Published date: April 24, 2025
ONSEN RYOKAN YUEN SAPPORO | An Elegant Base for Exploring Sapporo
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
(I never expected that a year would pass, and I want to thank the event organized by UDS HOTELS and HafH that helped me record this memory.)
The location of Yuen Sapporo is "just right", close yet not adjacent to the bustling Susukino area, separated by Odori Park, making city travel a very appropriate experience.
The hotel features an excellent large public bath, and as soon as the elevator doors open on the guest floor, you are greeted with elegant greenery, accompanied by a pleasant, relaxing aroma that transforms into a visual feast upon entering the room: bright window views, warm wooden tones, and thoughtfully designed lighting.
Our room type had a small living room, where we spent one night enjoying a Conan-themed hamburger resembling the hairstyle of the character, but then craved dumplings and brought some back from Riko Koji to enjoy there. It was also the perfect workspace for setting up my charging area, just the right size.
On the last morning of our consecutive stay, we also purchased breakfast at our own expense, which truly ended our visit to Yuen Sapporo perfectly.
Experiences during the trip
Centered in Sapporo, using ONSEN RYOKAN YUEN SAPPORO as our base, we drove to Toudai-ji Temple, Sapporo Art Park Museum, Morihiko Coffee Main Store, Hokkaido Shrine after returning from Asahikawa-Biei.
There are also many attractions nearby that are easily accessible without a car, including well-known souvenir shops. We visited: Hokkaido Clock Tower (and thought the nearby Hokkaido Shimbun building was perfect for special street photography), Baristart Coffee, Rokkatei Sapporo Main Store, Kitakaro Sapporo Main Store, Slowboat Jazz Bar (still run by Mrs. Fukuia, the widow of jazz pianist Mr. Yoshitomo Fukuia)... and many more.
We also want to share the dining experiences we enjoyed during this trip:
⏺︎ Soup Curry: Rojiura Curry SAMURAI
⏺︎ Ramen: Menshaku Ramen
⏺︎ Hamburg Steak: Hamburg Steak North Continent -MACHI NO NAKA- (Note: the food smell tends to linger after dining.)