What are the recommended hot springs in Hokkaido?

Come to Hokkaido and enjoy the diverse hot spring scenery in four seasons. No matter where you are, hot springs, scenery and food can always be perfectly integrated, making you abandon your worries and warm your soul.

Noboribetsu Onsen

Noboribetsu Onsen is the most well-known hot spring resort with the best spring quality and the deepest foundation in Hokkaido. It is known as "Hokkaido's No. 1 Hot Spring Akira" "The good name. There are nine types of hot springs here, including sulfur springs, mirabilite springs, salt springs, alum springs, and acidic springs, covering most of the spring qualities in Hokkaido. It can be called the "hot spring museum" of Hokkaido. Its adjacent Hell Valley is the main source of Noboribetsu Hot Spring. Now Noboribetsu Hot Spring and the surrounding Hell Valley have become the representative hot springs in Hokkaido. Hell Valley is a volcanic crater ruins located at the end of the hot spring street. It is a typical volcanic geological landscape in Hokkaido. Throughout the year, this 450-meter-diameter crater constantly emits water vapor mixed with the smell of sulfur. A large number of hot springs gush out and gather from the crevices of the crater, forming turbid streams, showing the vigorous power of the earth's pulsation. Being there is like entering hell. In autumn, Noboribetsu Onsen is at its most beautiful. The mountains around Hell Valley are covered with red leaves. The wild and wild craters contrast with the fresh and elegant red leaves. The autumn colors of Noboribetsu Onsen are more rugged in the north than in Kyoto. smell. Imagine bathing in the clear autumn sunshine in Noboribetsu Onsen surrounded by red leaves and admiring the beauty of the growing autumn colors. How pleasant it is!

Toyako Onsen

Located in Shikotsu Toya National Park in southwestern Hokkaido, Lake Toya is also a caldera lake and is active because of its volcanic and crustal movements. , the surrounding geothermal resources are very rich, so the Lake Toya Hot Spring Town has been established on the south bank of the lake. Large and small open-air hot springs and hot spring hotels for accommodation are scattered throughout it. It is one of the famous hot spring resorts in Hokkaido and even the entire Japan. . In addition to hot spring hotels, the town also has several foot baths where you can soak your feet for free. It is also a pleasant enjoyment to relax your feet while strolling around the hot spring town and the lake. It is worth mentioning that in summer, Hokkaido is lush, with gurgling water in the valleys, and various flowers blooming in the fields and mountains. The mountains, forests, and lakes around Dongting Lake Hot Spring complement each other. As a top resort in Hokkaido and even Japan, Lakeview Hot Spring Resort, with its unforgettable beauty, is undoubtedly the best place to experience Lakeview Hot Spring and Valley Hot Spring in summer.

Jozankei Onsen

The hot spring town Jozankei Onsen is located in the forest south of Sapporo. The forest is vast and the environment is quiet. Whenever Hokkaido enters autumn, the maple leaves in the jungle It is full of dyeing, and the gurgling water meanders among the red leaves, which is so elegant. At this time, it would be a unique experience to experience an open-air hot spring, bathe in the pleasant lake and mountain scenery in autumn, and enjoy the moisture and enthusiasm of the mountains and forests in the maple forest valley. Jozankei Hot Spring is mainly a salt spring (sodium chloride spring) rich in minerals and salt. The contact between the spring water and the body causes the salt in the spring water to adhere to the body, which has the effect of moisturizing and keeping warm, even in autumn and winter. During the season, you will feel very warm when you soak in the open-air hot springs. Because there are about 56 springs gathered in this area, and springs of different sizes naturally gush out from the rocky gaps on the river bank or at the bottom of the river, it is called Jozankei Hot Spring Street. Rich springs, vast forests, and refreshing nectar are filtered deep underground and blend together. In a pure natural environment, you can hear the melodious chirping of birds and marvel at the various aspects of life.

