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The Owner,
Yasuhiro Nishio, takes guests to a local onsen (open-air hot spring)
every evening at 7.30pm in his bus, returning at about 9pm. Below
is a list of the onsens that we are fortunate to have in the Niseko
area - relaxation and refreshment are never far away!
If this is
your first time to go to an Onsen (Hot Spring), you may like to
read "What to do at an Onsen". Click
here for more information.
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Name: Niseko Ikoino-mura
TEL 0136-58-3111
Location:
Annupuri hot-spring village, 2 mins by bus
Entrance
fee: adults 700 yen, children 500 yen
Men and women
bath seperately
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Description:
Locally, it is called "The Hot Spring of the White Birch, as it is surrounded by the white birch trees of the adjacent park. In the spring, summer and autumn you can relax to the sound of birdsong, whilst in the winter you will be surrounded by a beautiful blanket of snow. Indoors, you will find a large relaxation and bubble bath, whilst the sauna is known as the most comfortable in this neighbourhood.
As this onsen, which is open from 1pm, is so close to Milky House,
many guests go there on foot when in need of relaxation. Discount
tickets are available from Milky House if you inform us before your
arrival. Karaoke facilities, a bar and restaurant are also available
for your enjoyment.
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Name: kirano-yu
TEL 0136-44-1100
Location:
Central Niseko, opposite the railway station. 10 minutes by
bus
Entrance
fee: adults 700 yen, children 500 yen
Men and women
bath seperately
10 mins by bus
Description:
This hot spring, owned by the local authorities, was recently
refurbished to make it one of the most modern, comfortable and convenient
onsens in the area. It has both indoor and outdoor baths, and an
excellent sauna. It is also one of very few onsen facilities to
have a private bath available. This can be useful if you are a family
that wish to bathe together, or if you are not used to nudity in
public. Please note that the private onsen costs 1000 yen per person
and pre-booking is essential. **private onsen price 1hour / 1,000yen
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ame: Niseko annupuri hotel"Yugokoro-tei"
TEL 0136-58-2500
Location:
Konbu hot-spring village, 4mins by bus
Entrance
fee: adults 700 yen
Men and women
bath seperately
Description:
The
Niseko Annupuri Hotel hot spring is well know for his naturally
high temperature and memorable atmosphere. It is surrounded by huge
rocks which serve as chairs when you wish to cool down a little.
In the winter, it is particularly popular with skiers, as the ice-candles
are lit and the local beer is passed around. If you find yourself
at Milky House on a particularly cold or windy day, this is the
place to come and relax! Discount tickets are available, please
ask a member of Milky House Staff.
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Name: Niseko Grand Hotel
TEL0136-58-2121
Location: konbu hot-spring village, 5 mins by bus
Entrance
fee: adults 700 yen
Men and women bath seperately and mixed
Description:
This huge onsen, known as "The Garden Open-Air Bath", is one
of few onsens left in Japan where men and women may bathe together. Although
the majority of the terraced pools are segregated, if you take a walk down
the walled path, there, at the bottom of the garden you will find a large,
secluded mixed pool surrounded by trees. The water in this area is well
known for its healing properties (watch out for the famous spring across
the road from the hotel!), so don't be surprised if the onsen is busy!
A discount ticket is available from Milky House, which will bring the entrance
price down to 200 yen.
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Name: Koikawa onsen
TEL 0136-58-2111
Location:
Kelp hot-spring village, 5 mins by bus
Entrance
fee: 500
yen
Description:
If you want to bathe in a very traditional "old-style"
onsen, then this is definitely the place to come! The atmosphere
is certainly retrospective here, with neither shampoo nor shower!
The feeling of relaxation that this deep bathtub gives cannot be
rivaled. Although the women's bath is a little small, you will find
the extremely peaceful setting in a detached building just the ticket
to soothe away those's stresses and strains. The wild grasses and
spring cherry blossoms add to the rustic atmosphere.
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Name: hotel ashiri niseko
TEL 0136-59-2323
Location:
Konbu hot-spring village, 6 mins by bus
Entrance
fee: adults It will become cheap if I ask of you from milky
1200yen
Men and women
bath seperately
Description:
Originally known as the Autumnal Leaves Hot Spring, the Hotel
Ashiri Niseko has undergone a complete redevelopment to help it
become one of the top onsens in the Niseko area. Despite the new
look, this superb onsen retains much of the old atmosphere; the
indoor bath was constructed from made of sweet-smelling Hinoki wood.
You'll also find a sauna and the outdoor Roman style pool in which
to relax. Due to the popularity that this unique onsen often enjoys,
it is necessary to phone the owner before setting out. Here you
will enjoy the traditional Japanese style hotel care.
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Name: national popular accommoation Yuki Chichibu
TEL 0136-58-2328
Location:
Yumoto hot-spring village, 15 mins by bus 500yen
Entrance
fee: adults 700 yen, children 500 yen
Men and women
bath seperatelyDescription:
This unique hot spring has a history of 12 years of awards in
Japan's Top Hot Spring Resort awards. In addition to awards for
quality of water and Best Public Onsen, it has also been ranked
4th out of all of Hokkaido's sulphur springs. A recent refurbishment
has resulted in a great view from the open-air baths, of which you
will find many. There are also herbal and mud baths, all of which
help this hot spring to make your visit to Niseko one that you will
never forget!
