Jozankei Yurakusoan - A Tattoo-Friendly Hot Spring in Sapporo, Hokkaido

Nestled in the verdant forests of Hokkaido's premier hot spring region, Jozankei Yurakusoan (定山渓 ゆらく草庵) offers an exquisite escape where natural beauty meets traditional Japanese luxury. This refined ryokan, part of the prestigious Kyoritsu Resort group, stands gracefully alongside the crystal-clear Toyohira River, providing guests with breathtaking panoramic views that change dramatically with each passing season.

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For tattooed travelers seeking authentic onsen experiences without anxiety, Yurakusoan presents the perfect solution through its private bathing options—allowing you to immerse yourself in the therapeutic, mineral-rich waters while enjoying complete privacy and the timeless ritual of Japanese hot spring bathing.

• Private In-Room Onsen Experience: Every Japanese-style room features its own open-air bath with stunning forest or river views
• Gourmet Hokkaido Cuisine: Seasonal kaiseki dining showcasing premium local ingredients like snow crab, Hokkaido beef, and fresh seafood
• Varied Bathing Options: Choose from four distinctively designed private baths crafted from traditional materials like hiba wood, cedar, stone, and ceramic
• Authentic Cultural Touches: Participate in traditional tea ceremonies and explore Japanese customs in a welcoming environment
• Natural Forest Setting: Experience the therapeutic qualities of "forest bathing" (shinrin-yoku) alongside hot spring immersion
• Accessibility: Just one hour from central Sapporo, offering easy access to one of Hokkaido's most beautiful onsen regions

Jozankei Yurakusoan's sodium chloride-rich waters are renowned for their exceptional heat retention and skin-beautifying properties. At a soothing 42°C (107.6°F), these therapeutic waters draw their mineral composition from Hokkaido's volcanic terrain, offering natural relief for muscle tension, joint pain, and skin conditions while improving circulation.

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Your private bathing experience becomes especially magical during winter, when you can soak in your open-air bath while snowflakes gently fall around you, or in autumn when the surrounding maples transform into a canvas of red and gold. The contrast between the warm waters and the cool mountain air creates a sensation of tranquility that embodies the essence of Japanese onsen culture.

✈️ New Chitose Airport → 🚙 70 min drive (shuttle available with reservation) / 🚌 90 min Airport Limousine + local bus

✈️ Okadama Airport → 🚕 45 min taxi ride

🚆 Sapporo Station → 🚌 60 min bus to Jozankei Chugakko bus stop → 🚶 5 min walk

🚙 Central Sapporo → 60 min drive via Route 230 (free parking available)

Direct booking through the official website is recommended for tattooed guests to ensure appropriate accommodation requests are noted. The ryokan offers English booking support and confirmation of private bathing availability.

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🌐 Website: Jozankei Yurakusoan Official Site

📞 Phone: +81-11-598-3710

📍 Address: 3-228-1 Jozankeionsenhigashi, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 061-2301