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
Hōheikyō Hot Spring
Hōheikyō Hot Spring was listed as #1 in Japan by TripAdvisor in 2013 for “Day Trip Hot Spring Facility”.
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.
Yusenkaku Konbugawa (昆布川温泉 )
Yusenkaku, meaning “hidden hot spring” could not be a more fitting name for this onsen.
Yukichichibu Onsen
Located away from the crowds is this small and authentic feeling onsen.
Goshiki Onsen And Hotel
Located at the base of both Annupuri and Iwaonupuri mountains, this onsen gets a lot of attention from backcountry riders due to its convenient location
Kyokoku Onsen
Soak up the natural onsen minerals as well as stunning views of Mt.Yotei from the outdoor pool. Their onsen and meal deal for ¥1000 is the best deal we’ve seen by far.
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.
A-BRAND Golf Club
A-BRAND Golf Club is an elegant and large stone castle that looks like it should be located in rural Scotland.
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.