City: Hokkaido
Top Things to do in Hokkaido
Top 10 Thermal Spas in Hokkaido, Japan
Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaidō, literally "Northern Sea Circuit") (Japanese: [hokkaꜜidoː] ( listen)), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is the second largest island of Japan, and the largest and northernmost prefecture. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaido is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. About 43 km north of Hokkaido lies Sakhalin Island, Russia, whereas to its east and north-east are the disputed Kuril Islands.
Restaurants in Hokkaido
1. Kuma no Yu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Kumanoyu is a secret hot spring made in the forest of a riverbank of the Rausu River, managed by local lovers. Because of the good quality and heat of hot water, Kumanoyu is popular among local fishermen as well. ●Hot spring water quality: Sulfer-containing, sodium, chloride spring (hydrogen sulfide system) ●Available Period: Whole year (not available between 5-7am due to the cleaning) ●Having dressing room ●Separate bath for men and women
Reviewed By JohnD209 - Leavenworth, United States
I first went to Kumanoyu in February 1989 and again in September of 2017. It is a wonderful hot spring that is taken care of by citizens of Rausu. Admission is free. There is a separate women’s area that is completely enclosed, and another spring that can be used by anyone, but is usually full of men. The bath is rather hot for me, and seemed to be about 45 degrees both times I went. It is on the Shiretoko Highway just after the Rausu Visitors Center where a bridge goes over the river. There is parking for a few cars and an English-language sign by the bridge. Cross the bridge and walk about 50 meters. This is my favorite hot spring in the Shiretoko area. The Rausu folks are talkative and the scenery is beautiful, with red maples in the fall and lots of snow in the winter. Visited 9/23/2017.
2. Hoheikyo Onsen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 401 reviews
Reviewed By tsy219 - Malaysia, null
We took the one day hot spring package (¥1800) which included round-trip bus tickets from Sapporo Station as well as the entrance ticket to the onsen. The tickets can be purchased at Sapporo Station platform 12. With these tickets, you can take the local bus Rapid No.7 (or the Kappa Liner which requires reservation, if no reservation than you can still aboard this liner if there are extra seats available) which will take roughly 1hr30mins. Upon arrival at the onsen, you will have to remove your shoes at the entrance. There are large lockers for luggages and smaller ones for your shoes, you’ll need a ¥100 coin for each locker which is refundable. There are more lockers in the changing rooms if you want to store your belongings. We brought our own towels, but they have big towels for rental and smaller ones for purchase. They also provide basic toiletries and a hair dryer. As for the onsen itself, they have it indoors and outdoors, and it’s absolutely gorgeous outside. There’s common spaces in the building if you just want to rest and relax. After spending time at the onsen, we had a lovely and satisfying lunch at their restaurant. We had their Indian food but they also have soba, which you have to order and pay before sitting down. Overall the experience was amazing, and I would definitely recommend this place.
3. Toyotomi Onsen Fureai Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
It is a hot spring facility in Toyotomi-cho. This is famous as a hot spring which is effective nationwide at atopy and skin diseases. There is a public bath and a bathhouse for hot springs with 100% natural hot spring.
