It's a bit far from central Sapporo, but after soaking in the onsen with the mountain view, the drive felt worth it.
Basics
- Ryokan: Jozankei Onsen Hanamomiji
- Location: Jozankei Onsen Nishi 3-chome, Minami-ku, Sapporo
- Stay: Jul 18, 2023, 1 night
- Getting there: rental car from Sapporo
Onsen
We bathed separately, and it was wonderful — soaking while looking out over the mountains was the most relaxing part of the trip.
Room
It was a tatami room and very spacious. When we came back from dinner the futons had been laid out for us — a lovely touch.
The ryokan provided a yukata for my child, who loved it, and a baby basket bed as well.
Kaiseki dinner
The kaiseki dinner was excellent. It wasn't served in the room but in a separate dining room.
From our photos, each setting had a red lacquer box of small appetizers, an individual hot pot of beef and vegetables, rice cooked in a lidded pot, sashimi, a smoked duck and salmon salad, a simmered dish and chawanmushi.
Breakfast the next morning was good too.
Night illuminations
Near the ryokan there's a path with lights wrapped around the trees. We walked it after dinner, still in our yukata.
Lounge
There's a lounge with large speakers and an audio system — a place to relax and listen to music.
Downsides
It's a bit far from central Sapporo, and the onsen town feels a little dated. Everything else was great.
FAQ
How do you get there from Sapporo?
We drove a rental car. It's about 28 km from Sapporo Station by map routing.
Is it good with small kids?
They provided a kids' yukata and a baby basket bed, and the spacious tatami room made it easy.
Is dinner served in the room?
No — we had kaiseki in a separate dining room.
Is there anything to do at night?
There's an illuminated walking path near the ryokan, nice for a stroll after dinner.
We paid for this stay ourselves.
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