Kawayu Hot Spring
Hot Springs Town with Steaming Hot Springs and the Aroma of Sulfur
Kawayu Onsen, located in Akan-Mashu National Park, is one of the representative hot spring resorts in East Hokkaido. Kawayu Onsen is one of the representative hot spring resorts in East Hokkaido, and boasts an abundance of hot spring water from its source, the still active Mt. The town of Kawayu Onsen is filled with the aroma of sulfur and has footbaths with free-flowing hot spring water, making it an easy place to enjoy the hot spring. The highly acidic water has been loved by many people since long ago for its excellent sterilizing and skin beautifying properties. During the harsh winter season, you may be able to observe the fantastic diamond dust phenomenon in the area. After observing the phenomenon, the hot springs will warm your cold body from the inside out.
- * Please note that the text shown on this page includes machine translations.
- Category
- Chloride springs
- Sulfate springs
- Acidic springs
- Sulfur springs
- Hot spring area
- Ferruginous springs (potable spring water)
- Foot bath, hand bath
- Travel Inspiration
- Unwind in a hot spring
- Nearest airports
Hot spring information
- Spring quality/Indications (for bathing)
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Chloride springs
Cuts, peripheral circulatory failure, cold constitution, depression, dry skinSulfate springs
Cuts, peripheral circulatory failure, cold constitution, depression, dry skinAcidic springs
Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis vulgaris, glucose tolerance disorders (diabetes), impetigoSulfur springs
Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis vulgaris, chronic eczema, impetigo (including peripheral circulatory failure for hydrogen sulfide-type sulfur springs)Ferruginous springs (potable spring water)
Iron-deficiency anemia
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒088-3465
- Address
- 北海道川上郡弟子屈町川湯温泉
- Telephone Number
- 015-483-2670（Kawayu Onsen Tourism Information Center）
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 10 minutes from JR Kawayu Onsen Station by Akan Bus bound for Kawayu Onsen, and get off at the last stop.
●By car: About 110 minutes from the Akan IC of the Doto Expwy via National Routes 240 and 241.
●By car: About 70 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport. - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
