Jozankei Shikanoyu
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.05 out of 5 (1,696 reviews). This is a long-established large onsen ryokan in Jozankei Onsen, the hot-spring district known as Sapporo's secluded retreat. Guests can soak in Shikanoyu, the only hot spring in Jozankei with a name of its own, in the communal bath along the mountain stream, or use the automatic loyly sauna. Families praise the buffet of Hokkaido flavors spanning Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes, the family plan that comes with the Shika no Soft Cream (deer soft-serve ice cream), and the in-house facilities with table tennis and board games.
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A buffet of Hokkaido flavors
A buffet of Hokkaido flavors
A buffet built around the flavors of Hokkaido, a region rich in fine ingredients, with inventive Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes served freshly made and in season. There is also a family plan that comes with the signature Shika no Soft Cream (deer soft-serve ice cream), and children can pick whatever they like.
- •A buffet of Hokkaido flavors spanning Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes
- •A family plan that comes with the signature Shika no Soft Cream (deer soft-serve ice cream)
- •Children can choose whatever they like
Shikanoyu, a celebrated hot spring beside the mountain stream
Shikanoyu, a celebrated hot spring beside the mountain stream
Shikanoyu is the only hot spring in Jozankei with a name of its own, and you can soak in it in a spacious communal bath that stretches along a mountain stream in a national park. There is also a free-flowing stream-water bath fed by the headwaters of the Toyohira River and a cool-down area outdoors, so the whole family can make the most of the baths.
- •A spacious communal bath along the mountain stream
- •A free-flowing stream-water bath fed by the headwaters of the Toyohira River
- •A full-fledged automatic loyly sauna
Table tennis and board games in the common areas
Table tennis and board games in the common areas
Showa-retro common areas are stocked with table tennis, board games, books and magazines, so you can take your time with the children outside your room. They make an ideal place to play between a soak in the onsen and a meal.
- •Table tennis and board games
- •A lounge stocked with books and magazines
- •Showa-retro in-house facilities
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Jozankei Shikanoyu is a large, long-established onsen ryokan in Jozankei Onsen, the hot-spring district known as Sapporo's secluded retreat. Its name comes from a legend that wild deer healed their wounds here. You can soak in Shikanoyu, the only hot spring in Jozankei with a name of its own, in a spacious communal bath that stretches along the mountain stream, or warm up in the automatic loyly sauna. Dinner is a buffet of Hokkaido flavors spanning Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes, and there is also a family plan that includes the ryokan's signature Shika no Soft Cream (deer soft-serve ice cream). With Showa-retro common areas offering table tennis, board games and reading material, it is a ryokan where families can enjoy both the baths and time at play with their children.
Jozankei Shikanoyu is a long-established large onsen ryokan in Jozankei Onsen, the hot-spring district known as Sapporo's secluded retreat, in Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. Its name comes from a legend that wild deer healed their wounds here.
The Celebrated Shikanoyu Hot Spring
Shikanoyu is the only hot spring in Jozankei with a name of its own, and you can soak in it in a spacious communal bath that stretches along a mountain stream in a national park. There is also a full-fledged automatic loyly sauna, where water is poured over hot stones to raise steam, a free-flowing stream-water bath fed by the headwaters of the Toyohira River, and a cool-down area outdoors in the drifting steam, so both the onsen and the sauna are yours to enjoy.
A Buffet of Hokkaido Flavors
Dinner is a buffet built around the flavors of Hokkaido, a region rich in fine ingredients, with inventive Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes served freshly made and in season. There is also a family plan that comes with the ryokan's new signature treat, the Shika no Soft Cream (deer soft-serve ice cream), a welcome touch for families traveling with children.
In-House Facilities to Play In
Showa-retro common areas are stocked with table tennis, board games, books and magazines, so there is somewhere to unwind with the children outside your room. Guest rooms range from modern to traditional, and Japanese-style tatami rooms are among them.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 32 Jozankeionsen Nishi 3-chome, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 061-2303 |
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| directions_carAccess | From JR Sapporo Station, take the subway Namboku Line to Makomanai Station, then a Jotetsu bus bound for Jozankei and get off at Yunomachi; the ryokan is a 3-minute walk from there. A shuttle bus is also available. |
| trainNearest station | Sapporo Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 200 cars, free of charge. When the lot is full, guests may be directed to a nearby parking lot. |
| callPhone | +81-11-598-2311 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, AEON, JACCS, JTB, Rakuten Card, ANA, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | https://shikanoyu.co.jp/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of September 21, 2026 (stay 2026-10-17). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Jozankei Shikanoyu best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2). There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Jozankei Shikanoyu?
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Parking: Parking for 200 cars, free of charge. When the lot is full, guests may be directed to a nearby parking lot.
How do you get to Jozankei Shikanoyu?
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From JR Sapporo Station, take the subway Namboku Line to Makomanai Station, then a Jotetsu bus bound for Jozankei and get off at Yunomachi; the ryokan is a 3-minute walk from there. A shuttle bus is also available.
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