Hot Springs

There are hot springs scattered about the area surrounding Daisetsuzan, each with its own unique water characteristics. The most famous hot spring in the region, Sounkyo Spa in Kamikawa town, is a sulfur spring. Its water has a bactericidal action and is effective for skin conditions. Asahidake hot spring, at the entrance of Asahidake, is a sulphate spring that contains a lot of magnesium and has analgesic effects. There is also Tenjinkyo hot spring in Higashikawa town, where the color of the water changes when exposed to air, and Aizankei hot spring in Kamikawa, where the water is said to make your skin beautiful. Furthermore, you can enjoy the unique characteristics of the Kyowa hot spring in Aibetsu town and Tatsu no Yu hot spring in Asahikawa city.