Location: Jozankei Onsen
Hokkaido is said to be a ``hot spring heaven'' and has the most hot springs in Japan, with a whopping 251 hot spring resorts. Around Sapporo, there are Jozankei, Asarigawa Onsen, and Niseko Onsenkyo, and around Asahikawa, there are Sounkyo Onsen and Asahidake Onsen, all of which are famous. Whether it's warming up your cold body on the snowy mountains, relaxing your tired body after slipping too much, or relaxing while looking at the majestic snowy landscape, having a drink after taking a bath is the best! So having a hot spring makes winter travel more fun and attractive. So, if you go skiing in Hokkaido, we'd like to introduce some hot springs in and around the resort that you should definitely stop by and soak in.
[Near Sapporo International Ski Resort]
Jozankei Onsen
Save money with the "hot spring bathing pack" at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort!
About 20 minutes by car from Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, the nearest hot spring town. Located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, this hot spring resort is visited by about 2.4 million people annually as a hot spring resort in a lush green valley. It is easily accessible from the center of Sapporo city in about 1 hour, and there are many facilities that can be used not only for overnight stays but also for day trips, making it very popular. You can enjoy hot springs in various styles, such as hot spring bathing + meals, beauty treatments, and private open-air baths. You can also enjoy gourmet food at restaurants and famous shops.
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort is currently selling a ``hot spring bathing package'' that includes a one-day lift ticket and hot spring bathing tickets for one-day use at eight nearby locations. Hotel Shikanoyu, Jozankei Manseikaku Hotel Milione, and Yunohana Jozandono in Jozankei Onsen are available. You can use the hot springs in addition to the one-day ticket, which is a great deal for 5,500 yen.
Recently, a trip to "stay at Jozankei Onsen" has been gaining attention.
While immersing yourself in Japan's hot spring culture at Jozankei, you can also take day trips to Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, Niseko, and Rusutsu. Kokoro no Sato Nono Terrace will open in November 2022 as a new base that will make your time in Jozankei even more interesting and delicious. It is a complex facility that is attracting a lot of attention as it has an experience tour desk, a comfortable outdoor terrace and dog run, restaurants, a marche, and a sweets shop.
Home of the Heart Nono Terrace
Village of the Heart Joyama Morino Bettei Joyama
Inside the facility, there is also ``Hachiyu'', a natural hot spring footbath in the ``Kokoro no Sato Jozan'' area, with eight natural hot spring footbaths located in a private forest.
For 1,500 yen/person, the package includes a footbath where you can soak while admiring the rich nature of Jozankei, use of a lounge where you can relax, a box of sweets and drinks, and even admission to the Nakajima Bunko Museum of Oriental Antique Art.
Opening hours: 10:00~18:00
◆Official website: https://kokorono-sato.jp/
Jozankei Onsen is attracting more and more attention as new spots like these have appeared. If you like hot springs, you are sure to have a refreshing and satisfying stay.
Access: About 28 km from downtown Sapporo
◆Official HP/Jozankei Tourist Association Official Site https://jozankei.jp/
Hoheikyo Onsen
You can enjoy the atmosphere of hot springs and authentic Indian curry in the city of Sapporo.
Only 35km from downtown Sapporo, Hoheikyo Onsen is a quiet and peaceful world away from the city even though it is in Sapporo. Take National Route 230 toward Nakayama Pass, and after passing the Jozankei hot spring town on your right hand side, many people stop by when driving from Sapporo to Niseko/Rusutsu, and it is a famous hot spring among skiers and snowboarders. is. The 100% free-flowing hot springs, which are not touched by the source and are directly poured into the bath, are rare even in Japan. The open-air bath is one of the largest in Japan, accommodating up to 200 people.
However, what is actually more popular and popular than the quality of the hot springs is Hoheikyo Onsen's specialty, the authentic curry prepared by a Nepali chef at ONSEN Shokudo.
The chewy and fluffy naan, which has a spicy taste with a strong acidity and a smooth texture, is baked in a special ceramic pot and is made with a special recipe that is super delicious.
