Jozankei Onsen Yurakusoan Hotel (定山溪悠楽草庵) , soaking in the hot springs in the heavy snow

We went to Jozankei Onsen Hotel with a happy mood. As soon as we got off the car, we were soothed by the beautiful scenery and enthusiastic staff. This is a great hotel! I was in a good mood~~ Before we got off the car, someone came with a cart to help us pick up our luggage. It was snowing heavily outside, so we hurried into the store. We took off our shoes before entering the store. There was a small drawer with a lock to store shoes. The store was all tatami, so we didn't need to wear shoes. There were disposable socks in the room. When we checked in, the front desk was very polite and gave us a guide map. Here are some things to note for everyone‼ ️

Booking before departure:
Hotel name: Jozankei Onsen Yurakusoan
Location: Jozankei Onsen Higashi3-228-1, Minami-ku, Sapporo
We booked a double room for $500 per night
It is calculated per person, so make sure to fill in the number of people when booking
It is recommended to choose breakfast + dinner in the store to maximize the experience
Be sure to make an appointment for the hotel's free shuttle when booking
There is a hotel shuttle from Sapporo to and from Sapporo, but the number of places is limited
If you don't make an appointment, check whether the bus to Jozankei can be booked
We didn't make an appointment and took a taxi by ourselves, which cost about $70
The shuttle bus is more suitable! You can make an appointment for both round Trips

After entering the store:
①The public hot spring is open to you, it is quite large, with indoor and outdoor areas
It is divided into men and women, with showers, saunas, and a dressing table with a hair dryer. Remember to bring a small basket for the room, and the bath towels are in the basket. You are not allowed to take photos inside.
②There is a private bath, which can be mixed with men and women, suitable for couples.
The snowy scenery outside the window is very suitable for taking photos of bathing.
You can also go with a few friends, but you need to queue up, as there are only 4 rooms.
It is quite photogenic! It's just not suitable for posting on public social platforms
The scenery is beautiful, you can reach out and grab the snow, you won't feel cold
③There is also a hot spring pool in the room, you can enjoy it at any time
The button for draining water is automatic, you don't need to see it full
It will stop by itself, and the view outside the window is also great

The restaurant service is very good and the dishes are not bad
The dishes are served one by one after eating, and the dishes are different every day
The guy who served us for dinner is very good in English
He also joked with us and said thank you in Chinese in the end
The guy who served breakfast doesn't speak English
He apologized to us very guilty and took out the translator
The whole process was very pleasant

After 22:00, the ramen supper service at the door of the public hot spring pool is opened
The ice cream inside is also very delicious, just right to eat after taking a bath
The noodle shop has a time limit, pay attention to the time

There is also coffee in the hotel, and drinks are free to take
You can see the guide map for the specific location, and there is also a gift shop
Hokkaido's famous white lover chocolate biscuits are also sold
There is a bar, drinks need to be paid, and it closes at 22:00
There is a smoking area, and you can also see the snow scenery on the first floor, and there is a self-service beverage vending machine

When checking out:
A hot spring tax will be charged 150 yen/person
This is available in Sapporo
It is not charged when booking, but paid when checking out

Dingdu is very good~