Here’s a list of my favorite accommodations in Hokkaido that I’ve personally stayed and loved!
By Yuuka, your Hokkaido travel advisor
Akan
My Family’s Go-To: The Forest Akan
A mid-range onsen hotel that I keep going back to for years.
✅ Right by the lake, near a nature walk trail
✅ Free access to 2 onsen facilities
✅ Not a large resort hotel = No big crowds
A Family & Tattoo-Friendly Hotel: New Akan
A mid-range onsen hotel that I keep going back to for years.
✅ Enjoy a rooftop mix-gender onsen as a family
✅ Bathing wear provided
✅ Buffet with wide variety
Shiretoko
Best with Kids: Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel
A mid-range onsen hotel that my whole family loved!
✅ Kid-Friendly: Indoor heated pool & Toy area
✅ Great buffet with many local dishes
✅ Spacious onsen with a bath for kids
If you want a local stay: Sekka Shiretoko
A small, cozy family-run onsen hotel in nature
✅ Friendly owner like your auntie
✅ Delicious homemade meals using local ingredients
✅ High-quality hot spring water
Abashiri
My family’s go-to: Hokuten no Oka Tsuruga Resort
A cozy onsen resort hotel that my family and I love.
✅ Relaxing onsen & free hot stone spa
✅ High-quality buffet with local ingredients
✅ Interior designes inspired by the regional culture
Asahikawa
Convenient City Hotel: OMO7 Asahikawa
A great option for travelers without a car as well as families.
✅ Fun with local advisors & walking tours
✅ Easy access from the station
✅ Tattoo-friendly public bath & sauna
Lake Toya
Camping Without Packing: Lake House Toyako Glamping
A peaceful lakeside glamping site where you can enjoy a stay in nature without bringing any gear!
✅ Run by a welcoming local family (English-speaking)
✅ Direct private access to Lake Toya
✅ Family-friendly & on-site outoor activities