2025 Jozankei Onsen Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

#ViewingMaple #100TravelWays Mid-to-late October in Hokkaido is the best time to enjoy the maple leaves. In addition to Nakajima Park, Hokkaido Shrine and Hokkaido University Ginkgo in downtown Sapporo, the suburban #丁山溪 is also highly recommended and closer to nature. The golden maple leaves in the mountains and valleys are completely different from the red leaves in the city. It is very suitable for planning a 2-day and 1-night self-driving itinerary. The recommendations are as follows: Day-1. Sapporo - Jozankei Onsen - Tsuruga Mori no Uta - Futami Suspension Bridge Light-up Day-2. Hoheikyo Dam-Asari Dam-Otaru Canal-Sapporo Traffic tips: 1. Renting a car and driving yourself is the most maneuverable. The drive from Sapporo to Jozankei takes about 40 minutes. On the way back, you can also walk to Otaru and then return to Sapporo. 2. Take the express bus from Sapporo Station South Exit No. 12 to Jozankei Station. The journey takes about 60 minutes. If you are departing from New Chitose Airport, the journey takes about 90 minutes. Must-see attractions: 1. #Futami Suspension Bridge The representative red suspension bridge of Jozankei is located between the Jozankei Valley. The red leaves of the valley on both sides are super beautiful to be photographed, with gold, red and green, and the color layers are quite rich. There are also lighting activities at night, similar to the sound and light interactive projection of teamLab, which makes the Futami Suspension Bridge and Jozankei very magical and charming. It can be said that there are different styles during the day and at night. 2. #Fengpingxia Dam The dam in the upper reaches of Jozankei is about 15-20 minutes’ drive away. It is also a well-known maple viewing spot in the local area. Without artificial carvings, the red leaves here are more beautiful. The magnificent dam discharge is quite worth seeing, and you can also take an electric car and a small cable car. 3. #Asato Dam When driving from Jozankei to Otaru, you will pass by Otaru Inland Lake and Asato Dam. The most special thing is that from the dam bridge you can take a 360-degree photo of the circular expressway and the red and yellow leaves all over the mountain. The beauty from this angle is so stunning that it is worth stopping. 4. #OtaruCanal This popular attraction needs no introduction. The Otaru Canal and the cultural and creative warehouses along the bank have always been a favorite spot for tourists. Although there are no maple leaves in the city, the canal still looks very exotic when photographed. You can also stroll around the shopping and pedestrian streets and find some food while you are there. Recommended restaurants: #丁山溪鹤雅休闲度假村温泉森之謌 , a well-known hot spring hotel group in Hokkaido, uses wood as a design element, giving travelers the feeling of bathing in the forest. The biggest selling points of Mori no Uta are the hot springs and food. The hot spring water is very smooth and warm, and your skin will be super smooth after soaking in it. The food is a buffet of banquet-level cuisine. In addition to all-you-can-eat seafood, even the desserts are so exquisite and beautiful that you can't stop eating! The basic room type for two people with one night and two meals is priced at about $10,000, which is a good value for money. There are also half-day tours with hot spring bathing and lunch. Must-eat food: #森自餐 The buffet restaurant of Senzhiu Hot Spring Hotel is very attentive to quality and taste, especially the seafood is quite abundant, scallops, sweet shrimps, sashimi, snow crab legs, salmon roe, delicious and sweet, love it! Even the desserts are made with great care, and their exquisiteness is in no way inferior to the cakes sold separately outside. Even if you don't stay at the hotel, you can still make a special trip here to eat. Highly recommended! # 牛かつ 小樽黒泽 A steak specialty store in downtown Otaru, offering local Shirao Wagyu beef. Coin-operated ordering allows you to choose the grade of beef and also opt for Wagyu croquettes as a side dish. For some reason, Japanese fried steak is so delicious. The fat marbling and tender beef really melts in your mouth. The grill pan can also adjust the doneness of the meat according to your own preferences. In short, you must come and try it when you come to Otaru. Shopping Guide: The shopping street of #定山溪温泉 is not big, but it is also suitable for strolling. The local area has created the Kappa legend, which can be said to be the Kappa as a mascot, and has derived many cute peripheral products and sculptures, where you can check in and take photos. Of course, the wine in the hot spring town is also highly recommended and you can have a sip. #小樽购物街 is more lively and fun to visit. There are a lot of handicrafts, such as glass and music boxes, which are quite famous. There are also many kinds of souvenirs, such as Otaru ramen and double cheese cake. People who love shopping should not feel tired after walking for a whole day. #Hokkaido self-driving #Hokkaido maple viewing #Dingshanke maple viewing #Viewing maple #100 ways to travel #Dingshanke hot springs #Hokkaido travel

📅 Itinerary Day1：Arrived at Jozankei. Went for a walk along the river. Had coffee at Birch Terrace Coffee Shop. Had lunch at a great local restaurant. Went to ryokan to enjoy dinner and onsen. Day2: Went to onsen in the morning. Had breakfast, then went to Shiraitonotaki 🏨 Accommodation Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa Mori No Uta 🍴 Food Recommendations Lunch at Nonoyama Kitchen Haruranna 📌 Tips Don’t come just for the day. Spend at least one night here.

