Hotels in Hokkaido, Japan

Whether you are visiting in the winter for the famous snow festival or dropping in during summer to hike in the many mountain areas, Hokkaido is the perfect destination for outdoor adventurists. Popular excursions include the Asahiyama Zoo, Farm Tomita, Mt Okura Observatory and Kushiro Shitsugen National Park. Visitors also rave about the many natural hot mineral baths in the area as well the distinctive cuisine. Hokkaido has several fine accommodations with excellent access to the leading attractions.

Sapporo Aspen Hotel

Conveniently located near the train station, this hotel offers guests a choice of single or twin rooms, suites or Japanese-style rooms. Room amenities include Internet access, TV and basic toiletries. The hotel also has an on-site restaurant serving Western and Japanese specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other hotel perks include wheelchair access, gift shop and coin laundry machines. Hokkaido University is within walking distance.

Sapporo Aspen Hotel
5, Kita8-jyo Nichi4-chome
Kita-ku
Sapporo, Hokkaido
Japan
011 (+81) 11 700 2111
aspen-hotel.co.jp/english/frame.htm

Hotel and Spa Resort La Vista

The Hotel and Spa Resort La Vista sits amid a charming downtown district with views of the Hakodate Bay and Mountain. Rooms range from singles, twins and suites, with many deluxe rooms offering special views of the bay from the bath or living room areas. Hotel amenities include public baths, buffet breakfast and a top-floor bar. Nearby attractions include shopping districts and walking paths.

Hotel and Spa Resort La Vista
12-6 Toyowacho
Hakodate, Hokkaido
040-0065
Japan
011 (+81) 138 23 6111
hotespa.net/hotels/lahakodate/english_room.html

Cross Hotel Sapporo

This sleek and modern designer hotel has guest rooms in three distinctive styles--hip, natural and urban--which are reflected in the furniture and ambiance. Guests may select from single, twin or suite rooms with modern baths and fixtures. The hotel features a lobby with fine art and innovative furniture, a public bath on the top level with a bar and a buffet breakfast with Western and Japanese dishes. Nearby attractions include the Tokeidai Clock Tower and Odori Park.

Cross Hotel Sapporo
23 Kita 2 jo Nishi 2
Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Hokkaido 060-0002
Japan
011 (+81) 011 272 0010
crosshotel.com/eng_sapporo/

Resources

Visit Hokkaido Site

Article Written By Mary Richardson

Currently based in Japan, Mary Richardson is a travel writer and enthusiast. She formerly taught undergraduate academic writing classes for nine years at San Diego State University, where she also received a Masters of Arts in linguistics. She was also a Peace Corps volunteer in Africa.

Editor's Pick

5 Top North American Wildflower Hikes

Springtime brings a sense of new beginnings and new life as flowers begin to bloom and fill the air with their sweet and pleasant fragrance. Luckily we can see wildflowers all summer long, since spring hits at different times throughout North America. See flowering cactu...
More National Parks...
Popular Article

National Park Substitutes: Great Spots Without the Crowds

Coping with crowds at national parks can get tiresome, especially during the peak tourist season. If you want to escape from the herd, or just take a breather from the bustle of bigger attractions, the United States has plenty of less-visited but still worthwhile spots t...
More National Parks...
Featured Destination

Prevent Yourself from Getting Lost While Hiking

When you're hiking you're going to want to make sure you stay found. What I mean by that is that you've put an itinerary in the car, you know the area that you're hiking to, you know the route and the trail you plan on being on, you know what the trail markers are going ...
More Camping Basics...