There are many repeat customers who come here just for the curry that makes them feel like they are in Nepal. If you're staying in Sapporo or traveling to Niseko, be sure to stop by.
Hoheikyo Onsen (day bath)
Usage hours: 10:00-22:30 (last reception 21:45)
Fee: 1,000 yen for adults
Access: Approximately 35km from Sapporo city
◆Official website: https://hoheikyo.co.jp/
[Near Asarigawa Onsen ski resort]
Asarigawa Onsen
Enjoy free skiing and hot springs at a little-known spot during your stay in Sapporo
Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort is easily accessible by car, 40 minutes from Sapporo city, 20 minutes from Otaru, and 65 minutes from New Chitose Airport, so you can fully enjoy it on a day trip while staying in Sapporo. Although it is a little less popular as a ski resort in the Sapporo area, it is in a nice location where you can enjoy a long run about 3,000 meters from the top of the mountain while looking out at the spectacular view of the Sea of Japan, and there are also three uncompacted snow courses and a tree run course. It's actually a little-known spot for freeski enthusiasts.
Asarigawa Onsen, where the ski resort is located, is the only hot spring village in Otaru, Hokkaido. There are many hot spring facilities in the hot spring town. Among them, Asarigawa Kogen Hotel is a hot spring hotel directly managed by the ski resort. One-day bathing is also available at a reasonable price. If you make a reservation, you can enjoy a full-fledged dinner that uses plenty of seasonal ingredients from Otaru. There is also a rest area, which is perfect for après-ski. If you're planning a tour based in Sapporo, be sure to include the Asari River in your plans.
Asarigawa Onsen Hotel (day bath)
Usage hours: 11:00-20:00 (last reception 19:30)
Fee: 800 yen for adults
Access: Approximately 38km from Sapporo city
◆Official website: https://asarigawaonsenhotel.com/
[Sapporo Teine Soba]
Teine Onsen Honoka
A full lineup of natural hot springs, open-air baths, saunas, bedrock baths, and lory!
The nearest day-trip hot spring from Sapporo Teine. A staff member of the Teine ski resort strongly recommends that you stop by. “Teine Onsen no Ho” is a spa resort of “beauty” and “healing” where you can enjoy a truly diverse range of relaxation, including natural hot springs, open-air baths, saunas, bedrock baths, and steam baths.
Loryu is a sauna program that has been passed down since ancient times in Finland. By pouring aromatic water over heated sauna stones and looking up at the high-temperature steam that is generated, the pleasant scent and hot air will make you sweat all at once. You can also enjoy the bedrock bath loryu, which is an arrangement of this. In addition, the “Unkai Bedrock Bath”, where you can enjoy a bedrock bath in a nano-mist sea of clouds, is Hokkaido’s only “Teine Onsen Honoka” special. In addition, it is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and you can enjoy delicious meals.
Teine Onsen Honoka
Operating hours: 24 hours
Price: Adults 1,200 yen on weekdays / 1,300 yen on weekends, holidays, and special days
Access: Approximately 10 km from Sapporo city
◆Official website: https://yudokoro-honoka.jp/teine/
[NISEKO UNITED soba]
Niseko hot spring village
In Niseko, there is a collection of hot springs called "Niseko Hot Springs", each with their own characteristics, such as Niseko Goshiki Hot Springs, Niseko Konbu Hot Springs, Annupuri Hot Springs, Higashiyama Hot Springs, Hirafu Hot Springs, and Iwanai Hot Springs. All of them have an abundant amount of hot water, and there are many hot springs that are "flowing directly from the source" as they are the blessings of nature.
In order to fully enjoy not only powder but also hot springs during your stay in Niseko, there is a "Niseko Yumeguri Pass" that allows you to enjoy these various hot spring tours at a great price.
