Kuriya Suizan
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Kuriya Suizan sits in Jozankei, blending modern architecture with traditional ryokan details, offering an intimate onsen experience. The property presents landscaped grounds, an outdoor public bath fed by natural hot springs and selected suites with en-suite open-air baths, allowing private soaking with views of the surrounding greenery. As a ryokan with onsen in Jozankei, it combines a quiet riverside setting with easy access to the wider hot-spring district.
Guest rooms vary from tatami-style rooms with futons to multi-room suites; several suites include private open-air onsen tubs and indoor bathtubs, enabling in-room thermal bathing. Rooms are fitted with modern comforts such as air conditioning, in-room safes and small refrigerators, balancing traditional tatami styling with practical amenities. Common facilities include a larger communal outdoor bath, a small spa and beauty salon, a 24-hour reception, luggage storage and complimentary parking; shuttle service and wired or wireless internet are also provided. The ryokan maintains an adults-focused atmosphere and applies an age policy that restricts younger children.
Dining is central to the experience: chefs prepare multi-course seasonal menus that showcase ingredients from across Hokkaido, with live cooking or counter-style presentations for some plans; meals are served in dedicated dining rooms or at the chef’s counter in a format that emphasizes freshness and technique. Staff assist with arrival logistics, private transfers and multilingual support for basic requests. For travelers seeking a compact luxury stay combining refined kaiseki dining and hot-spring bathing, this ryokan with onsen in Hokkaido offers a focused option inside the Jozankei onsen area.
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Review summary for: Kuriya Suizan
Positive Reviews
Outstanding food and dining experience
Multiple guests praised the cuisine—elaborate kaiseki dinners, high-quality breakfast, in-room snacks and lounge offerings. Reviewers highlighted varied daily menus, excellent ingredients and memorable course meals.
Very attentive, professional staff
Staff were repeatedly described as kind, helpful and detail-oriented, providing thoughtful touches (welcome drinks, surprise gifts) and good service despite occasional language limits.
Excellent onsen and bathing options
Guests enjoyed the hot spring facilities—private onsen suites, large public baths, relaxing indoor/outdoor pools and a soothing atmosphere with scenic sounds and views.
Clean, tranquil traditional-modern atmosphere
The property’s blend of traditional Japanese architecture and modern comfort, along with cleanliness, quietness and lovely views, made stays feel relaxing and special.
Convenient on-site amenities and lounge offerings
Many reviewers appreciated the lounge and complimentary food/drink services, sauna, massage chairs, stocked mini-fridge and continuous snacks/refreshments that made staying on-site comfortable.
Negative Reviews
Long, slow-paced dinner service
Several guests found the multi-course dinner lengthy (around two hours) with long waits between courses, which some described as tedious and difficult to fit into limited schedules.
Location and access challenges
The hotel is somewhat remote: access can be difficult due to distance from the bus station, steep/rough roads and limited shuttle frequency, which is tiring especially in bad weather.
Price concerns
Some guests noted that the cost felt a bit high, with a few mentioning value considerations despite the high-quality food and service.
Occasional shortages or timing issues with snack/drink service
A few reviewers reported that snack or drink stations were empty at posted times (items or cups missing) or not replenished promptly, reducing convenience during those periods.
Limited in-room amenities for some rooms
A small number of guests mentioned practical drawbacks such as no in-room shower for certain room types and fewer power outlets in rooms than expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Room configurations vary by type: traditional Japanese rooms sleep up to 4 on futons, tatami-style rooms can fit up to 5, and suites with additional bedrooms accommodate up to 6; check the room description when booking.
Yes — the property offers public baths and open-air onsen facilities, plus some rooms and suites feature private en‑suite hot‑spring baths.
Private onsen are installed in specific suites (en‑suite open‑air baths); to use a private bath you must book one of those room types in advance.
The ryokan offers shuttle/transfer arrangements; contact the property directly for schedules and to arrange airport or station pick‑ups.
Kuriya Suizan is in Jozankei, roughly 28 km from central Sapporo and about 36 km from Okadama Airport; most guests arrive by shuttle, taxi or car — free onsite parking is available.
Staff provide English assistance and the property can prepare English menus, but English fluency varies among team members, so simple phrases or a translation app can help.
The ryokan features chef‑led multi‑course (kaiseki) meals using seasonal Hokkaido ingredients; dinner and breakfast are served on site and special dietary requests can be discussed in advance.
The ryokan is located in the Jozankei Onsen area with riverside walks, local sculptures and the Jozankei Dam Museum nearby; Sapporo attractions are reachable by car or shuttle for day trips.
Standard check‑in starts at 15:00 and check‑out is by 11:00; please confirm exact times with the property before arrival.
Pets are not permitted at the ryokan; Jozankei is a small hot‑spring village with limited shopping, so bring essentials or ask reception for directions to the nearest convenience store.