Jozankei Onsen
Jozankei Onsen
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A prominent hot spring resort in Hokkaido known as Sapporo’s relaxation getaway. Jozankei is one of Hokkaido’s most well established hot spring resorts. Located in Sapporo City, it is an area designated within the gorgeous Shikotsu-Toya National Park, where one can experience the unique beauty of each season surrounded by rich nature. From large-scale hotels with 650 rooms to cozy, traditional Japanese-style inns with 9 rooms, Jozankei boasts an impressive collection of 19 accommodations, as well as a variety of high quality hot springs and easy access from New Chitose Airport and Sapporo Station. Aside from hot springs, Jozankei is popular as a spot for various outdoor leisure activities. The nearby Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, as well as canoeing, rafting, horseback riding, bicycle rentals, and an orchard for many kinds of fruit picking are all available for visitors to enjoy.
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Anne-Margaux
Manila, Philippines
Oct 2019
This place is less than an hour’s bus ride from Sapporo City Centre. Might I add, it’s best to book your roundtrip ticket online so as not to waste anytime queueing. Bus departing from the stations near Tokyu Hands leave on the dot, though getting a bus on the way back to Sapporo may be a little tricky. This town is very walkable, quite peaceful and has a wonderful scenery of the autumn foliage during and after your ride. There is a spronkle of foot baths along the way, don’t forget to bring your small towel to dry uour feet with. All in all, I highly rcommend Jozankei Onsen Town- no wonder it is quite the favourite among locals.
Written 1 January 2020
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Emmanuel N
Sydney, Australia
Nov 2013 • Friends
It's a lovely place with very scenic views of the mountains and rivers.
There is a also a free footbath which you can use, but warning... it is likely TOO HOT for you to really put your foot in. (41C). HOT!!!!!!!
Once more, I urge you to go only in winter, when there is snow, as the place transforms into a whole new world.
Try their suspension bridge, because it has a lovely view, plus, it does move in suspension when you jump on it. Hehe... -_-"
If you are from Sapporo station, you can go to th Tourist Information Counter at Sapporo Station itself (outside JR station), and there is an excellent tourist deal for you.
A Jotetsu Bus deal (1800 yen per person, including a bus ride from Sapporo to Jozankei + an onsen entry of your choice to any of the listed hotel).
Very worth the price, as an entry fee to an onsen is already 1500yen. And a 2-way bus ride itself costs 1500yen too.
Where to take bus? Sapporo Bus Terminal (it is at Sapporo Station itself, outside JR Train station). Take bus no.7, bound for Jozankei. (platform 12).
Where to stop? My advice is stop at Jozenkei Hotel bus stop. The bus has English announcements so you wont miss it.
A must go...pls make time for it.
There is a also a free footbath which you can use, but warning... it is likely TOO HOT for you to really put your foot in. (41C). HOT!!!!!!!
Once more, I urge you to go only in winter, when there is snow, as the place transforms into a whole new world.
Try their suspension bridge, because it has a lovely view, plus, it does move in suspension when you jump on it. Hehe... -_-"
If you are from Sapporo station, you can go to th Tourist Information Counter at Sapporo Station itself (outside JR station), and there is an excellent tourist deal for you.
A Jotetsu Bus deal (1800 yen per person, including a bus ride from Sapporo to Jozankei + an onsen entry of your choice to any of the listed hotel).
Very worth the price, as an entry fee to an onsen is already 1500yen. And a 2-way bus ride itself costs 1500yen too.
Where to take bus? Sapporo Bus Terminal (it is at Sapporo Station itself, outside JR Train station). Take bus no.7, bound for Jozankei. (platform 12).
Where to stop? My advice is stop at Jozenkei Hotel bus stop. The bus has English announcements so you wont miss it.
A must go...pls make time for it.
Written 29 November 2013
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Paulsview
London, UK
Thirty minutes outside Sapporo is a great selection of Onsens at Jozankei. Hotels offer the traditional Japanese experience with Tatami rooms and lovely food. We go at least once a month.
Or try one of the many day use onsens in Sapporo which only cost 400-500 Yen. A great way to try out the onsen experience cheeply. They are a great way to relax.
Or try one of the many day use onsens in Sapporo which only cost 400-500 Yen. A great way to try out the onsen experience cheeply. They are a great way to relax.
Written 14 January 2010
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TMWil
Malaysia
Dec 2019
I'll start by saying it's must-go destination.
The scenery there is amazing, simply beautiful.