📅 Travel Itinerary Day 1: Rent a car - Rest area - Hitsumabushi meal - Check in at Tokyu Rei accommodation - Norbesa (Mandarake and shopping district) - Odori Park - Genghis Khan, beef tongue, yakiniku meal - Convenience store Day 2: Nijo Market - Breakfast Kaisendon meal - Check out and move to Jozankei - Cafe, ramen lunch, dessert crepe brûlée - Check in at Kuriyasuizan - Explore the neighborhood - Hot spring - Dinner - Hot spring - Lounge alcohol and snacks Day 3: Hot spring and milk - Breakfast - Check out - Convenience store with a view of Mt. Yotei - Otaru - Sushi lunch - Walk - Move to Richmond Odori and check in - Don Quijote - Charcoal-grilled fish and shellfish Izakaya - Doll grabbing machine 🏨 Accommodation recommendation Kuriyasuizan⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Serious about food.. Kaiseki and breakfast are so delicious! I booked a room with an outdoor hot spring, but it might be difficult to reserve because there's only one room;; It was nice that I didn't have to go to the public bath, and since it was on the public bath floor, it was nice that we could just use the space where we could get milk in the morning and rest in the passageway, as if we had rented it out!! Richmond Odori⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The moderate room was remodeled and it was really clean and spacious for a Japanese accommodation, so I went there 3 months later. There's a Don Quijote right in front, 15 steps away? The location is good, and when I asked the staff about parking, they translated it into Korean with a mini translator and told me. There's a check-in and check-out machine, so it's faster if you use the machine. Above all, breakfast! It was the best.. I regret not being able to eat everything from rice bowls, noodles, seafood, curry, and dessert. Breakfast was always salad and coffee, but I ate until I was full hereㅋㅋ Parking was an external collaboration, so I took off one starㅠㅠ Dokyurei⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The location, friendliness, and parking were all good, but it was a little old, so it was a little... But the space was fine, and it was clean for its age! There were some group tours, so it was noisy, but I couldn't hear any noise in the hallway! 🍴 Restaurant recommendation Robadaya Kushiro⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Charcoal grilled izakaya, Imyeonsu grilled was delicious, and I ate all the sea urchin, oysters, clams, etc. deliciously!! Hormone Pungto Susukino⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - I chose this because I wanted to eat a variety of things little by little because my stomach is small. I reserved a seat without an unlimited or course and ordered a la carte. The beef tongue was the best, and then the crispy hormone? I thought it would be like the makchang, but it was really soft and delicious! Recommended!! I also ate Genghis Khan deliciously, but the two in front of me.. Ah! I ordered the smallest white rice, and the stickiness and sweetness of the rice were really recommended! I arrived before the reservation time, but even if there was a seat, I had to wait at that time to enter, so they didn't accept me even 5 minutes before;; Donbei ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The sea urchin tuna rice bowl couldn't be bad.. However, it didn't have to be here, and the staff was indifferent, so I lowered the price a little considering the price. UNAGI TO SAKE Machiya Grilled Eel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A great place for hitsumabushi! I looked for great places to eat in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Nagoya, and the first place is Nagoya Unagika, and the second place is here. 3 tables? There are also 3 parking spaces, and the side dishes are strong, but the hitsumabushi is really delicious!! Dining Konno ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A Jozankei ramen restaurant. The taste was better than a chain and it was good for a meal. However, it seemed like a family-run business with a grandmother, grandfather, and aunt, but the grandmother... was tense;; Wow~ She looked like a fun character from a Ghibli or cartoonㅋㅋㅋ The atmosphere was so emotional and good, like an old restaurant in the countryside of Japan!! (Vote for emotions and grandmotherㅋㅋ) 📌 Useful tips The flight is cheap in late March - early April, but if you rent a car and go to the outskirts, there will be heavy snow;; I felt the real Sapporoㅋㅋㅋ It was chaos with snow removal trucks and forklifts being mobilized for traffic control. It was nice to enjoy the hot springs while looking at the snow, and since it was the season when all the rooms at Jozankei were empty, they were all fully booked!

