The water born from Hokkaido's vast nature has an exceptional taste! This time, we'll introduce six recommended spots in Hokkaido where you can collect and enjoy delicious spring water.

This mineral-rich spring water at the foot of Mt. Yotei is rain and snow that has seeped underground over decades. About 80,000 tons of water gush out daily, and many people visit the water drawing area in Fukidashi Park with bottles to fill. It has been selected as one of the 100 Best Waters of Japan and is also recognized as a Hokkaido Heritage site.

Fukidashi Park

■Location: 45 Kawanishi, Kyogoku-cho
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This is Japan's northernmost famous water, an underground stream from the magnificent Mt. Rishiri, which towers over Rishiri Island. As its name (meaning "sweet dew spring water") suggests, it has a subtle sweetness that quenches the thirst of Mt. Rishiri climbers. It has been selected as one of the 100 Best Waters of Japan, and the surrounding area is also chosen as one of Japan's 100 Best Forests for Forest Bathing.

Kanrosensui Spring Water

■Location: Fujino, Oshidomari, Rishirifuji-cho
■Hours: Open all year (The Rishiri Hokuroku Campsite with parking is closed in winter)
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The spring water group of over 60 large and small springs, including the Naibetsu River Spring Water, is indispensable to the lives of Chitose citizens due to its abundant volume and high quality. The headwater area contains the Usakumai Ruins and is a protected area, so you cannot collect the natural raw water. However, you can collect and drink water from the drawing area at Meisui Fureai Park, which was established downstream to commemorate its selection as one of the 100 Best Waters of Japan.

Meisui Fureai Park

■Location: 4 Rankoshi, Chitose-shi
■Hours: 4th Saturday of April - November 15, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (until 5:00 PM from October 1 to November 15)
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This is mineral-rich spring water that the nature of the Daisetsuzan mountains, located in the center of Hokkaido, has accumulated over many years. Higashikawa is the only town in Hokkaido without a public water supply, and this water is loved by many residents for domestic use and for agriculture, the town's key industry. It is also registered as one of the 100 Best Waters of the Heisei Era.

Daisetsu Asahidake Gensui Park

■Location: Nukanan, Higashikawa-cho
■Hours: Open 24/7 *Toilets are closed from November to April
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Niuppu Cold Spring originates from the Matsuyama Wetlands, which is home to the "Juroku-taki" (16 Waterfalls), a collective name for 16 waterfalls scattered throughout the Niuppu area. The water is a cold, crisp, and delicious spring water with a temperature of 6°C even in midsummer. It might be nice to visit while enjoying a tour of the waterfalls. It is also registered as one of the 100 Best Waters of the Heisei Era.

Niuppu Cold Spring & Juroku-taki Waterfalls

■Location: Aza-Niuppu, Bifuka-cho
■Hours: The gate at the entrance of the forest road to "Niuppu Cold Spring" is closed during winter.
■Fee: Free
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Raiun no Mizu is located in Raiun Park in Shari Town, part of the Shiretoko World Natural Heritage site. It is an underground stream from Mt. Shari and is popular among locals as an easy-to-drink soft water. Its auspicious name, which means "luck comes," also makes it a popular power spot.

※Information is current as of November 2022.
※Published information may change. Please check official websites for the latest details.