O-Spa — Local services in Otaru

I come to this Onsen maybe once or twice a week.

While it is on the slightly pricier side, it’s large and well taken care of.

They have an indoor and outdoor bath.

I haven’t personally gone to it but I believe there’s also a restaurant on the second floor as well as a hot stone treatment as well as options to make a reservation for a massage.

There is also a relatively large parking lot in front of them.

For those of you who are new: Just be sure to take a shower before you enter any of the Hot Springs.

And as a pro tip. If you rent a towel set. The large towel stays in the locker room while the smaller towel is used to clean your body. After that rinse the small towel of any and all soap and use as a modesty towel in the onsen.

Also, the shower area you clean yourself before using the hot springs is normally separate or to the side. Just look for the place with small stools to sit on with...

Great spa to make an evening out of, The spa is a little small for how busy it is but they do the job. They are all pretty hot and the sauna is about 85°c. But makes the ice bath that much better.

They have heaps of drinks for after and a restaurant upstairs, with a massive open area to do stretches and stuff...

I was stranded in Otaru due to no late trains to Niseko. I found this incredible onsen next to the ferry terminal. It's open 24/7. You can stay all night if you want (+1200 yen fee) and sleep in the tatami room upstairs. It's very family and friendly. Perfect spot to spend the night. Unique experience....