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Sapporo: Jozankei Onsen Walk with Temple & Cave Visit
Sapporo
About
Explore the rich history and serene beauty of Jōzankei Onsen, Sapporo's hidden gem. This guided tour takes you to sacred sites like Jōzankei Shrine and Jōzan Temple, where you’ll learn about the visionary monk Mizumi Jōzan. Enjoy natural hot spring foot baths at Jōzan Gensen Park and experience the mystical Iwaya Kannon Hall, with its enchanting cave exploration. This tour offers a unique blend of culture, spirituality, and relaxation that highlights the essence of this historic hot spring town. Discover the legacy of Mizumi Jōzan and his contributions to Jōzankei Visit serene shrines, temples, and enjoy a remarkable cave experience Relax in natural hot spring foot baths and try boiling an e...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Cave exploration
Guided tour of Jōzankei Onsen
Hot spring foot baths
Transportation to the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Jozankei Sight Seeing Information Center
The meeting point is in front of the Jozankei Tourist Information Center. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Jozankei Shrine is a peaceful Shinto shrine founded in the early 20th century, where locals come to pray for health, safe travels, and prosperity. Surrounded by seasonal foliage, it represents the spiritual heart of the hot spring valley and offers visitors a quiet moment of reflection at the start of their journey.
20 minutes
2
Jozanji
Jozan Temple is closely linked to Mizumi Jōzan, the ascetic monk who developed Jozankei in the 19th century. Inside the temple’s main hall and treasure house, you will find his wooden statue, handwritten letters, and artifacts that reveal his life and vision. This temple allows visitors to understand how a single monk’s faith and determination gave birth to the hot spring town.
20 minutes
3
Jozan Gensen Park
Jozan Gensen Park, established in 2005 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Mizumi Jōzan’s birth, is a symbolic place where history and hot spring culture meet. The park features his bronze statue, natural hot spring foot baths, and the chance to boil eggs in the steaming mineral water. It is a casual and fun way to experience the living traditions of Jozankei.
20 minutes
4
Jozankei Onsen
Jozankei Onsen, often called “Sapporo’s back parlor,” was founded in 1866 by Mizumi Jōzan. Located within Shikotsu-Toya National Park, the town stretches along the Toyohira River. Its sodium-chloride hot springs are said to warm the body to the core, and the town itself—with ryokan, free foot baths, and riverside promenades—reflects the Japanese way of combining health, leisure, and community.
10 minutes
5
Iwato Kannondo
Iwato Kannon Hall is a small Buddhist hall built against the rock face, dedicated to Kannon, the deity of compassion. Behind the hall lies a natural cave that visitors can actually enter. Walking into the dim cavern lined with statues and offerings is a rare and special experience—part temple visit, part spiritual adventure—that connects faith, nature, and mystery in one unforgettable moment.
Sapporo: Jozankei Onsen Walk with Temple & Cave Visit
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About
Explore the rich history and serene beauty of Jōzankei Onsen, Sapporo's hidden gem. This guided tour takes you to sacred sites like Jōzankei Shrine and Jōzan Temple, where you’ll learn about the visionary monk Mizumi Jōzan. Enjoy natural hot spring foot baths at Jōzan Gensen Park and experience the mystical Iwaya Kannon Hall, with its enchanting cave exploration. This tour offers a unique blend of culture, spirituality, and relaxation that highlights the essence of this historic hot spring town. Discover the legacy of Mizumi Jōzan and his contributions to Jōzankei Visit serene shrines, temples, and enjoy a remarkable cave experience Relax in natural hot spring foot baths and try boiling an e...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Cave exploration
Guided tour of Jōzankei Onsen
Hot spring foot baths
Transportation to the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Jozankei Sight Seeing Information Center
The meeting point is in front of the Jozankei Tourist Information Center. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.