There are 3 types of tickets that allow you to bathe at 19 hot spring facilities in Iwanai-cho, Kyowa-cho, Suttsu-cho, and Shimamaki-mura, in addition to the Mt. Yotei area. It is convenient because it can be shared by a group. Check the official website for details. "Niseko Hot Spring Pass" https://www.niseko-ta.jp/hot-spring-pass/
Ikoi no Yuyado Iroha
Strolling around from Annupuri and having fun after a night game
A hot spring accommodation facility with a source springing out at the southern foot of Niseko Annupuri, the main peak of the Niseko mountain range. The open-air bath is filled with moisturizing ingredients that flow directly from the source, and you can immediately feel the smoothness of your skin just by soaking in the hot water. Day use is from 12:30 to 21:00, and towels are available for rent, so you can go out lightly.
You can use wireless LAN while drinking coffee or beer in the lobby and cafe corner, which is convenient. If you stay at the hotel, you can enjoy a luxurious set meal that uses plenty of seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido and Niseko, as well as local sake that uses water from the Niseko mountain range. It might be a good idea to stay at a hot spring inn.
Ikoi no Yuyado Iroha (day bath)
Usage hours: 12:30-21:00 (last reception 8:00 p.m.)
Fee: 1,000 yen for adults
Access: Approximately 100km from Sapporo city
◆Official website/ https://www.niseko- iroha.com/
Niseko Northern Resort Annupuri
Directly connected to the Annupuri slopes, convenience, hot water and food are superb
Niseko Northern Resort Annupuri is a hotel that is directly connected to the slopes of Niseko Annupuri. It is a natural hot spring with free-flowing hot springs, and it has indoor, open-air baths, and saunas. The sodium chloride spring not only relaxes the body after skating, such as muscle pain and recovery from fatigue, but also has a high skin beautifying effect. The open-air bath is lit up to create a magical atmosphere, and you can admire the starry sky along with Niseko's majestic snowscape.
If you stay at the Niseko Northern Resort Annupuri Hotel, gourmet food awaits not only your body but also your stomach. At ECLAT, the main dining room, you can enjoy a buffet with more than 30 different dishes, from appetizers to desserts, using seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido.
Niseko Northern Resort Annupuri (for overnight guests)
Operating hours: 6:00-9:00/13:00-24:00
Access: Approximately 100 km from downtown Sapporo
Official website : https://www.niseko-northern. com/
snowchichibu hot spring
"Snow Chichibu on days when you can't go up the mountain" is a local common sense
Snow Chichibu is extremely popular with locals who say, “You have to go here!” when you come to Niseko. Access is excellent, about 15 minutes by car from the center of Niseko. Located at an altitude of 600m, overlooking Oyunuma and Nitonupuri, this town-run day-trip bathing facility boasts an open-air bath overlooking Nitonupuri. There are actually 7 open-air baths, and it feels like an open-air bath theme park. The atmosphere is very open, and you can feel the nature of Hokkaido surrounded by beautiful snowscapes.
Effective for rough skin, wounds, back pain, neuralgia, recovery from fatigue, etc. There is also a rest area and a dining room, so you can relax. On off days when Niseko's mountains are so rough that you can't go skiing, it's a popular style among locals to spend a relaxing day on the "Snow Chichibu Tour."
Yukichichibu Onsen
Hours: 12:00-20:00 (last reception 19:00)
Closed: Tuesdays (the next day if Tuesday is a holiday)
Price: 700 yen for adults
Access: Approximately 105km from Sapporo city
◆Official website/ http ://www.town.rankoshi.hokkaido.jp/yukichichibu/
Niseko Goshiki Onsen
Destinations of the NISEKO backcountry route with maximum bliss
Located at the trailhead of Niseko Annupuri and Iwaonupuri, 14km from Kutchan city center and 20km from Niseko. After running through the mountains of Iwaonupuri and Niseko Annupuri, you will arrive at Goshiki Onsen, which has a retro atmosphere like a mountain hut. The Goshiki Hot Springs can be accessed from the summit of Niseko Annupuri in the backcountry. It is a blissful pleasure to be able to warm up and relax in a hot spring with a mountain hut-like atmosphere after sliding down a powder field.
