Iwaobetsu Onsen - An outdoor tattoo-friendly hot spring in Hokkaido, Hokkaido

Amazing pools with three different temperatures and amazing view of the forest (mixed Onsen so bring bathing suit)

We have been renting a car to travel around Hokkaido. This gives us a lot of freedom to drive from one place to another. We found the iwaobetsu onsen very easily as it was well indicated by a road sign. There are enough spots to park your car and a path that will lead you in two minutes to the hot pots. If you continue the path you will find another hot pot and a waterfall. Very nice!

It is the begining and the end of the hike to Mt. Rausu. If you are doing that it is a greate way to end the hike by soaking in the hot water. There are 2 places to do it the first one had people soaking their feet but the second one just a short walk down the path is a small pool perfect for a couple and it is private. Me and my husband had great time relaxing after the hike. Otherwise going their just for the rotenburo is not worth it in my opinion.