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Located about a 1-hour 15-minute drive from JR Tomakomai Station, this hot spring sits on elevated ground with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. Its biggest draw is the west-facing open-air bath, where you can soak while watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean.

The sodium chloride-rich water is known for helping retain warmth and moisture, making it especially inviting on a cool evening. Admission is just 500 yen for adults, making this a particularly good-value stop on a Hokkaido road trip.

About a 1-hour 40-minute drive from JR Hakodate Station, this local onsen offers excellent value at just 400 yen. The baths use 100% free-flowing natural hot spring water, and the water is said to contain one of the highest concentrations of sulfate ions in Hokkaido.

The mineral-rich water is prized for its moisturizing qualities, while the forest-surrounded open-air bath adds an extra dose of relaxation. It is an especially appealing stop if you want to combine a soothing soak with the atmosphere of a quiet woodland retreat.

About a 13-minute drive from JR Obihiro Station, this hilltop hot spring is a favorite among locals and feels like something of a hidden gem. Its natural moor hot spring water is known for promoting circulation and leaving skin feeling exceptionally smooth after a soak.

In summer, the spacious glass-enclosed indoor bath is especially pleasant, with sunlight filtering through the surrounding greenery as you relax in the water. Adult admission is 500 yen, rising to 600 yen from June 25.

About a 1-hour 30-minute drive from JR Kitami Station, this roadside station features a naturally flowing hot spring with an abundant supply of water that is gentle on the skin. The baths are set at two temperatures, 42°C (108°F) and 39°C (102°F), making it easy to alternate between a hotter and milder soak.

The water is rich in sodium sulfate, an ingredient also commonly used in skincare products, and is said to leave skin feeling soft and moisturized. Adult admission is 480 yen.

About a 2-hour drive from JR Sapporo Station, Rusutsu Onsen is a simple, no-frills hot spring for travelers who care more about the quality of the water than extra facilities. There is no open-air bath or sauna, but the baths make full use of a high-quality natural spring that flows at an impressive rate of up to 60 liters per minute.

The water is rich in sodium bicarbonate, which is known for leaving the skin feeling smooth and refreshed after bathing. Adult admission is just 500 yen, making this quiet local favorite an excellent-value stop.