There are two hot springs with free-flowing hot springs: the "large public bath" and the open-air "Karamatsu no Yu" where you can enjoy the scenery. The view of the magnificent Niseko mountain range while relaxing in the open-air bath is an indescribable atmosphere. The water is acidic, sulfur-containing, magnesium, sodium, calcium, nitrate, and chloride, and is smooth and transparent. It is effective for chronic skin diseases, cuts, diabetes, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, gout, constipation, muscle and joint pain, hemorrhoids, and many other hot springs.
Goshiki Onsen (one-day hot spring)
Hours of use: 10:00-19:00
Price: Adults 800 yen
Access: About 110km from downtown Sapporo
Official website: http://goshiki-onsen.com/
Niseko Konbu Onsen Tsuruga Besso Moku no Sho
"Onsen + luxury dinner + Japanese cultural experience" day trip plan available
In the Niseko area, three hot spring inns, "Tsuruga Besso Moku no Sho", "Niseko Konbu Onsen Hotel Kanronomori" and "Niseko Grand Hotel" each have their own hot springs. Among them, Tsuruga Bessou Moku no Sho offers plans that are particularly attractive to day trip guests. A set plan where you can enjoy a delicious set dinner using Niseko's seasonal ingredients for a day trip, a set with a beauty treatment salon, and even a gorgeous "hot spring" where you can experience Japanese culture such as matcha green tea and wearing a wonderful yukata. There is also a + dinner + cultural experience plan. What a mood, what a smart arrangement.
The main hot spring is called “Meisen no Yu”, as if the spring of life is gushing out from within the body.
The open-air bath is a chloride spring that is unique to Konbu Onsen and has a smooth texture. In addition, there is also a private bath "Izumi no Yu", which is very reasonably priced at 2,000 yen per group for a 50-minute charter. Tsuruga Bessou Moku no Sho has a very warm, modern and stylish Japanese atmosphere, with the concept of ``The warmth of Moku, the Japanese aesthetic sense that celebrates the fine grain of the wood, and the delicate sensibility.'' there is Instead of going skiing, it would be nice to spend a day relaxing in such a peaceful space.
Tsuruga Bessou Moku no Sho
Hours of use: 18:00-22:00 (last entry 19:30) Reservation required by 8:00 the day before Price
: Dinner + day trip bath plan 15,400 yen per person (tax included)
Access: From downtown Sapporo Approximately 100km
◆Official website/ https://www.mokunosho.com/
[Hot springs between Niseko and Rusutsu]
Makkari Onsen
Makkari Onsen is located along Routes 230 and 66, which connect Niseko and Rusutsu Resort, about an hour from Rusutsu and Niseko, and is located right in the middle. Many skiers and snowboarders take a day trip from Niseko to Rusutsu, or vice versa, and stop by to soak in this hot spring on the way home. It is popular for its wonderful location and the beautiful view of Mt. Yotei from the open-air bath. The hot springs are fed directly from the source and are equipped with a sauna. There is also a large hall and Japanese-style room where you can relax after bathing, so many locals take a break here before heading back to Niseko/Rusutsu. A member facility of the Niseko Yumeguri Pass.
Makkari Onsen
Location: 174-3 Midorioka, Makkari Village
Operating hours: 11:00-21:00
Price: 600 yen for adults
Access: Approximately 55km from Niseko Rusutsu Resort
◆Official SNS/ https://www.facebook.com/ makkari.spa/photos
[In Rusutsu Resort]
The Westin Rusutsu Onsen
From 5:00 am, you can enjoy the morning bath and at night until 25:00, make full use of the day.
The Westin Rusutsu Onsen is located on the 2nd floor of The Westin Rusutsu Resort. Soaking in the open-air bath while gazing at the fantastic snowscape that spreads out in front of you and the starry sky that shines even brighter in the winter sky is the best. The spring quality is "sodium-bicarbonate spring (neutral hypotonic high-temperature hot spring)". It is a hot spring that is said to make your skin smooth and beautiful.
