The bathing areas at Dai-ichi Takimotokan Hotel take up 5,000 square meters, half an entire hectare. There, one can find a cypress bath, waterspout bath, whirlpool bath, lay-down bath, open-air bath, and more. There are a total of 35 between the men and women's baths. Of them, the spring-direct, outdoor ”treasury bath” is particularly recommended.

A 15-minute trip from Noboribetsu Station on the Donan Bus for Noboribetsu Hot Spring, then a five-minute walk from the last stop

This hotel can be found near the center of the hot spring town on majestic Lake Toya, and it's only a three-minute walk from the hotel to the lake. Events exist for each season in the area, like fireworks and light-up shows.

The friendly hospitality at this inn makes it popular with families and small groups. The multiple-course meals provided here, with all dishes eaten just as they reach the perfect temperature, are a fantastic treat-- for the eyes, too.

A 13-minute trip from Noboribetsu Station on the Donan Bus for Noboribetsu Hot Spring, near the stop at JCHO Noboribetsu Hospital

This hotel is enveloped in green, in a tall grove just out of a hot spring town. It offers a variety of baths to enjoy Noboribetsu's famous hot spring water: communal baths with a direct view of the surrounding greenery, and open-air baths from which you can observe a brilliant, starry sky.

A 15-minute trip from Noboribetsu Station on the Donan Bus for Noboribetsu Hot Spring, then a 15-minute walk from the last stop (pickup available at Sapporo Station and New Chitose Airport, requires reservation)

This leading spa resort features a wide range of facilities, including communal baths with saunas, a pool, and a bar. It's also a great place to enjoy day-trip open-air bathing or swimming.

A 15-minute trip from Noboribetsu Station on the Donan Bus for Noboribetsu Hot Spring, near the last stop

Sense beauty with all your senses at this hotel, with flowers at every turn, gorgeously arranged cuisine, and kind gestures of hospitality. Enjoy private bathing in one of the inn's 26 rooms equipped with cypress or stone open-air baths.

A 15-minute trip from Noboribetsu Station on the Donan Bus for Noboribetsu Hot Spring, then a ten-minute walk from the last stop (pickup available at Sapporo, requires reservation)

The communal baths at this hotel are remarkable for having four types of hot springs to enjoy: sulfate, acidic iron, salt, and mixed compound. Take a hot spring tour without having to leave the hotel! Meals are served in your room, making for a relaxing experience.

A 15-minute trip from Noboribetsu Station on the Donan Bus for Noboribetsu Hot Spring, near the last stop