Manyo
Located on the outskirts of Asahikawa, Manyo is a big onsen with a reasonable set of facilities. You’ll begin your onsen experience here by storing your shoes in the lockers at the front door, and you’ll have to lock them and give the key to the staff to proceed. You’ll then get this key swapped for a locker key, in a strange and typically japanese formal dance.
On entering the onsen, there is a large area for washing, as well as the standard set of hot pools. A nice touch at Manyo is a large digital temperature readout on each pool, which helps avoid the toe dipping dance!
Also unique to Manyo is a large marble seating area right in the middle, giving a good place to rest up before choosing your next soak. Inside, you’ll find a full range of pools, with 4 hot pools, a cold plunge (around 15 degrees C), steam and sauna. The sauna is large and has a TV to help you catch up with your Japanese news. There are a further two pools outside in a traditional style.
Overall Rating: 4/5
Authenticity Rating: 4/5
Amenities:
Restaurant
Massage Chairs (¥ 200)
Water Temp: 39 - 42 degrees C
Vibe: Traditional, quiet, not crowded
Rules: N/A
Price: ¥880
Features:
6 hot pools
1 cold pool
Steam
Sauna
Showers
Lockers
Seating