Hoheikyo Onsen
Hoheikyo Onsen
4.5
10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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- nao- piOsaka, Japan114 contributionsA hot spring you'll want to visit againAn open-air bath Good temperature Freshly flowing spring water For a women's bath, the fences are barely visible and the scenery is wonderful It's the best 😀 I'd definitely like to come againVisited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 April 2024
- Jodi N1 contributionHelpful Review for out-of-town travelers with tattoosHoheikyo Onsen was everything we read about. This is one of the only public onsens we could visit because between the 2 of us, we have 8 tattoos with 2 of them being quite large. After meeting back up, we both confirmed that we got some stares and dirty looks by the locals, but that’s ok. We expected it and didn’t make eye contact. The outdoor scenery surrounding the onsen was breathtaking and mesmerizing. This was perhaps one of the most peaceful experiences I’ve ever had. Something about the natural minerals in the water had us relaxed for hours afterward and put us soundly to sleep that night. It’s like a magnesium chloride or epsom salt bath on steroids. Additionally, my skin was incredibly soft afterward. We stayed across the street from Odori Park in Sapporo and caught a local bus up to the Jozenkei area. Luckily, there were open seats on the Kappa Liner bus on the way back which took us down the mountain along the back roads with amazing views. I was hoping to have Indian food at Hoheikyo, but the line and wait was crazy. Clearly, many people come here just to eat and it’s quite hectic in that area on the 1st floor. Get there as early as possible and way before the lunch rush if you plan on eating. For those of you not from Japan that are looking for a tattoo-allowing onsen experience, be sure to bring a few items: hair tie, comb/brush, washcloth, 100 yen coins (2 per person) for shoe and clothing lockers which are in completely separate areas. Hoheikyo provides towels when you pay downstairs, but we got stuck without any because of the craziness in that area due to the restaurant line.Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 July 2024
- Deanosaur89Edmonton, Canada9,226 contributionsMagical Onsen ExperienceThis hot spring is located about 1.5 hours outside of Sapporo and was absolutely worth the trip out here with friends. When we visited in December the area was covered with nice fluffy snow and the hot springs were perfect for the colder weather of the area. Entrance for the onsen is 1000/adult and they have a token machine that you have to pay cash at. There is a boot room for your shoes and the change room area had plenty of lockers that were included and big enough for all of our things including winter jackets. We appreciated that there was a vending machine available with cold drinks including beer that you could bring into the hot spring. There is a restaurant on site too that is supposed to be very good but we only went there to soak. This onsen allows tattoos and we saw some very large tattoos in the bathing area. The onsen area itself was fantastic. There is a bathing area before the onsen but be careful here because it is slippery. It is considered polite to thoroughly bath yourself in the bathing area and cover your privates with the small towel that is provided when you are moving around. According to our friend the onsen rotates bathing areas for men and women so somedays they will be switched but both are very nice. It should be noted that towels are available for an extra fee so you may want to consider brining your own towel. If you are going here in the winter we would recommend being experienced for winter driving because there is a lot of snow and when we visited in December we saw at least 2 m of snow piled up on the side of the highway and it can get as high as 5 meters in some areas. Our friend took us a little bit beyond the area to visit a rest stop and we noticed a few car accidents along the way. There is a ski area nearby as well that also receives a lot of snow.Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 29 August 2024
- k_del_pinoKanagawa Prefecture, Japan441 contributionsNear and famous from SapporoAt the end of the first day, traffic was in the opposite lane for the returning passengers. I was able to get there without waiting traffic. If it was in the media near Sapporo, it would have to be crowded, but the spring quality was authentic and goodVisited October 2024Travelled soloWritten 14 October 2024
- Freedom652579206602 contributionsA great experience, especially if you have any muscle or connective tissue painAn hour from Sapporo station, very relaxing, magical waters. I bought a bus/entrance combo ticket at the tourist information office inside Sapporo station. It was my first time in an onsen. I looked up onsen use and etiquette before going. As soon as I sat in the indoor bath, the parts of my body that I have been having soft tissue pain issues warmed up more, and at that moment, I believed that the geothermal spring has healingproperties. The outdoor area was also great; it is on a mountain amidst a well landscaped area, and very tranquil. I didn't try the restaurant; I was alone and felt self conscious dining aloneVisited August 2024Travelled soloWritten 25 December 2024
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Callie
Singapore, Singapore90 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Getting there was a hassle when not speaking Japanese, but as usual in Japan, incredibly lovely people are ready to go above and beyond to help you find your way.
