Hokkaido Sapporo City
A sky open-air bath 60 m above ground and six innovative saunas that stimulate the five senses
"Jozankei View Hotel" is a large hot spring hotel in Sapporo, Hokkaido. It features the vast underground public bath Yusui-kyo and the rooftop observation open-air bath Seiten, 60 m above ground, where you can take in the beauty of the valley. Guests can enjoy sodium chloride spring water with excellent heat-retaining properties. The fully renovated sauna area, refreshed in 2024, now includes six sauna and cool-room experiences in total: FIVE SENSE SAUNA, which stimulates the five senses with scent and light, and NATURE COLOR SAUNA, which evokes the energy of nature. A huge indoor heated pool is also available, making it a place where both adults and children can fully enjoy an extraordinary resort stay.

A hot spring paradise with a wide variety of baths, including open-air baths and jacuzzis, all in a spacious setting. The sodium chloride spring water with excellent heat-retaining properties warms your chilled body from the core. From the open-air bath, you can feel the rich nature of Jozankei up close, enjoying a wild and immersive bathing experience while listening to birdsong and the sound of wind passing through the forest.

A spectacular sky-high open-air bath located on the top floor of the hotel, 60 m above ground. Beautiful valley scenery spreads out below, and at night you can enjoy a romantic view of countless stars filling the sky. Soak in the renowned waters while time flows quietly, and spend a luxurious moment that makes you forget everyday life.

An auto löyly sauna in a space built entirely of cypress, wrapped in the refreshing scent of wood. Periodic blasts of hot steam create an experience that warms you from the core, just like in Finland. In a calm atmosphere lit by warm lights, the gentle heat leads you into deep relaxation.

A steam sauna characterized by a pure white space with the fresh scent of aroma. As your whole body is gently enveloped in dense white steam, you can slowly rest your eyes and head while your body is warmed through. Enjoy a blissful detox time with a pleasant fragrance and soft heat.

A high-temperature sauna boasting some of the most powerful heat in the Jozankei area. Its space, accented in vivid red light, evokes the energetic warmth of the sun. Intense heat reaches the very core of your mind and body, delivering a爽快? No; must English. Delivers a powerful refreshment along with invigorating sweating.

A mild sauna with a gentle yellow space inspired by Hokkaido's grasslands. Its calm, softly lingering warmth is ideal for those who do not like intense heat, allowing you to relax at an unhurried pace. Feel the energy of the earth and unwind until you lose track of time.

An extraordinary space of darkness, wrapped in fantastical lighting effects and the scent of aroma. While gently cooling down your heated body, you can close your eyes and spend a moment immersed in deep meditation. The sharpened senses in the silence lead you to an unparalleled state of perfect relaxation.

A cool room dyed in deep blue, with softly swaying lights that express the shimmer of water. In a space where the coolness is felt visually as well, your heated body is slowly eased and released. A refreshing aroma soothes the lingering heat, filling your whole body with a clean, crisp sensation like standing by the water.

A cold bath that quickly tightens the body heated by the sauna. Along with the sense of release from the heat, a pleasant coolness rushes through your entire body. After the cold plunge bath, surrender yourself to deep stillness in the fantastical light and aroma-scented cool room or relaxation space and enjoy the ultimate totonou experience.
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[Bath and sauna hours] Opening hours vary by bath area. ■ Yusui-kyo (gender-swapping schedule) <Weekdays> Public bath / 5:00–9:30, 14:00–24:00 Open-air bath / 5:00–9:30, 14:00–23:00 Sauna / 6:00–9:30, 14:00–23:00 <Weekends and holidays> Public bath / 5:00–9:30, 11:00–24:00 Open-air bath / 5:00–9:30, 11:00–23:00 Sauna / 6:00–9:30, 11:00–23:00 * Because this area uses a gender-swapping schedule, staying guests can enjoy both facilities by visiting in the morning and evening. ■ Seiten Public bath / 6:00–9:30, 14:00–23:00 Observation open-air bath / gender-swapping schedule Men: 8:00–9:30, 17:15–20:00 / Women: 6:00–7:45, 14:00–17:00 [Day-use bathing] Weekdays from 14:00, weekends and holidays from 11:00 (There are also set plans, such as with pool access. Please check the official website for details.)
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