Event Information

Event period

20256.1SUN - 10.31FRI

Event timesLast entry:21:15

• June to August19:00-21:30
• September to October18:00-21:30

Admission

This is a premium event for guests at accommodation facilities only

*Be sure to bring the admission ticket you receive from your accommodation.

Venue

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  Futami Foot Bath

• Area for accommodation facility guests only

  Futami Park Futami Tsuribashi Suspension Bridge

Access

Route map

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Shuttle bus service

• Route:Futami Park → Jozankei Daiichi Hotel Suizantei → Suichokan → Hatagoya Jozankei Shoten → Suizantei Club Jozankei → Jozankei View Hotel (Higashi 3-chome bus stop) → Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa MORI NO UTA → GRAND BLISSEN HOTEL JOZANKEI → Jozankei Manseikaku Hotel Milione →Futami Park
• Time:19:35～21:30
  *From September onwards, the shuttle bus will run from 18:35 - 21:30 (about every 30 minutes)
  Services from 21:00 are for accommodation drop off only
• Fee：Free
• Passengers:Accommodation facility guests only

Story Map

With nightfall, Futami Park erupts into a lively kappa festival. Spooked by some new visitors, the kappa hide in the forest and the river. After leaving the boisterous excitement of the festival, a mysterious and slightly magical fantasy world enveloped by silence unfolds in the national park.
Enjoy the light-infused scenery along with invisible kappa playing in the rich natural surrounds.

Can I enjoy the Futami Foot Bath during event hours even if I'm not staying at an accommodation facility?

The Futami Foot Bath is open to anyone, even during event hours. However, please be aware that the area beyond the Futami Park entrance is for accommodation facility guests only. Inside the Futami Foot Bath facility, you can enjoy projection mapping and special decorations for a limited time only.

Will the event be canceled if there's bad weather?

Yes. It may be cancelled in the event of a flood warning or severe weather warning. Cancellations are announced on the Jozankei Tourist Association website.

Is there parking?

There is no parking. Normally, there is free parking available next to Hotel Milione (approximately 50 spaces), but this can no longer be used due to construction scheduled for 2025. You can access the event by walking or taking the shuttle bus. On-street parking is prohibited.

Are there toilets?

There are public toilets at the entrance of the venue.

Is there a smoking area?

No. Smoking isn't permitted in the venue.

Can I eat and drink in the venue? Are there trash cans?

Eating and drinking are not permitted, and no trash cans are available. The event is held in a national park. Please take your trash home with you.

Can I use a tripod?

Yes, you can, but please be considerate of other people as the event takes place on a narrow trail.

Can I bring my pet?

Only pets that can be carried are allowed into the venue and must be carried at all times because the narrow trails with electrical wiring are dangerous.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Unfortunately, it's not wheelchair accessible because the venue has uneven ground and stairs.

Is the venue stroller friendly?

Unfortunately, the venue isn't stroller friendly because it has uneven ground and stairs. You can leave your stroller with the staff at the venue entrance.

The details mentioned that the event is for guests at accommodation facilities only. Does that include guests who use the hot springs for a day trip?

Unfortunately, no. This event is only for people who are staying overnight.

Are guests staying at recreation facilities or campsites included as accommodation facility guests?

All facilities that are members of the Jozankei Tourist Association (all facilities that are listed on the Jozankei Tourist Association website) are eligible. Please check our website for a list of eligible facilities. You will receive an admission ticket to the event at your accommodation.

How big is the venue and how much time do I need to enjoy the event?

It takes about 40 minutes to walk the full course, which is a roughly 600 m round trip.

Is there a shuttle bus to the venue?

A free shuttle bus stopping at bus stops close to each hotel is available every Friday and Saturday from July to October. See this page for details.

Are there any places to eat or drink near the venue?

Restaurants serving dishes such as Chinese dumplings (shumai) and ramen, a souvenir store (with a café area inside), a bar and a Japanese snack bar are all within walking distance from the venue. They are worth checking out along with attending the event. Every weekend in the middle of summer, 2025, a pop-up bar called Hikari no Terrace: Campfire Lounge will be running at No no Terrace across from the Futami Foot Bath. Be sure to check it out.

Can I enter the venue outside of the event hours?

The venue is open to the public as a normal walking path when the light show isn't running. However, for safety reasons, entry to the pathway is prohibited from nighttime to early morning after the light show has ended.

Notes

• The event is open to guests staying at Jozankei accommodation facilities.*
  *Accommodation facilities include hotels, ryokan (Japanese-style inns), a recreation facility, campsites, and other accommodation facilities affiliated with the Jozankei Tourist Association. The event does not apply to facilities not listed on the Association's website.
  *All accommodation guests are eligible for admission. Be sure to pick up an admission ticket (free of charge) from your accommodation facility before coming to the venue. Tickets will be collected by staff at the entrance of the venue.
• Illuminations and other light installations will be turned off at 21:30. After this time, only foot lighting to ensure safety will remain on. Be sure to leave the venue at closing time.
• Please watch your step and wear comfortable walking shoes because the venue has cobbled paving, stairs, uneven surfaces, and dark areas due to staging effects.
• Do not touch any of the equipment used for the event. You may be charged for any damage caused to equipment or the venue.
• The event may be suspended without notice due to bad weather or equipment adjustments.
• The event may be suspended without notice due to bad weather or equipment adjustments.
• There are no special parking lots for this event.
• Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

• Organized by Jozankei Tourist Association
• Organized in cooperation with Sapporo City, Jozankei Onsen Ryokan Association
• Supported by Sapporo Scenic Byway (Moiwasanroku-Jozankei Route)
• Produced by NAKED, Inc.
• Contact us: 011 598 2012 (Jozankei Tourist Association)