20 Lodgings in Hokkaido

Taste and enjoy natural treasures

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

The largest flower fields in the Furano area

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

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

An innovative inn heralding a new style

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

Fun nature activities throughout the year

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

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 property is around 46 km from Tokiwa Park, 47 km from Kaguraoka Park and 600 metres from Asahidake Visitor Center. The hotel has a sauna, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. The shared bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At La Vista Daisetsuzan the rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. Guests at La Vista Daisetsuzan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Higashikawa, like hiking and skiing. Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway is 700 metres from the hotel. Asahikawa Airport is 39 km from the property.

Set in Otofuke in the Hokkaido region, Sanyoan offers accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. This 4-star ryokan offers a lift and full-day security. The ryokan has family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Units are equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a terrace and others also have mountain views. At the ryokan, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Obihiro Station is 10 km from Sanyoan. Tokachi-Obihiro Airport is 35 km from the property.

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.

Situated in Jozankei, 28 km from Sapporo Station, Suizantei Club Jozankei-Adults Only features accommodation with a sauna and a hot spring bath. There is an in-house restaurant and free private parking. The accommodation offers 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. Shin-Sapporo Station is 33 km from the ryokan, while Otaru Station is 43 km from the property. Okadama Airport is 36 km away.

A 1-minute walk from Susukino Subway Station, the Holiday Inn ANA Sapporo Susukino features a free-use 24-hour gym, 2 restaurants and comfortable rooms with satellite/cable TV channels. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the building. The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from the Sapporo Clock Tower and Odori Park, while Sapporo Station is a 5-minute taxi ride away. The Hokkaido University Botanical Garden (Hokudai Shokubutsuen) and Sapporo Factory shopping area are both an 8-minute taxi ride from the property. Air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a small fridge and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, a shaving kit and a hairdryer. Instant coffee, tea bags and an electric kettle are also provided. Sapporo Susukino Holiday Inn ANA offers concierge, dry cleaning and luggage storage services at their 24-hour front desk. Guests can purchase local cookies, sweets and snacks at the souvenir shops. The All Day Dining Verde serves a variety of local and international dishes throughout the day, while Lounge Verde offers a wide selection of cocktails, wines and local beers.

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.

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.

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.