Yunokawa Onsen

What it is

• One of Japan's Top 100 Hot Springs located in Hakodate City, Hokkaido.
• A coastal resort area featuring sodium and calcium chloride springs heated by Zenikame Volcano.
• The site shares a sister hot spring relationship with Asamushi and Shimoda Onsen.
• Yukura Shrine stands here as the location of the hot spring's origin monument.

What to see

• Clear white spring water reaching temperatures of approximately 65 degrees Celsius.
• Natural reddish water springs found alongside the clear white water varieties.
• Scenic views of the Tsugaru Strait from the hot spring area.
• The origin monument located on the grounds of Yukura Shrine.

When to go

• August for the annual Yunokawa Onsen Fireworks Display.

Getting there

• Take the Hakodate City Tram to the Yunokawa Onsen Station.
• The area is a five-minute drive from Hakodate Airport.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.