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Jozankei Shikanoyu
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Rakuten Travel rating: 4.05 out of 5 (1,696 reviews). A large, long-established onsen ryokan in Jozankei Onsen, long known as Sapporo's secluded hot-spring retreat, where Shikanoyu - the only spring in Jozankei with a name of its own - can be enjoyed in a communal bath beside the mountain stream and in an automatic loyly sauna. Families with children praise the buffet of Hokkaido flavors spanning Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes, the family plan that comes with Shika no Soft Cream, and the common areas 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. A family plan comes with the house specialty Shika no Soft Cream (deer soft-serve ice cream), and children can pick out whatever they like.
- •A buffet of Hokkaido flavors spanning Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes
- •A family plan that comes with the specialty Shika no Soft 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 one hot spring in Jozankei that has a name of its own, and it fills a spacious communal bath stretching along a mountain stream inside a national park. A free-flowing stream-water bath fed by the headwaters of the Toyohira River and an outdoor cool-down area round out the bathing, so the whole family can take their time in the water.
- •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 hold table tennis, board games, books and magazines, giving you somewhere to relax with the children outside your room. It makes an easy place to play between baths and meals.
- •Table tennis and board games
- •A lounge stocked with books and magazines
- •Showa-retro in-house facilities
Overview
Jozankei Shikanoyu is a large, long-established onsen ryokan in Jozankei Onsen, long known as Sapporo's secluded hot-spring retreat. Its name comes from a legend that wild deer healed their wounds here, and Shikanoyu - the only hot spring in Jozankei to carry a name of its own - can be enjoyed in a spacious communal bath along the mountain stream and in an automatic loyly sauna. Dinner is a buffet of Hokkaido flavors spanning Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes, and there is a family plan that comes with Shika no Soft Cream, the ryokan's signature soft-serve ice cream. Showa-retro common areas with table tennis, board games, books and magazines round out a ryokan built for family trips, where bathing and playing go hand in hand.
Jozankei Shikanoyu is a large, long-established onsen ryokan in Jozankei Onsen, the hot-spring district in Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, long known as Sapporo's secluded retreat. 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 inside a national park. There is also a full-fledged automatic loyly sauna, where water is poured over the hot stones to raise steam, a free-flowing stream-water bath fed by the headwaters of the Toyohira River, and an outdoor cool-down area 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.
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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, 3 minutes on foot from the ryokan. A shuttle bus is also available. |
| trainNearest station | Sapporo Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 200 cars. When the lot is full, guests may be asked to move 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 |
Reference price as of August 26, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the baths like at Jozankei Shikanoyu?
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Shikanoyu, unique in Jozankei for having a name of its own, fills a spacious communal bath that runs along a mountain stream inside a national park. There is also a full-fledged automatic loyly sauna, a free-flowing stream-water bath fed by the headwaters of the Toyohira River, and an outdoor cool-down area. Age rules for the baths are not published, so please confirm with the ryokan.
What is dinner like, and will our children find something they want to eat?
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Dinner is a buffet built around the flavors of Hokkaido, with inventive Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes served freshly made and in season, so children can choose what they like. A family plan also comes with the house specialty Shika no Soft Cream (deer soft-serve ice cream).
Is there anywhere for the children to play indoors?
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Yes. Showa-retro common areas are stocked with table tennis, board games, books and magazines, so you can relax together outside your room between baths and meals.
Are Japanese-style tatami rooms available?
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Yes. Guest rooms range from modern to traditional and include Japanese-style tatami rooms. The Standard Japanese-style tatami room measures 30 sq m and comes with a private bath and toilet, plus a hiroen (a wide sitting alcove by the window) overlooking the night view of the onsen town. There is also a room type furnished with 2 low beds.
How do we get there from Sapporo Station, and is there parking?
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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 3 minutes away on foot. A shuttle bus is also available. Parking is free for 200 cars, and when the lot is full guests may be asked to move to a nearby parking lot.
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