20 Lodgings in Hokkaido

The largest flower fields in the Furano area

Taste and enjoy natural treasures

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

Fun nature activities throughout the year

An innovative inn heralding a new style

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

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

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 fitted with a coffee machine. The rooms come with a shared bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At La Vista Daisetsuzan all rooms include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. La Vista Daisetsuzan offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Higashikawa, like hiking and skiing. Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway is 700 metres from La Vista Daisetsuzan. Asahikawa Airport is 39 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Surrounded by lush greenery, Windsor Hotel Toya Resort boasts a golf course and tennis courts. Spacious rooms come with sea or lake views, while Bloom Spa Toya offers hot spring baths, massage treatments and fitness facilities. Rooms at Toya Windsor Resort come with an interior in light colours, floor-to-ceiling windows and a comfortable seating area. Amenities include an LCD TV, a minibar and an attached bathroom with designer toiletries, a bathtub and bathrobes. Free wired internet is provided. At Toya Windsor's spa, guests can enjoy the indoor pool with glass ceiling or unwind in the hot tub. They can take skiing lessons at Snow Village, or join a trekking tour. The ski slopes are open from January to mid-March. A playroom and sports activities are available for children. Traditional Japanese dishes can be enjoyed SUYAMA, and Japanese Teppanyaki grills at Out of Africa restaurant. Windsor Toya Hotel offers Italian cuisine, as well as a French pastry shop. The Polo Bar serves designer cocktails, non-alcoholic cocktails and 12 types of cigars. For breakfast, you may choose between Western or Japanese cuisine. The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa offers free shuttles to Toya Station, a 30-minute drive away.