The Hakuba Valley is bubbling with seismic energy and there is no shortage of places to enjoy onsen. Here are a few of the best Hakuba summer onsen options in 2020.
Note: Onsen hours often change during the green season; it is best to call ahead before visiting.
Happo-No-Yu Onsen
A popular onsen directly across the street from the Happo Information Center, Happo Onsen has indoor/outdoor baths and a free foot bath outside the facility. They also have an udon restaurant open from 10:00 – 19:30.
Mimizuku Onsen is indoor/outdoor traditional facility popular with Hakuba locals. It’s located next to the brand new Snow Peak facility which offers shopping, dining, and the only Starbucks in Hakuba.
One of the most mineralised onsen in the Hakuba Valley, the water here is a unique, murky brown color. There are great mountain views from the outdoor bath. This is an old school style onsen without a sauna or indoor bath.
Perhaps the best onsen view in all of Hakuba , Tenjin Onsen is located within the Highland Hotel, perched on the base of the valley opposite the resorts. Bathers have spectacular unimpeded views of Happo and Hakuba 47. The facility has a sauna, indoor and outdoor baths, and a lounge area to enjoy after your soak.