Hotel berhampiran Jozankei Dam, Sapporo

今回の5日間の旅行のうち、わずか1泊2日であったが、色々と体験することができました。 １．先ず予約時について、今回は、羽田ー新千歳－札幌ーーと公共交通機関利用。サービスの札幌からの送迎バス予約を電話で依頼したら、 　　先ず予約確定してからとのことで、webで航空便(14時頃着)とホテル予約を入れ、電話したら(バス:14時,15時,16時発の認識であったが)、 　　今は14時のみで満席とのこと。よって、新千歳ー札幌ー真駒内ーホテル付近のバス停迄３時間近くでうんざり。 　　まず最初に”2時発のみで、満席”の案内が欲しかった。 ２．チェックイン対応はスムーズ(旅行割引は利用していない)であったが、明朝の札幌への送迎バスは”満席で、キャンセル待ちも出来ない”と 　　とりつくしまもなし。 ３．部屋(10階 T/W)は(安価な本館を予約)想像以上に広くて使い勝手は良かったが、備品、クローゼット、バス・トイレ等当何分にも”相当古び 　 た感じ”だが、川側の部屋で見晴らしも良く、利用には差支えなかった。ただ、クローゼット内のセーフテイボックス、衣装盆が床面に置か 　　れていたのは、棚板をつけるなりして利用者の立場に立った配慮・設備にしてほしいと感じた。 ４．風呂は、1階、16階とも利用しました。大型ホテルに恥じない広さで、大勢の利用が出来るが、利用時は、共に利用者は少なかったので 　　存分に過ごすことができた。個人差はあるが、共にやや湯温が低く感じた。 ５．食事(夕・朝食)は、一部のカウンターには列をなしていたが、止むを得ないと思った。種類は、多彩であったが、正直なところ今一特徴 　　が感じられなかった。例えば(夕食)、ステーキが多量に用意されてカウンターにあったが、その配置(焼き上がり・盛・飾りつけ位置等)、 　　また、(朝食)海鮮丼についても(ごはん・海鮮等)各人の盛り付けを、事前にご飯のみを盛り付け(普通と少量の２種)準備し、人の流れを 　　スムーズに出来ないか、そうすればおのずと楽しく、美味しくいただけると感じた。ウエイター・ウエイトレスも、大勢配置されている 　　ので、食器の下げ等サービスプラス、配膳補助に従事してはいかがか。 ６．翌朝一に、フロントを尋ね(送迎バス利用可否)たが同様であった。路線バスの時間・乗場案内図をコピーしてもらった(スリランカ国籍の 　　女性が担当)際は、懇切丁寧な対応で感謝。 ７．チェッアウトは、スムーズで良かった。再再度、札幌行きの送迎バスの利用を尋ねたが、同様全く満席で利用不可とのことであった。 ８．バス停に向かおうと玄関先まで来た際に、朝一にフロントで尋ねたスリランカ国籍の女性が、飛んできて、丁度止まっていた札幌行きの 　　送迎バスの運転手に我々の乗車の可能性を折衝をしてくれました。その結果、その送迎バスに乗車が出来ました。そのバスにはまだまだ 　　空席が多々見受けられました。 　　いくらサービスのバスでも、フロントの対応には心が通っていないものと感じましたが、玄関先まで飛んできてくれた、この女性の対応 　　のすばらしさに感謝、感激！！！ ９．よって、札幌駅には45分ほどで着き、路線バス・地下鉄より1時間も節約でき、次の宿泊地・小樽に余裕をもって行けました。

