Jozankei Onsen tours

Our guide was Lee, and he was very nice and helpful. He always reminded us a few minutes before it was time to get back on the bus, which was great so no one got left behind. The first stop was the Great Buddha and Moai Statue Park. This was my favorite stop. There were so many Moai statues, and they were really interesting to see. We arrived around 9:30 AM, so we had plenty of time to take photos before the Great Buddha opened at 10 AM. Next was Jozankei. You can soak your feet for free here, so don’t forget to bring a towel. After that, there’s about a 10-minute walk to the red bridge, where you can take photos. The scenery was beautiful—the river was frozen and felt very magical. Then we went to Otaru, where we had lunch. Lee recommended a restaurant, and we tried snow crabs, which were really good. After eating, we walked to the Otaru Canal. It was okay, but nothing too special for me. The last stop was Shiroi Koibito Park. It was fine, mainly a place to buy souvenirs.

Although it was a big group, the tour guide managed it well and used Japanese, English and Chinese interchangeably so that everyone is given a brief of the places we headed to as well as the return time back to the bus. Tou also shared with us his personal F&B list on goggle maps. Because there was an event at Hokkaido Shrine, we had more time distributed for the other places which was great!

This Sapporo city trip was fun and excellent. The guide was lovely and spoke Chinese, English, and Japanese very well. The places we visited were all important landmarks.

Highly recommended. The tour left at the meeting place on time. Habi, our tour guide, was very attentive to his guests and gave good preview of the tour destinations. The itinerary was packed but enjoyed them all. My sister and I ordered the lamb meat for lunch and it was so good.

Had an amazing time in Sapporo! Loved this tour. its a must when you visit Sapporo! Also the, Sapporo beer is a must-try! The Hill of the Buddha was breathtaking and peaceful, such a calming and meaningful place to visit. We ended the day in Jozankei, surrounded by beautiful nature and relaxing views — perfect spot to unwind. Overall, such a memorable experience and highly recommended to include in your Sapporo trip! ✨thanks also to our Tour Guide :) forgot his name lol

Participation date: October 29, 2025. Due to the snowfall the day before, we couldn't visit Hoheikyo Gorge, which was a little disappointing, but we got to see the autumn leaves in the snow at Jozankei. Because the time spent at each attraction is limited, it's recommended to bring your own lunch or buy it at a convenience store and enjoy it by Lake Toya to have more time to enjoy the scenery. Be sure to check the Usuzan Ropeway schedule, as it's the most rushed attraction on the itinerary. I was lucky to meet punctual and friendly group members, and I thank tour guide Zhou and the driver for making the trip go smoothly. Overall, it's a very convenient option for independent travelers. (Note: Seats on the right side of the bus offer a chance to see Mt. Yotei up close on the return trip.)

Our tour guide was David and he was amazing!! Gave some insights and recommendations. We were lucky to see Mt. Fuji the whole trip and before we head back it started snowing which was an awesome experience.

Our tour guide Xi was nice, organised and gave good tips during the tour of where to go and what to try. His recommendations were spot on especially the egg pudding in Shiragawa. Get in early to get the original pudding to avoid disappointment. We managed to still get the coffee and custard and they were delicious! It snowed and was magical. Don't forget to wear appropriate footwear as sleet and water can get into your sneakers, otherwise we had the best day!