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Yunokawa Onsen

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Yunokawa Onsen

湯の川温泉

Hokkaido

Yunokawa Onsen is a hot-spring district on the seaward edge of Hakodate, about 15 minutes from the station by tram or bus, where the ryokan baths look out over the water. A free public footbath is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM; day-use bathing at the individual ryokan is charged separately. The district itself never closes.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on Hakodate's main attractions and overlook this serene onsen experience.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free public footbath "Yukuguri Butai", 9am-9pm; specific paid ryokan baths not covered by this figure
Nearest station
Hakodate Station · 24 min walk

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Tags

onsenrelaxation

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