Onsen Hot Springs
  
A visit to Hakuba should always include a soak in one of the many onsen hot springs in the village agea.
Hakuba Ryujin Onsen "Obuya"

Hakuba Ryujin Onsen “Obuya” opened in 2007 and is located in the Goryu area.
The building is traditional Japanese style and 100% natural hot spring water is pumped from deep underground.  The onsen has a variety of baths such as inside baths and open-air "rotenburo" baths.  Bathing in these mineral rich waters is very relaxing as well as providing health benefits.

 
Hakuba Ryujin Onsen "Obuya"
Admission:
Adult 800 yen, Children 400 yen
Operating Hours:
10 am - 10 pm
Contact: +81-261-75-3311

 

Hakuba Happo Onsen

The clear alkaline mineral waters of this onsen help sore muscles and tiredness. This is the perfect onsen to jump into after a long day of skiing, snowboarding or hiking.  It's water is also supplied to ryokan and other vistor accommodations around the Happo area.

 
Obinata No-Yu
Admission:
Adult 500 yen, Children 250 yen
Operating Hours:
10 am - 6 pm
Closed:
From the beginning of November to the end of February

Contact: +81-261-72-3745

 

Between Happo and Sarukura you will find a large rock that marks the open-air-spa setting for Obinata No-Yu. While relaxing in the Onsen you can hear mountain torrents and see the beautiful natural scenery of the Northern Alps - it'll make you feel like you're in a different world.

Daiichi Sato No-Yu
Admission:
Adults 500 yen, Children 250 yen
Operating Hours:
Noon - 9 pm
Closed:
Every Wednesday, except from the end of December to end of March

Contact: +81-261-72-5705

This onsen is made of Teppei rock (indigenous to Nagano Prefecture). and is conveniently located near the Happo Ryokan area and the Alpico Bus Center.

Daini Sato No-Yu
Admission:
Adults 500 yen, Children 250 yen
Operating Hours:
Noon to 9 pm
Closed:
Every Tuesday, except from the end of December to end of March

Contact: +81-261-72-6541

The building and the onsen itself are in a unique hexagon shape. The fresh wooden (Japanese Cypress) smell and smooth wooden surfaces of the onsen give it a comforting warmth. Near Happo Daisan Parking Lot.

Mimizuku No-Yu
Admission:
Adults 500 yen, Children 250 yen
Operating Hours:
10 am to 9:30 pm
Closed:
Every Thursday, except from the end of December to end of March

Contact: +81-261-72-6542

Hakuba Shionomichi Onsen

The effects of the salty-brown water at this onsen are plentiful. For the last 250,000,000 years Fosa Magna has been building up in the air and water at this onsen giving it its unique color. Sodium, chlorine and carbonated salt water give this onsen a uniquely high salt content that is good for your entire body.

  
Garden No-Yuu
Admission:
Adults 600 yen, Children 300 yen
Operating hours:
10 am - 10 pm
Closed:
Never

Contact: +81-0261-72-6700


Kurashita No-Yu
Admission:
Adults 600 yen, Children 300 yen
Operating Hours:
10 am - 10 pm
Closed:
Never

Contact: +81-261-72-7989

This onsen is located near Matsukawa River Park and has spectacular views of the mountains. There is a open-air-bath open feeling here that can heal your tiredness from a hard day of work or play.

Iwatake No-Yuu
Admission:
Adults 500 yen, Children 300 yen
Operating Hours:
1 pm - 8pm
Closed:
1st July - 31st August

Contact: +81-261-72-8304

Located near the Iwatake Ski Resort where you can mountain bike, summer ski or camp in the summer, this is a popular place. Inside you will find a sauna and resting (lounges) along with a newly completed coin laundry.

Echoland No-Yu
Admission:
Adult 600 yen, Children 400 yen
Operating hours:
Noon- midnight
Closed:
Every Thursday except from the end of December to the end of March

Contact: +81-261-72-6686

Pensions and gift shops line the street leading up to the entrance of Echoland onsen. There is an open-air-bath and a sauna open daily until midnight.

 

Hakuba Katakuri Onsen
This onsen has clear waters with mild mineral content. The onsen's water contains various kinds of natural minerals, including sodium choloride, which will make your skin smooth.

Juro No-Yu
Admission:
Adults 2h=600 yen/5h=1500 yen
Children 2h=500 yen
Operating hours:

April 3rd - middle of July
Early September - Mid December
4pm - midnight
Golden Week & Mid July - Late August
12 noon - midnight

Contact: +81-261-71-8160

This onsen opened in 1998. The first floor has free lounges, while the second floor has private rooms (not included in the admission charge).

Hakuba Himekawa Onsens
Located on the east side of the Oito train line and affectionately known as Tenjin onsen. Enjoy the satisfying views of the Alps while you bath in the sodium chloride rich water.

Tenjin No-Yu
Admission:
Over 3 years old 500 yen
Operating hours:
11am- 5pm
Closed: Never

Contact: +81-261-72-3450
 

This is probably the best onsen in Hakuba from which to see the Alps. We recommend you relax with a group of friends here

 

 

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