Lake Shikotsu Onsen / Hokkaido
Marukoma Onsen Ryokan: The hot spring source discovered by the first-generation Sasaki Hatsutaro in the fourth year of the Taisho era still boasts abundant spring water and is beloved for its quality. The natural open-air baths, scenic open-air baths, and indoor baths all offer a panoramic view of Lake Shikotsu, making the scenery a point of pride for our hot springs. The "authentic Finnish-style sauna with a löyly (steam) option" adjacent to the large communal bath is a full-fledged facility that impresses sauna enthusiasts. It promotes sweating even at low temperatures with löyly, making it a sauna with less strain on the body. The cold bath uses the water of Lake Shikotsu, which has been ranked as the best water in Japan for 11 consecutive years, flowing generously. Additionally, for your precious "relaxation time," outdoor air bath chairs are placed facing the breathtaking views of the national park. The natural open-air baths, which are said to be found only in about twenty places nationwide, spring up from the ground at the same water level as Lake Shikotsu. They are located outside the lakeside area of the men’s and women’s large communal baths, offering the same stunning national park view of Lake Shikotsu from the scenic open-air baths. The private baths with barrel saunas can be enjoyed privately by families or groups.
Marukoma Onsen Ryokan: The hot spring source discovered by the first-generation Sasaki Hatsutaro in the fourth year of the Taisho era still boasts abundant spring water and is beloved for its quality. The natural open-air baths, scenic open-air baths, and indoor baths all offer a panoramic view of Lake Shikotsu, making the scenery a point of pride for our hot springs. The "authentic Finnish-style sauna with a löyly (steam) option" adjacent to the large communal bath is a full-fledged facility that impresses sauna enthusiasts. It promotes sweating even at low temperatures with löyly, making it a sauna with less strain on the body. The cold bath uses the water of Lake Shikotsu, which has been ranked as the best water in Japan for 11 consecutive years, flowing generously. Additionally, for your precious "relaxation time," outdoor air bath chairs are placed facing the breathtaking views of the national park. The natural open-air baths, which are said to be found only in about twenty places nationwide, spring up from the ground at the same water level as Lake Shikotsu. They are located outside the lakeside area of the men’s and women’s large communal baths, offering the same stunning national park view of Lake Shikotsu from the scenic open-air baths. The private baths with barrel saunas can be enjoyed privately by families or groups.
Both the men's and women's baths boast a spectacular view of Lake Shikotsu. The spring quality is outstanding for its moisturizing effects, featuring sodium, calcium-chloride, bicarbonate, and sulfate minerals. The hot spring water is luxuriously provided through a continuous flow directly from the source.
Each of the men's and women's large bathhouses includes an adjoining panoramic open-air bath. Lake Shikotsu, a mystical lake that reflects the endless primeval forests and majestic mountains, sometimes with a gentle expression, sometimes with an austere one. In the "Panoramic Open-air Bath," you can enjoy the magnificent nature of Lake Shikotsu while soaking in the hot spring. With the passage of time and changing seasons, you can enjoy the ever-changing panorama of nature along with the natural onsen.
"Maru no Yu," with its perfectly round bathtub, is a private hot spring with a barrel sauna that you can enjoy exclusively with your family, spouse, or close friends. This luxurious space allows you to have an unobstructed view of Shikotsu and enjoy the renowned hot spring all to yourself. Advance reservations are required.
Lake Shikotsu Onsen
The guest rooms include Japanese-Western style rooms facing the lake, Japanese-style rooms facing the lake, and Japanese-style rooms facing the mountains, each offering a different view. These rooms are furnished in a traditional Japanese style that allows you to relax and unwind, enhancing your travel experience. The special rooms facing Lake Shikotsu feature a terrace that offers a panoramic view of the lake below. You can fully enjoy the enchanting scenery that changes its expression with time, from morning to evening.
7, Horomiuchi, Chitose City, Hokkaido
| Train | Chitose Station | 36km |
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| Train | Sapporo station | 44km |
| Bus | Shikotsuko Bus Terminal | 11km |
| New Chitose Airport | 42km |
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