Sounkyo Onsen-Hokkaido
What is Sounkyo Onsen-Hokkaido?
Sounkyo Onsen (Sounkyo Hot Springs) in Kamikawa Town, Hokkaido, is a popular hot spring resort located at the entrance to Daisetsuzan National Park. Kurodake ropeway, the Ginga and Meteor Falls, and other tourist attractions are nearby, and visitors can enjoy the spectacular seasonal scenery and hot springs all at once. The source is a simple sulfur spring containing sulfur, which is expected to relieve fatigue and beautify the skin. Many travelers love this hot spring as a tourist base where they can enjoy nature throughout the year, including the Ice Fall Festival in winter, autumn foliage in fall, and mountain climbing and hiking in summer.
Sounkyo Onsen - Reasons for popularity and how to enjoy
The charm of Sounkyo Onsen lies in its location, where you can be healed in the midst of overwhelming nature. The open-air baths overlooking the steep canyon, and the autumn leaves and snowy scenery seen from the riverside inns are truly spectacular. Hotels and inns line the streets of the hot spring resort, and day-trip bathing and footbaths can also be enjoyed. The "Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival" held in winter is popular among couples and families for its fantastic illuminated ice sculptures. In the surrounding area, there are many ways to enjoy a combination of sightseeing and hot springs, such as climbing Kurodake Mountain, visiting waterfalls, and star gazing.
Sounkyo Onsen-Details
| name | Sounkyo Onsen |
| Location | Sounkyo Onsen, Kamikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun, HokkaidoView on Map) |
| parking lot | Yes (parking is available in the vicinity of the hot spring resort and at each lodging facility) |
| toilet | Yes (located in the hot spring resort, public restrooms, and tourist information centers) |
