Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Besso Ao no Za Chitose

In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan —
Tsuruga Besso Ao no Za 鶴雅別荘碧の座 (Hokkaido)

Access: 8/10
Setting/surrounding area: 8/10 (lake, mountain)
Activities: 8/10 (hiking, golf, sightseeing)
Rooms: 8/10
Onsen: 8/10 (private outdoor onsen)
Other facilities: 8/10 (restaurant, shop, spa, lounge)
Food: 7/10
Wine/sake list: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Foreigner friendliness: 8/10 (basic knowledge of Japanese recommended)
Overall: 80/100

Pros: easy access Chitose airport; spacious rooms with lake view balconies and outdoor onsen; multiple top class golf courses within 45 minutes drive; all inclusive alcoholic drinks at dinner from relatively extensive list
Cons: quite pricey; no public bath; too many bugs in summer
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