Luxury Spa Resort
- THÉMAÉ Tea Rituals
- Healing Aqua Bar
- Aromatic Sauna with Automated Löyly
- Pillow Gallery Consultation
- Forbes Travel Guide – Recommended (2025/2026)
- Ikyu Favorite – Top Resort in Hokkaido
- World Luxury Hotel Awards – Best Luxury Spa Resort
- 2025 Hygiene & Wellness Certification
- TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice (2025/2026)
ABOUT THE SPA
Located on the shores of Lake Shikotsu—famed for having the clearest water in Japan—Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa MIZU NO UTA is a sanctuary within the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. The resort operates on the philosophy that true beauty is born from "Total Health," creating a "New Style Resort" that focuses on the restorative powers of the natural environment.
For 2026, the resort has emphasized "Forest & Water Synergy." This includes guided walking tours through the surrounding ancient forests, followed by targeted "Leg Recovery" sessions in the spa. The Healthy Buffet AMAM has also been updated for 2026 to include "Beauty Broths," which utilize local Hokkaido herbs and mineral water to support gut health and skin radiance.
A unique feature of the property is the Welcome Lounge "Wakka," where guests are greeted with a "Suikinkutsu" (water harp) and invited to roast marshmallows over a central fireplace while listening to live harp music. This serves as the transition point from the outside world into the spa's serene interior. For those seeking privacy, the resort offers several Premier Suites equipped with their own open-air hot spring baths, allowing for a 24-hour "Beauty Soak" with views of the forest.
The therapists here are "Wellness Curators," trained to customize aromatherapy blends based on the guest's current energy levels. They are famous for their Essential Oil Long Courses, which utilize slow, flowing strokes to mimic the movement of water. By combining the pristine beauty of Lake Shikotsu with a rigorous, health-first philosophy, Mizu no Uta remains the definitive choice for a luxurious, soul-deep reset in Northern Japan.
Address:
Japan, 〒066-0281 Hokkaido, Chitose, Shikotsukoonsen, 17 17番地
Hydrating and Holistic
Mizu no Uta is a profoundly hydrating experience, designed around the theme of "Water, the Source of Life." This philosophy extends beyond the hot springs and into every touchpoint of the resort. From the high-tech mist saunas that keep the skin supple to the Aqua Bar that replenishes the body internally, the resort treats hydration as a form of medicine. Even the air in the lobby, cooled by the breeze from Lake Shikotsu and scented with forest botanicals, feels heavy with life-giving moisture, ensuring you feel "quenched" both physically and mentally.
The resort’s approach to wellness is truly holistic, treating health as a symphony of diet, movement, and rest. Unlike spas that focus solely on massage, Mizu no Uta integrates a "Healthy Buffet" that prioritizes local organic vegetables, a state-of-the-art fitness gym for "active recovery," and a dedicated sleep lounge. The architecture itself—a blend of warm wood, stone, and open water features—is designed to lower cortisol levels. It is a place where you don't just "get a treatment"; you enter a curated ecosystem where every meal, bath, and nap is part of a singular healing narrative.
