What are the hot springs in Hokkaido? Which hot springs to soak in Hokkaido?

In addition to skiing in winter, you can also go to hot springs. Today I will introduce to you some related strategies. You can choose these hot springs when you go to Hokkaido. It will definitely feel great. Do you have any expectations? Jozankei Hot Spring

1. Introduction to attractions

Jozankei is a small town located in the southwest of Sapporo City, along the valley of the upper Toyohira River. Its geographical location is extremely unique, surrounded by The surrounding mountains are very quiet and are known as the "inner hall" of Sapporo. According to legend, it was named after being discovered by a monk named Meiquan 130 years ago. You must try the local foot bath when you come here. It is said that the foot bath craze in Hokkaido started here.

Although Jozankei is just a small town, it has unique spring water and well-equipped facilities, so it attracts groups of tourists. Unlike Noboribetsu Onsen and Toyako Onsen, which are both known as the three major hot springs, most of the hot springs here are not outdoors, but exist inside various high-end hotels. The history of hot spring hotels can be traced back to the Edo period, when hot spring hotels were already opened in Jozankei, and the hot springs here were first discovered by the Ainu people.

The following is some information about hotel hot springs. (Amounts are all in RMB)

Jozankei Manseikaku Hotel MILIONE

Business hours: 12:00～21:00

Charge: 1,500 yuan for adults / person, child 800 yuan / person

Shikanoyu Hotel

Business hours: 13:00～20:00 on weekdays, 13:00～15:00 on Sunday, 13:00 on weekdays 00～17：00

Charge: 820 yuan/person for adults, 410 yuan/person for children

Jozankei Hot Spring Hotel Shanxi Garden

Business hours: 13:00～23:00

Charge: 800 yuan/person for adults, 400 yuan/person for children

Dingshan_First_Tingliu?Cuishan Pavilion

Business hours: 12:00～15:00

Charge: 1,180 yuan/person for adults, 648 yuan/person for children

2. Transportation address and other information

Address: Jozankei Onsen East 3-chome, Minami-ku, Sapporo

Opening hours: 7:00-20:00

Transportation: ① Take the "JR Sapporo Station South Exit Bus" Take the Jozankei Line Jotetsu Bus at "Jozankei Onsen Station", get on the bus at Gate 12;

② Take the Jozankei Line Jotetsu Bus at "Makomanai Station" on the Subway Namboku Line , get on the bus at Gate 4, Jozankei Line, Jozankei Line bus, and get off at "Jozankei Hot Spring Station";

3. Nearby Attractions

Jozankei Futami Park

After soaking in the hot springs, you can also go to Futami Park, 900 meters away from Jozankei Hot Spring. The scenery here is beautiful, and the most famous one is the Futami Suspension Bridge, which is in bright red. The entire Toyohira River can be viewed from the suspension bridge.

Standing on the suspension bridge, you can also enjoy the park's most popular "Futami Rock" rock "Kappa Abyss" and the Akaiwa Valley and other landscapes.

You can also follow the tour route recommended by the official website and visit Futami Park, Futami Suspension Bridge, Kappa Deep, and Akayan Stream. In addition, light shows are held regularly here every year. This year's light show with the theme of "Jozankei Natural Light Festival" ended on October 21. Friends who are looking forward to watching the light show will have to wait until next year.

In addition to the wonderful light show held every year, Futami Park is also a good place to appreciate maple trees. It is the best time to appreciate maple trees now. Watching the bright red maple leaves on the bright red suspension bridge must be an excellent feast for the senses. Don’t forget to take photos as you indulge in the beautiful scenery.

