Utoro Onsen

Overview

Utoro Onsen is a hot spring located in Utoro, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido. It is also known as Shiretoko Onsen. Located on the western coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula on the Okhotsk Sea, the hot spring town is divided into two areas: the Utoro fishing port side and a higher-altitude area. The hot spring town has various accommodations, including hotels and minshuku (traditional Japanese inns), and serves as the gateway to Shiretoko National Park, attracting many tourists. On the high ground, there is a public bath called "Yuhi-dai no Yu," offering an open-air bath with a panoramic view of the Okhotsk Sea. Adjacent to it is the Shiretoko National Campground, and within its grounds is the Yuhi-dai Observatory, counted as one of the "Eight Views of Shiretoko." There's also an Ashiyu (footbath) called "Ashiyu Shirietoku". On the Utoro fishing port side, you'll find Godzilla Rock and a hand-bath called "Godzilla no Te Yu". Utoro Onsen is a popular hub for Shiretoko sightseeing, attracting many tourists, so it's recommended to make your accommodation reservations well in advance. Utoro Onsen boasts hot springs with sodium bicarbonate-containing saline springs and boric acid-containing sodium bicarbonate saline springs, said to be effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, and joint pain. Many sightseeing spots are located near the hot spring town, such as the Shiretoko Five Lakes and Oshinkoshin Falls. Shiretoko is registered as a World Heritage site and is a precious place where untouched nature remains. When visiting Utoro Onsen, why not enjoy the rich nature of Shiretoko? Shiretoko offers beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons. In spring, the fresh green foliage shines, in summer, lush green mountains tower, in autumn, the fall foliage is beautiful, and in winter, drift ice comes ashore, offering a fantastic view. Utoro Onsen is the perfect place to enjoy Shiretoko's nature. Why not soak in the hot springs while gazing at the magnificent nature and refresh your mind and body? Utoro Onsen is a popular hub for Shiretoko sightseeing, attracting many tourists, so it's recommended to make your accommodation reservations well in advance.