Sapporo: Jozankei Onsen Walk with Temple & Cave Visit

1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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 egg in hot spring water

Enjoy insights from your guide about Jōzankei's cultural significance and onsen traditions

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: DeepExperience

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Cave exploration
Included: Guided tour of Jōzankei Onsen
Included: Hot spring foot baths

Not included

Not included: Transportation to the meeting point

Itinerary

Jozankei Shrine

20 min

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.
Stop 2

20 min

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.
Jozan Gensen Park

20 min

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.
Jozankei Onsen

10 min

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.
Iwato Kannondo

20 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.