Hot Spring / Hot Spring Ryokan Spots in Hokkaido Area

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Hokkaido
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Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hot Spring / Hot Spring Ryokan

Nukabira Gensen Go

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Kato-gun Kamishihoro Cho Nukabira Gensen Go

A hot spring district located in Kamishihoro Town, itself situated at the foot of the eastern mountains of Japan's largest national park, Daisetsuzan National Park. Nukabira means person-shaped rock in the indigenous Ainu language. Here visitors can take in the magnificent natural scenery created by a range of 2,000 meter tall mountains. The history of this hot spring district dates back to the early Taisho period, and the abundant volume of piping hot water it generates is utilized to constantly replenish the waters of hot spring baths here kakenagashi style. In the time when there were no ski slopes or rail lines, the district prospered as the leading hot spring destination in the Doto area. The temperature of the area's colorless sodium-chloride and hydrogen carbonate springs (alkaline springs) ranges somewhat high, between 50 and 60° C. Because this area is situated on ground higher than the more urban parts of Hokkaido, in winter the temperature drops precipitously, making the hot springs found here an indispensable natural blessing.
Fukiage Roten no Yu Onsen

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Sorachigunkamifuranochou Fukihama Onsen

Fukiage Roten no Yu Onsen is a free open-air mixed bathing hot spring which is located at Fukiage Onsen in Kami-Furano on the slopes of Mt. Tokachi. The bath is made of rock and you can bathe within a natural mountain. There is no dressing room so you can wear a swim suit or wrap yourself in a towel while you are soaking. The Japanese TV drama “From the North Country” made this onsen famous which is why so many people visit especially on weekends or public holiday. It is open 24 hours.
Daisetsu Kougen Sanso

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Hokkaido Kamikawagunkamikawachou Sounkyou Takahara Onsen

Daisetsu Kougen Sanso is an onsen resort standing quietly in the mountains in the Daisetsuzan National Park at an elevation of 1,260 meters about 40–50 minutes by car from Sounkyo Onsen. The onsen has an indoor and open-air bath and the cascading hot spring is slightly acidic, which is good for neuralgia and muscular pain. It is only open 123 days of the year (summer through fall) because it is cut off by snow in the winter.
Kuma no Yu

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Menashigunrausuchou Yunosawa-cho National Forest

Kuma no Yu onsen is an open-air hot spring which is located on the riverbank of the Rausu River in the World Heritage-listed Shiretoko Peninsula. Its name is derived from the fact that Kumagoe no Taki waterfall named after the bears that once went back and forth across it is upstream. There are segregated changing rooms and baths for men and women, so you can relax without worrying about other people. Locals look after this hot spring, so you should be respectful when using it.
Seseki Onsen

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Menashigunrausuchou Seseki

Seseki Onsen is a natural hot spring discovered in 1899. It is located 20 minutes by car from Rausu Town on the Nemuro Strait coastline. It is a secret hot spring that only appears at low tide and the bathing period is limited to the beginning of July through to the middle of September (or sometimes at the end of September). This hot spring is useful for treating neuralgia, lumbar pain, chronic rheumatoid arthritis, chronic skin diseases and sciatica. The Japanese TV drama “From a North Country The Will 2002” was shot at this hot spring. The hot spring is privately managed, so it is good manners to say hello before taking a bath.
Aidomari Onsen

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Menashigunrausuchou Aidomari

Aidomari Onsen is a natural hot spring located in the northeastern most part of Hokkaido on the Shiretoko Peninsula. It is a popular place for taking a break after a drive and is the furthest point you can drive to along the coastline. The hot spring well has plenty of water and has a high temperature. The bath is segregated for men and women, and there are temporary cabins which are set up depending on the time of year where you are able to relax in an enclosed space.
Ike no Yu

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Kawakamigunteshikagachou Kussharo Ikenohu

Ike no Yu onsen is a mixed natural hot spring facing Lake Kussharo. The hot spring looks like a big pond and gives you a sense of openness and superb restoration as if you have become one with nature. On fine days, you can enjoy the water surface sparkling golden. The water temperature is quite tepid at 38°C, so summer is the best time for a soak. There are separate changing rooms for men and women.
Lake Kussharo Monogatari Marukibune

