20 Lodgings in Hokkaido

An innovative inn heralding a new style

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

Fun nature activities throughout the year

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

Taste and enjoy natural treasures

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 nature activity resort with a hot spring to top it off

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.

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.

Just a minute's walk from Sapporo Subway Station Exit 21, ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo features 4 dining options including teppanyaki restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Sapporo Clock Tower and Nijo fish market are a 15-minute walk from ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo. Hokkaido Jingu Shrine is a 10-minute drive away. There is a direct shuttle from Hokkaido New Chitose Airport at extra charge. Rooms at ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo are air-conditioned and furnished with flat-screen TV, refrigerator and extra long beds. The bathrooms include bathtub and amenities. For guests' comfort, the property provides aromatherapy oils, eye masks, and bath additives. Guests can pamper themselves in the relaxation and massage salon. There is a fitness centre where guests can use free of charge during their stay. ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo boasts a complete shopping arcade. Parking is available at a fee. Buffet dishes featuring various local specialities or Japanese set menu is available for breakfast at an additional cost. Hot beverages and original cakes are served at the cafe. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar with stunning city skyline views.

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.

Situated in Noboribetsu and only 45 km from Lake Toya, Ryotei Hanayura features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 4-star ryokan offers a lift and a housekeeping service. The ryokan has family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with 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. 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 Sengen Park, Yuzawa Shrine and Noboribetsu Jigokudani. New Chitose Airport is 69 km from the property.

Offering 7th-floor hot-spring baths with mountain views, a karaoke bar and a buffet restaurant, The spacious rooms have Western beds and a Japanese-style seating area. Rooms at Choyo Tei Hotel are air-conditioned and include a Yukata robe, an electric kettle with green tea and a section with tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Each room comes with an en suite bath with bathtub. A 25-minute taxi ride from JR Kamikawa Train Station, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Ropeway cable car and a 10-minute drive from Ryusei no Taki Waterfalls. It is a 2-hour drive from JR Asahikawa Train Station and provides free parking. You can relax with a massage or unwind at the sauna when not soaking in the rooftop hot-spring bath. Duty-free shopping is available at on-site shops. Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes are available at the breakfast and dinner buffets. A coffee lounge and Japanese-style pub are on site.

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.

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.

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.

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.