Usubetsu Onsen

What it is

• A day-trip hot spring facility managed by Setana Town in Hokkaido.
• The current facility opened in 1995 after an earthquake closed the original inn.
• Historical records show visitors have traveled to these springs since at least 1789.
• Entry requires a one hundred yen cleaning fee paid by the visitor.

What to see

• Light brown spring water containing sodium, calcium, chloride, and sulfate.
• Indoor baths and open-air baths for soaking in the natural surroundings.
• Waterfall baths designed for visitors to use within the facility.

When to go

• The hot spring facility is closed annually from December to March.

Getting there

• Follow a three kilometer road leading away from Route 229.
• The access route includes approximately two kilometers of unpaved road.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.