Small Boutique hotels in HOKKAIDO

Surrounded by centuries old forest on the shores of tranquil Lake Akan, Akan Tsuruga Bessou Hinanoza is a newly built, contemporary-style ryokan, offering all the charm of traditional Japanese inns with an extensive range of modern facilities and services. Akan Tsuruga Bessou Hinanoza provides luxurious accommodation, top-class cuisine and friendly, efficient service in a beautiful lakeside location. The perfect spot to ''get away from it all'' in this beautiful area of Hokkaido, in the Akan National Park, Akan Tsuruga Besso Hinanoza lends itself to a variety of outdoor activities, including skiing in winter, hiking on the Oakan and Meakan volcanoes, and boat trips on the lake. Fascinating sights include the ''bokke'' bubbling mud pools, and the green ''marimo'' algae balls. Each suite at Akan Tsuruga Besso Hinanoza has a private open-air bath fed by hot spring waters, and the hotel also boasts two larger open air hot-spring baths (onsen) on the top floor and the sixth floor, both with breathtaking lake views. Both also feature hot stone spas, created from natural stones quarried in the Akan area. Akan Tsuruga Besso Hinanoza's fine dining restaurant serves traditional Japanese ''Kaiseki'' dinners, along with local, seasonal delicacies based on the freshest, seasonal produce and ingredients from the land and sea of Hokkaido. Guests can also enjoy an excellent selection of wines, and locally brewed boutique sake.

Located in the heart of the Sapporo mountain area, Suizantei Club Jozankei is a contemporary-style boutique hotel, featuring traditional Japanese décor and hot-spring facilities in a charming garden setting. Offering luxurious Japanese-style and western-style accommodation, along with delicious cuisine, this magnificent property is perfect for relaxing stays in this beautiful mountainous region. A short distance from the Jozankeimikasa Ski Area, and about twenty-six kilometres from the centre Sapporo, Suizantei Club Jyozantei lends itself to a range of outdoor activities, especially skiing and hiking. On site, Suizantei Club Jyozantei has a natural hot spring sourced traditional Japanese spa bath, with water that emerges at an average temperature of about 69º C from the bedrock of the Toyohira River. Suizantei Club Jyozantei offers guests the choice of of Japanese and Western dining, based on freshly caught fish and seafood, grilled meat and vegetable specialities, and the seasonal flavours of Hokkaido, including the traditional kaiseki. There is also a spectacular lounge bar with a fireplace, ideal for moments of relaxation with a sake or a selection of fine beers, spirits and wines.