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A ryokan that takes the concept of relaxation to new levels, Chalet Ivy Jozankei showcases Japanese culture and hospitality in a spectacular natural setting. Situated in the lush forests of Hokkaido, Chalet Ivy Jozankei puts Japan’s northernmost island’s onsen centre-stage. This is a place to breathe pure mountain air, sink into warm, mineral-rich waters, and luxuriate in Japanese hospitality. Wherever you lay your head at Chalet Ivy Jozankei, you’ll awake to serene views across the landscape. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows of your sleek suite, take in the splendour of the forests blanketed in soft snow in winter, or bursting with green life in summer. Spend the morning sipping coffee as the sun rises over the treetops, and the afternoon soaking in your private onsen tub. Like the bedrooms, which seamlessly blend the traditional with the modern, ZUI restaurant fuses classic Japanese cuisine with Western touches, using exquisitely fresh local ingredients.  

Chalet Ivy Jozankei’s spa NIKUR is the place to zen out, with a modern gym to work up a sweat and a large shared onsen for soaking in the waters’ famed mineral goodness. Let therapists work their magic with herbal detoxification treatments and long, blissful massages. And come the evening, sip sake and taste traditional sweets from Hokkaido around open fires in the hotel lounge. 

InterContinental Sapporo, the first luxury flagship property by IHG in Hokkaido, is set to open in late 2025. Ideally located in the serene Nakajima Park area in central Sapporo, the hotel offers a perfect balance of urban convenience and natural surroundings, with easy access to the subway and the vibrant Susukino entertainment district. The hotel will feature 149 spacious guest rooms and suites, starting from 42 square meters and reaching up to 160 square meters. Each room is equipped with large windows offering panoramic views of Nakajima Park, the Toyohira River, and the Sapporo skyline. Interiors are modern and elegant, with thoughtful touches including deep soaking bathtubs, curated minibars, and premium bedding.

Dining options include an all-day French-inspired restaurant that showcases seasonal Hokkaido ingredients, a refined Japanese kaiseki restaurant with an open kitchen, and a sophisticated lounge and bar ideal for casual gatherings, afternoon tea, or evening cocktails. Wellness and relaxation facilities are located on the 9th floor, featuring a 25-meter indoor heated pool, a fully equipped fitness center, steam rooms, and saunas. Guests staying in Club InterContinental rooms enjoy exclusive access to the Club Lounge, with dedicated services including a private breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails. The hotel also offers versatile event spaces suitable for small- to mid-sized business meetings or social gatherings, along with on-site parking, barrier-free access, and 24-hour front desk services. Within walking distance of key attractions such as Odori Park, the Sapporo TV Tower, and Tanukikoji Shopping Street, and just an hour’s drive from New Chitose Airport, InterContinental Sapporo is poised to become the city’s new benchmark for luxury hospitality, catering to both business and leisure travelers alike.

The fifth Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the world and the first in Japan, this mountain retreat opened in 2020 at the foot of Niseko Annupuri, in the forests and hot-spring country of Niseko Village, Hokkaido. With only 50 rooms and suites, the resort keeps its footprint small, trading scale for a privacy rare on a slope this storied. Everything turns on Kachou Fuugetsu: discovering yourself through nature as the seasons shift. Guest rooms make the view the protagonist, with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame either the near-perfect cone of Mount Yotei or the long ridgeline of Niseko Annupuri. Interiors of natural timber and quiet tones answer the northern landscape rather than compete with it. The largest suite opens into two bedrooms, each with its own bath and walk-in closet, around a living and dining space for family or friends. On a winter morning, frost blooms across the glass as fresh snow settles on the peaks beyond, the warmth of the room set against the cold, clear air outside.