We stayed at Jozankei Daiichi Hotel Suizantei in early January 2023 for 1 night - our first time here. We took the Kappa Liner Bus from Sapporo station and it was a very pleasant & scenic ride. Our bus ride was at 1215 noon & it took a bit over an hour. We chose this bus line because their bus stop is directly in front of this hotel. We arrived at approx. 1330hrs. There was a lot of snow on the ground and covering much of the front entrance, the trees, parked cars and the hotel itself. The lobby looks inviting and spacious. Check-in was very efficient. Let me say now that we are from Hawaii and we don't speak Japanese, but if there was any communication problem, it was minimal as most of the citizens here can speak a small amount or understand some English. On the frontside of the lobby is a grand room with many padded chairs & tables for relaxing, reading or conversing. On the left side of the lobby, there's a short stairway going down to a very nice & large lounge area on the right; and, a smaller coffee/pastry area on the left. The pastries here are exquisite & only a limited amount is prepared because this smaller section closes very early after lunch. Now the larger lounge area on the rightside is truly worth exploring. As soon as you enter, there is a long bar/counter where an attendant is always preparing sushi or pasty/small desserts. There is room with sofas & chairs, and self-serve coffee & a variety of teas. In the late afternoon, there is a large variety of beer or sake on tap. There are also several small Tatami-like rooms for small gatherings on the side. Now the best part - everything in this room is complimentary! On the 2nd level is a relaxation lounge area with massage chairs, a restaurant and a very nice large gift shop. I think that there is another restaurant, but it may have been under renovation at this time. After checking in, we walked across the street to a small, quaint Ramen shop. There is a counter for about 6-8 & a few small tables. Looked like a husband & wife operation. The menu was limited, but the food was wonderful (especially with the snow & cold air outside). When we first arrived, there were 3 other people - by the time we left, a crowd was waiting, standing around inside this tiny place. We couldn't venture very far in the neighboring area due to hilly & snowy roadway. This Ramen shop was truly a 'rescue joint' for us hungry, cold travelers. We opted for a room with a private Onsen. Our room was on the 6th floor and at the end of the hallway. This room was beautiful - very large - even the entry area was large. The main room was super spacious, had minimal furniture, but we really loved it. There was a small restroom with toilet and sink. At the end of the hall, there was larger room with a larger sink & shower. The onsen area was fabulous - an entry area for changing with towels, a separate section for washdown before entering the onsen. The onsen was spacious & grand with many windows that could slide o

It was unique, cosy, quiet. We enjoyed the traditional ryokan experience, having to take off your shoes the moment you enter the lobby. Love the tatami mats all the way. Service was excellent. Even though some of the staff struggled with English, they tried their best to explain things to us. Very helpful. Facilities were also very good. Yes, we enjoyed the food. Interesting array of little dishes. We did not know what to expect when we booked this place, but we were pleasantly surprised and grew to love it.

The greatest merit of this place is its location in Jozankei which is one of the onsen capitals in Hokkaido about an hour bus ride from Saporro. My initial online inquiry was not promptly replied to and the reply was uncourteous and inhospitable but I gave it shot anyway given the generally good reviews. This is a ryokan style hotel that caters to bus loads of tourists and families. Don’t expect luxury and personalized service. The Japanese style tatami rooms and the bathrooms feel worn out and old and need serious updates. I used the public onsen bathrooms anyway and did not use the bathroom in my room at all. There was a strange musty odor in the hallway outside my room that smelled like pee. There are mountain views outside the window but the surroundings are all concrete hotel buildings. One day is enough and my only consolation was the onsen experience. The 2nd floor public onsen was a better albeit smaller alternative to the 12th floor public onsen. There is access to the onsen of the Shikanoyu sister hotel which is much larger and has more spa options. The cafeteria food and the staff/service was mediocre at best.

We had a wonderful stay at Chalet Ivy Jozankei . The location was perfect after a few days skiing in Niseko and spending a day at the Sapporo Ice Festival . The idyllic location takes advantage of its hillside setting overlooking a river. There is a soothing calm to the staff, architecture and decor. We were welcomed by attentive staff that provided delicious complimentary Japanese snacks and drinks in the lobby. The rooms are spacious, modern, and include an in room onsen. We did not try the Spa. We did indulge in a delicious Omakaze dinner in a private room that included kinki fish, turtle soup, Waygu beef and fantastic wines. What a refreshing treat at the end of journey to Hokkaido.