After a long road departing from Jozankei, passing by a snow capped landscape where we spotted deers, we arrived at a small parking lot, in a pretty deserted area.
The building in old wood stood there, appearing rather small.
Whiffs of Indian cuisine came to our nostrils when we came in. Surprising.
After paying the fees we were gracefully invited to climb up to the 3rd floor where the onsen is situated.
It was well worth it! The onsen is carved into a stone bed, outdoors in the snow, peaceful as could be, relaxing as could be!
Of all the onsens and kirin no yu I’ve been to in Japan, this will easily be in my top 3!
It’s small, cosy, spectacular and local.
I absolutely loved it!
After a long road departing from Jozankei, passing by a snow capped landscape where we spotted deers, we arrived at a small parking lot, in a pretty deserted area.
The building in old wood stood there, appearing rather small.
Whiffs of Indian cuisine came to our nostrils when we came in. Surprising.
After paying the fees we were gracefully invited to climb up to the 3rd floor where the onsen is situated.
It was well worth it! The onsen is carved into a stone bed, outdoors in the snow, peaceful as could be, relaxing as could be!
Of all the onsens and kirin no yu I’ve been to in Japan, this will easily be in my top 3!
It’s small, cosy, spectacular and local.
I absolutely loved it!
Written 7 March 2023
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アルマジロスイミング
Sakai, Japan1,042 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
This hot spring is on the outskirts of Sapporo, and the restaurant's curry is also famous.
I've never thought naan was tasty before,
but the naan here was so good I had a second helping.
There are four indoor baths and two outdoor baths, each with a different temperature, so you can soak in them for a long time.
I've never thought naan was tasty before,
but the naan here was so good I had a second helping.
There are four indoor baths and two outdoor baths, each with a different temperature, so you can soak in them for a long time.

Written 1 October 2023
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temeka
Sapporo, Japan3 contributions
June 2023 • Solo
It was my first time at an onsen as well as my first time in Japan. I thought it would be uncomfortable but it was a really great experience that i would do several times over. It was so relaxing and peaceful, it was a great reset after all the travelling to Japan.
The Indian restaurant was also great, I had a chicken curry which came with a naan, I was going to order rice also not realising how large the naan was, luckily the waiter stopped me!!
The Indian restaurant was also great, I had a chicken curry which came with a naan, I was going to order rice also not realising how large the naan was, luckily the waiter stopped me!!
Written 4 July 2023
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luxxetraveler
Paris, France13 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
I cannot recommend this onsen. Unfortunately, my experience was far from pleasant. The onsen felt quite unclean and neglected, with an overall outdated appearance that did not meet my expectations for hygiene and maintenance.
Upon arrival, the place had a strong smell of curry coming from the restaurant on the site which was not only off-putting but also contributed to the sense of disarray. The lack of freshness and care in the facilities made it difficult to relax and enjoy the experience.
Overall, I was disappointed and did not find the onsen to be a worthwhile visit. I would suggest looking for other options if you are seeking a clean and well-maintained onsen experience.
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Upon arrival, the place had a strong smell of curry coming from the restaurant on the site which was not only off-putting but also contributed to the sense of disarray. The lack of freshness and care in the facilities made it difficult to relax and enjoy the experience.
Overall, I was disappointed and did not find the onsen to be a worthwhile visit. I would suggest looking for other options if you are seeking a clean and well-maintained onsen experience.
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Written 17 September 2024
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skiin89ba
Sagamihara, Japan2,436 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I visited here on October 28th after 13:00. I had planned to go to the hot springs and have lunch after seeing the autumn leaves at Hoheikyo Dam, but the parking lot was full and I had to wait about an hour for food, so I gave up on both the hot springs and the food and left early. This is the only place to eat around Hoheikyo Dam, so you need to bring your own lunch or go back to Jozankei.