The bathhouse is also bright and open with plenty of light coming in from the large windows. The jacuzzi bath changes to an aroma bath that changes daily, such as chamomile and rosehip. The scent of flowers calms the mind and doubles the relaxing effect. You can get a good night's sleep without getting tired! You can enjoy the morning bath from 5:00 in the morning, and you can take a bath until 25:00 at night.
The Westin Rusutsu Hot Spring
Location: Westin Rusutsu Resort 2nd floor
Hours of use: 5:00-10:00/14:00-25:00 (Winter season ~ 2024/3/31 (Sun))
Fee: 1,300 yen for adults (day use
(Free for hotel guests) Access: Approximately 78 km from downtown Sapporo
◆Official website: https://rusutsu.com/onsen-wellness/westin-onsen
Kotobuki no Yu
Relax and be soothed by the panorama of Hokkaido's great nature
Located on the far side of the 6th floor of the North Wing of the Rusutsu Resort Hotel, the 20-meter-wide open-air bath offers a panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains during the day, and at night it shines so brightly that it almost seems like it's falling from the sky. I can see the stars nearby. In addition to a large indoor bath, a jet bath, and a cave bath with healing music playing in one corner, there is also a mist sauna in the women's bath and a dry sauna in the men's bath. After skiing, you can relax and be healed to the core by being surrounded by Hokkaido's great nature and soft hot water.
Kotobuki no Yu
Location: Rusutsu Resort Hotel North Wing 6th floor
Operating hours: 6:00-9:00/14:00-25:00 (Winter season - 2024/3/31 (Sun))
Fee: 1,300 yen for adults (day trip) Access
: Approximately 78 km from downtown Sapporo
◆Official website: https://rusutsu.com/onsen-wellness/
[Inside Furano Ski Resort]
Furano Onsen Shisai no Yu
Finnish-style old pine sauna soothes tired body
The hot spring source is a vein located 1,010 meters underground in Furano. The spacious indoor bath is equipped with a jet bath function, perfect for relaxing and recovering from fatigue. The open-air bath is a horizontal bath, so you can enjoy a relaxing bath while gazing at the stars. The hot water that feels smooth on the skin gently soothes the fatigue of the mind and body. And the recommended one is "Finnish style old pine sauna".
The interior is made of old pine, which was used in private houses in North America, and has a great atmosphere. Pine has the characteristic of taking in the heat of the sauna and radiating it back evenly, making the air mellow, making it ideal for saunas. By automatically sprinkling water on the sauna stones heated by the sauna stove, you will be more sweaty and your metabolism will be accelerated. After skiing the big-scale Furano ski resort, you can use it to rejuvenate your tired body.
Furano Onsen "Shisainoyu"
Location: 2nd floor, New Furano Prince Hotel hot spring building
Operating hours: 1:00 P.M. - 11:30 P.M. (Last reception)
Fee: 1,700 yen for adults (for day use/overnight stay) Access
: Approximately 62 km from Asahikawa city
◆Official website/ https://www.princehotels.co.jp/shinfurano/facility/onsen/
[Near Furano Ski Resort]
Tokachidake Onsen Ryounkaku
An open-air bath where you can soak while admiring the superb view from 1280m
Tokachidake Onsen Ryounkaku is located at 1280m, the highest altitude in Hokkaido. There are two types of indoor baths, Oiwa-no-Yu and Koiwa-no-Yu, with two types of free-flowing natural hot springs drawn from near the top of the mountain, each with a different spring quality. Oiwa no Yu is a dark brown iron spring. Koiwa-no-Yu is an acidic hot spring with a slightly transparent brown color. The men and women change places depending on the time of day, so it's nice to be able to enjoy both. This superb view from the open-air bath! The open-air bath where you can soak while looking at the majestic view of Mt. Furano from an altitude of 1280m is the ultimate luxury. The hot springs can be used not only for overnight stays, but also for day trips.
