12 Best Onsen and Hot Spring Visits in Hokkaido

“The bus was clean, the driver was smooth, and the tour guide explained the volcanic history of Noboribetsu and Lake Toya along the way. It was packed with interesting facts, so the ride was never boring.”

“The private car saves time and is convenient, with hot spring bathing and buffet lunch, it is a very relaxing and leisurely trip. Unfortunately, the time was too short and there seemed to be no other places to visit nearby.”

“The overall experience was good, but the ski lift for the beginner slopes was closed, which made the afternoon skiing experience rather average. Considering the price, the overall value for money isn't particularly high.”

“Great experience! Tour is exactly as described, it is a pretty leisurely bike ride (1.5 hours) through some dirt roads, but mainly paved areas. It follows the river in the area which is beautiful! It also includes a short stop at the Jozankei onsen statue…”

“Morning traffic was heavy, and we arrived close to noon. The instructor explained things very carefully, and I went from not knowing how to ski to being able to stand up. The ski resort was beautiful, and it was a very fun first experience. From…”

“24/2/2025 Chris was exceptionally accommodating and patient throughout our snowshoe hiking adventure on Fujino Fuji, which stands at 532 meters. With Chris as our guide, we snowshoed from the base to the summit of the mountain. We are grateful for his encouragement as he patiently…”

“The pickup time was punctual. Besides the pickup, there were basically no other services. There was plenty of time to enjoy the attractions, and the two scenic spots were very fun, especially the Jozankei River rafting. However, the reservation process was a bit troublesome. It…”

“It was nice to have a private tour as you could adjust the time and places you wanted to visit. The Tomita Farm flowers were not in bloom yet so she took us at the end of your tour to Tenjinyama Park to see their…”

“Had a great day with Tomo hiking the snow and visiting the Onsen, some beautiful views and sitting in the hot spring water whilst it snows is a must do experience. Tomo was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable. Make surw to ask to visit the…”

“Beautiful hike. Chris is very knowledgeable about the area. Relaxing onsen after the hike. We had a wonderful time.”

“The cable car scenery on Mount Tai is spectacular. The changing colors of the autumn leaves all over the mountains, combined with the snow-capped mountains in the distance, are truly breathtaking. Taking the optional Mt. Chio cable car was a lot of fun, and we…”

“I had a great time with Chris at Trekmate Hokkaido. I was doing a long solo trip around Asia and I wanted to go hiking in a remote area in Hokkaido. Other hiking tours had strict schedules that would have made it hard to fit…”