Overview
Opened in 1866 by the monk Miizumi Jozan, this 150-year-old spa town lines the Toyohira gorge with some 20 hotels and ryokan. Its sodium-chloride waters hold heat famously long; day bathing runs JPY 800-2,000, with free foot and hand baths dotted around. Peak season is early-to-mid October, when maples flood the gorge red — best seen from the Futami suspension bridge. One direct bus (60-75 minutes) from downtown makes it one of Japan's most accessible onsen retreats.
Opening Hours
Town always open (day-bath facilities usually 10:00-20:00)
🚇 Getting there
Kappa Liner direct bus (reserved) 60 minutes from Sapporo Station, or Jotetsu bus routes 7/8 in 75.
⏱️ How long to visit
Half a day, or overnight for the full ryokan experience.
🌅 Best time to visit
Early-to-mid October maples are the peak; snowy open-air baths in winter run a close second.
Travel Tips
Hunting the kappa statues and hopping the free foot baths are half the fun. Reserve buses for autumn weekends.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Sapporo, Japan from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Japan on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
Compare direct and connecting flights from Incheon (ICN) to Sapporo on Skyscanner or Google Flights. Early-morning departures from Korea are usually the cheapest option.
KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Sapporo with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Sapporo 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Jozankei Onsen
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Things to Do in Sapporo
Sapporo Snow Festival (Early Feb)
The pinnacle of winter festivals — giant snow sculptures in Odori Park, ice art in Susukino, best after dark.
Mt. Moiwa Night View
Ride the ropeway to the 531m summit for one of Japan's top-three night views — arrive 30 minutes before sunset.
Otaru Day Trip
Forty minutes by train to the canal town: gas lamps, music boxes and LeTAO cheesecake in half a day.