If you’re building your Japan itinerary, you need to add this Onsen ryokan to your list 🇯🇵

One of Japan’s best onsen hotels that just 1 hour by train from Sapporo Station. Located in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, this ryokan sits on the edge of Lake Poroto and is built entirely around the Ainu, Hokkaido’s indigenous people.

📍Kai Poroto by @hoshinoresorts.official

Here’s why we loved it:
♨️ Rare moor spring onsen, one of the rarest hot spring types in the world, known as the spring of beauty. Indoor and outdoor baths overlooking the lake

🍽️ Full kaiseki dinner with fresh Hokkaido ingredients served
on Ainu-inspired dishware. Delicious Japanese breakfast too!

🎭 Ainu cultural workshops including crafting your own Ikema amulet

🏛️ Upopoy National Ainu Museum right next door

🌋 One train stop from Noboribetsu Station where you can visit Hell Valley and other attractions close by.

This is the kind of stay that completely changes how you see Japan.

Send this to someone that deserves this retreat!

👉🏼 Note: I for asked for special permission to take videos inside the onsen when there was no other guests

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