Asarigawa Onsen

Spring in Hokkaido always comes late. With the arrival of cherry blossoms, spring gradually moves northward from Daonan to Daobei District. From late April, cherry blossoms bloom everywhere, making it very lively. At this time, if you can enjoy the shape of the cherry blossoms while soaking in the hot springs, you can enjoy the tranquility. Close your eyes and listen, the streams are flowing and the spring scenery is full, which is a beautiful experience. The Asarigawa Onsen, located between Sapporo and Otaru, is undoubtedly the best place to soak in the hot springs while enjoying cherry blossoms in spring. The best cherry blossom viewing hotel in the hot spring town, Hongakuen, is filled with hundreds of cherry blossoms. , when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the beautiful flowers are mixed with hot springs of various shapes, and the rich Japanese style is fully displayed. Asarigawa Hot Spring, located between Sapporo and Otaru, is a hot spring resort in the Otaru area and is known as the "Otaru Back Garden". The main therapeutic effect of the hot spring here is to relieve people's fatigue, and it has certain effects on joint pain, neuropathic pain, chronic skin diseases and burns.

Asarigawa Onsen is similar to Jozankei Onsen in Sapporo. It is a hot spring town with many open-air hot springs and hot spring hotels. Here, you can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, listen to the whispers of the stream and mountains in summer, and be accompanied by maple leaves in autumn. , in winter, you can wander in the ice and snow, watch the snowflakes falling, and embrace nature.

Niseko Onsenkyou

This is not only the most famous ski resort in Hokkaido, but also a unique hot spring resort. Niseko Hot Spring Village is located at the foot of Mt. Yotei. It has beautiful natural scenery, crisscrossed forests and streams, and various hot spring village areas (respectively Niseko Kumbu Hot Spring Village, Nimi Hot Spring Village, Yumoto Hot Spring Village, Kumbu River Hot Spring, and Niseko Goseki Hot Spring. Town, Annupuri Hot Spring Town, Niseko Higashiyama Hot Spring Town, Makari Hot Spring, Niseko Station Hot Spring, Niseko Golden Hot Spring, Kuchan Hot Spring, etc.) have a wide range and different spring qualities, suitable for all types of people. This experience. This is also a famous farming area in Hokkaido. The agricultural and animal husbandry products are fresh and diverse. And because it is close to the Pacific Uchiura Bay and the Iwanai Fishing Port on the Sea of ??Japan, the aquatic products are also richer. It is a typical place where local fresh food and seafood gather in Hokkaido.

Yunokawa Onsen Yunokawa Onsen

Yunokawa Onsen is the most famous hot spring health resort in Hakodate and even the southern Hokkaido area, with a long history and a large scale. It is said that as early as 1653, Matsumae Takahiro, a nobleman of the Matsumae clan, discovered this place when he was looking for a health resort. This gave Yunokawa Hot Spring a more noble atmosphere. During the Hakodate War, Yunokawa Hot Spring was once used as a sanatorium for the old shogunate army. After the Meiji Restoration, it gradually developed into a hot spring town. The spring water of Yunokawa Onsen continuously gushes out from the ground along the seaside. The temperature of the spring source exceeds 60 degrees Celsius, making it a high-temperature hot spring. However, after it is introduced into the hotel, it will be cooled down and adjusted to a temperature suitable for the human body. It is worth mentioning that the hot spring is adjacent to the sea, and a fireworks display is held every August. Romantic art lovers who like the sea can enjoy a comfortable and pleasant hot spring bath and relax under the night sky with fireworks blooming. Near the hot springs, there is also the Hakodate Municipal Tropical Botanical Garden where monkeys can enjoy the hot springs. If you want to see the naughty and active little monkeys in the hot springs, you may want to go there. The transportation is very convenient.

Sounkyo Onsen

Sounkyo Onsen is located in the high mountains of Daisetsuzan National Park. From late September to mid-October every year, the most beautiful red leaves in Hokkaido begin to bloom in Sounkyo Onsen. The Yun Gorge is formed, and the red leaves all over the mountains are dotted among the high-drop canyons and waterfalls. The scenery is very magnificent. In winter, several hundreds of meters high waterfalls condense into ice waterfalls, which is really breathtaking. Because it is close to the Snow Mountains, there are many active volcanoes here, with high forest coverage and sufficient soil and water conservation capabilities. Therefore, it is also rich in geothermal and hot spring resources. The hot springs are mainly composed of sulfur springs and simple hot springs. There are more than ten hot spring hotels, hot spring B&Bs and youth hostels, large and small, concentrated here, which is considered to be the largest in Daobei area. When you come here, you can not only visit the Daisetsu Mountain but also overlook the panoramic view of the Daobei area from high places.

