Sapporo'S Secret Onsen Sanctuary Marukoma Onsen Ryokan - Chitose (Hokkaido)

3-star lakefront ryokan in Hokkaido with natural hot springs and family-friendly amenities

Onsen & Wellness

Marukoma Onsen Ryokan offers three indoor hot spring pools and two outdoor baths, including a natural onsen separated from Lake Shikotsu by a rock barrier. The open-air bath provides a direct view of the lake and Mount Fuppushi, while the lakeside onsen is reached via a 300 ft covered wooden walkway. A sauna, massage chair, and spa treatments are available, and private onsen can be booked for guests with tattoos.

Dining

The onsite restaurant Komakusa serves traditional Japanese kaiseki dinner with premium ingredients and house-made sake. Breakfast is a buffet with lake views, offering both Japanese specialties (including natto) and Western options made to order. Snacks, a coffee house, and vending machines are also available, along with special diet menus upon request.

Accommodations

Rooms at Sapporo's Secret Onsen Sanctuary Marukoma Onsen Ryokan include Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats and thick futons, many offering lake views. Each room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a work desk, and a TV. Family rooms are available, and guests receive complimentary home wear and access to fresh towels at the reception.

Location & Activities

The ryokan sits directly on the shore of Lake Shikotsu within Shikotsu-Toya National Park, 26 miles from New Chitose Airport. Guests can hike, ski, or explore the Sapporo Art Park and Art Museum nearby. A free shuttle bus runs to Lake Shikotsu village at 15:30 and 17:30, with return trips at 9:00 and 10:00.

Family-Friendly Features

Children can use the games room, karaoke facilities, and dedicated kids' meals at the restaurant. The hotel offers family rooms and a garden, plus outdoor activities like skiing and hiking for all ages. A 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and luggage storage support families during their stay.

• Onsen: Lakeside natural hot spring pools and private onsen available
• Dining: Kaiseki dinner and buffet breakfast with lake view
• Location: On the shore of Lake Shikotsu in a national park
• Activities: Skiing, hiking, games room, and karaoke
• Family: Family rooms and kids' meals
• Access: Free shuttle to Lake Shikotsu village
• Wellness: Sauna, massage chair, and spa treatments

License number: 千保衛第71-2号指令