First time visiting Takeyama Kogen Hotel for a day trip hot spring visit. My main purpose was to enjoy the sauna. I chose the Mall Onsen Beauty Hot Spring, known for its smooth and moisturizing brown-colored water. The outdoor bath was a unique experience, set amidst nature with a sudden appearance of the hot spring. Despite the rain that day, I still enjoyed the outdoor bath. The sauna temperature was a bit low, maybe adjusted for the clientele. I also tried the ready-made dishes sold at the shop next to the lobby. They offered a variety of items, including a main dish of either egg or takoyaki, along with salad, pickles, and other side dishes. After spending a long time in the sauna, I enjoyed the dishes with a beer at home. I also had interesting conversations with regular customers at the sauna. That's all for now.

In May 2022, I visited a favorite hot spring in the mountains. The water temperature is just right, not too hot. The water is a soft brown color. The open-air bath has a great view, but there is no roof, so it can be tough on bad weather days. At this time of year, creatures start to come out, so if you're sensitive, you might not like it. The shower has good water pressure and a hairdryer is available. This time, I tried the homemade side dish with chikuwa. It's a vegetable that can be eaten raw and has a texture like a pear. It's delicious with the side dish's rolled omelet.

【Completely Non-smoking】Located in the mountains of Kitahiroshima City, Takayama Kogen Onsen is a natural hot spring with alkaline simple hot spring water. The outdoor rock bath is made from 600 tons of famous stones from Hokkaido. There is also a park golf course nearby! You can also stay overnight at this facility! The day trip bathing fee in May 2021 was 700 yen. The current price should be checked. The hot spring is located on the mountain in the Takayama district, which spreads south of Kitahiroshima Station in a residential area in Satomicho. From Route 46, turn onto the road to Kitahiro San Park and climb the hill. From Route 36, turn from Atsuwa towards the direction of the running JR train and proceed. It seems that you can also access it from Route 1080. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 5/11/2022, revisited in the morning. I came back today on my hot spring mama-chari (bicycle) again. The water temperature in the outdoor bath is warm, so you can relax and soak for a long time. I spent over an hour soaking today. After the bath, it's time for lunch!

My hobbies are gourmet food and hot springs. People who enjoy magazines like HO often tend to be food bloggers on Tabelog. I am one of them, and I also enjoy driving, drinking, and occasionally fishing. On weekends, I like to visit hot springs around Hokkaido while taking a drive. Living in Tomakomai, I am fortunate to have easy access to hot springs like Togarihama, Noboribetsu, Chitose, Kita-Hiroshima, and Jozankei for day trips. Takesan Kogen Onsen is a place I often visit for a day trip, especially after drinking in Sapporo or shopping at MOP. The entrance fee is 700 yen, and the facility has medium-sized indoor baths and outdoor rock baths, as well as a dining area and resting area. The hot spring water in this area is a brownish moor type, known for its skin beautifying properties. Although it is a recirculating filtration system and not a natural flow, the slightly sulfur-scented soft water provides a satisfying experience of soaking in a hot spring. This time, I purchased some deli items from the on-site store to enjoy as a snack with my evening drink at home. The popular No. 2 yakitori set was delicious, but the No. 1 item was not specified. The facility also offers accommodation, and all the deli items, including the yakitori, had a homemade feel to them. The yakitori was seasoned with a soy sauce-based sauce that was not too sweet, making it enjoyable. Although it can get crowded at times, the facility is relatively spacious, making it convenient for me to use and enjoy.

I have been using this hot spring for quite some time. I like the quality of the spring water. The outdoor bath is quiet and you can relax there. You can also play park golf. There is a dining area where you can enjoy a meal after bathing. The cold water there is delicious! There is also a separate room for Genghis Khan (grilled lamb) dishes. The curry I had this time was delicious and the concept is great. You can enjoy your meal in a fun way.

Before lunch, I was planning to soak in the hot spring and then go to a nearby restaurant or ramen shop. While waiting for my wife who was taking a long bath, I tried a sample of chicken white broth soup in a pot. As a result, I decided to have the chicken white broth ramen here... The saltiness was well balanced and the chicken chashu had a delicious crispy charred texture. It was very tasty. This place is a hidden gem! 😄

Relaxing Hot Springs & Onigiri Time ^^【Seems to have become non-smoking】Located in the mountains of Kitahiroshima City, the Takayama Kogen Onsen is a natural hot spring with alkaline simple hot spring water. The outdoor rock bath uses 600 tons of famous stones from Hokkaido. There is also a park golf course nearby! Accommodation facilities are available! As of May 2021, the day trip bathing fee is 700 yen. The hot spring is located in the Takigaoka area above Satomi-cho, a residential area that spreads south of Kitahiroshima Station. You can reach it by turning onto the road to Kitahiro San Park from Route 46 and climbing the hill. You can also get there from Route 36 by turning from Atsubana towards the direction of the JR line and proceeding. It seems you can also access it from Route 1080. July 21, 2021, afternoon, revisited. It has been very hot in Hokkaido with no rain for a while. Today, I was exhausted by the heat rather than the distance from cycling on weekends, so I decided to rest my body by having lunch and going to a nearby hot spring. Although Takayama is usually cool, it was quite hot today. Nevertheless, I soaked in the hot spring for over an hour and bought some side dishes to take home. I got the Tori-Zangi for 400 yen. The side dishes here are quite delicious, and I think I would like to stay here someday. That's all for now! (・ω・)

I was looking forward to visiting here on a weekend in June 2021, but due to the current situation, I had to refrain. This place is closed on weekends during the state of emergency. I visited during dusk. The hot springs here are located in the mountains, and you can enjoy forest bathing in the open-air bath. The clientele is good and everyone has good manners, so you can relax. The hot spring water is strong alkaline and has a deep coffee-like color. The food is delicious, and I recommend the Genghis Khan (grilled lamb). I bought some side dishes for drinking in the evening. Normally, there are few side dishes available, but there were only a few options at this time. The tamagoyaki (rolled omelette) I had recently was the most delicious. The dashi (broth) was very tasty and it had a sweetness to it. There was also a brown takoyaki for color. It was a detox experience after a long time, and I was very satisfied! I can't wait to go back to my usual daily life soon.