　定山渓温泉にある章月グランドホテルは、国道から温泉街へと入ってい**の入り口にある温泉ホテルです。「〇〇の風」という「野口観光」のホテルには何度も宿泊していて、館内も素敵ですし、食事もおいしいので、定山渓にあるこちらのホテルにも宿泊してみたいと思い、予約しました。 　結果的に大満足のホテルでした。特に、「章月倶楽部」というラウンジには、何度も通っちゃいました。 　私たちはチェックイン時間前にホテルに到着しましたが、このラウンジに案内されてお茶とウエルカムスイーツをいただきました。その後も、時間ごとに、「蜂蜜バイキング」「湯上りビール」「夜のスイーツ」・・・などなどが開催されているんです。翌朝も「朝のスイーツ」が行われていて、コーヒーとスイーツをいただきました。 　もちろん温泉もよかったですし、楽しみにしていた夕食は「三日月膳」と題した会席料理で、とても華やかできれいに盛り付けられた料理たちが、ゆっくりとしたペースで運ばれてきて、味も申し分ありませんでした。 　１２月の定山渓温泉は、札幌中心部に比べると雪が多く、部屋から見える雪に煙る渓谷と温泉街も素敵でしたよ。 　

Our third time in the area but stayed here for the first time as most other hotels were more expensive. Sizeable twin room with charming view. Plenty of room amenities. Very hospitable staff. Some spoke excellent English. Buffet dinner and breakfast were luxuorious. We saw four deers eating vitually feets outside the restaurant window during dinner as well as a big raccoon. The Onsen was maintained in the most respectful manner. Free harp concert in the evening was a grateful bonus. We enjoyed thoroughly.

Our Tour Leader has touted that this is the best Hotel throughout our 7-nights stay tour here in Hokkaido! We reached at 6pm and was just in time for dinner. Surprisingly modern and beautiful inside setting compared to the Hotel building front. Quite an impressive dining area that is spacious and offers a generous spread of both Japanese & International cuisine. Everything vying for limited space in out stomach! The 3-star Jozankei Hotel Sapporo provides quick access to Jozankei Hot Spring. This hotel is located in a touristic area of Sapporo. The rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi and while amenities include nice touches include slippers, free toiletries and bath sheets. Only dislike; the TV screen is the smallest we have came across for a while.. It was tatami room and we made our own bed, surprisingly they have a few staff moving around to ask if we need help on setting the bed! More memorable is the Onsen, superb and body relaxing! Had a good session at night… rich minerals to nourish our skin. There was a bonus for us – there is a Jozankei night illumination running these 2 weeks and we got to view it, a 15-mins walk into the town central. Really a visual treat for us all. Fully enjoyed our stay here.

Classy stay in the onsen area Jozankei which is about an hour away from Sapporo in the mountains. This general area is a little run down possibly a side-effect of the Covid-19 pandemic and hasn't fully recovered yet. The Grand Blissen was opened during the pandemic and is a very new fitout and quite classy. Luckily you don't have to leave the Grand Blissen if desired as they have a great restaurant, a shop for drinks, snacks and souvenirs and even a bar and library. There are not only private baths as part of your room, there is also a public bath on the lower level. I spent a relaxing day mainly in my room soaking in my private onsen and lounging around my large room with large panoramic windows. The restaurant was quality and the included 7 course dinner was fantastic and their signature dish is the roast beef which is cut at your table. It was perfectly cooked. Would I come here again? probably not unless the Jozankei area gets a bit more activity.

Okujozankei Onsen Kasho Gyoen is a haven of winter enchantment. The private onsen in our room unveiled a mesmerizing snowscape, creating a serene retreat. Dining was a culinary journey in a private room, with each dish a masterpiece. The attentive staff elevated our experience, their warm attitude leaving an indelible mark. A special flower arrangement for my proposal added a touch of magic. The breathtaking views of the lake and snow-laden trees completed the idyllic setting. Okujozankei Onsen Kasho Gyoen is a gem where luxury meets nature, crafting an unforgettable escape. We eagerly anticipate our return to this winter wonderland.