About
Jozankei Onsen, also known as Jozankei Hot Springs, is a hot-spring resort area in the mountains southwest of Sapporo, on the island of Hokkaido in Japan. It lies within Minami Ward, a comfortable journey from the city centre and makes a restful change of pace from urban sightseeing.
The village is set in a valley of wooded hills, and its setting is most often praised for its autumn foliage, when the surrounding slopes take on warm colours that draw visitors from Sapporo and beyond. Even outside that season, the mountain scenery gives the resort a quiet, green character.
What a visit offers
- Thermal baths: the resort is known for its hot springs, and relaxing in the warm waters is the central reason most people come.
- Scenery: walking through the valley and its hills gives a sense of the landscape beyond the city.
- A day or overnight trip: the area suits a short excursion from Sapporo or a slower stay among the mountains.
Planning your trip
Jozankei Onsen is located at Jozankei Onsen, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 061-2301, Japan. For questions before you travel, the contact number listed for the area is +81-11-598-2012. Because the resort is a mountain setting, it is worth checking transport and conditions in advance, especially during the colder months.
