20 Lodgings in Hokkaido

The largest flower fields in the Furano area

Fun nature activities throughout the year

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

Taste and enjoy natural treasures

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

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

An innovative inn heralding a new style

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

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.

Situated 3.9 km from Hakodate Goryokaku, Heiseikan Shiosaitei Hanatsuki offers 5-star accommodation in Hakodate and features an open-air bath. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can use the hot spring bath and the public bath, or enjoy sea views. Every unit has a private bathroom and bidet, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. At the ryokan, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. 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 the ryokan include Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden, Yunokawa Onsen and Hakodate Arena. Hakodate Airport is 1 km from the property.

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.

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.

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 next to Hokkaido’s Lake Akan and featuring a pool and rooftop hot-spring baths, New Akan Hotel is just 200 metres from Akandake-jinja Temple. The spacious rooms have free Wi-Fi. Guests can stay in rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding or in rooms with Western-style beds. All have a full en-suite bathroom with Western toilet, and some overlook Lake Akan. Relaxation options include a massage service and sauna, and the outdoor hot-spring baths and hot tub have lake views. A video-game arcade and gift shop are also available. Ainu Traditional Dance Theatre and Ainu Kotan Village are both located within a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Felice Dining Room serves breakfasts and dinners of local specialities made with fresh ingredients.

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.