Tickets: Free

Business hours: 24 hours from Monday to Sunday (business hours may be different on Saturdays)

Address: _061-2303 Sapporo City Minami, Hokkaido Ward Jozan_Onsen Nishi 4-chome Unnamed Road

Transportation: Walk from Jozankei Hot Spring along National Highway 230 for about 13 minutes

4. Recommended restaurants nearby

Sakuragi(さくらぎ)

Restaurant address: 5-1-1 NANSANJO NISHI, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido 5-1-1NORBESAB1F

Transportation information: Underground_North and South_すすきの_2 Exit_ _2 minutes

Every seat in the restaurant has a chandelier emitting soft light, the charcoal fire is burning, and a piece of red meat and beef is placed on the red iron plate, and the aroma comes out. The long wooden table, classical vases, and Japanese tatami mats in private rooms add a bit of beauty to this traditional Japanese house. The sound of barbecue is sizzling like a beautiful piece of music. The entrance of a barbecue makes people feel full of happiness.

A large BBQ platter is enough to make you fall in love when it is served. It uses Hokkaido’s special Kuroge Wagyu beef ribs, sirloin, tenderloin and other parts, and is baked in layers over charcoal fire. The aroma comes out of the fat, the marinated beef is particularly delicious with a salty aroma, and the barbecue brings a hint of burnt aroma, and the added sauce adds to the deliciousness.

Wagyu Ishizaki (Wagyu いしざき)

Restaurant address: No. 4 Fujii ビル7_(_久イン向い), 5-chome Minami 4, Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Transportation information: Underground_North and South_すすきの_2 exits_2 minutes

The interior decoration of the restaurant is very exquisite, with a Western-style private room with marble tables and a Japanese-style room with a Japanese hearth, each room has According to your own color, you can choose to enjoy it quietly by yourself or enjoy barbecue with friends and spend a wonderful dining time. In addition, the latest smokeless grill is used here, so you can enjoy barbecue here with confidence.

The Kuroge Wagyu cuisine is one of the signature dishes here. The restaurant uses high-quality Kuroge Wagyu beef. The beef is loaded on the plate in a tender manner, and the fat is evenly distributed among the pink tender strands. It is sprinkled with pepper and other seasonings, and you can already smell the aroma before it comes out of the oven. Sizzling under the hot charcoal fire, the firelight from dripping oil adds to the aroma. The degree of doneness can be chosen according to personal preference. The aroma of meat melts in your mouth with a touch of milk, mixed with a touch of sauce, and it feels like you are walking among the clouds when you close your eyes. Oyunuma River Natural Footbath Hot Spring

1. Introduction to Attractions

After talking about Jozankei Hot Spring, let’s talk about Noboribetsu Hot Spring. Noboribetsu Onsen is just a general name, not a specific hot spring. Among these hot springs, there is one hot spring that is very special, and that is the natural foot bath of the Oyunuma River. There is a natural footbath in the Oyunuma River in Noboribetsu Onsen. The Oyunuma River is a river flowing with hot springs with high acidity. On the way, hot springs coming out of "Taisho Hell" are gathered together. Along the river, native forests are luxuriant, and there are small green trees growing in the acidic hot springs on the river bed, forming a unique landscape.

The temperature of the foot bath is maintained at 42~43℃, which is very comfortable. It is said that feet are the second heart of a person, with numerous acupoints distributed there. Proper foot soaking promotes blood circulation, which is very beneficial to physical health. Soak your feet in the foot bath with just the right temperature. There are natural stones under your feet, allowing you to fully experience the magic of nature.

The Oyunuma River changes throughout the year. If you have the opportunity to visit Noboribetsu, you must come here to take a comfortable foot bath.

2. Transportation address and other information

Address: _059-0551 Hokkaido Nobori_shito_Onsen Town

Transportation: ① Take the bus from JR Noboribetsu Station Take a bus via Dodo No. 2_Wado Road No. 350_13 minutes (if the road is clear)

② Take a bus from JR Noboribetsu Station and pass by Dodo No. 2_15 minutes (if the road is clear)

3. Recommended surrounding attractions

Noboribetsu Hot Spring Street

Noboribetsu Hot Spring Street is only 800 meters away from the natural foot bath. There are various hot spring hotels and shops on both sides. It mainly sells ghost-themed products. Walking around the town, you can see many ghost-related sculptures. In addition, various sacrificial activities are held in different seasons. You can take a stroll here after or before taking a foot bath. Buying some ghost-themed products as souvenirs is also a good choice.

