HOT SPRINGS 'ONSEN'
 This area has many great Onsen`s that are a symbol of holiday in Japan and are one of the most popular short trips from Hakuba....


A volcanically active country, Japan has thousands of natural onsens scattered along its length and breadth. Onsen`s were traditionally used as public bathing places and today play a central role in directing Japanese domestic tourism.

After a hard days work; a day on the slopes; or just for one in need of quiet contemplation; a good long soak in a natural volcanic hot spring is just the thing to ease body and mind.
 
The monkey onsen is a popular trip from Hakuba.
   
There are 12 onsens in Hakuba and over 100 onsens around Hakuba less than a 1 hour drive away.
Echoland no yu is only a 3 minute walk from Sidehill, with its clean indoor onsen or an outdoor onsen available.

The Onsen is a great place for you to relax or just chill out in the warm water surrounded by snow in the Winter months.