Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta
066-0281 Hokkaido, Chitose, Shikotsuko Onsen, Japan – Great location - show map
Fantastic from the moment we arrived to the moment we departed. Attentive, detail oriented staff. Clean room, clean onsen, amazing buffet, comfortable bed. The vintage JBL Paragon playing Oscar Peterson was the cherry on top.
United States of Americaamazing Ainu artwork and tribute to this sacred place
United States of AmericaOnsen is good but very few activities during winter
VietnamExcellent property with attentive and friendly service.
CanadaStunning location and facilities. Very focused on a wholly relaxing experience.
AustraliaThe hotel was next to the ice festival and it was amazing. The food was delicious and the staff was so nice. Also the onsen was great. I would recommend! Also they made a breakfast bentobox on the go
BelgiumGreat selection of food. Grounds are clean and location is good!
SingaporeLive music was awesome, love the food and the atmosphere... great foot spa, ... excellent customer service
AustraliaRoom with private onsen was very relaxing. Kaiseki dinner and breakfast was of good quality
SingaporeThe private onsen tub in my room, the lounge area, the restaurant, and staff were all incredible. The hotel is perfectly nestled into nature.
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Andrew
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David
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Thao
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Eric
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Kallt
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Caroline
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Linda
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Wuan
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Li
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Michael
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Experience World-class Service at Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta
Tsuruga Resort offers luxurious accommodations and hot-spring baths by Lake Shikotsu. Massage services and a fitness center are on offer. The spacious rooms include a flat-screen TV and seating area.
Rooms at Shikotsuko Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta have a smooth, modern Japanese style, with warm woodwork and tatami designs. All have a tea maker and private bathroom with amenities. Some come with a private open-air hot-spring bath.
The hotel is a 70-minute bus ride from Chitose Airport. JR Chitose Train Station is 16 mi away. There is a free shuttle service to New Chitose Airport, Chitose Station and Minami-Chitose Station. The lake and lake area visitors’ center are a 5-minute walk. Bicycle rental is available.
Amam Restaurant offers all-day buffet dining, and Amano Uta serves Japanese specialties. Bar Ape pours alcoholic drinks, and sweets are on offer at Patisserie Labo.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
Property Highlights
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Buffet
FREE parking!
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
See what guests loved the most:
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United States of America“Fantastic from the moment we arrived to the moment we departed. Attentive, detail oriented staff. Clean room, clean onsen, amazing buffet, comfortable bed. The vintage JBL Paragon playing Oscar Peterson was the cherry on top.” - DDavidUnited States of America“amazing Ainu artwork and tribute to this sacred place”
- Thao
Vietnam“Onsen is good but very few activities during winter” - Eric
Canada“Excellent property with attentive and friendly service.” 
Kallt
Australia“Stunning location and facilities. Very focused on a wholly relaxing experience.”
Caroline
Belgium“The hotel was next to the ice festival and it was amazing. The food was delicious and the staff was so nice. Also the onsen was great. I would recommend! Also they made a breakfast bentobox on the go”- Linda
Singapore“Great selection of food. Grounds are clean and location is good!” - WuanAustralia“Live music was awesome, love the food and the atmosphere... great foot spa, ... excellent customer service”
LiSingapore“Room with private onsen was very relaxing. Kaiseki dinner and breakfast was of good quality”
MichaelUnited States of America“The private onsen tub in my room, the lounge area, the restaurant, and staff were all incredible. The hotel is perfectly nestled into nature.”
- Hi.. may I know if the kaiseki dinner is to be served in the room ? and if i have 6 adults, and book for 1x room with tatami for 6 and 1 room for 2, will like to know if we can request to have the Kaiseki dinner if served in the room. Thank youThank you for contacting us. The room meal is only available at The Premier Suite with Private Open-Air Bath (ONSEN). The capacity is 5 people. We are looking forward to your reservation.Answered on 4 December 2019
- May I know the schedule of airport transfer?・11:35発 ・14：15発 ・16：45発 の3便ございます。 詳しくはウェブサイトをご参照くださいませ。 予約もウェブサイトから出来ます。Answered on 22 October 2022
- Why room type fits 5 adults pls?Because, depending on the room type, we can only prepare bedding for up to 5 people.Answered on 1 October 2022
AMAMU
Food: International
Open for: Breakfast, Dinner
Japanese Restaurant AMA NO UTA
Food: Japanese
Open for: Dinner
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Aerobics
- Live music/Performance
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Cycling
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- DVD player
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Accessible parking
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Convenience store on site
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Locker rooms
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Massage chair
- Full-body massage
- Back massage
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness centerAdditional charge
- Sauna
- English
- Japanese
House rules
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 7 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests must check in by 7:30 PM to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
FAQs about Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta
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Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta is 13 miles from the center of Chitose.
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The prices at Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta include:
- Quad
- Double
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Check-in at Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Guests staying at Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Walking tours
- Live music/Performance
- Foot bath
- Locker rooms
- Steam room
- Open-air bath
- Fitness
- Bike tours
- Bicycle rental
- Aerobics
- Full-body massage
- Hot spring bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Public Bath
- Yoga classes
- Spa facilities
- Back massage
- Massage chair
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Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta has 2 restaurants:
- AMAMU
- Japanese Restaurant AMA NO UTA
