Hokkaido Sapporo City
A resort embraced by the forest of Jozankei, offering high-quality natural hot springs and an authentic sauna
Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa Mori no Uta is a hot spring resort hotel in Sapporo, Hokkaido. In a space that feels seamlessly connected to the primeval forest of Jozankei, it offers a healing stay wrapped in abundant nature. It features an authentic Finnish sauna with self löyly, allowing guests to enjoy an exceptional totonou experience with pleasant steam and heat. The naturally occurring sodium chloride spring, known for its excellent heat retention, can be enjoyed in the large public bath and open-air bath that evoke the feeling of forest bathing, as well as in some guest rooms. The property also offers a women-only bedrock bath spa, esthetics, and a buffet restaurant themed around the forest, making it possible to fully enjoy a luxurious resort stay that refreshes both body and mind.

This soothing large public bath has a high ceiling and big windows that let in bright natural light, creating the feeling of bathing in the forest. It is filled with a colorless, clear sodium chloride spring with a mild salty taste. The salt that adheres to the skin helps prevent sweat from evaporating, warming you from the core. In addition to the indoor bath, there is also an open-air bath surrounded by Jozankei's primeval forest. With birdsong and the rustling of leaves as background music, you can enjoy a blissful bath while feeling nature's changing seasons and relaxing both body and mind.

A private open-air bath installed in a detached cottage and in some guest rooms. The bath on the spacious wooden-deck terrace is generously filled with high-quality hot spring water. In a quiet space where no one will disturb you, you can enjoy a special bath that lets you fully take in Jozankei's abundant nature while feeling the gentle scent of the forest and the pleasant sunlight.

An authentic Finnish-style sauna. Self löyly is available, so you can adjust the humidity and perceived temperature to your preference. When water is poured onto the sauna stones, abundant steam rises and gently turns into a comfortable heat that envelops the whole body, leading you into a deep state of relaxation without any feeling of suffocation. Spend time quietly sweating it out and enjoy an exceptional totonou experience.

A women-only bedrock bath spa room that uses geothermal heat from the hot springs. Designed with an open feel facing the lush forest of Jozankei, it offers a space with just the right level of humidity. The gentle heat that seeps in slowly warms the body from within and brings out a fine, refreshing sweat. While taking in the natural scenery, you can leisurely enjoy a refreshing time that gently revitalizes both body and mind.
[Day-use bathing] 11:30-15:00 (when using the lunch buffet)
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