Written 29 October 2023
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BackPacker620500
Fukuoka, Japan31 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
There were a lot of customers even early in the morning ^ ^
The spring quality was good. It was a lukewarm hot spring at about 39 degrees, so you can soak for a long time ♪
The open-air bath had bugs floating around and was a bit slimy, so I wondered when it was cleaned. It's a shame because the spring quality is good.
The spring quality was good. It was a lukewarm hot spring at about 39 degrees, so you can soak for a long time ♪
The open-air bath had bugs floating around and was a bit slimy, so I wondered when it was cleaned. It's a shame because the spring quality is good.

Written 28 November 2023
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Simon S
Estepona, Spain9 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
A great relaxing and at same time exhilarating experience. Naked outside deep nature in a natural hot spring with snow all around and an air temperature of -4°C followed by indian food. Loved it.
Written 5 January 2020
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PhoenixSingapore
Singapore174 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
I would like to highlight my experience dining at this Onsen Shokudo (dinning hall) recently on 26 Dec 2016, 12 noon.
This is what happened:-
1. I entered their onsen dinning hall while my husband and son were parking the car.
There were 2 males, who were wearing long sleeve shirts, standing infront of the cashier counter. There were no greetings from them and they just stood there starring at me as I entered.
When I saw shoes lying on the shoe shelves, I asked them in English if I am supposed to take out my shoe. One of the younger guy (with one-eyed jack), answered : "Yes you have to "take off" your shoe" and subsequently he turned to another older guy standing beside him whispering and mocking in japanese and english where I heard he mentioned "taking off the shoe". I guessed they were laughing at my command of english, but I ignored them.
Few minutes later, my son and husband came in through the front door. They were unaware of the situation, proceeded to take off their shoes.
Suddenly, we heard the guy with the one-eyed jack SHOUTED : "CLOSE THE DOOR !". He had a fierce look at my husband, and pointing his finger at the door.
My husband was taken by surprised to see the fierce reaction of the one-eyed jack guy and he was puzzled. The sliding door was already wide open when he entered and it gave him the impression that the door is an automatic sliding door, and will close by itself. He did not realised it is a manual sliding door.
This is the first time in our countless trips to japan to receive such an aggressive approach from the locals. I was also puzzled and we felt intimidated.
2. After my husband closed the door, we looked at the menu at the entrance and as both guys did not attend to us or usher us to our seats, our first instinct is to look for a table. When we were about to enter the small dinning hall, only then the one-eyed jack guy stopped us abruptly and requested us to order the food at the cashier counter and make payment first and we did that.
This is the 2nd time we felt that they were trying to ridicule us and make us look stupid.
3. During our meals, we were observing the surrounding. Other local diners who entered their restaurants were greeted by the restaurant guys with a friendly smile. Each time their local diners had their meals, there will be one uniform waiter and a old lady from the kitchen to clear the tables. They were extremely polite to their local customers. For that reason, after we had our meals, we stood up and proceeded to leave the dinning hall.
When that happen, I was literally "stopped" by the older guy. As I was the first one to leave our table, the older guy blocked me, deliberately lifted up his arm and stop me from leaving, He shouted at me with a harsh tone " CLEAR YOUR TABLE BEFORE YOU LEAVE !!". At that moment, I was fearful he might harm me.
Being a woman, I am extremely horrified receiving such a terrible treatment from a man. But there was no english signage informing diners to put back their plates and cups after their meals.
To avoid any conflicts and knowing we are in a foreign country and in a remote place, my husband told me and my son to do as what they want and we did. I felt helpless.
When we were clearing the table, the uniformed waiter and the old lady just stood there watching us. My husband, later told me that the one-eyed jack man actually signalled the uniformed waiter not to help us clear the table.
All other diners were looking at us.
We would not mind to clear the plates and cups if they could tell us nicely with a friendly tone instead of "barking instruction".
I have never felt so terrible in my life being forced to clear my own table as a paying guest. This is the 3rd time they deliberately embarrassed us in the public.
They were extremely rude to us right from the beginning we entered their onsen dinning hall. It seems that the place is a family run business.
For "Foreign Travellers", think twice before you even visit this place. This onsen dinning hall is anti-foreigners especially non-japanese speaking foreigners.
