Overview

HINA means “home.” It’s a quiet presence in your heart—one that never leaves. When you arrive at HINA no ZA, you don’t just check in—you return. Here, you leave the noise of everyday life behind and breathe deeply again. Surrounded by the stillness of Lake Akan and the gentle spirit of Eastern Hokkaido, your stay becomes a journey back to calm and care.

Accommodation

All rooms at Hinanoza are suites with open-air baths and generous space. Each suite welcomes you with its own character—whether you face the lake, the forest, or the town beyond. Every suite includes complimentary drinks (except for select items) in the mini-fridge, and all are smoke-free.

• Ama no Za – 110 m² – Full lake view
• Umi no Za – 88–94 m² – Full lake view
• Kaze no Za – 61–78 m² – Partial lake view
• Kasumi no Za – 60–69 m² – Lake view (2nd floor only)
• Mori no Za – 61–67 m² – Town view

Every suite features natural wood, soft light, and quiet views—perfect for morning baths or slow evenings with a book. Children under 12 cannot stay at the inn. If you smoke, use the designated booth on the first floor.

Dining

At the restaurant, you experience Hokkaido’s changing seasons in every bite. Dishes use ingredients nurtured by the land and sea, with menus changing throughout the year. You can dine with ease: your stay includes unlimited beverages—no need to order separately at the restaurant, bar, foot bath, or from your fridge (special drinks are not included).

• Sofu-zen: A refined multi-course kaiseki made with seasonal ingredients and served with artistic presentation.
• Moegi-zen: A traditional kaiseki meal filled with the flavors of the northern lands.

The dining room includes Japanese-style private spaces with low tables and chairs, offering both comfort and quiet privacy. Guests staying in the Kasumi no Za suite can enjoy kaiseki meals served in-room.

Onsen and Wellness

Each suite includes its own open-air onsen bath, offering privacy and sweeping views of Lake Akan. Whether you soak at sunrise or under the stars, you can feel your body unwind with the rhythm of the lake.

Two public baths offer distinct experiences:

• Gin no Shizuku (6th floor): A stone indoor bath with a soft touch, paired with a reclining hot stone sauna.
• Kin no Yumi (7th floor): An outdoor bath filled with milky hot spring water that glows under sunlight and forest shade, paired with a sitting-style sauna.

Baths rotate by gender daily. These simple hot springs help ease fatigue and gently care for your skin.

Spa Treatments

Restore balance with in-room spa care. An esthetician visits your suite so you can relax in complete privacy. Treatments are available in the afternoon and evening.

• Facial care: Using natural Japanese ingredients, the facial activates skin from deep within for a fresh, smooth glow.
• Body care: Gentle, essential oil-based massages help release tension and guide your body to calm.
• Combined facial and body sessions: Custom options available to suit your rhythm and time.

Forest Bathing Treatments

These treatments use rare Akaezomatsu essential oil, derived from local conifer trees and distilled during forest conservation work. The oil’s refreshing scent calms the nervous system and eases your body into deep rest.

• Facial massage: Cleanses, tones, and revives your skin with natural botanicals.
• Full-body massage: Uses warm oils to improve circulation and ease swelling.

Let the forests of Akan embrace your spirit.

Facilities

The atmosphere at Hinanoza flows gently from one space to the next. Wander from the peaceful lobby lounge to the bar or foot bath and watch the light shift across the lake. Every corner reflects Japan’s quiet appreciation for beauty, balance, and presence.

• Lobby lounge: Soft light and lake views
• Bar lounge: Relax over a drink with no extra charges (except premium labels)
• Foot bath: Gaze at the mountains while warming your feet
• Rooftop views: Sunrise and sunset over Akan
• Fragrance of home: Natural paper, cedar, and warm textures welcome you throughout the inn

Guests with Tattoos

Hinanoza allows tattoos in private baths. Public bath access is subject to discretion; please check with staff during check-in.

Additional Features

• All guest rooms are suites with open-air onsen baths
• Complimentary beverages (excluding premium items) included throughout your stay
• No children under 12
• No smoking indoors; smoking area provided on the first floor
• Gender-separated bathing rotation in public baths
• Check-in: 3:00 p.m. / Check-out: 11:00 a.m.