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Kawakamigunteshikagachou Kussharo Coffee

Lake Kussharo Monogatari Marukibune is a hotel with Ainu food and Ainu design. At the hot spring bath with views, you can listen to the Ainu folk music and look at the huge panoramic view of the Lake Kussharo while you soak. They also have some activities where you can enjoy authentic Ainu culture, including a starry sky tour when you can hear the stories about the outlook on the universe in Ainu culture.
Suttsu Onsen Yubetsu no Yu

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Suttsu-gun Suttsucho Yubetsucho

This day-trip hot spring facility is where you can enjoy two kinds of hot spring baths: a sulfur springs (said to improve the quality of skin) and a chloride spring (said to help with blood circulation). It also has restaurants and cottages where visitors can spend a relaxing time.
Shikaribetsuko Kotan Open-Air Bath on Frozen Lake

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Kato-gun Shikaoi Cho Kitaurimaku Shikaribetsuko

This natural bath is found in Shikaribetsu-ko Kotan, a village of ice that appears for only 60 days atop the frozen surface of Lake Shikaribetsu, the highest lake in Hokkaido. The village is made completely of ice and snow, and that includes the baths and changing rooms. This might be the only place in the world to experience the exquisite contrast of soaking in hot water in a below-freezing room, and it's almost certainly the only place to enjoy an outdoor bath on top of a frozen lake. Shikaribetsu-ko Kotan is open most years for about two months, from late January. The village has become a symbol of Tokachi's winter, and features not only baths but a bar, a chapel, and lodges offering overnight stays.
Shikaribetsu Lakeside Footbath

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Kato-gun Shikaoi Cho Shikaribetsu Kohan

This foot bath is next to Lake Shikaribetsu, the highest lake in Hokkaido. It's just below Shikaribetsu Lakeside Onsen Hotel Fusui. The foot bath has a wooden roof, and is open to all, not just guests of the hotel. The hot natural spring water is pumped directly into the bath, and is said to improve circulation in the lower extremities. The wooden bench seating lets you sit and enjoy the bath while you gaze out over the Lake Shikaribetsu scenery. Foot baths place very little burden on the body, and can help with knee and joint pain caused by the cold.
Susukino Natural Onsen Tokakyo

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Minami 7 Nishi 3

This hot spring bathhouse is part of Jasmac Plaza, a general community plaza including a hotel, cafe, party space, salon and more. The second through fourth floors have baths filled with natural spring water pumped up from 800 meters below ground. The baths are massive in scale, with indoor baths, cypress outdoor baths, and such wide spaces that you'll forget you're in the city. Step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a few moments of peace. The sodium mild chloride spring water is said to help with nerve pain and muscle soreness, as well as treating chronic skin diseases and recovery from fatigue.
Utoro Onsen Yuhidai no Yu

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Shari-gun Sharicho Utoro-higashi 429

This day-use bathhouse is on a hill overlooking Utoro Bay. The log-house style building is surrounded by trees, and is the perfect place to soak away the stress of travel. There are indoor and outdoor baths for men and women both, and they offer a view of Utoro Bay and the sun setting in the Sea of Okhotsk. The cozy building has a rest station and laundromat, so lots of campers staying at nearby Shiretoko National Campground come to wash up. It is open from June through October, and closed in winter.
Midori no Yu

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Shari-gun Kiyosato Cho Midorimachi 26

This day-use bathhouse is on the other side of Midori Station from Midori Ski Area run by KiyosatoTown. The quiet facility is embraced by greenery and offers baths filled kakenagashi-style with natural hot spring water. Their outdoor baths are filled with sodium chloride sulfate springs that pump forth 330 liters a minute. Since it's 100% natural spring water without additives, it's believed to be effective at treating nerve pain and other chronic diseases. This facilities' main standout is the Omoiyari Bath, which allows the elderly and physically challenged to bathe along with their caregivers. There are also accessible toilets and changing rooms, so anyone can come and enjoy the baths with ease.
Iwao Onsen Attamaru