And there's hot spring literally everywhere lol.
From Sapporo, it is easy to get there. If you're staying near Susukino, you can board bus No 7 or No 8 to Jozankei from the bus stop just right in front of Susukino Lafiler.
A half day there is sufficient in my opinion.
The scenery there is amazing, simply beautiful.
And there's hot spring literally everywhere lol.
From Sapporo, it is easy to get there. If you're staying near Susukino, you can board bus No 7 or No 8 to Jozankei from the bus stop just right in front of Susukino Lafiler.
A half day there is sufficient in my opinion.
Written 14 December 2019
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Callie
Singapore, Singapore
Mar 2023 • Family
Jozankei is a must-see if you like onsens and nature.
This small town is easily accessible by bus. Several bus companies will reach it in an hour - excluding traffic jam - and you can also ride the town bus departing from Susukino or Sapporo Station.
If you don’t speak Japanese (as is my case), it will be tricky to find information, but as usual in Japan, people are so lovely they will do anything to help you out, even when communication is difficult.
Upon first glance, the town looks ugly, devoid of charm. We stopped at the tourist office, and a wonderful lady - who did not speak English but her smile conveyed it all - provided us with information, maps, wrote the bus numbers and times and suggested some restaurants.
Then we started following the visitors’ trail (easy to spot) and enjoyed every minute of it.
From outdoor foot bath to cooking your eggs, the cosy souvenir shops, the beautiful shrines, the trail in the snow, the cute suspended bridge, the scrumptious ramen and - the highlight of our visit - the onsen, we made great memories!
This small town is easily accessible by bus. Several bus companies will reach it in an hour - excluding traffic jam - and you can also ride the town bus departing from Susukino or Sapporo Station.
If you don’t speak Japanese (as is my case), it will be tricky to find information, but as usual in Japan, people are so lovely they will do anything to help you out, even when communication is difficult.
Upon first glance, the town looks ugly, devoid of charm. We stopped at the tourist office, and a wonderful lady - who did not speak English but her smile conveyed it all - provided us with information, maps, wrote the bus numbers and times and suggested some restaurants.
Then we started following the visitors’ trail (easy to spot) and enjoyed every minute of it.
From outdoor foot bath to cooking your eggs, the cosy souvenir shops, the beautiful shrines, the trail in the snow, the cute suspended bridge, the scrumptious ramen and - the highlight of our visit - the onsen, we made great memories!
Written 7 March 2023
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911Steven21
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Feb 2019 • Family
Went to Jozankei for the Yukitouro ("Snow Candle Way"). Very grateful to Miss Harumi of Ibis Style Sapporo for helping to reserve Jotetsu Kappa Line (direct bus) tickets. Board the 3 pm bus at Sapporo Station Bus Terminal and arrived at the onsen town 75 mins later (not 56 mins as claimed) despite the light traffic. Got off at Jozankei yu no machi (1 stop after Jozankei Jinja shrine stop) near Iwato Kannondo Temple and the Longevity and Health Footbath (FOC) and walked to Jozankei Jinja shrine, passing by the statue of Jozan Mizumi, the founder of the onsen town, Gensen Park with a footbath (FOC), and the half-frozen Toyohira River. We reached Jozankei Jinja shrine entrance well before the 6 pm light-up, so decided to have early dinner at the only restaurant nearby. We were pleasantly surprised to find out it was a Matsuo Jingisukan branch.
Everyone seemed to have the same plan: take the 8 pm back to the city. We left the temple grounds at 7.45 pm but a long Q had formed at the Jozankei Jinja Mae bus stop outside the shrine entrance. When Bus 7 arrived there was only standing room. We decided not to board and wait for the 9 pm bus instead. Just then an almost empty Bus 12 arrived. We were glad we took Bus 12 back because it worked out to be cheaper and faster. Bus 12 terminates at Makomanai station (the terminal station of the Nanboku subway Line), which is on the outskirt of Sapporo city, so avoided the many traffic lights in the city centre. Bus 12 is not as well known to tourists as the buses departing from Sapporo Station Bus Terminal. The bus took only 45 mins (610 yen) to get to Makomanai station while the subway took 13 mins (290 yen) to reach Nakajimakoen station (3 mins walk to our hotel.)
