Relax in a lamp-lit inn hidden in the forest, with free-flowing hot springs and superb saunas
Hokkaido Tsubetsu Town
"Okukusharo Onsen Lamp no Yado Moritsubetsu" is a hidden hot spring hotel surrounded by deep forests in Tsubetsu, Hokkaido. At night, the glow of the lamps creates a magical atmosphere, allowing guests to spend peaceful moments that wash the soul clean in the silence. The natural hot spring is a simple alkaline spring, renowned as a beautifying bath that leaves the skin smooth and silky, with free-flowing source water. The sauna facilities include two dry saunas: one fully equipped with an auto-löyly system, and another meditation-style sauna that allows self-löyly. A cold plunge bath using pristine groundwater from Tsubetsu, along with open-air bathing in the forest breeze, provides the ultimate totonou experience.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A natural hot spring of simple alkaline water. It is provided as free-flowing source water, and its gentle texture leaves the skin smooth. While gazing at the forest scenery, you can enjoy a luxurious bathing experience that lets you feel the energy of nature all over your body.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity6people
A dry sauna equipped with an auto-löyly system and a hot-air blower. Löyly is performed automatically at regular intervals, filling the room with powerful heat and humidity. Perfect for those who want to work up a good sweat, it offers a genuine sauna experience.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity6people
A meditation-style dry sauna that allows self-löyly. In a quiet space surrounded by natural materials, you can generate steam at your own pace and be enveloped in comforting heat. It helps you face yourself and leads you into deep relaxation.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity2people
A cold plunge bath using natural groundwater drawn from the rich land of Tsubetsu. The water is so pure it is even suitable for drinking, and its crisp, cold temperature refreshes and tightens the body after sauna use. Its soft feel on the skin is a hallmark of natural water.
Closed Days: None
738 Kamisato, Tsubetsu-cho, Abashiri-gun, Hokkaido 092-0222
Gender Access
Gender Separated
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Relax in a lamp-lit inn hidden in the forest, with free-flowing hot springs and superb saunas
Hokkaido Tsubetsu Town
"Okukusharo Onsen Lamp no Yado Moritsubetsu" is a hidden hot spring hotel surrounded by deep forests in Tsubetsu, Hokkaido. At night, the glow of the lamps creates a magical atmosphere, allowing guests to spend peaceful moments that wash the soul clean in the silence. The natural hot spring is a simple alkaline spring, renowned as a beautifying bath that leaves the skin smooth and silky, with free-flowing source water. The sauna facilities include two dry saunas: one fully equipped with an auto-löyly system, and another meditation-style sauna that allows self-löyly. A cold plunge bath using pristine groundwater from Tsubetsu, along with open-air bathing in the forest breeze, provides the ultimate totonou experience.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A natural hot spring of simple alkaline water. It is provided as free-flowing source water, and its gentle texture leaves the skin smooth. While gazing at the forest scenery, you can enjoy a luxurious bathing experience that lets you feel the energy of nature all over your body.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity6people
A dry sauna equipped with an auto-löyly system and a hot-air blower. Löyly is performed automatically at regular intervals, filling the room with powerful heat and humidity. Perfect for those who want to work up a good sweat, it offers a genuine sauna experience.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity6people
A meditation-style dry sauna that allows self-löyly. In a quiet space surrounded by natural materials, you can generate steam at your own pace and be enveloped in comforting heat. It helps you face yourself and leads you into deep relaxation.
Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)
Capacity2people
A cold plunge bath using natural groundwater drawn from the rich land of Tsubetsu. The water is so pure it is even suitable for drinking, and its crisp, cold temperature refreshes and tightens the body after sauna use. Its soft feel on the skin is a hallmark of natural water.
Closed Days: None
738 Kamisato, Tsubetsu-cho, Abashiri-gun, Hokkaido 092-0222
Gender Access
Gender Separated
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