The Best Five
Star Hotels in Hokkaido

Ryokan. Situated 32 km from Sapporo Station, Okujozankei Onsen Kasho Gyoen offers accommodation in Jozankei with access to a hot spring bath. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The ryokan also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Some units have a terrace and/or a balcony with garden or quiet street views. At the ryokan, each unit has bed linen and towels. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy skiing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Shin-Sapporo Station is 37 km from Okujozankei Onsen Kasho Gyoen, while Otaru Station is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 40 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Highly elegant. Great interior design. Set in Jozankei, 27 km from Sapporo Station, Chalet Ivy Jozankei offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel has a hot spring bath. At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, all guest rooms at Chalet Ivy Jozankei have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also feature a terrace. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at Chalet Ivy Jozankei will be able to enjoy activities in and around Jozankei, like skiing. Non-stop assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English, Japanese, Thai and Chinese. Shin-Sapporo Station is 33 km from the hotel, while Otaru Station is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 35 km from Chalet Ivy Jozankei. Show full description

Ryokan. Featuring a spa bath, Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Bessou AO no ZA is located in Chitose. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. The accommodation provides a lift, free shuttle service and luggage storage for guests. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a hot tub. Guests can have wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. A bicycle rental service is available at the ryokan. Tomakomai Station is 25 km from Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Bessou AO no ZA. The nearest airport is New Chitose Airport, 31 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Ryokan. Delightful property. Great views. Popular among women. Tsuruga Resort offers luxurious accommodation and hot-spring baths by Lake Shikotsu. Massage services and a fitness centre are on offer. The spacious rooms include a flat-screen TV and seating area. Rooms at Shikotsuko Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta have a smooth, modern Japanese style, with warm woodwork and tatami designs. All have a tea maker and private bathroom with amenities. Some come with a private open-air hot-spring bath. The hotel is a 70-minute bus ride from Chitose Airport. JR Chitose Train Station is 25 km away. There is a free shuttle service to New Chitose Airport, Chitose Station and Minami-Chitose Station. The lake and lake area visitors’ centre are a 5-minute walk. Bicycle rental is available. Amam Restaurant offers all-day buffet dining, and Amano Uta serves Japanese specialities. Bar Ape pours alcoholic drinks, and sweets are on offer at Patisserie Labo. Show full description

Ryokan. Opened July 2020. Providing mountain views and a bar, NISEKO Inn of Youtei Raku Suisan is located in the Hirafu district of Kutchan, 2.3 km from Hirafu Station and 5.6 km from Niseko Station. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area. Kutchan Station is 9.3 km from the ryokan, while Shinsen Marsh is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 100 km from NISEKO Inn of Youtei Raku Suisan. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Opened October 2022. Located in Kutchan and with Hirafu Station reachable within 4.3 km, Sansui Niseko provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers a ski pass sales point and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has ski-to-door access. At the hotel each room has air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms include a coffee machine, while selected rooms come with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Sansui Niseko offers a hot spring bath. The area is popular for skiing, and ski equipment hire is available at the accommodation. Kutchan Station is 7.6 km from Sansui Niseko, while Niseko Station is 8.2 km away. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 99 km from the hotel. Show full description