Everyone seemed to have the same plan: take the 8 pm back to the city. We left the temple grounds at 7.45 pm but a long Q had formed at the Jozankei Jinja Mae bus stop outside the shrine entrance. When Bus 7 arrived there was only standing room. We decided not to board and wait for the 9 pm bus instead. Just then an almost empty Bus 12 arrived. We were glad we took Bus 12 back because it worked out to be cheaper and faster. Bus 12 terminates at Makomanai station (the terminal station of the Nanboku subway Line), which is on the outskirt of Sapporo city, so avoided the many traffic lights in the city centre. Bus 12 is not as well known to tourists as the buses departing from Sapporo Station Bus Terminal. The bus took only 45 mins (610 yen) to get to Makomanai station while the subway took 13 mins (290 yen) to reach Nakajimakoen station (3 mins walk to our hotel.)
Written 8 February 2019
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summersama
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Jan 2017 • Couples
Been to Jozankei town - Hoheikyo Onsen. The open onsen overseeing the snowy night sky with trees were simply spectacular. The only regret was we were there by evening & the last bus depart to town was 1950hrs …should have spend at least half a day, have meal & take our own sweet time to bath in that miracle water, skin feeling so much smoother. Really worth going if you do not have much days to spend & only centered yourself in Sapporo during harsh winter.
Written 1 February 2017
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Gaye-Maree S
Geelong, Australia
Sept 2019 • Family
My husband & I were keen to do an Onsen but our 12 & 14 year old definitely weren’t, and we also wanted to do it within a day trip of Sapporo. You can get a fabulous return bus trip plus an Onsen at your choice of hotels in the Jozankei area for ¥2000 for adults or ¥1000 for children from the bus interchange at Sapporo Station.
The Jozankei View Hotel was a fabulous place for families as our kids were able to play in a fantastic pool/water play complex in their swimmers/togs/bathers while my husband and I tag teamed watching them and enjoying the single gender onsens. No tattoos are allowed there though I have read that they are allowed at other places included with the bus trip package. There is also a fabulous buffet lunch at the Jozankei View Hotel that we all enjoyed. The day turned out to be one of our highlights for the entire family from our trip to Japan
The Jozankei View Hotel was a fabulous place for families as our kids were able to play in a fantastic pool/water play complex in their swimmers/togs/bathers while my husband and I tag teamed watching them and enjoying the single gender onsens. No tattoos are allowed there though I have read that they are allowed at other places included with the bus trip package. There is also a fabulous buffet lunch at the Jozankei View Hotel that we all enjoyed. The day turned out to be one of our highlights for the entire family from our trip to Japan
Written 10 October 2019
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We went to this one as the website said it had a mixed bath. Being fairly new to the onsen experience doing it together seemed slightly less daunting however the shared bath is only open at night to hotel guests word is it is used for 'fun time'.
Still was a great bath with awesome view.
Good sized baths. Ladies were very quiet I was the only one for a good two hours.
Bought a bus and bath ticket good value!
Still was a great bath with awesome view.
Good sized baths. Ladies were very quiet I was the only one for a good two hours.
Bought a bus and bath ticket good value!
Written 18 February 2015
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Pojok Traveller
Jakarta, Indonesia
Jan 2019 • Couples
This village consists of several hotels who happen to manage natural hot spring. You can buy a ticket entry for approx 2,000 yen per adult to enjoy the onsen in one of the available hotels.
Do note that because the onsens are located in the hotel proximity, non-resident guests of the hotel can only enjoy the onsen after 12:00pm (at least that was my case)
In our experience, the outdoor onsen overlooking the nature of Jozankei village is really good! We feel so relaxed and refreshed after visiting the place.
By the way, you can go visit this village from track 12 of Bus Station which is located in Sapporo Station. It takes 60-75 mins from Sapporo station to this village.
If you have free time, and would like to try the onsen in Sapporo, worth visiting. If your hotel provides onsen, this will be just like your hotel onsen with more natural view (see photos)
Do note that because the onsens are located in the hotel proximity, non-resident guests of the hotel can only enjoy the onsen after 12:00pm (at least that was my case)
In our experience, the outdoor onsen overlooking the nature of Jozankei village is really good! We feel so relaxed and refreshed after visiting the place.
By the way, you can go visit this village from track 12 of Bus Station which is located in Sapporo Station. It takes 60-75 mins from Sapporo station to this village.
