Suizantei Club Jozankei 翠山亭倶楽部定山渓 定山溪翠山亭俱樂部

Suizantei Club Jozankei is an adults-only hideaway nestled in the hot spring town of Jozankei, known as Sapporo’s traditional retreat area. Located at 2-10, Jozankei Onsen Nishi, Minami-ku, Sapporo, the property features just over 15 guest rooms, each with its own private hot spring bath. Guests must be 13 years or older, creating a quiet, refined atmosphere ideal for couples and adult travelers. The hotel is about a 40-minute drive from central Sapporo and roughly 80–90 minutes from New Chitose Airport via expressway. Complimentary shuttle service from Sapporo Station and public bus access make it convenient for weekend getaways and special-occasion stays.

Rooms range from 56 to 110 m² and are limited to six categories across a small number of units. Each floor is themed after a season, and rooms are named after traditional Japanese confections. All rooms feature a private natural hot spring bath, calming interiors with wood and washi paper, Bluetooth speakers, and complimentary drinks stocked in the refrigerator—emphasizing relaxed time spent in the privacy of the room.

Room types include the 110 m² Suite with private onsen and personal sauna, the 90 m² Spa Living Room with private sauna, Japanese-Western rooms with panoramic-view baths (60 m² / 90 m²), Japanese-Western rooms with open-air baths (60 m²), and Japanese or Western rooms with cypress indoor baths (56 m²). Suites and Spa Living rooms are especially popular for their private self-löyly saunas paired with a flowing hot spring bath, allowing guests to “reset” without leaving their room. The Japanese-Western open-air bath types feature a large 1.8 m × 1.3 m outdoor tub with a system that automatically replenishes fresh spring water to maintain temperature—meaning guests enjoy 100% natural, free-flowing onsen anytime.

The hotel also offers gender-separated large baths and open-air baths. These hot springs use a blend of three proprietary sources, delivered in free-flowing form as sodium-chloride springs known for excellent heat retention. The all-cypress indoor bath is especially atmospheric, filled with the scent of natural wood. Facilities include indoor baths, open-air baths, and saunas, available from 15:00 to 10:30 the next morning (with some cleaning and rotation periods). The spring water is known for helping with neuralgia, joint pain, chronic gynecological conditions, fatigue recovery, and general wellness.

Dining is divided into two distinct venues: the Grill Dining and the Kaiseki Dining. Grill Dining features carefully selected Hokkaido beef and other meats cooked Teppanyaki-style right before guests’ eyes, appealing to those who enjoy the aromas and sounds of live grilling. Kaiseki Dining offers seasonal Japanese multi-course meals served in a calm, semi-private space. Both dining styles emphasize the natural flavors of fresh ingredients rather than flashy presentation, and guests choose their preferred style at the time of reservation.

Breakfast is served in the dining room and centers on Japanese dishes—grilled fish, egg preparations, small side dishes, salad, soup, rice, and more. Reviews consistently praise both dinner and breakfast for their careful preparation, presentation, and generous variety.

The property intentionally keeps its shared facilities compact. The guest lounge on the second floor offers complimentary beverages throughout the day, including coffee, soft drinks, wine, and whisky. Sweets from the group’s patisserie, “Hare to Ke Yogashiten,” are occasionally available. The lounge resembles a quiet living room rather than a typical hotel lobby, making it ideal for reading or conversation. Guests can also book spa and esthetic treatments at “Tefutefu,” the wellness facility of the hotel’s sister property, Suichokan.

Access by car takes about 40 minutes from central Sapporo via Route 230, and approximately 80–90 minutes from New Chitose Airport via the Dōō Expressway and Sapporo Minami IC. According to tourism and booking sites, a complimentary shuttle bus from Sapporo Station (advance reservation required) operates regularly. Travelers using public transit can take a Jozankei-bound route bus from JR Sapporo Station and walk from the nearest stop.

Overall, Suizantei Club Jozankei prioritizes a serene, adult-oriented environment rather than the lively atmosphere of large resorts. With spacious rooms featuring private hot springs, two distinct dining styles, an intimate lounge, and a natural free-flowing onsen bathhouse, the property offers a compact yet refined blend of relaxation, cuisine, and hot spring wellness. It is especially suited for couples celebrating an anniversary, close friends seeking quiet conversation, or solo travelers looking for a peaceful, restorative escape.