Raku Suisan, Niseko

Last year, my husband and I visited for the first time, and we were completely satisfied with both the Room and the baths. However, the weather was bad, so we couldn’t see Mt. Yotei, which should have been right in front of us. This year we came back for a retry, bringing our daughter along.This year was perfect!And even more than Mt. Yotei, we were delighted with the baths, the Room, and even the in-Room laundry (a real plus for families traveling for several days).The meals were also just right—gentle seasonal vegetable-focused dishes that suited us as an older couple, with an ideal portion size.The staff member who took care of us last year looked after us again this year. They carefully explained delicious local sake to us and even remembered what we chose last time, which made us very happy to chat again. Thank you very much.The chef also came by, and we could truly feel the thought put into each dish.We live in the Kanto area and still have many places in Japan—and overseas—we’d like to visit as a couple, but we hope to relax at Rakusuizan in Hokkaido at least once a year. This season is especially relaxing since there are hardly any inbound travelers. Thank you for taking such good care of us.

I visited with almost no prior knowledge, and it exceeded my expectations in the best way. Dinner portions weren’t large, but the meal featured carefully selected local ingredients and was very satisfying. The building was constructed by Takenaka Corporation, and with wooden triple-glazed windows, it was easy to see why the rooms stay warm even in winter. Seeing a red fox in the garden and enjoying a sky full of stars at night were more than enough to melt away everyday fatigue. It’s quite far so I’m not sure when I can return, but I would definitely love to visit again.