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: Open all day

Address: _059-0551 Hokkaido Den_Shiden_Onsen Town

Transportation: It takes about 13 minutes to walk from the Oyunuma River Natural Footbath to Hell Valley

1. Attraction introduction

Noboribetsu Hell Valley is the water source for many famous hot springs in Noboribetsu. Here are There are more than a dozen different hot springs, some with hydrogen sulfide water quality, some with salt water quality, and some with iron content. Soaking in the hot springs here has miraculous effects on treating high blood pressure, skin diseases, neurasthenia and other diseases. The spring water here is extremely rich and the temperature is very suitable. Even if you are not sick, a dip in the hot spring water can make you feel tired. Therefore, the hot springs here are also listed as one of the rare hot springs in the world.

The hot springs are surrounded by mountains, and the hot spring street is on a slender slope. There are large hotels and small Japanese-style hotels along the street. The dozen or so hot springs here attract a large number of tourists every year, because here you can not only enjoy the scenery of Lake Toya, but also enjoy the paradise-like hot spring treatment.

So how was Hell Valley formed? It turns out that it is a valley formed by lava after a volcanic eruption. It has a strange shape and a sense of weirdness. The smoking red volcano is barren of grass, and is surrounded by a strong atmosphere. The smell of sulfur, the volcanic eruption that caused no grass to grow here, and the swarms of crows make the name Hell Valley well-deserved. In addition, the place is full of demons and ghosts holding maces, walking here, it feels like you are in hell.

2. Transportation address and other information

Address: Japan_059-0551 Noboribetsuonsencho, Hot Spring Town, Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: all day

Transportation: Take the JR Muroran Main Line and get off at Noboribetsu Train Station. It takes about 12 minutes by bus via Dodo Line 2 and Dodo Line 350.

3. Recommendations for surrounding attractions

Quanyuan Park

Quanyuan Park has a very unique geyser landscape. These geysers are actually hot springs flowing from Hell Valley. It erupts along the river. Every three hours, visitors can hear the sound of the spring water as powerful as a tiger, feel a gush of hot air, and see the geyser suddenly erupting.

How spectacular the scene is. The following numbers may give you an idea. The time interval between each eruption here is 50 minutes, the height is about 8 meters, the temperature is about 80 degrees, and the volume of hot springs erupted reaches 2,000 liters. How amazing this is~ There are also cute ghost statues standing here. It is said that it is a shrine that protects the "Buddha-reciting ghost statue" handed down from the Edo period.

There is also a shop selling handicrafts here. The shop is full of ghost-themed masks and other products, which is quite unique to Noboribetsu. The unique landscape here also attracts many tourists to take photos here.

Tickets: Free to visit

Opening hours: Open all day

Transportation: Take bus from Hell Valley along Route 350 for about 1 minute to Lake Akan Hot Spring Street< /p>

1. Introduction to attractions

Lake Akan Hot Spring is located on the shore of Lake Akan in Hokkaido City. It consists of a small street, so it is also called the "Lake Akan Hot Spring Street". This place has a long history, with Aboriginal people beginning to use the hot springs since 1858. Hotels began to appear in 1912, and in 1934 it was designated as Akan National Park and developed as a tourist attraction. When it comes to Lake Akan Hot Spring, you may be unfamiliar with it, but when you mention If You Are the One, do you suddenly realize that this place seems familiar? Yes, the filming location of the 2009 "If You Are the One" was basically shot here. After the movie is broadcast, come here The number of Chinese tourists visiting here has increased dramatically.

There are both low-priced B&Bs and luxurious and comfortable hot spring hotels. There are both outdoor hot springs and indoor hot springs, with a wide variety of options. Definitely a great place to take a hot spring bath.