Ryokan. Hip. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Boasting open-air hot spring baths and ocean views, Wakamatsu Hot Spring Resort is a 15-minute drive from JR Hakodate Station. Free parking is available on site. Delicately prepared Japanese meals are offered. Featuring tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The en suite bathroom has a bath tub and free toiletries. Guests at Wakamatsu Hot Spring Resort can unwind at the public bathing area or enjoy massages at an additional charge. Hakodate Airport is a 7-minute drive away. Goryokaku Park is a 12-minute drive from the property. Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden is a 15-minute walk away, while Yunokawa Onsen bus stop is a 2-minute walk away. Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate can savour Japanese course meals prepared with seasonal ingredients and fresh seafood. Traditional Japanese breakfast is also on offer. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Elegant. Great location. Popular among women. Offering direct access from JR Sapporo Train Station, JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo offers accommodations with free Wi-Fi and wired internet. Guests can refresh in the hot tub and request relaxing massages for an extra cost. The hotel boasts 4 dining options, in which 2 restaurants are located on the 35th floor offering panoramic views of Sapporo city. The comfortable air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and a fridge. Guests can use the electric kettle to make green tea. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Laptop rentals and photocopying services are provided at the 24-hour front desk and a souvenir shop is available for purchasing small gifts. Luggage storage and dry cleaning services are provided as well. Guests can enjoy the public baths and various sauna rooms after a long day. Located on the 35th floor, Tancho Sky Restaurant offers Japanese dishes featuring seasonal local ingredients, while Western dishes and a spectacular night view is available at Sky J Restaurant and Bar. French cuisine is served at Mikuni Sapporo and light meals at The Lobby Lounge. Nikko Hotel Sapporo JR Tower is a 10-minute walk from Odori Park and a 20-minute walk from Sapporo Beer Museum. New Chitose Airport is a 40-minute train ride away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Charming. Cosy rooms. Boasting a fitness centre and a bar, Portom International Hokkaido is situated in Chitose, 100 metres from New Chitose Airport Onsen and 15 km from Salmon Hometown Chitose Aquarium. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Portom International Hokkaido offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna. The hotel has a hot spring bath and a concierge service. Northern Horse Park is 15 km from the accommodation, while Lake Shikotsu is 42 km from the property. The nearest airport is New Chitose Airport, a few steps from Portom International Hokkaido. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Popular among couples. Opened August 2022. Situated in Niseko, 4.2 km from Hirafu Station, Setsu Niseko features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Ideally set in the Hirafu district, this hotel offers a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. Ski equipment hire, bike hire and car hire are available at this 5-star hotel and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a business centre and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a dishwasher, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Each room has a kettle, while some rooms also boast a balcony and others also feature mountain views. At Setsu Niseko the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. Kutchan Station is 6.8 km from Setsu Niseko, while Niseko Station is 8.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Okadama Airport, 98 km from the hotel. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Beautiful. Great value. Located in Rusutsu, 600 metres from West Gondola, The Westin Rusutsu Resort features rooms with air conditioning. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as West 1st Quad and West 2nd Quad. Guests can dine in the on-site restaurant or relax in the bar. At the hotel, rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The shared bathroom is equipped with a bath and free toiletries. All guest rooms include a seating area. A buffet breakfast is served each morning at the property. The property has a sauna, a fitness centre and an indoor pool. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, in addition, ski equipment hire and bike hire are available at this hotel. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide tips on the area. Rusutsu Ski Resort is a 10-minute walk from The Westin Rusutsu Resort. The nearest airport is New Chitose, 87 km from the accommodation. Paid airport shuttle service is available from the airport. Free shuttle service from central Sapporo is available for guest's convenience. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Trendy. Superb breakfast. Set in Niseko, Skye Niseko features ski-to-door access. Niseko Mt. Resort Grand Hirafu is just a 2-minute walk away. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The property offers a free shuttle service into the village. Featuring wooden furnishing, all rooms come with a Smart TV and a kitchen. The en suite bathroom is equipped with a bath or shower. The units will provide guests with a microwave. Some rooms boast views of Mt. Yotei. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath, spa and fitness centre. Skiing and cycling are among the activities that guests of Skye Niseko can find nearby. Ski and snowboard storage facilities are available. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Skye Niseko. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site Japanese izakaya-style restaurant and unwind at the cafe and bar. A complimentary cocktail is offered for guests at night during summer. Hirafu Gondola is 600 metres from the hotel, while Grand Hirafu King Pair Lift 1 is 600 metres away. The nearest airport is New Chitose, 81 km from Skye Niseko. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Comfortable beds. Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo is located in central Sapporo, a 5-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station. It offers modern accommodation with 7 dining options, an indoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. The simply decorated guestrooms are fitted with air-conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is equipped with an air purifier, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can enjoy massage services or unwind in the sauna rooms. Other facilities include a fitness centre which can be used at an additional cost. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available. Featuring views of the city, Japanese dishes can be enjoyed at Japanese Dining Miyama and Hokkaido Specialities restaurant. Drinks can be found at the Cross Vault Bar. Hotel Keio Plaza is 1 km from Sapporo Clock Tower and Odori Koen Park. Shin Chitose Airport is an 80-minute bus ride away, and an airport bus stops at the hotel. Show full description

Ryokan. Situated in Hakodate in the Hokkaido region, with Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden and Yunokawa Onsen nearby, Ryokan Ichinomatsu features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. This 5-star ryokan offers full-day security and luggage storage space. Guests can use the public bath and the open-air bath, or enjoy garden views. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a tatami, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Hakodate Goryokaku is 3.7 km from the ryokan, while Goryokaku Park is 4.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hakodate Airport, 1 km from Ryokan Ichinomatsu. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Cool. Comfortable beds. Situated a 12-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station, Hotel Sousei Sapporo – MGallery offers spacious rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy shopping at Sapporo Factory, which is directly connected to the property. The hotel is conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Bus-Center-Mae Subway Station, and a 10-minute walk from Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park. The lively Susukino area is 1.2 km away. Massage service can be arranged at an additional charge. On-site parking is available for an extra charge. Air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Sousei Sapporo – MGallery have high ceilings, and include a large bathing room and separate toilet. Show full description