This is what happened:-
1. I entered their onsen dinning hall while my husband and son were parking the car.
There were 2 males, who were wearing long sleeve shirts, standing infront of the cashier counter. There were no greetings from them and they just stood there starring at me as I entered.
When I saw shoes lying on the shoe shelves, I asked them in English if I am supposed to take out my shoe. One of the younger guy (with one-eyed jack), answered : "Yes you have to "take off" your shoe" and subsequently he turned to another older guy standing beside him whispering and mocking in japanese and english where I heard he mentioned "taking off the shoe". I guessed they were laughing at my command of english, but I ignored them.
Few minutes later, my son and husband came in through the front door. They were unaware of the situation, proceeded to take off their shoes.
Suddenly, we heard the guy with the one-eyed jack SHOUTED : "CLOSE THE DOOR !". He had a fierce look at my husband, and pointing his finger at the door.
My husband was taken by surprised to see the fierce reaction of the one-eyed jack guy and he was puzzled. The sliding door was already wide open when he entered and it gave him the impression that the door is an automatic sliding door, and will close by itself. He did not realised it is a manual sliding door.
This is the first time in our countless trips to japan to receive such an aggressive approach from the locals. I was also puzzled and we felt intimidated.
2. After my husband closed the door, we looked at the menu at the entrance and as both guys did not attend to us or usher us to our seats, our first instinct is to look for a table. When we were about to enter the small dinning hall, only then the one-eyed jack guy stopped us abruptly and requested us to order the food at the cashier counter and make payment first and we did that.
This is the 2nd time we felt that they were trying to ridicule us and make us look stupid.
3. During our meals, we were observing the surrounding. Other local diners who entered their restaurants were greeted by the restaurant guys with a friendly smile. Each time their local diners had their meals, there will be one uniform waiter and a old lady from the kitchen to clear the tables. They were extremely polite to their local customers. For that reason, after we had our meals, we stood up and proceeded to leave the dinning hall.
When that happen, I was literally "stopped" by the older guy. As I was the first one to leave our table, the older guy blocked me, deliberately lifted up his arm and stop me from leaving, He shouted at me with a harsh tone " CLEAR YOUR TABLE BEFORE YOU LEAVE !!". At that moment, I was fearful he might harm me.
Being a woman, I am extremely horrified receiving such a terrible treatment from a man. But there was no english signage informing diners to put back their plates and cups after their meals.
To avoid any conflicts and knowing we are in a foreign country and in a remote place, my husband told me and my son to do as what they want and we did. I felt helpless.
When we were clearing the table, the uniformed waiter and the old lady just stood there watching us. My husband, later told me that the one-eyed jack man actually signalled the uniformed waiter not to help us clear the table.
All other diners were looking at us.
We would not mind to clear the plates and cups if they could tell us nicely with a friendly tone instead of "barking instruction".
I have never felt so terrible in my life being forced to clear my own table as a paying guest. This is the 3rd time they deliberately embarrassed us in the public.
They were extremely rude to us right from the beginning we entered their onsen dinning hall. It seems that the place is a family run business.
For "Foreign Travellers", think twice before you even visit this place. This onsen dinning hall is anti-foreigners especially non-japanese speaking foreigners.
Written 29 December 2016
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FChing
kuala lumpur53 contributions
Feb 2012 • Friends
Free shuttle to Hoheikyo onsen, run daily but only once a day. Departing from Mitsukoshi Dept Store at 9.25am and back from Hoheikyo Onsen at 3pm. The bus will stop at the status of lion infront of Mitsukoshi dept store. on the way it will make another stop at Makomanai Subway station to pick up more visitor. Usually will be crowded with local onsen lovers. We are the only tourist inside the bus.
When we reach we put our shoe inside the locker provided, then we choose our package (onsen + curry set lunch) Y 1500. We rented our bath towel (Y510, Y300 refunded upon return) and 1 small towel (Y210, not refundable keep as our souvenir) then straight we proceed to 2nd floor locker room to put our valueable items. Locker charge Y100 (refundable). Remember to keep some small change to buy beer / juice and enjoy it while u enjoy your onsen later. Yes i knew that all onsen is not allowed guest to bring drink but Hoheikyo onsen do allowed us to bring our favorite drink into the onsen. We had our coffee at the outdoor onsen itself.
