Shogetsu Grand Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Sapporo

Shogetsu Grand Hotel offers indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths and a sauna on-site. The indoor public bath uses mineral hot springs, while the outdoor bath provides a view of the gorge. Guests can also book a massage or use the free private sand onsen nearby, accessible by hotel shuttle or a short walk.

Each guestroom has a view of the Jozankei Valley, with a choice of Western-style beds or Japanese futon bedding. The rooms are air-conditioned and include a flat-screen TV, a fridge, Japanese yukata robes, and a safety deposit box. The hotel provides 58 rooms, some with a tatami area and split toilet-and-bathroom layout.

Dinner is a traditional multi-course Kaiseki meal served at the dining room, with seasonal options like black pork shabu shabu. Breakfast is a Japanese set meal with a petit buffet. The lobby lounge offers complimentary honey tasting from 5:00 PM, free beer at 5:00 PM, and infused liquors from 7:00 PM, with a gorge view.

The hotel is located in the prime Jozankei hot-spring district, a 5-minute walk from Jozangensui Park. JR Sapporo Train Station is a 50-minute drive away, and New Chitose Airport is a 100-minute drive. Nearby attractions include the Jozankei Dam Museum, Sapporo Salmon Museum, and Shikotsu-Toya National Park.

The hotel is family-friendly, offering spacious rooms with tatami areas and a choice of bedding. The shared lounge provides free drinks and snacks that appeal to all ages. A 24-hour front desk and a shuttle bus to Sapporo in the morning are available for families.

Hot Springs: Indoor and outdoor mineral hot-spring baths

Rooms: All rooms with a view of the Jozankei Valley

Dining: Multi-course Kaiseki dinner and honey buffet in the lounge

Wellness: Sauna, massage, and free sand onsen shuttle

Location: Prime Jozankei hot-spring district, 5 min from Jozangensui Park

Lounge: Complimentary beer, infused liquors, and honey tasting with gorge views