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Looking for a nostalgic getaway? Asahikawa Takasago Onsen—affectionately known as the “Department Store of Hot Springs”—offers a delightful variety of baths set within a charming retro atmosphere.

Located on the scenic hillside of Takasagodai in Asahikawa City, this historic destination is a trailblazer in Japan’s modern bathhouse culture. Step into the spacious bathing hall and you’ll be enveloped by the gentle, skin-soothing steam of natural sodium-chloride hot spring waters, inviting you to slow down and savor a moment of nostalgia.

A highlight is the newly added open-air bath, where you can breathe in the crisp northern air while enjoying panoramic views of the Daisetsuzan Mountain Range as it transforms with the seasons. After sunset, the lights of Asahikawa shimmer below like scattered jewels.

With more than ten types of bathing experiences—including electric baths, bubble baths, Japanese-style hot stone saunas, and traditional saunas—there is something for everyone. Families will also enjoy the retro-style onsite shop, loved by guests young and old. For a more private stay, guest rooms with stone baths or open-air baths allow you to soak at your leisure in continuously flowing natural hot spring water.