五味温泉

I dropped in on a weekend in early March 26th around 11am for a drop-in bath (500 yen). It was crowded with locals. The hot spring was light brown in color, with one heated bath containing bicarbonate dioxide and the other bath circulating hot water, which felt a bit lonely for hot spring lovers. There was also a sauna, body soap, and shampoo, so it was good value for money. I was glad to be able to enjoy carbonated spring water, which is rare in Hokkaido.

I was able to arrive without getting lost even without a GPS. It's really deep in the mountains, so it's similar to Asahi Onsen in Enbetsu. It looks old, but it was very relaxing for both mind and body. I didn't eat there as it was a room-only stay, but you should definitely go and try the food! (lol)

This is a rare type of hot spring, a bicarbonate spring containing carbon dioxide. Because it's heated, the carbonation is milder, but this allows the soft feel of the bicarbonate ions (HCO₃⁻) to come through, resulting in a smooth, yet …

A rare and valuable carbon dioxide spring. | Of course, it's heated, so the feeling when bathing was a bit strange, but there was a cup so you could drink the spring water, so I tried it. | It was definitely carbonated. | Moreover, the …

Only day-use baths are allowed, and the sauna is not included. The entrance fee is a reasonable 500 yen, and the spring water is rare, containing carbon dioxide. The source tank is not particularly large, with a large bath, …