Niseko Kiranoyu Onsen (ニセコ駅前温泉 綺羅乃湯)
In December 2019 Niseko Kiranoyu Onsen was renovated. We heard from locals that we had to visit Niseko Kiranoyu Onsen. The building is very nice featuring a modern industrial aesthetic with exposed concrete, wood and dark tiles. Everything was very well maintained showing the pride they have in their newly updated facility. On your way in they have an electronic ticket machine that supports several languages, which is the first one we’ve seen in Hokkaido that’s not mechanical.
As you walk into the onsen you’ll see the washing area to the right, and two indoor baths to the left with electronic thermostat readings. When we visited the first wooden indoor bath was around 41 degrees C and the large granite tile indoor bath was around 43 degrees C. The space is not very large, but they maximize the size of the baths making the area feel bigger than it really is. Outside there is a rock open-air bath around 40 degrees C, a cold plunge and a dry sauna. We really enjoyed having the cold plunge outside, so that we could get as cold as possible before jumping in the dry sauna. If you’re in Niseko then you should definitely stop by and spend ¥500.
Overall Rating: 4/5
Authenticity Rating: 3/5
Amenities:
Restaurant
Blow dryer
Scale
Cotton swabs
Resting room
Water Temp: 40 - 43 degrees C
Vibe: Locals, Modern
Rules: Very casual (Not strict)
Price:
Adults: ¥500
Children: ¥250
Features:
1 dry sauna
1 outdoor bath (rotenburo)
1 outdoor cold plunge
2 indoor communal baths
2 stand up showers
Showers
Lockers
Seating