20 Lodgings in Hokkaido

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

Taste and enjoy natural treasures

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

The largest flower fields in the Furano area

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

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

An innovative inn heralding a new style

Fun nature activities throughout the year

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

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.

Set in Higashikawa, 43 km from Asahikawa Yojo Station, La Vista Daisetsuzan offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi. The hotel has a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. La Vista Daisetsuzan features some units with mountain views, and the rooms come with a coffee machine. All guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at La Vista Daisetsuzan. At the hotel guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. Guests at La Vista Daisetsuzan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Higashikawa, like hiking and skiing. Tokiwa Park is 46 km from the accommodation, while Kaguraoka Park is 47 km from the property. Asahikawa Airport is 39 km away.

Offering indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and a sauna, Shogetsu Grand Hotel features Western and Japanese-style rooms with a view of the gorge. The hotel is located in the Jozankei hot-spring district and JR Sapporo Train Station is a 50-minute drive away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge, Japanese yukata robes and a safety deposit box. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with Western beds or Japanese futon bedding. A humidifier and an en suite bathroom are also included. Guests can get a soothing massage or relax in the shared lounge. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop and drink vending machines and a designated smoking area are on-site. The front desk is available 24/7. Traditional multi-course dinners and Japanese set breakfasts feature local vegetables and are served at the dining room. Grand Shogetsu Hotel is a 30-minute drive from Sapporo International Ski Resort and a 40-minute drive from Makomanai Country Club. Sapporo is a 60-minute drive away, while New Chitose Airport is a 100-minute drive away. Jozangensui Park is a 5-minute walk from the property.

Ryotei Hanayura has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Noboribetsu, 45 km from Lake Toya. This 4-star ryokan offers a lift and a housekeeping service. The ryokan features family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free. Buffet and Asian breakfast options with local specialities and fruits are available each morning at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Popular points of interest near Ryotei Hanayura include Sengen Park, Yuzawa Shrine and Noboribetsu Jigokudani. The nearest airport is New Chitose Airport, 69 km from the accommodation.

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.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Suizantei Club Jozankei-Adults Only is situated in Jozankei, 28 km from Sapporo Station and 33 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. There is an in-house restaurant and free private parking. The accommodation features a lift and free shuttle service for guests. At the ryokan, units have a private bathroom. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Otaru Station is 43 km from the ryokan, while Otarushi Zenibako City Center is 43 km from the property. Okadama Airport is 36 km away.

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.

Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel offers hot spring baths and Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Air conditioned rooms feature an en suite bathroom, a seating area and a flat screen TV. Each comes with a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a telephone. A safety deposit box and free toiletries can also be found. At Daiichi Hotel Tokachigawa Onsen, guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, grab a drink at the bar or get a massage at a surcharge. Bicycle rental service and room service are also available. At Restaurant Komorebi a buffet featuring Tokachi’s delicacies are served, while at Restaurant Tokachi guests can enjoy a fusion of Japanese and Western dishes in private rooms. Restaurant Juhyo serves Teppanyaki dishes featuring local produces. A breakfast buffet is available in the mornings. Tokachi Ecology Park is located within a 5-minute drive, while Obihiro Zoo is a 35-minute drive from the property. Obihiro Airport is located a 40-minute taxi ride away.

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.

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.