Rausu Hot Spring
A Historic Hot Spring Retreat in Shiretoko
Discover the wild beauty of Shiretoko at Rausu Hot Spring. Home to the famous Kuma-no-Yu open-air bath and the impressive Rausu Geyser, this historic hot spring area offers a unique blend of nature and history.
Located on the eastern side of the Shiretoko Peninsula, Rausu Hot Spring has a history dating back to around 1800. The area offers a range of accommodations, including hotels, traditional inns, and guesthouses. Surrounded by pristine forests, it provides a peaceful retreat in one of Japan’s most pristine wilderness areas.
Near the hot spring area is Kuma-no-Yu, a free public open-air bath known as one of Shiretoko’s most famous secluded hot springs. Its rustic stone bath blends with the surrounding landscape, creating a memorable outdoor bathing experience. A separate bath area for women is available, and the facility is open year-round.
Visitors can also explore the nearby Rausu Geyser, a Natural Monument of Hokkaido, where hot water erupts in a powerful display of geothermal activity. Together with the hot springs, it offers a unique way to experience the natural beauty, history, and hot spring culture that make Rausu a distinctive destination in Shiretoko.
- * Please note that the text shown on this page includes machine translations.
- Category
- Sulfur springs
- Hot spring area
- Travel Inspiration
- Unwind in a hot spring
- Nearest airports
Hot spring information
- Spring quality/Indications (for bathing)
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Sulfur springs
Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis vulgaris, chronic eczema, impetigo (including peripheral circulatory failure for hydrogen sulfide-type sulfur springs)
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒086-1822
- Address
- 北海道目梨郡羅臼町
- Telephone Number
- 0153-87-2126（Rausu Town Industrial Creation Division）
- Directions
- ●By car: About 80 minutes from Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport
- Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