Tokachidake Onsen "Ryounkaku " (day bath)
Usage hours: 8:00 - 19:00 (Last reception 18:30 / Irregular holidays)
Fee: 1,000 yen for adults
Access: Approximately 58 km from Asahikawa city
◆Official website / https:/ /www.ryounkaku.jp/
[Kamui Ski Links Soba]
Asahikawa Takasagodai Manyo no Yu
A hot spring facility that offers the three elements of “soaking,” “relaxing,” and “eating.”
Located approximately 15 minutes by car from Kamui Ski Links, this hot spring facility offers the three elements of "soaking," "relaxing," and "eating." Soak in Futamata Radium Hot Spring, a secret hot spring in Hokkaido that is highly effective in recovering from fatigue. Manyo-no-Yu is open all year round, 23 hours a day. It's surprising that you can use it from late at night until early in the morning. It is revolutionary that there are rooms available for rent and you can stay for 3,500 yen from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM the next morning. There are plenty of amenities, so you can easily visit without bringing anything.
Asahikawa Takasagodai "Manyo-no-Yu " (day-trip hot spring)
Usage hours: 10:00 - 9:00 the next morning
Price: 1,600 yen for adults
Access: Approximately 11km from Asahikawa city
◆Official website: https://www.manyo.co. jp/asahikawa/
Irumu no Yu Agri Kobo Maabu
If you want to ski Kamuri Ski Links overnight, stay in a cottage.
Agri-Kobo Mabu, which can be accessed in about 15 minutes by car from Kamui Ski Links, is a complex that includes a campground, cottages, restaurants, and hot springs. The main building has a natural hot spring called ``Fukagawa Irum-no-Yu,'' which is open to day-trippers. The spring quality is a weakly alkaline cold mineral spring sourced from Fukagawa Irumu, which is less irritating to the skin and can be safely enjoyed by people with sensitive skin, small children, and the elderly. In addition to the large indoor bath, there is also an open-air bath with a pot bath and a rock bath. The five cottages are fully equipped with kitchens and can be accommodated even in the winter. Why not try using it when you want to ski overnight at Kamuri Ski Links?
Agri Kobo Maabu “Irumu no Yu ”
Usage hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Price: 500 yen for adults
Access: Approximately 65km from Asahikawa city
◆Official website: https://agri-studio-maabu.com/
[Near Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway]
Sounkyo Onsen Hotel Taisetsu
If you come to Asahikawa, Sounkyo Onsen is a must for skiing and hot springs
Sounkyo Onsen, which spreads out at the foot of the magnificent Daisetsuzan Federation in central Hokkaido, is 1 hour and 55 minutes by car from JR Asahikawa Station. This hot spring resort is visited by approximately 2 million people each year, including mountaineers and tourists visiting Mt. Daisetsu. It is also famous worldwide for its ice festival, the Sounkyo Onsen Icefall Festival. If you are planning a snow trip based in Asahikawa, "Daisetsuzan Asahidake" and "Kurodake" are popular mountain fields that you definitely want to visit at least once.
The spring quality of Sounkyo Onsen is simple sulfur spring, with a faint sulfur scent and the water is clear and colorless. There are over 60 hot spring sources, and each hot spring has its own unique scent and color, making it an attractive attraction for hot spring lovers. Hotel Daisetsu is located at the highest point in Sounkyo Onsen, so the view is outstanding. There are 3 large public baths and 2 open-air baths. There are five unique hot springs to enjoy, including the Chinita hot spring, which has an exotic atmosphere with its brick style and stained glass. It is also possible to reserve the gorge open-air bath ``Tenka no Yu.''
You can stay at Sounkyo Onsen and attack Mt. Kurodake and Mt. Asahidake, or you can enjoy Sounkyo Onsen after a day trip with Asahikawa Stay. Hotel Taisetsu also operates a free shuttle bus from JR Asahikawa Station during the winter season. If the weather is bad from the morning at Asahikawa Stay, it might be a good idea to spend a day at Sounkyo Onsen as your destination.
Sounkyo Onsen "Hotel Taisetsu " (day bath)
Usage hours: 11:00-17:00
Price: 1,000 yen for adults
Access: Approximately 78 km from Asahikawa city
◆Official website: http://www.hotel-taisetsu.com/index .html