaru Canal

Observe Mt. Yotei from this hotel's panoramic deck. It also makes for some romantic stargazing

A hot spring hotel with great seasonal views

A Japanese inn with a Japanese garden more than half a hectare in size

Fun nature activities throughout the year

The largest flower fields in the Furano area

Twenty minutes away from central Sapporo. Enjoy skiing all the way into the night

If you're looking for a year-round resort in Hokkaido's Niseko, Q FOX BLACK DIAMOND HOTEL is a top pick! This popular hotel among LIVE JAPAN readers is the perfect base for skiing in winter, but you can enjoy outdoor activities in the cool highlands during summer, and explore the region's natural beauty throughout the year.

La Vista Daisetsuzan is located in Hokkaido, a 1-hour 20-minute drive from Biei Hills and Asahiyama Zoo. The hotel offers a public hot spring bath and free Wi-Fi at the access. Rooms at La Vista come with a TV and fridge. The en suite bathroom comes with amenities, and a personal safe, slippers and nightwear are provided. Massage treatments are available. A daily breakfast buffet and a Japanese-style dinner are served at the dining room. Drinks can be enjoyed at the bar. La Vista Daisetsuzan is a 40-minute drive from Asahikawa Airport. It is 1-hour by car from JR Asahikawa Station.

Offering spacious rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring, Western beds and free wired internet, Club Jozankei is 5 km from Lake Sapporo. It features hot-spring baths, massage services and Japanese cuisine. Suizantei Club Jozankei provides rooms in a sophisticated Japanese style, with soft lighting and shoji paper screens. Each air-conditioned room has a flat-screen TV, bathrobe and tea maker. The en suite bathroom comes with a cypress-wood bath. The hotel is about a 1-hour ride from Sapporo on the hotel’s free shuttle. Jozankei Nature Village is 5 km from the hotel, and Hoheikyo Dam is 7 km away. Guests can relax at the sauna, and concierge services are on offer. A free-use internet terminal is provided. Breakfast and dinner are served at the dining room.

Featuring traditional Japanese-style rooms in serene surroundings, Jozankei Daiichi Suizantei is situated just 4.2 km from Sasaki Fruit Farm. It offers hot-spring baths and massage services. Jozankei Daiichi Hotel Suizantei is 5.5 km from beautiful Lake Sapporo and 6.3 km from Hoheikyo Dam. It provides free parking and a free shuttle from Showa Building (located at Odori-Nishi 5-Chome), which is a 15-minute walk from JR Sapporo Train Station. Leisurely afternoons can be spent in the ample indoor and outdoor baths or in kashi-kiri baths (private baths). Staff can provide concierge services and 24-hour reception. The lobby has free WiFi. Guests can enjoy fine Japanese fare with Hokkaido specialties and kaiseki (traditional multi-course) meals at Shoan. Koso bar is ideal for an after-meal drink.

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. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. 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.

Located in Hokkaido’s famous Noboribetsu hot spring areas, adex Inn is a 14-minute drive from JR Noboribetsu Station. Guests staying can soak in the hot spring bath. Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) is just a 2-minute walk from the hotel while the popular Noboribetsu Bear Park is a 15-minute drive away. Guests can also make a 10-minute drive to the Date Jidaimura Village and enjoy a step back in time. adex Inn offers access to the public hot spring bath at the Daiichi Takimotokan located across the road. Guest rooms are simply furnished and come with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a working desk. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

碧の美ゆゆaonobi yuyu旧湯元白金温泉ホテル offers tranquil Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and Japanese cuisine, while free Wi-Fi is provided at the lobby. Rooms come with a personal attendant service, and feature a tatami-mat floor, a seating area with chairs and a coffee table, and traditional futon bedding. Amenities include an LCD TV, a fridge and yukata robes. The attached bathroom offers toiletries. Guests at the Shirogane-Onsen Yumoto can relax in an indoor or outdoor hot spring bath, or look for local products at the hotel’s shop. Facilities include drinks vending machines and free parking. An anniversary gift can be arranged upon advance request, at extra charge. A buffet breakfast is catered at the dining room, while a traditional kaiseki multi-course dinner is served either at the dining room or in the guest room. 碧の美ゆゆaonobi yuyu旧湯元白金温泉ホテル is a 3-minute walk from Shirohige-no-Taki Waterfall, and a 3-minute drive from Shirogane Aoi Ike Pond. Shikisai-no-Oka Park and Nishibi-no-Mori Museum are both a 30-minute drive. Biei Station is a 20-minute drive, and Asahikawa Airport is a 40-minute drive.

Just a 1-minute walk from JR Kushiro Station, Super Hotel Kushiro-Ekimae offers a spacious public hot spring bath, free Wi-Fi and modern rooms. It features a free-use internet PC and a launderette, while the breakfast buffet features freshly baked buns. Rooms feature dark carpeting, offset by a yellow wall. They are furnished with an LCD TV, a fridge and an air cleaner/humidifier. There is free wired internet in addition to Wi-Fi, and an attached bathroom. Upon check-in, guests can select a pillow type of their preference. The Kushiro-Ekimae Super Hotel is only a 5-minute walk from the Kushiro Washo Fish Market, and a 15-minute drive from the Kushiro Shitsugen National Park. Kushiro Tanchozuru Natural Park is a 30-minute drive, and Kushiro Airport is a 40-minute drive.

Route Inn Grantia Shiretoko Shari Ekimae is only a 1-minute walk from JR Shiretoko Shari Station. It features an outdoor hot-spring bath, massage services and modern rooms with free wired internet. Guestrooms offer both air-conditioning and heating facilities. Each room has a 40-inch flat-screen TV, a fridge and a trouser press. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. The hotel has an outdoor foot bath and a relaxation room with massage facilities. Free-use internet PCs can be found at the public area. Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered. The hotel serves a buffet-style breakfast. Grantia Route Inn Shiretoko Shari Ekimae is a 45-minute drive from Shiretoko, the world heritage site. Memambetsu Airport is 65 km away. Free parking is provided on site.