Onsens are natural hot springs found across Japan. Onsen water is geothermally heated and drawn up from underground, then used in public bathhouses and hotel bathing facilities for relaxation and therapeutic benefits.

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Rusutsu Onsen Guide

Q: Are there tattoo-friendly onsens in Hakuba?

Many Hakuba onsens are tattoo-friendly, but policies vary by facility. If this is important, it’s best to check in advance or bring a tattoo cover sticker as a precaution.

Q: Are there any private onsens in Hakuba?

Yes. Some hotels and ryokan offer private baths that can be reserved, and a small number of premium accommodation options include private in-room onsen baths.

Q: Do Hakuba hotels allow non-guests to visit their onsen?

Many do, usually during set public hours and for a fee. However, some hotel onsens are reserved exclusively for staying guests during peak times.

Q: Do I need a car to visit Hakuba onsens?

Not necessarily. Several onsens are walkable from Happo Village and Wadano, while others can be accessed by taxi or local shuttle depending on where you stay.

Q: Which Hakuba onsen is most convenient?

Happo Onsen is one of the most convenient options, located directly opposite the Happo Bus Terminal and close to central accommodation.

Q: Which Hakuba onsens have the best views?

Tenjin no Yu at Hakuba Highland Hotel is known for outstanding views of the Hakuba Alps. Mimizuku no Yu is also popular for its outdoor bath views of the mountains.

Q: Where should I go if I’m staying near Goryu or Hakuba 47?

Ryujin Onsen is one of the best options near the southern valley and is ideal after skiing at Goryu or Hakuba 47.

Q: How do I use an onsen?

Check out our guide on how to use an onsen for etiquette and practical tips before your first visit.

There are four onsens in Rusutsu, with three located within hotels in Rusutsu and a smaller onsen just a short drive away from the resort. The most modern onsen is located in The Vale Rusutsu, with large onsen baths at the Rusutsu Resort Hotel and the Westin Rusutsu.

If it’s your first time visiting an onsen, check out our how to use an onsen guide. For more options, nearby Niseko offers a wide variety of onsens.

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Kotobuki Onsen - The Vale Rusutsu

Kotobuki Onsen is a large, modern onsen facility located inside The Vale Rusutsu. It features a large outdoor bath with seating as well as a spacious indoor bath. The women’s side has a special mist sauna while the men’s has a dry sauna. This is a very comfortable and modern facility great for any kind of traveller. If you’re staying at the hotel, access to this onsen is free, and if you’re just visiting you can enter by making payment at the hotel’s front desk.

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Two people soak in an indoor infinity onsen with a massive glass wall overlooking snowy mountains.

South Wing Public Bath - Rusutsu Resort Hotel

This is a classic Japanese hotel onsen located within the Rusutsu Resort Hotel in the south wing. This is an indoor onsen that uses spring water from the foot of Mt. Yotei and features a dry sauna, large indoor bath and a cold plunge pool. Access is free for hotel guests with payment required at the hotel front desk for daytime visitors.

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Interior of a wooden sauna featuring tiered benches with yellow towels and a brick-encased heater with stones.

Westin Rusutsu Hot Spring

This onsen is located within the Westin Rusutsu Hotel and features an outdoor bath, a large indoor bath, sauna and an aroma jacuzzi that changes scents daily. The men’s outdoor onsen looks out over the resort, and the women’s outdoor bath has a privacy screen. Access is free for guests of Rusutsu Resort Hotel, and day guests can use the bath by making payment at the front desk.

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A woman relaxes in a lit outdoor onsen at night with a stone wall and dark evergreen tree in the background.

Rusutsu Hot Springs

Rusutsu Hot Springs is a small public onsen located a short drive away from the main resort of Rusutsu. The onsen here uses 100% natural hot spring water that is pumped directly into the onsen baths. If you are interested in trying a completely natural onsen, this is a great place to visit. While this is a small, no-frills, unassuming onsen, it may be a worthwhile stop. Towels, soap and shampoo are not provided or available at this onsen, so you must bring all your own bathing accessories.

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