Hokkaido Kitami City
Enjoy a famous iron-rich hot spring and an excellent sweat-inducing sauna with sweeping views of the sunset over Saroma Lake
"Saroma Lake Tsuruga Resort" is a resort hotel in Kitami, Hokkaido. Its large bath overlooking Saroma Lake features a rustic Japanese-style bath with huge stones and a modern, sophisticated Scandinavian-style bath, with the genders alternating by day. The hot spring is a rare privately sourced chlorides-rich iron spring called Wakka-no-Yu, where iron and salt seep deeply into the body, earning it a reputation as a "heat bath" with excellent warming effects. The adjoining simple dry sauna, the crisp-cold cold plunge bath, and the premium relaxation space where you can gaze out at Saroma Lake right in front of you create the ultimate relaxation experience.
A large bath featuring a rustic garden open-air bath with huge stones and an indoor bath with an atmospheric Japanese ambiance. The privately sourced spring Wakka-no-Yu bubbling up from underground is a rare iron chloride spring rich in iron and salt. Also known as a "heat bath," it offers excellent warming effects, so the warmth in your body lasts long after you get out. While gazing at the magnificent scenery of Saroma Lake, you can enjoy a soothing and leisurely soak.
A spacious large bath characterized by a modern, refined design and a strong sense of openness. From both the indoor bath and the open-air bath, you can look out over the beautiful scenery and sunset of Saroma Lake, spending a blissful moment that feels one with nature. The privately sourced hot spring water, rich in iron, gently permeates your skin and softly eases away everyday fatigue. After bathing, you can linger in the pleasant afterglow in the adjoining relaxation room.
An authentic dry sauna where you can slowly work up a sweat in a quiet space. Its simple design, free of TV and BGM, creates a deep sense of immersion and lets you face yourself. Powerful heat wraps around your entire body, giving you a deeply satisfying sweating experience that warms you thoroughly from the inside out.
A refreshing cold plunge bath that quickly tightens your body after the sauna. The crisp, chilled water surrounds your whole body and delivers an invigorating cool-down. After the cold plunge, you can enjoy blissful outdoor bathing while taking in the magnificent scenery of Saroma Lake and the natural breeze.
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