What to do and see in Menashi-gun, Hokkaido: The Best Free Things to do

July 16, 2021 Jasper Kershner

Discover the best top things to do in Menashi-gun, Japan including Kuma no Yu, Shiretoko Highway, Michi-no-Eki Shiretoko Rausu, Aidomari Onsen, Rausu Kunashiri Observatory Deck, Rausu Visiter Center, Seseki Onsen.

1. Kuma no Yu

Yunosawacho, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun 086-1822 Hokkaido http://www.nemuro.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/ss/srk/kanko/nmrgsdb/5stay/5hs-kumanoyu.htm
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4.5 based on 116 reviews

Kuma no Yu

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. Shiretoko Highway

National Road No. 334, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun 086-1800 Hokkaido http://www.hkd.mlit.go.jp/ab/douro_seibi/icrceh00000011m5.html
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4.5 based on 90 reviews

Shiretoko Highway

3. Michi-no-Eki Shiretoko Rausu

361-1 Honcho, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun 086-1833 Hokkaido +81 153-87-5151 http://www.hokkaido-michinoeki.jp/michinoeki/2217/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 197 reviews

Michi-no-Eki Shiretoko Rausu

4. Aidomari Onsen

Aidomari, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun 086-1806 Hokkaido +81 153-87-2111 http://aidomarionsen.blog43.fc2.com
Excellent
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4.0 based on 43 reviews

Aidomari Onsen

5. Rausu Kunashiri Observatory Deck

32-1, Rebuncho, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun Hokkaido +81 153-87-4560 http://www.rausu-town.jp/mt/mt-search.cgi?search=%E7%BE%85%E8%87%BC%E5%9B%BD%E5%BE%8C%E5%B1%95%E6%9C%9B%E5%A1%94&
Excellent
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4.0 based on 69 reviews

Rausu Kunashiri Observatory Deck

6. Rausu Visiter Center

6-27, Yunosawa, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun Hokkaido +81 153-87-2828 http://www.goko.go.jp/
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4.0 based on 92 reviews

Rausu Visiter Center

7. Seseki Onsen

Seseki, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun 086-1811 Hokkaido +81 153-88-2384 http://www.seseki-onsen.com/access.html
Excellent
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3.5 based on 30 reviews

Seseki Onsen

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