Onsen Guide Overview
An onsen is a Japanese hot spring that has natural minerals in the water that adds to the texture and smell of the bath. We traveled all over Hokkaido from Lake Toya to the Daisetsuzan National Park to experience the top onsens. As we stopped by each onsen we saved detailed notes and made many observations that we wished we were aware of before arriving. Japan has over 3,000 onsens and this guide will help you navigate the top onsens in Hokkaido based on what you’re looking for.
Onsen Guide Filters
Location: Niseko Area / Northern Hokkaido
Fukiage Hot Spring Health Center
While in the Furano area, we asked many locals to point us to the best onsen in the area, and almost every answer we got was to visit Fukiage, high praise!
Hotel La Vista Daisetsuzan
Hotel La Vista Daisetsuzan is near the base of the Asahidake Ropeway and uses hot water from a natural source along the Yukomabetsu River.
Healthy Chateau (ヘルシーシャトー 4)
Healthy Chateau (ヘルシーシャトー 4) is another high quality community onsen.
Highland Furano
Good value if you are staying in the Furano area and don’t want to travel too far.
Furano La Terre
Provides good facilities, however the price was a little high for what you get.
Hot Water of Fukiage Open-air
A public pool located off the side of the road, this is an absolute must visit if you are in the area
Chinese Herbal Medicine Hot Water Asahikawa Health Land
We found this onsen to not have the same standards of cleanliness as we would have come to expect from other onsens we have visited.
