20 Lodgings in Hokkaido

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

Fun nature activities throughout the year

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

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

Taste and enjoy natural treasures

The largest flower fields in the Furano area

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

An innovative inn heralding a new style

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 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.

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.

21 km from Azumamachi Hall in Kamikawa, Sounkyo Kankou Hotel features accommodation with access to spa facilities, public bath and open-air bath. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can use the sauna and the hot spring bath, or enjoy mountain views. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bath, slippers and a desk. Units come complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer, while some units at the ryokan also feature a seating area. At the ryokan, units have bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. You can play table tennis at this 3-star ryokan. Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway is 700 metres from Sounkyo Kankou Hotel, while Kamikawa Park is 22 km from the property. Asahikawa Airport is 70 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.