If you have free time, and would like to try the onsen in Sapporo, worth visiting. If your hotel provides onsen, this will be just like your hotel onsen with more natural view (see photos)
Written 14 January 2019
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Is it possible to get a taxi in Jozankei area itself - to move from one hotel to another? We are planning to take a bus there, but the bus we are taking only stop at Hotel Millione and we need to drag luggages and 2 kids to another hotel in the area which is about 1km away
Written 9 June 2019
You should ask the hotel people. We did not use taxi only walked and then to the hotel bus to go back to Sapporo. I was unable to find out online whether there are taxis in Jozenkei. Please contact the hotel you are staying and enquire with them. They are usually very helpful especially to foreigners. Sorry not to be too helpful :(
Written 15 June 2019
Hello. I am planning to visit Jozankei in February with my wife. We would like to reserve a private onsen but the hotel we booked doesn't have one. Is it possible to book a private onsen in other hotels and are there any restrictions on time available for booking; e.g. non guests can only book from 12pm-5pm?
Written 24 January 2019
Hi, you can go to the website - jozankei Onsen travel guide japan and choose a hotel that contain private onsen in their room. From my knowledge, private onsen is with hotel room stay but not walk-in guests. Good luck!
Written 2 February 2019
Travelling from New Chitose Airport to Jozankei Onsen
Hi Everyone,
I'm planning to visit Hokkaido this February 2019 and I'm wondering if there are any buses travelling from New Chitose Airport to Jozankei Onsen after 5pm? So far, most the bus lines I have seen so far going to Jozankei does not have any trips after 3pm.
Written 15 December 2018
Since we stayed at the Jozankei View hotel...we did not pay for the entrance fee. Fee is ¥1600 for adults n ¥1000 for childre. They charge ¥300 per towel rental. You shld check the net for various places and their related fees. All are different. At the hotel it was nice. They had 2 swimming pools for kids with slides. A lovely place to stay with huge buffet at night.
Written 18 January 2019
Hi I’m staying at Jozankei Onsen for two nights on October,2018..would like know is there really a bus from Jozankei Onsen to Toyako Onsen (Lake Toya) ? Because after Jozankei Onsen ..my next destination will be staying at Toyako Onsen .
Written 27 September 2018
I'm planning a day trip. Which is better during the summer? Jozankei or Hakodate
Written 10 July 2018
こんにちは。
定山渓温泉の夏は、宿泊以外にも、カヌーやラフティング、乗馬や果樹園など、自然を体験できるアクティビティーが充実していますので、夏には最適な温泉地です。
札幌市中心部からも近く、アクセスも良く、気軽に北海道を体験出来る場所だと思います。
Written 23 July 2018
Does jozankei onsen allow foreigner's with tattoos? Mine in 2" by 4" in size.
Written 8 July 2018
こんにちは。観光協会の者です。
回答が遅くなり申し訳ございません。
定山渓温泉にある宿泊施設・日帰り入浴施設では、タトゥーは入浴はNGとなっております。
大変恐縮ですが、ご理解願います。
Written 23 July 2018
Navigate94988
Kota Bharu, Malaysia
We are going to hokkaido this coming August. We plan to stay 2 nights in Jozankei. Is it worth staying there 2 nights?
Written 20 April 2018
こんにちは。定山渓観光協会です。
定山渓を検討していただいて誠に有難うございます。
8月の定山渓は、さまざまなアクティビティーと、イベントがあり、2泊でも充分に楽しめます。
アクティビティーであれば、カヌー、ラフティング、乗馬、ツリートレッキング、フルール狩り、など。
イベントは、JOZANKEI NATURE LUMINARIEというイルミネーションイベントを毎日開催しています。
自然の中のアクティビティーとイベントは、“北海道”をコンパクトに詰め込まれている場所で楽しんでいただけるかと思っています。
是非、定山渓へいらしてくださいね。
Written 24 April 2018
Hi I intend to visit in June, and planning to rent a car. Do we need to make any bookings for Onsen visits, since so many hotels offer them?
Written 5 April 2018
yes, there are a variety of Onsen options in the area; with some open to the public on a day-entry basis. that said, if you intend to attempt entry to a better rated Onsen, then its best you make reservations. do a web search and identify the Onsen(s) you're likely to wanna visit > drop them a mail & liaise accordingly. it'l be such a disappointment for you & the gang to drive all the way there, and not get what you'd rather have...think about it?
Written 6 April 2018
Johnshol001
Sapporo, Japan
Are there any onsens that will allow foreigners with tattoos to enter?
Written 10 February 2018
I am sorry you are not allowed to go public onsen with tattoos. You may try to use stickers to cover it if the tattoos are small. Alternatively, you may book a hotel room attached with a private onsen.
Written 10 February 2018
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