Hokkaido Teshikaga Town
A natural auberge where you can enjoy the grandeur of Kussharo Lake and a barrel sauna
"Kussharo Lake Tsuruga Auberge SoRa" is a natural auberge in Teshikaga, Hokkaido. In the barrel sauna set amid majestic nature, a löyly session using herbs from eastern Hokkaido envelops you in pleasant aromas and heat. After gently cooling down in a natural water cold plunge bath, outdoor air bathing in the great outdoors with nothing to block the view brings a deep sense of immersion. After the sauna, you can savor exquisite Eastern Hokkaido French cuisine made with seasonal local ingredients, and in the evening enjoy a relaxing stay while gazing up at the starry sky through the skylight.

In this outdoor barrel sauna, whose wooden form evokes a cask, heat and steam from the sauna stones circulate through the rounded interior, gently warming the body from within. Self-löyly using herbs from eastern Hokkaido releases a soft aroma and creates a moment that blends into the clear air of Kussharo Lake and the presence of the trees. The body, warmed through, is quietly embraced by mellow natural water, leading to an outdoor rest space overlooking the rural scenery without obstruction. You are guided into a deep relaxation experience that makes you feel one with nature.
[Day-use bathing] 13:00–19:00
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JAPAN'S FINEST ONSEN & SAUNA
The Finest Onsen & Sauna in Japan
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Most of what we surveyed never even made it onto this site. This book is a further cut from what did. Our editor bathed in every onsen and sauna in it, and wrote only what they confirmed on the ground.