Nestled in a quaint valley of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park lies Jozankei, a town surrounded by spectacular natural wonders. Experience the beautiful scenery of the Toyohira river, the soothing effects of the natural onsen, and the awe inspiring changes that each season brings to the landscape!
Sapporo Pick Up
5:30pm
On this tour we will spend the evening enjoying Jozankei’s scenic beauty, and reap the rewards of the natural features of Jozankei’s landscape.
We will make our way to Hoheikyo Onsen, one of Japan’s largest outdoor onsens, that gives you a panoramic view of the surroundings. Illumination of the open air baths gives you a unique nightime experience. There are three baths that are separated by gender.
Abundant hot springs flow (630 litres per minute), the temperature of the source spring is 51.5 degrees celsius. The high quality of the hot springs is good for beautiful skin , allowing you to enjoy the relaxing and refreshing effects of the nature.
In Hoheikyo Onsen there is a famous Indian Curry restaurant. To end the evening let’s enjoy delicious curry together and head back to Sapporo full and relaxed!
18:00 : Meet at Social Hostel 365
18:50 : Arrive at Hoheikyo Onsen
18:55 ~ 19:55 : Relax in the Outdoor Onsen
20:00 ~ 21:00 : Enjoy Indian Curry
22:00 : Arrive back at Sapporo Station
This was my second tour with Travel Hokkaido — the day after my tour to the Nikka Distillery, Otaru canal, Tenguyama. My guide couple — Rio and Hestia — were not just wonderful but warm. The onsen warmed my body but my heart was warmed by them. This tour has a great combination for one who likes hot springs and good food, and good company. It was my first time trying an outside onsen with snow all around and two little snowmen looking on from a rock. The various Indian curries/masalas after the onsen will fill your stomach and worm you from the inside. One will sleep very well after all that. The hot spring is a comfy 39-40 degrees celsius so you can stay inside for a longer time without getting overheated quickly like most sentos. The day before I had listened to several music boxes in Otaru playing the theme song from \”Tonari no Totoro\”, so in ending this review, I can say \”Tonari no Rio, Hestia, Travel Hokkaido\”. Mata Ne!!