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Hot Springs

Field guides · 3 from the ground

Hot Springs

Onsen guides and hot spring experiences

Jozankei Onsen: Sapporo’s Mountain Hot Spring Town

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Traditional Japanese architecture in a snowy onsen town with mountains
Hot SpringsJozankei Onsen: Sapporo’s Mountain Hot Spring TownJozankei sits in a river gorge about 26 kilometres south of Sapporo, close enough that locals treat it as their…4 min read
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Noboribetsu Onsen Guide: Hell Valley, Hot Springs, and Where to Stay

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Steaming volcanic landscape of Jigokudani Hell Valley in Noboribetsu
Hot SpringsNoboribetsu Onsen Guide: Hell Valley, Hot Springs, and Where to StayNoboribetsu smells like rotten eggs. That's the first thing you notice as the bus pulls into town - the unmistakable…6 min read
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Tattoo-Friendly Onsen in Hokkaido: Where You Can Actually Soak

March 29, 2026March 24, 2026 by Hokkaido Adventures
Traditional Japanese architecture in a snowy onsen town with mountains
Hot SpringsTattoo-Friendly Onsen in Hokkaido: Where You Can Actually SoakJapan's onsen tattoo ban is one of the biggest headaches for tattooed travelers. Most traditional public baths still prohibit tattoos…7 min read
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★ 4.5Mountain Bike Tour from Sapporo Including Hoheikyo Onsen and LunchFrom $71
★ 5.0Snowshoe Adventures and Onsen Bliss Winter Escape in FuranoFrom $78
★ 5.0Sapporo Private Sightseeing Tour in Onsen with Special PackageFrom $201
★ 4.5Autumn Leaves in AutumnSkiing in winterLet’s go to Hoheikyo Onsen by private car (from Sapporo)From $415
★ 5.0Green Season Half Day Hikes in Sapporo and Hokkaido with OnsenFrom $195
★ 5.0Full Day Green Season Hiking in Sapporo and Hokkaido with onsen.From $249

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