Asahidake Onsen Asahidake Onsen

Asahidake is adjacent to Asahikawa and is located in the Daisetsuzan National Park. It is the main peak of the majestic Daisetsuzan volcanic group and the highest peak in Hokkaido. It has the name "Hokkaido" The reputation of "roof". Asahidake Hot Spring is located at the foot of Asahidake Mountain. Because it is located at high latitudes, you can have a panoramic view of the majestic scenery of Asahidake while standing on the hot spring street. The hot spring hotels on Asahidake Hot Spring Street mostly adopt the style of European mountain huts (i.e. alpine huts), with novel designs. There are also several forest hiking routes around the Asahidake Onsen Hotel. If you are lucky enough, you can see woodpeckers, hares and other animals. Imagine meeting cute animals with hot springs, hiking with ice and snow, it's really a unique experience.

The spring quality of Asahidake Hot Spring is mainly sulfate spring, which is very rare in Japan, and three types of sulfate spring are distributed in Asahidake Hot Spring. It is an excellent hot spring experience place.

Tokachi River Hot Spring Yunokawa Onsen

Tokachi River Hot Spring is located on the Tokachi Plain at the eastern foot of Tokachidake volcano group, along the winding Tokachi River outside Obihiro City. The Katsukawa River Valley formed the current hot spring town. Its hot spring composition is different from ordinary hot springs. It is rich in humus and organic matter formed by a large number of plants over thousands of years. It is an extremely rare wetland hot spring (Moor Hot Spring), also known as Moor Spring. It is very rare in Hokkaido and even Japan. .

It is said that this kind of wetland hot spring can significantly improve skin quality. One bath will make the skin smooth, and regular bathing will make the skin firm, delicate and elastic. Therefore, Tokachi River Hot Spring is also known as the "Beauty Hot Spring". Tokachigawa Onsen is listed as a Hokkaido Heritage due to its special spring quality and rarity. When winter comes, flocks of swans inhabit and stroll along the Tokachi River near the hot springs. Their graceful postures show nobility and elegance. In addition, the dreamy light show "Sailinhua White Bird Festival" staged on winter nights adds to the charm of the legend of "Beauty Soup".

Akanko Onsen

A "If You Are the One" directed by Feng Xiaogang made Akan Lake, which is rich in green algae, known to the Chinese people, and the Akan Lake Hot Spring located on the lakeside was also subsequently Chinese people love it. Lake Akan is a barrier lake formed by the eruption of Mount Akan volcano. The lake has clear water and beautiful scenery. The hot spring resources here are very rich, and most of the hot spring hotels are high-end and luxurious. Come here, relax in the open-air hot spring facing the lake, enjoy the beautiful scenery, sip wine, watch the sunrise, clouds rise, sunset and dusk. The shores of Lake Akan have been the residence of the Ainu people, the indigenous people of Hokkaido, since ancient times. The largest Ainu folk village in Hokkaido is located in the hot spring town of Lake Akan. Departing from the pier of Lake Akan Hot Spring Town, you can take a sightseeing boat to not only explore the lakes and mountains of Lake Akan and the male and female Akandake volcanoes, but also go to an aquarium on an island in the middle of the lake to see algae and freshwater fish of Lake Akan. In addition, the rich aboriginal Ainu customs here are worth experiencing. There are many Ainu-style shops, restaurants and Ainu cultural theaters, forming a pedestrian street with strong northern ethnic characteristics. Various types of shops are either cute or exquisite. Wood carvings and other local specialties will keep you entertained and satisfied.

Abashirikohan Onsen Abashirikohan Onsen

Abashiri Lakeside Onsen is located in Abashiri, a major city on the coast of the Sea of ??Okhotsk in eastern Japan, within the Abashiri Quasinational Park area. Abashiri is beautiful all year round, with moss-sakura trees blooming all over the mountains in spring, Okhotsk’s blue sea water in summer, picturesque red maples on the lakeside in autumn, and drifting ice spreading across the sea and mountains in winter. Abashiri Lakeside Hot Spring is a tourist spot around Abashiri. There are many quaint hot spring hotels scattered from the foothills of Mount Tento to the east shore of Lake Abashiri. Although Abashiri Lakeside Hot Spring began to be developed in the 1980s, most of the hot spring hotels here have a Showa-style, traditional and retro style, allowing you to experience the simple beauty of Japanese hot springs.