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Mashike-gun Mashikecho Iwaoi 109-1

This spa is located 18 kilometers, approximately 20 minutes' drive, from Mashike Town. It is a day-use hot spring facility located on a small hill along Ofuyu Beach. The beach extends for 25 kilometers from the southern side of Mashike Town. The spa has indoor and outdoor baths, and is especially proud of the view from the outdoor baths. Visitors can immerse themselves in the hot springs while listening to the sound of the waves and watching the superb view of the sea that extends far past National Route 231 with the sun slowly sinking beneath the horizon. It is a simple acidic spring, which is said to be effective for skin diseases and rheumatism. The spa is closed in the winter, from December to March.
Minami-Kayabe Hoyo Center

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Ofunecho 832-1

This is a day-use hot spring facility located just south of Hakodate City Kayabe River Park on Prefectural Route 980. There is an accommodation facility next door, making it convenient to use. The bath is characterized by having two source springs, both said to be effective in aiding in the recovery from fatigue, nerve pain and chronic skin diseases. The large bath is a sodium bicarbonate-containing salt springs, and the outdoor bath is sodium sulfide-containing sulfide salt hot spring. The facility also includes a sauna, Japanese-style rooms, and a refreshment area. Enjoy the view from the outdoor bath of the mountains changing colors in the seasons. Banquets can also be arranged for parties of over 15 people.
Seseragi Onsen

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Hokuto-shi Honcho 4-3-20

A day-use hot spring standing on the Ono River in Hokuto City, Hokkaido. The bathhouse incorporates universal design principles. The smooth, clear waters of the bathhouse' sodium calcium chloride spring are said to treat such ailments as nerve pain and muscle soreness. The bathhouse has a large and medium-sized indoor bath as well as a jacuzzi; in addition, customers can relax to the sounds of the murmuring river in an outdoor bath. Keishoku Rushero, a restaurant located in the bathhouse, serves light meals such as soba noodles and ramen, as well as soft serve ice cream and shaved ice, perfect treats to enjoy after a hot bath.
Yuai no Ie, Sobetsu Town

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Usu-gun Sobetsucho Takinomachi 290-44

This is a day-use hot spring located next to a park golf course. Discounts are available for combined use of the park golf course and hot spring, and visitors enjoy relaxing in the hot spring after a game of park golf. Enjoy two types of baths, one hot and the other warm flowing directly from the source, and also a waterfall shower. The sodium bicarbonate hot spring waters are said to be beautifying and are refuted to keep you warm long after your bath. Bring your own food and drinks to use in the Japanese style rooms available to use free of charge. Fruit, vegetables and confectioneries are sold at the entrance. There is also a gallery exhibiting different local artists work monthly.
Akaigawa Caldera Onsen

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Hokkaido Yoichi-gun Akaigawamura Akaigawa 71-2

This hot spring is in the middle of a caldera basin. The hot water is drawn from the hot spring that flows from the once active volcano. The magnificent bathhouse has a large glass window and towering rock wall. The main bath is framed with stone. Hot water of almost 50℃ drops like a waterfall from the top of the piled rocks. This hot spring flowing from the source directly is popular across a wide range of ages. The outdoor bath beyond the glass window has a feeling of spaciousness like a garden. The bath is surrounded by a fence and in the winter is a great spot to view the magical snow scenery while sitting in the bath.
Kawayu Onsen-gai hot spring district footbath

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Kawakamigunteshikagachou Kawayu Warm garden

A free footbath located in the Kawayu Onsen-gai hot spring district. The footbath's waters are constantly replenished from a sulfur hot spring. The shallow and spacious bathing area has a roof to provide shade from the sun. There are numerous wood benches around the bathing area so you can sit and enjoy a relaxing foot soak. A river in which hot spring waters flow is located close by, the steam rising off its surface creating a unique spectacle. There is a wooden footbath leading from the road to the footbath, ensuring users don't have to worry about the slippery and muddy terrain near the river.

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Hokkaido Areas

Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.