Mountain view Hotels in Sapporo

It's quite serendipitous, really. I first heard about Jozankei from a tip from DeepSeek, which mentioned it's a hot spring destination popular with locals in Hokkaido, offering traditional 'one-night, two-meal' (dinner and breakfast) packages. That instantly piqued my interest! I immediately started researching hotels and was captivated by 'Shogetsu.' Don't judge me, I'm one of those people who'll book a hotel just because I like the name! I barely read the description before booking. (Later, I looked up other reviews and realized this place is quite a hidden gem! No wonder there wasn't a single other Chinese guest during my stay.) And it certainly didn't disappoint! From the room to the meals, everything exuded a traditional Japanese charm. The river-view room offered a beauty that exceeded all my expectations! The nearby Jozankei Shrine also felt like a secluded, independent sanctuary. Its red exterior looked especially striking against the backdrop of heavy snow. I tossed a coin into the offering box and rang the bell – it felt like a scene right out of Cardcaptor Sakura, didn't it? My mind was filled with Tomoyo and Sakura; it was truly magical! On the way back to the hotel, I visited the Jozankei Souvenir Shop and even found a kappa keychain, which is said to guard the area! Such a meaningful souvenir! P.S.: I highly recommend emailing the hotel in advance to book the shuttle bus to and from Sapporo – it's incredibly convenient!

March 24, 2026 I stayed at Mori no Uta for my birthday. I contacted the hotel in advance, and they had a birthday card ready for me. The hotel offers a free shuttle service from Makomanai Station, which needs to be booked beforehand. On the day I checked out, I booked the 9:30 AM shuttle, arrived at the station at 10:00 AM, and smoothly caught the 10:10 AM airport bus to New Chitose Airport. It was all seamless. The Japanese-Western style room was 40 square meters and quite spacious. It had a huge massage chair and a coffee machine. What impressed me most was dinner, where they offered freshly made pizza or naan that you could customize with toppings and have delivered to your table once baked. The naan crust was soft and fragrant with a wheaty aroma. I specifically asked for extra large shrimp and a generous amount of cheese – it was impossible not to love it! The dinner seating faced a beautifully illuminated snow scene outside, which was absolutely stunning. The hotel lobby boasts a magnificent, floor-to-ceiling fireplace, which is perfect for photos. In the evening, there was a small harp concert, creating a very pleasant atmosphere. Both breakfast and dinner featured incredibly creamy ice cream. I had two big bowls at each meal and thoroughly enjoyed it!

A beautiful hotel in lovely surroundings. We had a great stay at Hanamomiji. We especially enjoyed the breakfast buffet (I will be trying to recreate it the pumpkin salad at home!) and the delicious dinner. The public onsen was also a real highlight (with lots of different temp and outside and inside options, nice hair and face products and a super hot sauna), along with the snack and drink freebies in the lobby after 3pm. Our room was also huge. The private onsen we used wasn't as nice - next time I'd stick to the public one.

I was very nervous when I made the reservation. I looked for reviews on several platforms for the hotel, but there were almost no reviews on the entire web. However, I didn't want to go to those large hotels that receive tour groups, so I decided to give it a try. The hotel is a very, very local hot spring hotel. There is a man and a woman who are both older cleaning the hotel. There is also a front desk and restaurant manager. There are 10 rooms in the whole hotel, and 4 people serve. Except for the restaurant, all other areas are self-service. The hotel is very secluded and close to the river. The nearest bus stop to the hotel is Jozankei Bridge, about 500 meters away on foot. The rooms are clean, tidy and comfortable, but the facilities are a little old. There is an air outlet above the bed with a large air volume, and there is no place to close it. The hot spring is small and exquisite, and the men's and women's baths will be switched, so that you can experience the hot springs on both sides on the day of check-in and the next day. The biggest feature of the hotel is the food. Just look at the pictures. It is a leisure hotel that is very worth experiencing and staying in again.

Jozankei Manseikaku has so much delicious food! The scenery is beautiful too! It's super convenient, only about a 30-40 minute drive to Sapporo Art Park and Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort respectively.

I felt like I was staying in a Ghibli movie! The room was huge, with an open design and distinct Japanese charm. The private onsen was incredibly relaxing, and the large window allowed me to watch TV while soaking. On the first floor, there were unlimited snacks, drinks, and alcoholic beverages – you could easily spend the whole day just drinking! Breakfast was also delivered to the room, offering great privacy. Perfect for a relaxing, chill-out stay. Just a heads-up: when booking through Ctrip, there was no mention of needing to reserve dinner in advance. As a result, we only had the option of a kaiseki meal on the day, which was pretty mediocre and not worth the price (aside from the à la carte seafood from the tank).

The hotel is nearly an hour away from Sapporo by bus. I booked it because I saw that there was a pick-up service. Who knew that the phone call on the day said that there was no pick-up service. I looked at the Ctrip page again and needed to click in to see it. I needed to communicate with the merchant. I was careless. The hotel reception seemed to be from northern China, so there was no communication barrier throughout the whole process. The room is a full Japanese style room, you can brush your teeth, wash your face and go to the toilet in the room. The bathing and hot spring bathing are downstairs and end at 11 o'clock. Because of the bus, the time is quite tight. We left early in the morning because of the long distance. Overall, the experience is pretty good

Comfortable stay with good facilities (better if you have a car) Overall, we had a pleasant stay. The facilities were good and the place was comfortable. We especially enjoyed the onsen, which was very relaxing after a long day. One thing to note is the location 🙂it is not very convenient without a car, so I would recommend driving. If you have a car, then everything is fine and easy to get around. Service was decent overall, and everything went quite smoothly. There is still some room for improvement, but it was a good experience and worth the price. Would consider staying again.

The location is very good and convenient for traveling. It is very convenient to walk to the subway station in two steps. It is only three stops away from Li Xiaolu Commercial Street. It is great. The environment is also good and the facilities are complete. I am very satisfied!

no heating for the bathroom and toilet nor bedroom. we need to put on thick jacket when we need to go to the toilet. the heater can only warm the air inside the living room