Hokkaido is a region blessed with beautiful nature, where you can enjoy a variety of spectacular views. Hokkaido is also home to many hidden hot springs, perfect for those who want to relax during their trip. Here are 15 hidden hot springs and famous hot springs in Hokkaido that you definitely want to visit. Enjoy a trip that will heal your body and mind at these wonderful hot spring spots!

Toyotomi Onsen, with its oil-rich spring waters that are unparalleled nationwide, has a distinctive petroleum smell and is known for its high moisturizing and heat-retaining properties, making it a great bath for beautiful skin. In recent years, it has attracted attention from people suffering from chronic skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, and many people from all over the country visit the hot springs for therapeutic purposes.

Seseki Onsen is a hot spring made of stones in the sea. It is a dynamic hot spring full of wildness, where the water can be inaccessible depending on the tide (it is submerged in the sea at high tide) or too hot (as the 64°C spring water does not become diluted at low tide). It became known nationwide after appearing in the TV drama "From the North Country." It is visited by hot spring lovers and secret hot spring lovers from all over Japan.

Yoroushi Onsen is said to have been discovered and developed in 1916 by Nishimura Takeshige, who embarked on hot spring development. Even now, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016, steam still wafts leisurely through the water amid the changing scenery of the seasons, and Blakiston's fish owls can occasionally be spotted. There used to be several hot spring inns here, and the area was bustling with visitors seeking therapeutic baths, but today only one, Yuyado Daiichi (opened in 1972), remains open.

Teshikaga Town is located in the Kussharo Caldera, Japan's largest caldera, a depression created by a volcanic eruption. Veins of water heated by underground magma gush forth from the ground in the form of abundant hot springs. Kawayu Onsen is a hot spring with the unique volcanic spring water quality. The highly acidic spring water is strong enough to dissolve even a nail that has been soaked in it, and is expected to have skin-beautifying effects by dissolving dead skin cells and leaving the skin smooth.

The moor springs that gush forth in the hot spring town are a rare type of spring that has been designated a Hokkaido Heritage Site. At the spa attached to the Roadside Station Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen, you can casually enjoy the moor springs in your swimsuit. Additionally, at the nearby Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Guide Center, you can experience a variety of outdoor activities throughout the year in the natural surroundings of Tokachigawa Onsen.

With many natural springs, this famous hot spring boasts a history of over 100 years. The 11 baths, each with its own unique healing properties, are incredibly luxurious and day trips are also available. For lodging, there is a secluded hot spring inn nestled quietly in a separate building, with a limited number of rooms that gives it an exclusive feel. There is also a popular natural open-air bath, Shika no Yu, in the nearby campground, which you can enter for free.

This secluded hot spring, which has been in operation for 120 years, is located deep in the mountains and surrounded by virgin forest. You can relax listening to the murmuring of the river and the chirping of wild birds. Since its opening, the hot spring has continued to use 100% free-flowing hot spring water, and the view from the open-air bath allows you to feel the beauty of nature in all four seasons.

A golden sunset, and in winter, swans swimming on the lake's surface. You can have this magnificent view all to yourself at Kotan no Yu, a hidden hot spring on the shores of Lake Kussharo. There are other free open-air baths in the area, such as Ikenoyu and Wakoto Onsen, but the view from Kotan no Yu is truly breathtaking. The baths are meticulously cleaned by local residents, allowing you to fully experience the sense of unity with nature.

Goshiki Onsen Ryokan boasts two hot springs, one with free-flowing spring water and the other with an open-air bath where you can enjoy the natural scenery. The name is said to come from the fact that "there are five different types of spring water, whereas normal hot springs have only two," and "the sulfur mixed in makes the water appear five different colors depending on the day." This hot spring is perfect for soothing your body after a day of skiing or mountain climbing.

It is popular as a rare natural open-air bath on the seaside, even in Japan. Hot spring water from the heat source of the Esan volcano bubbles up on the coast, creating a dynamic hot spring with a bathtub in the sea. The bathing hours change daily depending on the tides, and the bath is submerged at high tide and can only be used at low tide.

Located a short distance from the Jozankei hot spring town, Sapporo's inner sanctum, Hoheikyo Onsen is popular for its famous hot springs that flow directly from the source. The open-air bath, surrounded by nature, is one of the largest in Japan, offering a sense of spaciousness. At night, it is lit up, creating a fantastical location with rising steam from the hot springs. If you stop by after enjoying winter sports at the nearby ski resort, you can soothe your fatigue in the open-air bath with a view of the snow. The famous authentic curry is also recommended.

Its attractions include a natural open-air bath with spring water at your feet, said to be one of only about 20 in the whole country, and an open-air observation bath where you can gaze out at the natural beauty of Lake Shikotsu while soaking in the water. The natural open-air bath is built with a rustic atmosphere, with only rocks separating the bath area from the lake, and has remained unchanged since the facility opened. This dynamic hot spring allows you to become one with the nature of Lake Shikotsu, with scenery that changes with the seasons.

The spring quality is a rare high-quality "bicarbonate dioxide spring" in Japan. The carbon dioxide gas expands the capillaries in the skin and mucous membranes, improving blood circulation without increasing the heart rate. Even those with high blood pressure can lower their blood pressure without putting strain on the heart, so in Europe it is known as the "heart bath" and is considered a precious hot spring.

There are 11 baths in total, including large public baths for men and women, open-air baths, and family baths, and hidden baths, reserved exclusively for guests, are scattered along the walking paths on the premises, allowing you to enjoy a playful open-air bath. Aside from travel and hot spring therapy, why not visit on a special occasion such as a wedding anniversary?

It has long been popular as a hot springs cure spot, and many people stay for long periods to treat illnesses and injuries. It is also famous for the huge "travertine dome" formed by the lime contained in the hot spring, which has been designated as a natural monument of Hokkaido. Bathing while looking out at the travertine dome from the inn's open-air bath will be a unique experience.

*All information listed is current as of September 2025. *The information posted may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.

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