Affordable Luxury – 2026 Fall Gourmet Onsen Hokkaido

HOTEL VILLA FONTAINE PREMIER HANEDA AIRPORT (Haneda Airport — 1 Night): Conveniently located just a one-minute walk from Terminal 3. Shake the weariness of the 9 ½ hour flight as you relax in the onsen hot spring, enjoy a drink from your in room’s refrigerator, or get in a workout at the hotel’s gym (all complimentary for Premier guests). A distinctive feature of the hotel is that all Premier guest rooms face the Tama River, ensuring every stay comes with a stunning view.

LAKE TOYA TSURUGA RESORT HIKARI NO UTA (Lake Toya – 2 Nights): The connection that this hotel has to the culture of Hokkaido’s past is seen in its décor. Sculptures, woodblock prints, and paintings depicting the world of the Ainu are found throughout the hotel. Countless eye-catching works of art unexpectedly draw visitors into their universe and take them on a journey to the extraordinary. You can refresh both body and mind to the core in the hotel’s open-air baths, sauna, and spa. Or feel the splendor of nature as you soak in the private semi-open-air onsen in your room.

TOKACHIGAWA ONSEN DAIICHI HOTEL HOSHU-TEI (Tokachigawa – 2 Nights): After check-in, relax in the Premium Lounge – available only for guests booked in one of the 24 exclusive Hoshu-Tei rooms – where you’ll be greeted with seasonal fruits and sparkling wine. Each of the 24 Hoshu-Tei rooms have a private open-air moor onsen with beautiful views of the Tokachi River and Hidaka Mountain range. Feel the warmth from the fireplace as it permeates the room. Or enjoy the open-air onsen located by the garden, where you can listen to the sounds of a waterfall as you relax in its waters.

AKAN YUKU NO SATO TSURUGA BEKKAN MIYABI (Lake Akan – 2 Nights): Put your mind at ease as you relax in your Japanese-Western room in the Bekkan MIYABI section of the hotel. Relax in the exclusive Bekkan Lounge Nanakamado, where beverages, snacks, and nightcap. Warm your body and mind from the inside out, as the onsen waters help relieve travel fatigue, in the public baths. Indoor baths offer the view of painted murals of Lake Akan, while the rooftop bath overlooks Lake Akan itself. The souvenir shop carries a wide range of products from around Hokkaido. Also available on-site is the ArbreWoodshop, which carries accessories featuring designs using Ainu patterns, such as decorative straps made from wood and leather. A coin operated laundry is available for your convenience as well.

HOTEL TAISETSU ONSEN & CANYON RESORT (Sounkyo – 2 Nights): The hotel opened in 1954 – recently celebrating its 70^th anniversary – and aims to coexist with the natural beauty of Mt. Taisetsu and Sounkyo. Located on the highest hill in Sounkyo, it’s the only hotel in Hokkaido with three grand baths and two open-air baths that flow directly from the source. Special rooms, offering a unique calm space, mixed with Japanese and Western styles, features comfortable low beds and tatami flooring.

KEIO PLAZA HOTEL SAPPORO (Sapporo – 2 Nights): This luxury hotel is only a five-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station, nearby popular shopping, and entertainment spots. Stay in a Premier Room (located on the 18^th to 20^th floors), with stunning views of the city, where you will have access to the Club Lounge, where you’ll still be able to enjoy Hokkaido-inspired food and drinks, along with breathtaking views from the hotel’s top floor. The souvenir shop stocks a wide selection of Hokkaido specialties and local character-themed merchandise, and travel goods.