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Jozankei 定山渓

Jozankei is a popular area with excellent access—about an hour’s drive from central Sapporo—where you can enjoy mountains, valleys, hot springs (onsen), and the beauty of nature throughout the four seasons.

Tourist Spot Sightseeing
Gourmet Cuisine
Accommodation Hotels

Day-use Hot Spring 日帰り温泉

The magnificent scenery surrounded by deep ravines is known as “Sapporo’s Inner Parlor.” Many facilities in the hot spring town allow day-use bathing, where you can enjoy the sodium chloride spring water, which retains heat well. The breathtaking seasonal views from the open-air baths and lunch package deals are also popular.

Foot Bath 足湯

Jozankei has several free foot bath spots. “Shiki no Seseragi Futami no Ashiyu” boasts a magnificent semi-open-air view overlooking the Toyohira River gorge. At “Jozan Gensen Park,” you can also enjoy making hot spring eggs. These are relaxing spots where you can easily stop during sightseeing and warm yourself from the core.

Autumn Leaves Spot 紅葉スポット

The autumn leaves in Jozankei (usually early to mid-October) are captivating, thanks to the stunning scenery created by the valley’s rock faces and the water’s edge.
The majestic autumn colors reflecting on the dam lake at Hoheikyo Dam are a must-see (electric bus required). In the hot spring town, walking routes around the red Futami Suspension Bridge and an aerial walk on the autumn leaves gondola are also popular.

Gourmet Cuisine

  • Onsen Manju (Hot Spring Bun)
  • Indian Curry
  • Jingisukan (Grilled Mutton)
  • Ramen
  • Matcha Sweets
  • Kaiseki Cuisine

Accommodation Hotels

Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa Mori no Uta
A healing resort hotel themed around a forest story. Guests can enjoy a high-quality stay full of nature and playfulness, including open-air baths and large public baths surrounded by the forest, a lively forest buffet, and harp performances.
Jozankei Manseikaku Hotel Milione
An oriental resort hotel themed after the Silk Road. Guests can enjoy well-equipped facilities such as open-air baths overlooking the valley, various types of baths, a popular live kitchen buffet, and a bakery with a foot bath.
Grand Blissen Hotel Jozankei
A luxurious inn for adults, standing on a hill overlooking the valley. Most rooms are equipped with private onsen baths with views, offering the utmost relaxation with their own source hot spring water, Hokkaido gourmet cuisine, and a library with a wood-burning stove.

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