Jozankei Onsen is located in the South of Sapporo City. It is a hot spring area that was established in 1866 by the Buddhist monk Miizumi Jozan. Thanks to convenient access from Sapporo City, it is called Sapporo’s Okuzashiki (a hot spring retreat). There is a path to enjoy the beautiful valley and especially the view from Jozankei Futami Suspension Bridge 二見吊橋, which is a 10 minute walk from the hot spring district, is spectacular. There are also free foot baths, so one can enjoy the beautiful view of the colorful valley and casually explore.
Jozankei Futami Suspension Bridge
Shogetsu Grand Hotel has simple baths that are very attractive and well maintained. One of the baths is a large, square tub made of Japanese cypress, and there is also an outdoor bath made of stone that has views of the valley. Daytime Hours: 13:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:00).
Iwato Kannondo is a unique temple in central Jozankei, as most of the temple is located in a cave. Built for road workers, who were killed during the construction of a tunnel, the temple's cave is 120 meters long with 33 statues of Kannon, a Buddhist deity of compassion, placed at intervals along the way.
Jozankei Onsen Hana Momiji 定山渓温泉 花もみじ: Hotel with two large bathing areas and three private baths.
Jado Furo Jozankei ぬくもりの宿 ふる川:
Jozankei is a popular fall colors destination when the trees along the valley and in the side valleys turn to brilliant yellows and reds. The best time to see the leaves is usually around mid October.
Shiraito no Taki Falls:
The Pool of Maizuru no Toro water pool:
Deep pool near the Nishikibashi bridge over the Toyohiragawa river running through the town of Jozankei hot springs. In Autumn, you can enjoy breathtaking views of brilliantly colored beautiful autumn leaves and trees overhanging from both sides of the river shores, reflected on the quiet surface of the river.
How to get to Jozankei Onsen:
From Sapporo Station Bus Terminal, take the Jotetsu Bus number 7 (see 7 Bus route)or 8 (see 8 Bus route) for Jozankei Onsen. Buses depart two or three times an hour, take 75 minutes and cost 770 yen one way. Alternatively, you can catch Jotetsu Bus number 12 from Makomanai Station, the terminal station of Sapporo's Namboku Subway Line. From Makomanai Station, the one way trip to Jozankei Onsen takes 50 minutes and costs 610 yen. There are buses every 30 to 60 minutes.
The Kappa Liner, a shuttle bus that departs from Sapporo Station, Odori and Susukino, offers 13 daily shuttle services (reservation required). To learn more visit the Kappa Liner website or see Kappa Liner Bus route.
See also Jotetsu Bus Guide
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