Location: Jozankei Onsen (Jozankei Hot Springs), Outside of Sapporo, Hokkaido
Welcome to Kasho Gyoen Kicchi. This Modern Ryokan (see definition of ryokan styles below) is located in Jozenkei Onsen (Jozenkei Hot Springs) which is 1 hour southwest of Sapporo. Kasho Gyoen Kicchi is a traditional Japanese-style wooden ryokan on a lake surrounded by forest. Amidst this peaceful surrounding, the 10 Japanese-style rooms at Kasho Gyoen Kicchi all look out over the lake and at night the entire ryokan is lit up. There are hot spring baths and saunas for both women and men (same gender only), and they are open 24 hours a day. Fresh fish and vegetables are served to the guests in the privacy of the guest rooms at Kasho Gyoen Kicchi. Check-in time is after 14:00 and check-out time is before 11:00 am. Parking is available.
Directions: It is about a 1 hour bus ride from JR Sapporo train station to Jozankei Onsen and Kasho Gyoen Kicchi. There is also a free daily shuttle bus service to the ryokan.