A beautiful valley and a popular, historic hot spring. Sapporo's inner sanctum continues to fascinate people.

It is a popular hot spring resort in Hokkaido, with approximately 1.2 million guests staying there annually. One of its attractions is its ease of access, being just under an hour's drive south from central Sapporo. The sodium chloride spring water will warm you from the inside out. There are 56 hot springs, with 8,600 liters of water at 60-80°C flowing out every minute.

The hot springs were discovered a long time ago, when the Shugendo monk Miizumi Jozan established a hot springs resort in 1866 (Keio 2). Jozankei is also famous as a scenic spot. You can see beautiful scenery in all seasons, such as Shiraito Falls, Yunotaki Falls, and Maizuru Toro Falls. Get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy a leisurely stroll through nature and soak in the hot springs. The Kappa Liner shuttle bus operates 13 times a day from Sapporo Station, Odori, and Susukino (reservations required).

From the bright red Futami Suspension Bridge, which spans the Toyohira River that flows through the hot spring town, you can see Futami Rock and Kappa Pond. Passage beyond the suspension bridge is permitted from late May to the end of October. The valley, dyed in autumn colors, is a sight you definitely want to see.