Once you enter take off your cloth and put inside the basket provided, bring with you the small towel to the shower area. Start clean yourself and when you ready soak at the indoor onsen lowest temp water which is 37 degree. When you feel comfortable move to higher temp which is 39 degree. Then here come the best part of it, prepare yourself to go out to the outdoor onsen, as we went during winter so just imagine the snow will fall into your face while you soak your body in the outdoor onsen. Amazing. You may drink your favorite juice or beer or even read your book. The feeling is just so great.
After we done we again clean ourself and what next??? Hungry......we proceed to the restaurant to claim our curry set lunch. The best curry that we ever had. The view from the restaurant is just so amazing that no words can describe it...Just experience it yourself then you know.
Just about 3pm we board the same shuttle bus back to Mitsukoshi dept store at Sapporo
When we reach we put our shoe inside the locker provided, then we choose our package (onsen + curry set lunch) Y 1500. We rented our bath towel (Y510, Y300 refunded upon return) and 1 small towel (Y210, not refundable keep as our souvenir) then straight we proceed to 2nd floor locker room to put our valueable items. Locker charge Y100 (refundable). Remember to keep some small change to buy beer / juice and enjoy it while u enjoy your onsen later. Yes i knew that all onsen is not allowed guest to bring drink but Hoheikyo onsen do allowed us to bring our favorite drink into the onsen. We had our coffee at the outdoor onsen itself.
Once you enter take off your cloth and put inside the basket provided, bring with you the small towel to the shower area. Start clean yourself and when you ready soak at the indoor onsen lowest temp water which is 37 degree. When you feel comfortable move to higher temp which is 39 degree. Then here come the best part of it, prepare yourself to go out to the outdoor onsen, as we went during winter so just imagine the snow will fall into your face while you soak your body in the outdoor onsen. Amazing. You may drink your favorite juice or beer or even read your book. The feeling is just so great.
After we done we again clean ourself and what next??? Hungry......we proceed to the restaurant to claim our curry set lunch. The best curry that we ever had. The view from the restaurant is just so amazing that no words can describe it...Just experience it yourself then you know.
Just about 3pm we board the same shuttle bus back to Mitsukoshi dept store at Sapporo
Written 21 March 2012
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ForeignObserver2
329 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Hoheikyo Onsen is very easy to reach from Sapporo, so it makes a great half day or day trip. Simply go to the tourist office in the JR Sapporo station and buy a combo ticket. It will provide you with an unlimited one day bus ticket plus one ticket for a number of different Onzen in Jozankei. Currently it costs ¥2,000 per person. If you are going on a weekend it may make sense to reserve a seat on the bus going and returning. The tourist office will do that for you at no charge. We went during a week day in December and there were plenty of free seats. We selected Hoheikyo Onzen as it is supposedly one of the nicer ones in Hokkaido but you can also go to one of the hotel onzen that are printed on the back of your combo ticket. The stops are very well announced in English so you cannot miss your stop. Once there, take your shoes off and store them at the front. Go to the front desk and hand them your ticket. Here you can also buy one of the small wiping towels (¥200) or rent a large bath towel (¥520 of which you will get back ¥300 when you return it) for drying off at the end. Go upstairs and locate the changing room of your gender (blue for men and red for women). Go inside and store your belongings, your clothes and your drying towel in one of the lockers. You will need one ¥100 coin for that, which will be returned to you when you return the key. If you loose the key you will be charged ¥4,000 but keys have rubber bands so that is not very likely.This means you can also store some water in the locker and then retrieve it when you get thirsty. There are vending machines on the second floor with numerous soft drinks or water. Then enter the onzen nude and only with your small wiping towels. Do not use bath slippers no matter how clean they may be. Get one of the plastic stools and one of the plastic bowls. Place your wiping towel in the bowl then start showering. After that completely cover yourself with soap and wipe youself with the small towel. Shampoo and soap are provided. Then shower again to completely get rid of all the soap. This is not a quick job. Japanese will sit there for 10 minutes or longer just to clean themselves. After you are done, clean out your wiping towel and wring it out where