Jozankei has many day-trip hot springs.

Jozankei Onsen is extremely popular, attracting 2.6 million visitors annually and known as "Sapporo's inner parlor."

One of the secrets to its popularity is that it boasts 56 hot spring sources, some of the most in Japan, and you can also enjoy four footbaths scattered throughout the hot spring town.

The spring water quality is sodium chloride spring. It is colorless and transparent with a mildly salty taste.

Its efficacy includes "nerve pain," "cold sensitivity," "fatigue," "skin diseases," and "hemorrhoids."

It's a small hot spring village with about 16 inns, conveniently located just an hour's drive from Sapporo city center. The valley views are also spectacular.

Here's a ranking of 11 day-trip hot spring facilities in Jozankei. Be sure to check them out before your trip.

Jozankei Day Trip Hot Springs Ranking: 1st to 11th

1. Jozankei View Hotel

Jozankei View Hotel Jozankei Day Trip Hot Spring Exterior View

The largest hot spring hotel in Jozankei Onsen with 647 rooms! Day trips are available at the main building and the new Great View building. The bathing facilities offer a luxurious experience with a large public bath, open-air bath, jet bath, medicinal bath, sauna, and more! On the 16th floor of the new building, there's an observation public bath "Seiten" and a rooftop open-air bath where you can relax while enjoying the Jozankei scenery.

What about the hot springs?

Jozankei View Hotel Jozankei Day Trip Hot Spring Indoor Bath

Main Building Basement Indoor Bath

Jozankei View Hotel Jozankei Day Trip Hot Spring Open-air Bath

Main Building Basement Open-air Bath

New Building Open-air Bath

2. Jozankei Hotel

Jozankei Hotel Jozankei Day Trip Hot Spring Exterior View

The hot spring boasts an expansive 800 tsubo (approx. 2640 sq meters) with a rich variety of baths including an open-air bath, gourd-shaped bath, and pool-like bath, all filled with abundant hot water flowing at 600 liters per minute! There is a large public bath and a medium public bath, with male and female bathing times swapped at different times of the day. There are lounge and common areas right by the baths, so you can relax even after your bath. The spring water is colorless and transparent, warming you up and preventing you from getting cold easily.

What about the hot springs?

Jozankei Hotel Jozankei Day Trip Hot Spring Large Public Bath

Large Public Bath Indoor Bath

Large Public Bath Open-air Bath

Medium Public Bath

3. Hoheikyo Onsen

Hoheikyo Onsen Jozankei Day Trip Hot Spring Exterior View

Hoheikyo Onsen is the only place in Sapporo city where you can enjoy valuable 100% natural hot spring water directly from the source, without using a storage tank! There are three types of open-air baths, large enough to accommodate 200 people at once. The indoor bath is designed like a limestone cave, providing a perfectly relaxing effect!

What about the hot springs?

Open-air bath

Indoor bath

4. Jozankei Grand Hotel Shuen

Jozankei Grand Hotel Shuen Jozankei Day Trip Hot Spring Exterior View

*As of 2020, currently closed for renovations. Expected to reopen in early summer 2021.
There's the "Nozomi no Yu," a large open-air bath covering 114 square meters where you can enjoy the seasonal scenery, and the "Inori no Yu," a quiet and calming bath with an Edo-style steam bath. The large public bath and large open-air bath were renovated in 2012. It's a short walk from Jozankei Bus Terminal.

What about the hot springs?

Open-air bath

Indoor bath

Jozankei Grand Hotel Shuen Details

Address: 4-328 Jozankei Onsen Higashi, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Price:Adults 1028 yen Children 615 yen

Facilities:Indoor bath 1 for women, 1 for men Open-air bath 1 for women, 1 for men

Opening hours: 12:00-21:00

Price with lunch: 1,360 yen

5. Suizantei

Suizantei Jozankei Day Trip Hot Spring Exterior View

Enjoy a rich blend of hot spring water drawn from three sources owned by the hotel! Fully equipped with six large and small baths, including a jacuzzi, cold bath, and open-air bath, as well as a sauna. "Hisen no Yu" and "Katsuragi no Yu" are swapped between men and women. There are also various plans available, such as day-trip bathing with meals and 10-hour stay plans!

What about the hot springs?

Hisen no Yu

Katsuragi no Yu

6. Shogetsu Grand Hotel

Shogetsu Grand Hotel Jozankei Day Trip Hot Spring Exterior View

The large public bath features a rock bath and a grand cypress tub! The open-air bath, where you can bathe while gazing at the deep green scenery, is also a charm. There's also a dedicated relaxation room with a hiba wood floor by the window facing the stream, where you can cool down after the hot spring!

What about the hot springs?

Open-air bath

Indoor bath

7. Tsuruga Resort

Tsuruga Resort Jozankei Day Trip Hot Spring Exterior View

Day-trip bathing is only available with a lunch buffet plan. Many reviews say that the hot spring "doesn't have a distinct quality" or "is not very special." However, it's a great place to relax in nature as it's surrounded by deep forests. The buffet, featuring seasonal vegetables, is also popular!

What about the hot springs?

Open-air bath

Indoor bath

8. Nukumori no Yado Furukawa

Nukumori no Yado Furukawa Jozankei Day Trip Hot Spring Exterior View

The folk art-style interior of Furukawa creates a comforting and warm atmosphere! For day-trip bathing, you can choose from three baths: the "New Grand Bath," "Nukumori SPA," and "Private Hinoki Bath," each with different prices. The New Grand Bath was newly built in 2018.

What about the hot springs?

Nukumori no Yado Furukawa Jozankei Day Trip Hot Spring New Grand Bath

New Grand Bath, Tsukichi no Yu

New Grand Bath, Katen no Yu

9. Hotel Milione

Hotel Milione Jozankei Day Trip Hot Spring Exterior View

Features a spacious bathing area! In addition to a bath where you can stretch your arms and legs to your heart's content, there's a Japanese-style bath, a jacuzzi, and two types of saunas. The open-air bath offers views of the changing seasons of the mountains surrounding the hot spring town! The indoor bath has a sleeping bath area, and different temperatures are set for each tub.

What about the hot springs?

Open-air bath

Indoor bath

10. Suichokan

Suichokan Jozankei Day Trip Hot Spring Exterior View

A hidden gem of a hotel exclusively for women, with the concept of "getting beautiful from the inside and out"! The hot spring water, a blend of three different sources with varying components, is effective for skin beauty and stress relief. Day-trip bathing is only available with a meal plan.

What about the hot springs?

Open-air bath

Indoor bath

11. Jozankei Shikanoyu

A Japanese-style hotel facing a ravine! You can enjoy a day trip to the large public bath, which is equipped with excellent facilities such as an open-air bath and a mist sauna. It's located just a short walk from the Jozankei Yu-no-machi bus stop!