Hakkoda Hotel

Our lodge is one of the largest and most magnificent log-built structures in Japan, captivating guests with its luxurious, powerful timber architecture. Designed by Mr. Hayakawa, it blends seamlessly into the national park landscape in harmony with nature. Inside, 60 cm square Douglas fir pillars from Oregon, USA—spaced every 5 meters—support the structure, while Canadian red cedar logs over 40 cm in diameter adorn the exterior walls. Built using a traditional joinery technique adapted from yotsuzashi construction, the exquisite wood framework adds depth and grandeur to the space, creating an overwhelming presence reminiscent of temple architecture.

Shiko Munakata was one of Japan’s leading printmakers, born in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. Self-taught as an artist, he developed his own distinctive techniques and style—especially in printmaking—and came to be highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad. His works are known for powerful lines, bold compositions, and unique use of color, and he is sometimes called the “Van Gogh of Japan.” Here you can view masterpieces by this extraordinary artist up close. Please enjoy the harmony between his dynamic brushwork and our log-built architecture. Our bar lounge also has a collection of his works, “The Complete Works of Shiko Munakata,” allowing you to follow the evolution of his art from early oil paintings to the woodblock prints that defined his career. Our Accommodation displays “Yamato-e” created by Shiko during his stay at Sukayu Onsen Ryokan, while Sukayu features many exhibits of his calligraphy.

Known as a “sacred hot spring above the clouds,” Sukayu Onsen sits at an elevation of about 900 meters. Combined with clean air low in UV rays and allergens and the effects of the highland climate, it is said that its benefits for all kinds of ailments appear after 10 days over three visits. The five springs are all acidic sulfur springs, recognized for their therapeutic properties as a “therapeutic Onsen” (Toji-yu). Among them, “Atsu-no-Yu,” located inside the Sennin-buro bath hall, is a rare type of Onsen in The whole country where the water wells up from underfoot, allowing you to enjoy constantly fresh hot spring water. Guests staying at our Accommodation can bathe free of charge, and even after regular day-use bathing hours end, bathing is available until 21:00.

Hakkoda is a special place where the beauty of nature shines in every season. In spring, fresh greenery softly colors the mountainsides, and you can feel new life awakening across the entire range. In summer, lush beech forests create deep shade, filling the air with calm and refreshing coolness. In autumn, the mountains are blanketed in vibrant foliage, with breathtaking golden beech landscapes. And in winter, a serene snowscape spreads out beneath rows of frost-covered trees, enchanting visitors with a magical world of pure white. Please enjoy these ever-changing spectacular views throughout the year.

Join our “Mini Eco Tour to Experience Hakkoda Through the Seasons.” From summer to autumn, a Sukayu guide certified by the Japan Mountain Guides Association will introduce you to the unique highlights of each season. Enjoy Hakkoda’s lush summer greenery and its golden autumn colors, along with beautiful natural scenery and historic landscapes found only here. As the tour travels by car, even first-time visitors can join with ease and fully appreciate Hakkoda’s ever-changing charm. In winter, we offer snowshoe hiking around snowy Sukayu. Spending time amid pristine white scenery and deep silence is a truly special experience that helps you unwind. For experienced guests, we also recommend backcountry tours to enjoy Hakkoda’s famous powder snow. Take this opportunity to savor a luxurious getaway and feel the seasons of Hakkoda firsthand.