Noboribetsu
Noboribetsu is Hokkaido's best-known onsen town, set beside the steaming crater valley of Jigokudani (Hell Valley).
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Private onsen in Hokkaido: Noboribetsu and Jozankei
Hokkaido's two best-known hot-spring resorts are within easy reach of Sapporo and New Chitose Airport, and both have properties with private baths.
Where can I find a private onsen in Hokkaido?
We cover 2 onsen towns in Hokkaido (Noboribetsu and Jozankei), with 6 verified properties where you can bathe privately. Of these, 3 sell rooms with their own open-air bath and 5 have private kashikiri baths. Notable options include Dai-ichi Takimotokan, Noboribetsu Grand Hotel and Shogetsu Grand Hotel. Facts come from official websites, last checked 17 October 2026.
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Jozankei
Jozankei is Sapporo's own hot-spring resort, about an hour from the city centre in the forested gorge of the Toyohira river.
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Private onsen in Hokkaido by the numbers
We have checked the official websites of 6 properties in Hokkaido. 3 of them (about 50%) sell rooms with a private open-air bath. 5 have private kashikiri baths and 2 charge a fee. Where a fee is stated, it ranges from ¥3,300 to ¥4,400. 3 mention free-flowing (kakenagashi) spring water.
| Feature | Properties | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms with a private open-air bath | 3 | Dai-ichi Takimotokan, Noboribetsu Grand Hotel and Nukumori no Yado Furukawa |
| Private kashikiri baths | 5 | Noboribetsu Grand Hotel, Noboribetsu Ishi Mizutei and Nukumori no Yado Furukawa |
| Paid private baths | 2 | Noboribetsu Ishi Mizutei and Suizantei Club Jozankei |
| Free-flowing spring water | 3 | Dai-ichi Takimotokan, Noboribetsu Grand Hotel and Shogetsu Grand Hotel |
| Children welcome | 2 | Noboribetsu Ishi Mizutei and Shogetsu Grand Hotel |
| In-room dining offered | 1 | Dai-ichi Takimotokan |
Counts come from each property's official website; anything not stated is left out. Policies change, so confirm before booking.
All 6 properties
Showing 6 of 6 properties. Click a column heading to sort. "Not stated" means the official website doesn't say, so we haven't assumed anything.
| Property | In-room open-air bath | Private baths | Fee | Booking | Water | Tattoo (private) | Compare prices | Rakuten Travel (lowest rate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noboribetsu Grand Hotel登別グランドホテル · Noboribetsu | Some rooms | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Free-flowing | Not stated | Agoda · Trip.com · Booking.com | from ¥13,750PR |
| Noboribetsu Ishi Mizutei登別 石水亭 · Noboribetsu | Not stated | Yes | 3,300 | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Agoda · Trip.com · Booking.com | from ¥11,000PR |
| Nukumori no Yado Furukawaぬくもりの宿 ふる川 · Jozankei | Some rooms | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Agoda · Trip.com · Booking.com | from ¥16,800PR |
| Shogetsu Grand Hotel章月グランドホテル · Jozankei | Not stated | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Free-flowing | Not stated | Agoda · Trip.com · Booking.com | from ¥23,650PR |
| Suizantei Club Jozankei翠山亭倶楽部定山渓 · Jozankei | Not stated | Yes | 4,400 | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Agoda · Trip.com · Booking.com | from ¥18,480PR |
| Dai-ichi Takimotokan第一滝本館 · Noboribetsu | Some rooms | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Free-flowing | Not stated | Agoda · Trip.com · Booking.com | from ¥13,200PR |
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Noboribetsu vs Jozankei
Noboribetsu sits beside Jigokudani, a steaming volcanic valley, with several kinds of spring water. Jozankei is Sapporo's own resort in a forested gorge, about an hour from the city, especially lovely in autumn.
Getting there
Noboribetsu is about an hour by bus from New Chitose Airport. Jozankei is about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes by bus from Sapporo Station, and some hotels run shuttles.
Tips
Many properties are large resort hotels, so check that in-room baths use hot-spring water. Winter is cold and snowy, which makes an open-air bath memorable.
Hokkaido onsen by season
Winter brings deep snow and the classic image of an open-air bath surrounded by white, but also cold, early darkness and occasional transport disruption; allow extra time on buses. Summer is mild compared with Honshu and a popular time for road trips. Autumn colours arrive earlier than further south, often from late September in the mountains.
Distances in Hokkaido are large. Jozankei is the natural choice from Sapporo; Noboribetsu fits a route between New Chitose Airport and Hakodate or Lake Toya.
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Frequently asked questions
Noboribetsu or Jozankei for a private onsen?
Jozankei is closest to Sapporo; Noboribetsu is near New Chitose and has the volcanic valley.
How do I get to Noboribetsu from New Chitose Airport?
About an hour by bus.
Are Hokkaido onsen good in winter?
Yes, though it is cold; an open-air bath in the snow is a highlight.
Which onsen towns in Hokkaido have ryokan with private baths?
We currently cover Noboribetsu, Jozankei in Hokkaido, with 6 verified properties.
Which ryokan in Noboribetsu have a private open-air bath in the room?
Of the properties we checked, 2 sell rooms with their own open-air bath, including Noboribetsu Grand Hotel and Dai-ichi Takimotokan.
Which ryokan in Jozankei have a private open-air bath in the room?
Of the properties we checked, 1 sell rooms with their own open-air bath, including Nukumori no Yado Furukawa.