Ryokan. Conveniently located a 5-minute drive from Hakodate Airport, Chikuba Shinyotei features Japanese-style guestrooms. Guests can unwind at the public hot spring bath. The popular Hakodate Bay Area, Goryokaku Park and JR Hakodate Station can all be reached with a 15-minute drive. The closest train station is Yunokawa Train Station which is a 6-minute walk from the hotel. Delicately prepared Japanese meals are served in the guestroom. An authentic Japanese-style set menu prepared with fresh local ingredients is provided for dinner. Air-conditioned rooms at Chikuba Shinyotei are equipped with a fridge, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The private bathroom comes with a bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms have access to wired internet. Guests can buy souvenirs at the gift shop. Free parking is available on site. Show full description

Ryokan. Opened March 2023. 3.9 km from Lake Toya in Lake Toya, Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort HIKARINOUTA provides accommodation with access to a sauna, hot spring bath and spa facilities. Featuring an open-air bath, this 5-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. There is a restaurant serving French cuisine, and free private parking is available. Every unit includes a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while selected rooms come with a balcony and some have mountain views. The units will provide guests with a fridge. The ryokan offers a continental or Asian breakfast. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Sightseeing tours are available in the surroundings. A bicycle rental service is available at Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort HIKARINOUTA. Muroran is 36 km from the accommodation, while Higashi-muroran Station is 37 km away. The nearest airport is New Chitose Airport, 109 km from Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort HIKARINOUTA. Show full description

Ryokan. Luxurious. Good breakfast. Boasting natural hot springs with views of surrounding greenery, Jozankei Tsuruga offers elegant rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. It features a spa, buffet restaurant and reservation only free shuttles to Makomanai Station on the Sapporo Subway Lines. Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa Mori no Uta is 27 km from Sapporo Train Station and a 1.5-hour drive from Chitose Airport. Free parking is available. Featuring modern Japanese interiors, air-conditioned rooms offer spacious layouts and ample lounge area. They come with a hairdryer and a coffee maker. Dining options include hearty buffets meals served in the restaurant. Scenic forest views accompany fine teas at Mori Terrace. For leisure, guests can enjoy relaxing massages or make use of the free Wi-Fi available throughout. Added conveniences include 24-hour reception, a gift shop and cigar bar. Show full description

Ryokan. Noguchi Noboribetsu is an adults only hotel that features spacious suites with a private bath with mountain views, a living area with sofa and satellite LCD TV. The property offers relaxing hot-spring baths and Japanese cuisine. Jigokudani Volcanic Valley can be reached in 15 minutes on foot from Noboribetsu Bourou Noguchi. The Western-style suites at Bourou Noguchi Noboribetsu have wood floors and wide windows. You can unwind in the yukata robe, enjoy a drink from the free minibar or watch a DVD. Free wired internet is provided. The hotel is a 1-hour drive from New Chitose Airport and a 2-hour drive from the north exit of JR Sapporo Train Station. Two-way shuttles to both are provided (see Important Information), and on-site parking is free. Noboribetsu Bear Park is a 7-minute cable car ride away. In addition to indoor and open-air hot-spring baths, guests can try a Korean-style “ganbanyoku” stone sauna for an extra fee. The hotel has a small library and a bright lounge with free soft drinks. Massages are offered and duty-free shopping is available at on-site shops. Breakfast and dinner are served in at the dining area. Bar Zero is open from 21:00-24:00. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Historic. Great location. Popular among couples. Sapporo Grand Hotel boasts a shopping arcade, a 5-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station via a connecting tunnel. It features 7 dining options, a concierge and free Wi-Fi at the entire property. Rooms at the Sapporo Grand Hotel are air-conditioned and equipped with a TV and a refrigerator. A work desk, slippers and toiletries are provided. Guests can enjoy a massage or a beauty treatment. The hotel has a Memorial Library, which also serves as a museum. Fresh seafood, fine wines and international specialities are available at Sapporo Grand’s restaurants. Northern Terrace offers breakfast and lunch buffet, while Lobby Lounge Mizar features a fireplace. Guests eating the buffet breakfast will receive a discount if they inform the front desk before going to the restaurant. Sapporo Grand Hotel is a 2-minute walk from Sapporo Clock Tower and the Oodori Park. Kokusai Ski Ground is a 1-hour drive away. Show full description