Visiting hidden and famous hot springs

[Best view No.1] Kotan Onsen open-air bath
(Kotan Onsenro Tenburo)

Infinity Onsen is a hot spring where the lake and hot spring are one. When you soak in the bathtub overlooking Lake Kussharo, you can enjoy a bath that feels as if the lake and hot spring are one.

[Beautiful Skin No.1] Meto Onsen, Meto Onsen Hotel
(Meto Onsen and Meto Onsen Hotel)

Located on the banks of the Nukanan River, this inn boasts an open-air bath that is full of a sense of freedom. The alkaline simple hot spring water, with a slight sulfur smell, and the natural surroundings are soothing to the skin and eyes.

[No.1 in rustic charm] Nukabira Onsen, Nukabira Tate Tourist Hotel
(Nukabira Onsen and Nukabira Kanko Hotel)

The best recommendation is the rustic "mixed outdoor bath" facing the Nukabira River. Surrounded by natural forests, you can feel the "breath of nature" as you are soothed by the green trees and listen to the murmuring of the river. The gentle salt spring containing baking soda leaves a nice smooth feeling and is comfortable on the skin.

[No.1 acidity] Kawayu Onsen, Oyado Kinkiyu Annex, Suzuto
(Cute hot springs, home-cooked meals, and a water lily)

A high-temperature hot spring river flows through the hot spring town, and Kawayu Onsen, which has alum and green spring water containing highly acidic hydrogen sulfide with a pH of 1.7, is one of the few precious hot springs in the country from a medical perspective.

【Richness NO.1】Matsushiro Onsen ・Matsushiroso
(Matsushiro Onsen, Matsushiroso)

This is a rich hot spring with a total component content of 16,130 mg/kg. It contains a variety of components, including salt, calcium, iron, and carbon dioxide.

[Rare spring quality NO.1] Koyasu Onsen
(Koyasu Onsen)

This hot spring contains iodine, one of the top five rare spring qualities. It is popular among locals due to its richness and abundance of water.

[Beautiful view No.1] Matsukawa Valley Hot Springs, Takinoyu
(Matsukawake Ikoku Onsen/Takinoyu)

The attraction is the large open-air bath, made using the natural boulders of Matsukawa Valley, from which you can enjoy the seasonal scenery.

[No.1 Cloudy Water] Hotaru Onsen Ichibokaku
(Firefly Hot Springs, First Floor)

This hotel is proud of its beautiful, cloudy green water. The color of the spring changes slightly depending on the day, creating a truly mystical sight.

[No.1 in Commitment] Hirase Onsen Fujisuke no Yu Fujiya Ryokan
(Hirase Onsen Fujisuke no Yu Fujiya Ryokan)

The hot, abundant hot spring water that springs from the shores of Lake Shiramizu in Hakusan National Park, 15km away, is indirectly cooled with well water before being poured into the baths. The inn is committed to using 100% spring water without adding a drop of water. The inn, which was relocated from an old house, has a wonderful atmosphere.

[No.1 in cloudy water] Hirayu Onsen in Okuhida Onsen Village
(Okuhida Onsen Group Hirayu Onsen)

With an abundant flow rate of 600 liters per minute, you can enjoy the different turbidity and temperatures of the water, from milky white water to clear water with white hot spring flowers dancing in it.

[No.1 for beautiful skin] Gero Onsen
(Gero Onsen)

The alkaline simple hot spring water leaves your skin feeling smooth and acts as a natural cleanser that removes dead skin cells and impurities.

[Beautiful Skin No.1] Shio Onsen, Kami no Yu
(Shibi Onsen Kaminoyu)

The sulfur spring has an extremely high pH value of 9.4 to 9.6, making it a skin-beautifying spring that will have you wanting to rub it onto your cheeks.

[No.1 Cloudy Water] Furusato Onsen, Sakurajima Seaside Hotel
(Furusato Onsen/Sakurajimashimaside Hotel)

This hotel allows you to soak in the cloudy golden water while looking out at Kinko Bay. You can also see Mt. Kaimon from the bath.

[Beautiful view No.1] Healthy Land Open-air Bath and Ibusuki Tamatebako Onsen
(Healthy Land Theme Park/Ibusuki Hot Springs)

You will definitely be overwhelmed by the view from the vast open-air bath (Japanese-style open-air bath) overlooking the ocean!!