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
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.
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.
The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort
Located within the Nonokaze Resort alongside beautiful Lake Toya this top tier onsen is probably one of, if not, the best on all of Hokkaido.
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.
Yugokorotei
Yugokorotei has a very large open-air outdoor bath with a constant supply of fresh hot spring water.
Makkari Hot Spring (真狩温泉)
Makkari Hot Spring (真狩温泉) has a direct view of the iconic Mount Yotei from its open-air outside bath, which is hand built out of local stones.