Dining is its own reason to stay. Yukibana, the all-day restaurant, looks out at Mount Yotei and builds its menu from Hokkaido farms, with fresh-baked breads at breakfast and seasonal meats and seafood by night. At Sushi Nagi, the itamae works in Omakase form, reading the day's catch into a few precise, deliberate pieces. As the day winds down, Ume Lounge waits by the fireplace, where an alpine mixologist mixes cocktails to pair with local craft beer or Japanese whisky. Then there is the water: mineral-rich natural hot springs, with open-air and communal baths, a private reservable bath, and an infinity onsen that seems to dissolve into the mountains. Skiing begins at the door across over 2,100 acres of terrain; in green season, two nearby 18-hole golf courses, horse riding, biking, and forest treks take over. The snow falls without a sound, the mountains simply stay, and the conversation here is only ever between you and nature.

Set in a spectacular natural landscape with stunning views across the Annupuri ranges and Mount Yotei, Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono embodies personal luxury for global connoisseurs. A true year-round mountain resort with spaces and guestrooms designed for enriching experiences in an environment of carefully curated art, cuisine and contemporary design. Offering oversized guestrooms and suites featuring large living and dining spaces, Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono is designed for the complete immersion of our sophisticated guests. Our signature suites are the ultimate expression in luxury with stunning views over Mount Yotei and private onsen.

Amazing Golf Experience - The hotel offers an access to the fascinating Hanazono Golf course, set in beautiful natural surroundings featuring elevation changes and a natural white birch forest. Discover the best of Winter in Niseko staying in one of Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono’s most luxurious accommodations. A luxury escape for two in an iconic 163 sqm Signature Suite, or a family gathering at one of the 2- or 3-Bedroom Penthouses, all with splendid views of Mount Yotei.

Expansive alpine panoramas and deep Hokkaido powder define the rhythm of the seasons at The Westin Rusutsu Resort, where an all-suite concept offers one of Japan’s most spacious ski-in, ski-out experiences. Part of the Marriott portfolio under the Westin brand, the resort occupies a prime position within Rusutsu’s vast mountain complex, directly connected to ski lifts and year-round outdoor pursuits. All 210 duplex suites are designed with soaring ceilings and a split-level layout, bedroom above, living space below—while floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of Mount Yōtei and surrounding birch forests. The atmosphere strikes a balance between Japan’s understated natural aesthetic and the dependable comfort associated with an international wellness-driven brand. In winter, guests step straight onto powder-soft slopes; in summer, the landscape shifts to golf courses, hiking trails, and open-air adventure, revealing a different dimension of Hokkaido’s terrain.

Dining centers on regional ingredients, with the main restaurant offering Japanese-Western fusion cuisine and seasonal buffets that highlight Hokkaido seafood and warming specialties during ski season. An indoor pool, onsen-style bathing facilities, and Westin’s signature wellness programming provide restorative counterpoints to days spent outdoors. Integrated within the broader Rusutsu Resort complex, the hotel allows seamless access to ski runs, amusement attractions, and nature parks alike. More expansive and international in scale than a traditional ryokan, it functions as a contemporary mountain base camp, an address where wide-open space, reliable comfort, and ever-changing alpine scenery redefine the scope of a Hokkaido getaway.

Hotel Sosei Sapporo MGallery features 118 luxury rooms and suites all with complimentary WiFi and sustainable amenities. Merging Hokkaido's pioneering spirit with contemporary style, our five-star international boutique hotel offers a unique blend of global hospitality and personal charm. Superbly located in the landmark Sapporo Factory complex, we are seconds from world-class shopping and entertainment, while our chic international restaurant celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced from across Hokkaido.

Our quiet central location a few blocks from downtown offers you a tranquil stay and the chance to immerse yourself in Sapporo's illustrious brewing heritage, and puts you close to attractions like Sapporo Beer Museum, the TV Tower and Odori Park. For other key sights, Bus Center-Mae subway station is a five-minute stroll from our hotel, placing you within easy reach of the best of Sapporo. From breathtaking views atop Mount Moiwa to tranquil Shinto shrines, the possibilities are endless.