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Name: Niseko Yamano-Ie
TEL0136-58-2611
Location:
Gosiki hot-spring village, 30 mins by bus
Entrance
fee: adults 700 yen, children 500 yen
Men and women
bath seperately
Description:
This onsen was first developed around the time that Niseko was founded
by the pioneering generation, and has since been rebuilt three times.
The current splendid mountain villa was built 25 years ago. The
male and female baths are divided by a fence, and the fantastic
volcanically heated water is transparent.
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Name: Gosiki onsn
TEL0136-58-2707
Location:
Annupuri hot-spring village, 2 mins by bus
Entrance
fee: adults 700 yen, children 500 yen
Men and women
bath seperately
Description:
Goshiki hot-spring village
This hot spring is well known as one of Niseko's "flagship"
onsens, and has appeared on national television and in various magazines
on numerous occasions. It is many times with TV or a magazine. It
was refurbished in 1998,and another outdoor bath was added in 2000.
Conveniently located just 30 minutes by car from Milky House, you
will find that it's location - nestled in the middle of a mountain
pass - offers you peace and beauty that is beyond compare. Driving
up to the onsen you may encounter some of the wild foxes that roam
the area, as they emerge from the clouds of sulphur mist that at
times wafts through the pass. Care should be taken when driving
in the snow, the road can be dangerous due to its winding nature.
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Name: Hillton Niseko village
TEL0136-44-2211
Location:
Higashiyama hot-spring village, 5 mins by bus
Entrance
fee: adults 1000yen
Men and women
bath seperately
Description:At the base of the impressive Higashiyama Prince's Tower this
beautiful open-air onsen can be found. Right next to the bath is
a pond in which you will find carp passing the days contemplating
fishy thoughts. Although the entrance fee is quite high, it does
include towel rental. In the Higashiyama Prince Hotel complex you
will also find a cafe, restaurant, games centre and boutique.
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Name: Yakusi Onsen
TEL0136-58-2259
Location:
yakusit spring village, 7mins by busEntrance
fee: adults 700 yen, children 500 yen
Men and women
bath seperately By transparent hot water
Muddiness hot
water and an open-air bath bathe in mixed company. 300 yen
Description:
This remarkable onsen, situated at the bottom of a valley in
the middle of nowhere, has a large outdoor mud-bath. It is said
that the water here has healing properties, enabling invalids to
walk again! The outdoor bath is for men and women, the indoor (clear
water) baths are segregated. Out of the mud thousands of bubbles
emerge, clinging to your skin. Although the temperature of the bath
is not particularly high, you will find that after your bath the
heat will linger under your skin making you feel wonderfully warm
and refreshed. Although not suitable for those of you who like crystal-clear
baths, this onsen provides you with an opportunity to have an unforgettable
soak!
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Name: The Rankoshi town ownership Yuusen- kaku
TELL 0136-58-2131
ocation: Kelp hot-spring
village
hot-spring village, 10 mins by bus
Entrance
fee: adults 500 yen
Men and women
bath seperately
Description:
This onsen, which has recently been refurbished, can easily be spotted from Route 5 or from the JR line due to the mosque-like building in which it is housed. Situated just behind JR Konbu station, this public onsen has fantastic quality water, which is said to be very good for the skin. In addition to the many bathtubs there is also a fantastic sauna, and elsewhere in the complex a restaurant/cafe and souvenir stand. This onsen is always popular with locals and visitors alike.
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Name: Asahi onsenn
TEL OWO|PWVO|PWUV
Location:
Annupuri hot-spring village, From milky[, it is a car
and they are 1 hour and a half.Entrance
fee: adults 500yenMan-and-woman
mixed bathing
Description:
Although the owner's hot spring tour does not include this onsen,
if you are in search of the unusual then this bath is the one for
you! Perhaps Hokkaido's most secretive soaking hole, Asahi Hot Spring
dates back to the days when there was no road in the area, and foot
soar hikers would rest on their way through the mountainous region.
The outdoor onsen is quite a long way from the indoor onsen, and
the water sources are not connected. As hikers on the nearby path
can easily see into the outdoor pool it is not suitable for shy
ladies! Open from Golden Week until October. Due to its secretive
location it is vital that you get detailed directions from the owner
before departing. Business from GW to the middle of October.
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Name: Niimi
hot spring
TEL 0136-57-5231
Location:
Niimi hot-spring village, milky[ to a car -- 1 hour -- just
for a moment
Entrance
fee: 500yen
It is man-and-woman
mixed bathing in part.
Description:
Set deep in the Niseko countryside, Niimi Onsen (which was discovered
in 1908) has a reputation for curing all illnesses. One thing which
sets this bath apart from others is the medicinal massage fall -
literally a thick plume of medicinal water falling from quite a
height onto your muscles to act as a natural massage. There is also
a steam bath, an ultrasonic bath and an open-air bath. This resort
is often referred to as a hot spring paradise. Please ask the owner
for directions as this is not included on the daily hot-spring tour.
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