A quiet hot springs town with many different hotels along a river, including small pensions and large resort hotels pensions.

The ‘salon of Otaru’ is surrounded by mountains and rivers, where you can enjoy nature in all four seasons.

There are hot springs facilities for day-trip visitors.

You can enjoy golf and tennis in the summer, red leaves in the autumn, and skiing in the winter.

• Estimated taxi fare from Otaru station to Asarigawa Hot Springs Hotel: About 3,000 yen