Hokkaido · Niseko, Hokkaido

♨ Niseko Onsen

Powder-snow ski country with many hot springs, under Mt. Annupuri.

Quick facts

Location: Niseko, Hokkaido (Hokkaido region)
Water type: Sulfur spring
Tattoos: Check ahead with each bath
Directions: Open in Google Maps

The water

Six of the nine main spring types are found around Niseko, including milky sulphur springs (Goshiki), silky hydrogen carbonate springs and warming chloride springs.

History

The Niseko Onsen area (Niseko and Rankoshi) was named a national health hot-spring resort in 1958. Goshiki Onsen, between the hiking trails of Mt. Niseko Annupuri and Mt. Iwaonupuri, has welcomed hikers since 1930.

Getting there

From: Sapporo / New Chitose Airport
Route: JR Hakodate Line to Niseko or Kutchan, then bus or taxi to individual onsen
JR Pass: JR trains covered; buses and taxis not covered.

Check current timetables and fares before you travel.

Famous for (meibutsu)

Hokkaido potatoes (food): potatoes grown around Niseko and Kutchan
Hokkaido dairy (food): milk, butter and cheese

Plan your trip: tours & day trips near Niseko

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