A hot spring district which has declared to have “Gensen 100% Kakenagashi” (The waters here flow 100% direct from the hot spring source source).
Kawayu hot spring is wedged between Lake Kussharo, the largest caldera lake in Japan and Lake Mashu, one of the clearest in the world.
This hot spring is famous thanks to the volcanic plumes which continue to rise from Mt. Io.
Indeed, the steam and the scent of sulfur are what makes this hot spring district attractive and entices the hearts of travelers.
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On’neyu Onsen
Boasting over a 100 years of history, Onneyu hot spring was opened in 1899. Among the areas of Saroma, Kitami, Onneyu and Abashiri, It is the leading spring resort. Its main quality is that it is a simple sulphur spring. Enjoy this famous hot spring which has been soothing our ancestors for centuries.
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Nukabira Onsen
Before Lake Nukabira existed, this was a hot spring which had been soothing people since the beginning of the Taisho Period. This town is appropriately named Nukabira Gensenkyo (as it translates literally as town of holiday homes, rice bran and source) and every inn in this town has spring water coming directly from the hot spring source. Its lavish hospitality will always appeal to fans of hot springs.
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Shikaribetsu Onsen
Lake Shikaribetsu is located in the highest area in Hokkaido The hot spring wells up close to the lake. That is Lake Shikaribetsu hot spring, there are two hotels where you can enjoy its hot spring water. There is a short period in the winter season which can be enjoyed. When through the ice of the frozen Shikaribetsu lake, the hot spring bath appears.