The spring quality is simple spring, and the temperature of hydrogen sulfide spring is between 38 and 85 degrees. In addition to open-air baths and indoor hot springs, there are also various hand and foot baths. Different types of hot springs bring different experiences and are definitely worth your time.

2. Transportation address and other information

Address: _085-0467, 4-3 Akan Town Akan Lake Hot Spring_Road City Hokkaido 085-0467

Opening hours: The hot spring street is open all day long, and the opening hours of each store are different.

Transportation: Kushiro is located in the south of the Hokkaido branch. It is the largest city in the Hokkaido region. It is accessible by flights from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, etc. Kushiro Airport is located 10km northwest:

① It takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kushiro Airport.

②About 2 hours and 5 minutes from Kansai International Airport.

After arriving in Kushiro, you can take the Akan Bus*** that connects Lake Akan and Kushiro Airport;

In addition, you can also take the free shuttle bus from large hotels in Lake Akan.

3. Recommendations for surrounding attractions

Lake Akan Ainu Village

It takes about 4 minutes to walk west from Lake Akan Hot Spring Street to the famous Lake Akan. Ainu Village, the largest indigenous tribe in Hokkaido, has 36 households and about 200 residents. The language spoken here belongs to the Malayo-Polynesian language family, and the well-known place names such as Sapporo and Otaru are derived from the Ainu language. Friends who want to understand the living habits and history and culture of this nation can also come here. Visit the Inu Life Memorial Hall, Forest and Lake Art Museum, etc. In addition, we can also watch the "Ainu Ancient Dance" performance, which is designated as a national important intangible folk cultural heritage, and experience the traditional musical instrument here - the bamboo harmonica. And appreciate the embroidery of Ainu patterns.

Every year before winter comes, the Ainu people make snowshoes called "Kanjiki" from branches or vines and wear them. Walking through the snow-covered forest is a great experience.

In addition, there are more than 30 woodcarving crafts shops in the village, displaying various lively and lovely animal woodcarvings. With strong Ainu characteristics, there are many northern-style restaurants and Ainu food shops here.

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: all day

Address: _085-0467 Hokkaido_Road City Akan-machi Akanko Onsen 4-chome 7?19

Transportation: About 4 minutes’ walk from Akanko Onsen Street Toyako Onsen

< p>1. Introduction to attractions

Toyako Hot Spring is the third largest hot spring in Japan. It has abundant water and is named because it is located on the shore of Lake Toya. You can see Lake Toya and Mount Yotei in the distance, and the lake-colored mountains The scenery is fascinating. The spring quality is bicarbonate, sulfate, and chloride hot springs, and the spring temperature is 47.6°C. Its efficacy is good for neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, etc.

Lake Toya Hot Spring has many well-located open-air hot springs. Visitors can enjoy the wonderful scenery near Lake Toya while "bathing" in the open-air hot springs. If it is winter, the warm spring water and the biting cold wind will make it cool. Your hot spring bath will have a wonderful and unforgettable experience in the entanglement of ice and fire. In addition, the complete and considerate tourist facilities have also earned Toya Lake Hot Spring a good reputation.

2. Transportation address and other information

Address: _049-5721 Hokkaido Gouda Gundong_Lake Town Cave_Lake Hot Spring 142

Transportation: About 10 minutes by car from Showa Shinzan Train Station

Tickets: Lake Toya Hot Spring charges specific fees based on the services that tourists enjoy.

Recommendations for surrounding attractions

Volcano Science Museum

The Volcano Science Museum, only 500 meters away from Toyako Hot Spring, has a visitor center to provide tourists with some consultation and local tourism information. At the same time, it is also a science museum, focusing on the study of volcanic activities around Lake Toya. The museum has a detailed introduction to the volcanoes related to Lake Toya. If you want to go to Mount Suzu and Showa Shinzan, you can visit first here for information.

Address: _049-5721 Hokkaido Habuta Gundong_Lake Town Cave_Lake Hot Spring 142-5

Transportation: About 8 minutes' walk from Toyako Hot Spring