#cityplaybook Sometimes, the best trips are the quiet ones—and Jozankei is the perfect place for that. Tucked into the mountains just outside of Sapporo, this hot spring town is all about slowing down, soaking in, and switching off 🌿 I stayed at Jozankei Manseikaku Hotel Milione, where the room was spacious and calming, with big windows overlooking a sea of greenery. Honestly, I could’ve stayed in the room all day—and I kind of did. From morning to night, I took full advantage of the private open-air onsen attached to my room ♨️ Steam rising, birdsong in the background, and nothing on the schedule. Pure bliss. In the evening, I wandered over to Jozankei Futami Park, where the trees were softly lit and projection mapping danced across the landscape. It felt magical—like walking through a forest dream 🌌 Why I recommend Jozankei: ・It’s the perfect place to rest, recharge, and reconnect with nature ・A great escape from the city—with hot springs that make you never want to leave 📍Jozankei, Hokkaido #Jozankei #Hokkaido #OnsenRetreat #SlowTravel #NatureEscape #PrivateOnsen #HotelMilione #FutamiPark #CozyGetaway #CityGuide

Jozankei Onsen is a famous hot spring in Hokkaido. Located in Sapporo City, surrounded by beautiful nature, it is perfect for relaxing after a tiring day of sightseeing. There are hotels and resorts that provide hot springs, where you can relax in the natural hot springs rich in minerals, which nourish your body and mind. #NewYearNewTrip #TravelAbroad #TravelJapan #BeautifulPhotoSpots

#Get a discount without relying on luck Open the map app, search for "jozanki onsen" We got on at Susukino Station, it took about 1 hour. If there are a lot of people, you might have to stand the whole way... The cost is in the map app. We used Osaka's ica card, so we can use it here!! Bus lines 7H, 7J, 8J, any of these three lines can be taken. Just like that, we got to take pictures of fluffy snow all over the city.

📍 Private baths with 4 concepts ➰ Use depending on whether there is a light on the screen in front of the private bath entrance ➰ Showering is not allowed inside the private bath, so take a shower in the room and use the private bath ➰ Private baths can be used for 45 minutes and empty rooms are available ➡️ There is a rock in the bath called JAKU, which is pretty for taking pictures 📍 Large bath ➰ Those with tattoos are advised not to use the large bath. It is not prohibited, but it is better not to use it from the beginning because complaints may be filed. 📍 You can rent a yukata for free on the 1st floor. ➰ Pretty yukatas disappear quickly, so take your yukata with you when you check in!! 📍 The jacuzzi in the room has a cold water faucet and a hot water button on the wall before you go in to shower ➰ It is too cold to keep the window open in winter, so we recommend closing the window after enjoying the hot spring #Private bath #Private bath

🛁 Jozankei 🚩 Location: Jozankei Onsen, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 🕒 Operating Hours: Open year-round 📝 Jozankei is a hot spring village located in the southern part of Sapporo, Hokkaido, offering a unique experience that blends nature and history. Situated within Shikotsu-Toya National Park, it boasts scenic views of the Toyohira River and surrounding mountains. It's an ideal place to relax and enjoy foot baths and hot springs. The walking trail around the Futami Tsuribashi Bridge is particularly recommended for nature lovers, with around 800 species of wild plants growing in the area.

🍦 J・glacée Why go: J・glacée is the best place to enjoy delicious desserts in Jozankei, Hokkaido. Made with Hokkaido milk, the soft serve ice cream is topped with seasonal fruits and comes in a variety of flavors. It's the perfect way to relieve travel fatigue and enjoy a sweet treat. Cons: Popular items can have long waits, so it's best to visit with plenty of time to spare. #OverseasTravel

🌿 J・glacée Front Garden 🚩 Location: Jozankei Onsen, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 🕒 Opening hours: Open freely 📝 The garden in front of J・glacée is located on the way to Furukawa Ryokan and is a space where visitors can relax. It is decorated with various plants and beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place to relax with apple pie. A small break in the garden will be a special experience that will allow you to feel Hokkaido's nature even more deeply. #Overseas travel

🧁 J・glacée 🚩 Location: 356 Nishi 4-chome, Jozankei Onsen, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 🕒 Operating hours: 9:30 ~ 17:00 (There are irregular holidays) 📝 J・glacée is located in the Jozankei Onsen town and offers a variety of desserts using fresh local fruits. Apple pie and soft serve ice cream are the signature menu items here, giving you the chance to truly experience the taste of Hokkaido. Enjoy a leisurely sweet dessert after your hot spring bath here. #Overseas travel

If you talk about Hokkaido, another place that you shouldn't miss is Jozankei and Futamitsuri Bridge, located in Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 061-2303 Japan. It is a red suspension bridge on a hiking trail in Jozankei Onzen. Another beautiful photo spot that tourists shouldn't miss is the 23-meter long red bridge with beautiful scenery. Most importantly, don't forget to take a picture of "Kappa Pond", a pond with a legend of the river spirit "Kappa", a demon that we are familiar with. Especially during the autumn leaves here, I must say that it is so beautiful that I want you to see it with your own eyes. #VisitHokkaido #jozankei #japantravel #autumnleavesinJapan 📍Address:📍Address:

Jozankei, a hot spring town near Sapporo... This is one of the famous autumn foliage spots in Hokkaido, and is especially loved by Sapporo citizens. The hot spring water is simple, but the water quality is good... #japantrip #hokkaido #jozankei #autumn #japantrip #hokkaido #hokkaido #jozankei #autumntravel #autumntravel