A Nordic-style retreat in harmony with the nature of Mount Kitoshi, overlooking rural scenery
Hokkaido Higashikawa Town
"Kitoron, Kitoshi no Mori" is a hot-bath-style resort complex located on Mount Kitoshi in Higashikawa, Hokkaido. Designed with the involvement of architect Kengo Kuma, the sophisticated space offers sweeping views of Higashikawa's rich rural landscape through large windows. The bath facilities include a man-made hot spring called Tron Onsen, which uses tron bath minerals. The sauna area features four distinct sauna rooms, offering an authentic Finnish-style experience with auto löyly and self löyly. A cool cold plunge bath using groundwater and outdoor air baths in the open air provide a blissful refreshment experience surrounded by nature.
Typeother
A man-made hot spring using tron bath minerals. Its far-infrared effect promotes blood circulation and gently warms you from the core of your body. It is expected to help with lower back pain, nerve pain, fatigue recovery, and more, gently easing the tiredness of everyday life.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity10people
A dry sauna with large windows overlooking the expansive rural scenery right in front of you. Equipped with auto löyly, it lets you work up a sweat while enjoying the spectacular view in a comfortable balance of heat and humidity. A luxurious space where you can experience the nature of Higashikawa with all five senses.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity6people
A meditative dry sauna inspired by a quiet forest at night, where you enter in soft lighting. Self löyly is available, allowing you to create steam at your own pace and enjoy a deep, relaxing time alone with your thoughts in the stillness.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity4people
A dry sauna wrapped in natural aromas, using herbs such as rosemary grown in town. Through self löyly, the fragrance of the herbs spreads throughout the room, letting you enjoy soothing aromatherapy along with a pleasant sweat.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity9people
A mountain-themed dry sauna distinguished by a stove design inspired by the cairns on the ascent of Mount Asahidake. A powerful yet calm space where you can enjoy authentic heat waves created by auto löyly.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity3people
A cold plunge bath using mineral-rich groundwater pumped up from the underground water veins of the Daisetsuzan mountain range. The crisp, cold temperature and the soft feel unique to natural water tighten the body after sauna bathing and guide you into a state of perfect relaxation.
Closed Days: Wednesday
〒071-1404 Nishi 4-go Kita 46, Higashikawa Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido
Gender Access
Mixed Gender
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
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A Nordic-style retreat in harmony with the nature of Mount Kitoshi, overlooking rural scenery
Hokkaido Higashikawa Town
"Kitoron, Kitoshi no Mori" is a hot-bath-style resort complex located on Mount Kitoshi in Higashikawa, Hokkaido. Designed with the involvement of architect Kengo Kuma, the sophisticated space offers sweeping views of Higashikawa's rich rural landscape through large windows. The bath facilities include a man-made hot spring called Tron Onsen, which uses tron bath minerals. The sauna area features four distinct sauna rooms, offering an authentic Finnish-style experience with auto löyly and self löyly. A cool cold plunge bath using groundwater and outdoor air baths in the open air provide a blissful refreshment experience surrounded by nature.
Typeother
A man-made hot spring using tron bath minerals. Its far-infrared effect promotes blood circulation and gently warms you from the core of your body. It is expected to help with lower back pain, nerve pain, fatigue recovery, and more, gently easing the tiredness of everyday life.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity10people
A dry sauna with large windows overlooking the expansive rural scenery right in front of you. Equipped with auto löyly, it lets you work up a sweat while enjoying the spectacular view in a comfortable balance of heat and humidity. A luxurious space where you can experience the nature of Higashikawa with all five senses.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity6people
A meditative dry sauna inspired by a quiet forest at night, where you enter in soft lighting. Self löyly is available, allowing you to create steam at your own pace and enjoy a deep, relaxing time alone with your thoughts in the stillness.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity4people
A dry sauna wrapped in natural aromas, using herbs such as rosemary grown in town. Through self löyly, the fragrance of the herbs spreads throughout the room, letting you enjoy soothing aromatherapy along with a pleasant sweat.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity9people
A mountain-themed dry sauna distinguished by a stove design inspired by the cairns on the ascent of Mount Asahidake. A powerful yet calm space where you can enjoy authentic heat waves created by auto löyly.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity3people
A cold plunge bath using mineral-rich groundwater pumped up from the underground water veins of the Daisetsuzan mountain range. The crisp, cold temperature and the soft feel unique to natural water tighten the body after sauna bathing and guide you into a state of perfect relaxation.
Closed Days: Wednesday
〒071-1404 Nishi 4-go Kita 46, Higashikawa Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido
Gender Access
Mixed Gender
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more