Luxury Hotel Spa
- Moor (Plant-Based) Onsen
- Finnish
- Satsunai River Cold Plunge
- Private Spa Suites
- Saunner of the Year
- Ikyu Favorite – Top Rated in Obihiro (2025/2026)
- JAL Luxury Selection – Hokkaido Representative
- Hokkaido
- TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice (2024–2026)
ABOUT THE SPA
Forest Spa Resort Hokkaido Hotel is a landmark of Tokachi wellness, located just a 5-minute drive from JR Obihiro Station. Despite its proximity to the city center, the resort is a true "urban forest," sheltered by a lush canopy that attracts wild birds and squirrels. Founded in 1899, it has evolved into a "Wellness Sanctuary" that bridges the gap between a classic heritage hotel and a modern, high-tech spa resort.
In 2026, the hotel is celebrating its 30th anniversary since its grand renovation, focusing on "The Art of the Reset." The highlight of this era is the SAUNA TWIN -TOTONE- guest rooms, which feature private 3-person saunas with self-löyly capabilities. This allows guests to experience the famous "Moryu" steam in the comfort of their own room. The Birdwatch Café, which serves as the breakfast venue, remains a fan favorite, offering panoramic views of the garden where guests can watch the forest wake up over a bowl of the hotel's signature soup curry.
A unique feature of the 2026 experience is the "Tokachi Morning" ritual, where guests can visit the on-site bakery—regarded as one of the best in Hokkaido—to try freshly baked "Cream Horns" and bread made from local wheat before their morning soak. For those seeking cultural enrichment, the hotel’s chapel and library offer quiet spaces for reflection. Whether you are a "saunner" looking for the perfect steam or a traveler seeking the rare healing powers of a moor spring, Hokkaido Hotel remains the definitive choice for a luxurious, forest-shrouded escape in Obihiro.
Address:
19-1 Nishi 7-jo Minami, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0017, Japan.
Organic and Stately
The resort is profoundly organic, centered entirely on the rare moor onsen that is drawn from the earth beneath the hotel. Unlike mineral-heavy volcanic springs, this water is formed from ancient plant deposits, giving it a soft, "velvety" texture that is uniquely gentle on the skin. This organic theme extends to the architecture, which utilizes Tokachi bricks and locally sourced cherry and oak woods, creating a seamless sensory transition between the hotel’s interiors and the 100-year-old forest that surrounds it.
The atmosphere is undeniably stately, reflecting the hotel’s 120-year heritage as the premier social hub of Obihiro. With its red-brick facade, vaulted lobby ceilings, and hand-carved wooden owls, the property feels like a grand manor house. This sense of dignity is balanced by the warmth of its staff, who provide a high-end service that feels both professional and deeply personal. It is a place where royal visitors and international travelers alike come to experience a slower, more refined pace of life amidst the Hidaka Mountains.
