Tenninkyō Onsen

What it is

• A hot spring area located 600 meters above sea level within Daisetsuzan National Park.
• The natural spring source was first discovered by Tamezo Matsuyama in 1897.
• The site sits along the Chubetsu River on the border of Higashikawa and Biei.
• One accommodation facility remains in operation following the demolition of older hotels in 2024.

What to see

• The 270-meter Hagoromo Falls located within walking distance of the hot spring area.
• A free public footbath named Tennyo no Ashiyu available for all visitors.
• Natural spring water containing sodium, calcium, magnesium, and sulfate minerals.
• Views of the Chubetsu River and surrounding national park mountain scenery.

Getting there

• Access is available via private car, taxi, or hotel shuttle from Asahikawa.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.