you washed. Now you are ready for the baths. There were three inside pools, each with a different temperature. Start with the lower temperature (38C) and work your way up to the higher temperature (42C). There are also two larger outdoor pools with a view on the hillside and forrest. Again one of them is cooler and the other hotter. Always place your wiping towel on your head or a stone on the side of the pools. Never enter with the wiping towel the bath itself and if you accidentally drop it in anyway never wring it out into the bath. If you have a partner of the opposite sex you will be unable to communicate with each other while in the baths. Most people have enough after 60-90 minutes of soaking. So, agree beforehand on a time when you will meet again outside the changing areas. There is a clock inside the changing rooms. You can buy small snacks and drinks on the 1st floor. If you want something larger, there is a Indian restaurant on the ground floor. The only resting areas are outside the baths and locker rooms. So, unless you want to go through the cleansing routine repeatedly you can only rest once you left the baths and locker rooms and you are already fully clothed. There are some tatami seats and low tables where you can take your own lunch. You can also get a professional massage at around ¥100 per minute (15 minute minimum) but you can also use the massage chairs (¥200 for 15 minutes) that are available. Overall the onzen was a nice cultural experience but it nowhere compares to the experience you would have in a nice European spa. There you would not only have the hot pools, but different temperature saunas, steam rooms, ice rooms and cold dipping pools. A European spa would also have plenty of lounge chairs where you can rest and read during bath or sauna visits which is not possible in Hoheikyo Onzen. Also the strict seperation of genders cuts down on the mutual enjoyment for heterosexual couples as each one of you will sit alone in your own section. Again, a European spa is superior in that regard.
Written 4 December 2018
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Hello! I was wondering how busy does this onsen get in February (on a weeknight specifically)? I’m thinking of visiting but I’m a bit shy lol
Written 1 January 2025
Hello! I was wondering how busy does this onsen get in February (on a weeknight specifically)? I’m thinking of visiting but I’m a bit shy lol
Written 1 January 2025
Tanyapon P
Tromso, Norway
How can I go to your place today ? And how the way back to Sapporo in the same day?
Written 14 February 2019
I'll be going to Japan with two friends, but one of them doesn't want to try an onsen; is there anything for them to do around the area or somewhere they can wait while myself and the other friend are in the onsen?
Written 13 January 2019
What season?
- They could walk 4.8km to Hoheikyo Dam, which has some nice views.
- There's also a hiking trail up Mt. Sapporo. The peak gives great views.
- There are restaurants and cafes in Jozankei town.
-There's also a good Indian restaurant at the Hoheikyo Onsen.
Written 15 January 2019
Hello there. I’m working on my half day trip to onsen and wanted to know what is the easiest or fastest way to go to Hoheikyo-Onsen from Sapporo station? I’m quite confused with the info given on their webpage... is booking needed?
Written 13 December 2018
There is a bus plan that can be arranged when you get to Sapporo and find a tourist center. Think it was specifically called Hokkaido Tourist Information Center. There you can buy an all day round bus ticket that can take you there, including the entrance fee to the onsen. Altogether 2000yen.
Written 20 December 2018
Matthew red moon
Singapore, Singapore
Yup. I brought my 2 boys in. 1 was 2 yrs old. He went in with my wife. N 1 was 5 yrs old. He went in with me.
Written 13 October 2018
Hey Susan,
Nice to emeet you here. I'd like to ask you how to buy the package to get to Hoheikyo Onsen? Also, on the picture, the outdoor onsen looks like that the water is a bit dirty (green-brownish color), is it because of the chemical or is it not clean? And what is the degree for the hot springs? Since this is my first time, I'm afraid that I can't stand on the hot water. Please kindly advise as I plan to visit the place. Thank you so much. Appreciate your help and advice. =D
Written 21 July 2018
Just go to the bus station and get the bus. You pay once you’re at the onsen.
The water is clean. It’s checked. It’s japan!
If your body can’t adjust to hot water then at least you will know.
Stop worrying and go. It’s beautiful there
Written 23 July 2018
Recommend Places to stay near Hoheikyo Onsen ????
Written 24 April 2018
There are hotels nearby. However like most travellers, we stay at Sapporo and take the shuttle from the city. Shuttle works like clockwork, like all transport services in Japan.
Written 28 April 2018
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