Hot springs within one hour drive from Asahikawa!

One hour by car from Asahikawa, a new hot spring opened at the Starlight Hotel in Ashibetsu City at the end of December 2019.
« Hot Bath Cafe Seiyukan » is a brand new concept of hot spring that offers bath and relaxation.

When our reporter got off his car, in the parking lot, it smelled like sulfur.
The hot spring’s water is only made of the source’s natural water. The source spouts 600 liters of water per minute this is why the source water isn’t diluted with regular water.
However, since the source water is only 10 degrees celsius, so it needs to be heated.

After going past the hotel’s reception and until the hot spring entrance, our reporter came across so many fluffy carpet equipped rest rooms.
Furnitures like cushions, low tables, outdoor chairs, bonfires, and places like hideaways are spread everywhere and wakes up the little kid hiding inside everyone.
Even if you’re just looking around it will surely put a smile on your face.

There is also a space in the back with outlets.
Since there is WiFi in the building, it can be used as a workspace.

The hot spring's water is a little thick but feel smooth on the skin.
In addition to the indoor bath, sauna and salt sauna, there is also a mud pack corner.
Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, cleansing and face wash were also provided.

Our reporter heard that, at the night, the open-air bath projects stars.
The star-falling village Ashibetsu☆
The night must be really beautiful!

This is a hot spring that you can enjoy for a day, or even more! The hot springs is located in a hotel so feel free to extend your stay!

Name: Hot Bath Cafe Seiyuukan
Address: Ashibetsu-shi Asahimachiyuya 1
Telephone: 0124-23-1155
Business hours: Day trip hot spring bathing time: 6:00 to 22:00 (Last entry is 21:00)
Holidays: None
Prices:
-90 minutes course :
weekdays: adults 815 yen, elementary school students 358¥,
weekends and holidays: adults 925 yen, elementary school students 413¥
-Free time:
weekdays : adult 1,145¥, elementary school students 523¥,
weekends and holidays: adults 1,255¥, elementary school students 578¥
Official Website: https://ofurocafe-seiyukan.com/

There is also a hot spring in the neighbouring town of Fukagawa.
"Aguri Kobo Maabu" is a hot spring with a hands-on workshop.

There are 6 cottages in the vicinity, so you can stay overnight if needed.
Overnight guests can enter the hot springs as much as they want.

The hot spring building is large and equipped with a restaurant.
The lunch and bath set is very affordable and popular at 1,000¥ only.

There are two indoor baths, one outdoor bath and two jar baths outside.
The jar bath does not have a roof, so you can appreciate the nature of Fukagawa.

The hot water was slightly cloudy and had a silky feel.
The open-air bath was so pleasant that our reporter could stay in forever.

Name: Fukagawa irumu onsen aguri kōbō maabu
Address: Fukagawa-shi Otoe-chō Otoe 600
Telephone: 0164-26-3333
Business hours: 9:00 - 22:00
Holidays: None
Prices: adults: 500¥ , children: 300¥
Official Website: https://mypage.fukanavi.com/ag_mabu/index.html

50 minutes away from Asahikawa, there are many hot springs in Biei and Shirogane Onsen area where you can take a day trip.
« Mori no Ryotei Biei » opened in April 2010 and is one of the newest Shirogane hot spring.

It is a Japanese style inn, but very modern.
The small structure of the inn creates a special atmosphere.

There is a dedicated entrance for people who only wants to bath.
You can pay the bath fee to the staff by ringing the bell.

The hot spring water at Shirogane Onsen is often called « Tsue shirazu no Yu », which can be translated by « the bath which doesn’t know the cane » and known to be effective against joint pains and neuralgia.

The temperature of the brown muddy water is quite high.
Moreover, this hot spring is only made of the natural, source water.


There is only two indoor baths and a small number of washing areas, but they were very well maintained and clean.
The shampoos and body soaps are from the POLA brand and had a very nice smell.

Name: Mori no Ryotei Biei
Address: Kamikawa-gun Biei-chō ji shirogane 10522 - 1
Telephone: 0166-68-1500
Day trip bath time: 10:00 - 14:00
Holidays: None
Prices: adults: 800¥
Official Website: https://biei-hotel.com/global_page/

After about 1 hour drive from Asahikawa city, our reporter, Mami, went on a hot springs tour to refresh herself. Which hot spring was your favorite ? The playful bath cafe ? The open-air Aguri Kobo Maabu ? Or the healing Mori no Ryotei Biei ?
Our body does so much for us, it might be good to relax and take a break from time to time in those all-natural hot springs.