Top JOZANKEI ONSEN Hotels & Resorts for 2025 and Beyond [LUXURY/MID-RANGE]

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Jozankei Onsen is a resort town in Hokkaido, 25 km from Sapporo. Known for its stunning autumn foliage, beautiful river views, and rejuvenating hot springs, the town has been a favorite among locals for over a century.
Getting to Jozankei Onsen from Sapporo is straightforward, as most accommodations offer complimentary transfers from the station. If you prefer to travel independently, you can take the Kappa Liner bus from Sapporo bus terminal, which will get you to Jozankei in about an hour. Check out this official PDF for more details (www.jotetsu.co...)
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ADDITIONAL TIPS
1. Jozankei Onsen is a year-round destination, but during the green season (spring to autumn), it experiences fewer tourists. As a result, some facilities and services, including public transportation, may be limited. If you're visiting during this time, renting a car is recommended.
2. It is highly recommended to book a room with breakfast at Jozankei Onsen. This is due to the limited number of restaurants and convenience stores in the area, particularly in the morning. Consequently, the hotel's breakfast is unarguably the best option available.
3. If you stay at a ryokan, and would like to get an authentic experience, always book a dinner with your accommodation (if available). Dinner is a highlight of every stay in a ryokan, and the chef will always use the best local ingredients, especially if it is a kaiseki dining. Some ryokans may even offer a meal upgrade for guests to try top-tier delicacies made from rare, expensive ingredients.
Suppose you book a kaiseki dinner. It is crucial to arrive at your ryokan shortly before the scheduled dinner time. If you are too late, the staff may not serve you the meal, even if you have already paid for it.
4. As in other places in Japan, you need to book breakfast or dinner with the accommodation in advance. Walk-ins are not guaranteed. I recommend booking the room with breakfast and dinner beforehand.
5. Based on my experience, rooms with futons are not recommended for the elderly or people with mobility issues. Always book rooms with western beds for them.
6. Some rooms at the ryokans do not have private bathrooms. You will need to bath or shower at the public bathroom. This may not be convenient for some. Thus, always check carefully before booking to ensure that your desired room has a private bathroom.
7. Like other destinations in Japan, most onsens are NOT tattoo-friendly. You may need to book a room with a private onsen or arrange a private session at a public one.
Our Criteria for the list:
Available for booking on multiple platforms
Located in Jozankei Onsen, Japan
Receive excellent review scores (at least 80%) on all booking platforms
Sufficiently spacious for 2 guests.
All rooms must be air-conditioned.
Facilities must be sufficient for guests to stay with comfort.
No cleanliness or service issues
My personal experience with the accommodation (if any) must be positive.