Daisetsuzan National Park
ONSEN
Take in views of Lake Shikaribetsu and its surrounding mountains from the hot-spring (onsen) baths at Lake Shikaribetsu Kohan Onsen Hotel Fusui. The water is drawn from a nearby natural spring with a high iron content. It emerges clear but appears brown as the iron oxidizes.
Located in the mountains west of Lake Shikaribetsu, the hot-spring baths of Kanno Onsen are integrated into the rugged landscape. There are 11 baths fed by 13 different sources, each with its own unique mineral composition and properties. The waters are said to help in treating a range of ailments, including joint pain.
This open-air hot-spring bath is built into the side of the Shikaribetsu River and is fed by a natural spring flowing from a nearby rock fissure. Its name translates to “deer hot spring,” and Yezo deer sometimes visit the area. As with all onsen baths, bathers should not wear clothing or dip their towels in the water. In the case of Shikanoyu Onsen, this is to prevent microfibers from contaminating the river.