I visited the Takayama Kogen Onsen in the mountains of Kitahiroshima City, which feels like a smoke-free area. This natural hot spring offers alkaline simple hot spring water and a rock outdoor bath made from 600 tons of famous stones from Hokkaido. There is also a park golf course nearby and accommodation facilities available. As of May 2021, the day trip bathing fee is 700 yen. The hot spring is located on the mountain in the Tomigaoka area, above the residential area of Satomicho south of Kitahiroshima Station. You can reach it by turning onto the road to Kitahiro Sanpark from Route 46, or by turning from Atsuya towards the direction of the running JR train from Route 36. It seems you can also access it from Route 1080. I revisited the hot spring on May 20, 2021, after having ramen at Shimamatsu as a small celebration. I enjoyed a relaxing bath for about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The hot spring water here is delicious, and the staff is very attentive and diligent in their work. You can also buy onigiri and other snacks at the shop. The onigiri is well-made and flavorful, and the thick rolled omelette has just the right amount of sweetness. Overall, it was a successful celebration today!

This hot spring used to come twice a week when I was young. The outdoor baths were connected for men and women back then, but I was too embarrassed to go in. I soaked in the coffee-colored, slimy alkaline hot spring water like the ones at the mall, warmed up, and returned with smooth skin. I stopped by the shop here and bought "Fruit Highway" because the dried sweet potatoes that the older ladies like were sold out. I opened the package in the car, snacking on it on the way home. I shared some with Kotaro when I got home, but there's still a bit left (laughs).

Today, I went to work for the first time in a while. I started off with morning radio exercises and already felt tired ((+_+)). I managed to work until 5 pm, then left the office and came straight here. I relaxed in the outdoor bath, warmed up, and refreshed my tired body with smooth skin before heading home. I stopped by the shop and bought dried sweet potatoes that the boss likes. When I got home, I presented it to the boss - I didn't eat any myself (;´∀｀). I'll be coming back to this place tomorrow, so I'll relax in the bath and buy something before heading home (lol).

This hot spring is one I used to visit twice a week during my younger days as a company employee. Back then, the outdoor baths for men and women were connected, but I was too embarrassed to enter. After warming up and getting smooth skin, I stopped by the shop here and bought some raisin snacks and dried sweet potatoes that the office lady likes. The snacks were delicious, especially the ones with raisins. I shared one with Kotaro, but I ended up eating the rest in one go! I'll definitely visit again next week (laughs).

This time, the water temperature was warm, and I was able to soak in the outdoor bath for about an hour. On the way back, I bought some tamagoyaki (rolled omelette) and had it for dinner, and as expected, it was delicious being from a ryokan. It's the type of place I would like to use occasionally.

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★Draft beer 500 yen ★Kasler 350 yen It's a perfect day for a drive with clear autumn weather! I went to Yunni no Yu, but the parking lot was full. Looks like I'll have to find another place to relax. I turned around and changed my destination to a place where the bathing fee is 700 yen. The building may be old, but the inside has been renovated and looks beautiful! It's close to Sapporo, the water is good, yet surprisingly not crowded even on weekends. I wonder why that is. The hot spring water is dark coffee-colored, but it's an alkaline hot spring with thick, slippery water. The spacious outdoor bath has a liberating feeling and is very pleasant! A beer after bathing would be perfect, although it could be a bit colder. I tried the Kasler for a snack, which is smoked pork. It tasted like roast ham or bacon, with a nice salty flavor. They also had unique snacks like "smoked kelp" and "deep-fried smoked squid" for around 300 yen, perfect for those who enjoy drinking. Next time, I'll have a more serious drink. Thanks for the meal!

Hot springs! Hot springs! After "Sushi Jin" with my noisy husband. We used to come to Takeyama Kogen Onsen a lot when our children were small. This time, just the two of us, we leisurely enjoyed soaking three times. When our children were small, we couldn't soak three times and couldn't relax, but time flies. (laughs) The outdoor baths used to be connected for men and women, but now there is a complete wall. It was a bit exciting. I didn't go over there though (laughs). The coffee-colored smooth hot spring. The daily or monthly changing bath in the indoor bath is spicy pepper. The scent of ginger and Korean ginseng too. This warms you up~ The hot spring is the best! There are more washing areas than before. And the resting area has become cleaner? I remember there used to be a Genghis Khan corner behind the door before. A beer after the bath. And ankake yakisoba, smoked casube, casler. Casler? I know Mothra but Casler? (laughs) According to my husband, when he was young, he used to eat fancy food (laughs) Raw meat-like dish came!! Are you okay? Is this like the meat for ginger pork? Was this sauce miso-based? It's not raw meat. It's more like ham (laughs) I only took one bite of the smoked casube. The ankake yakisoba is one of the better tasting ones in facilities like this. I think the hot spring is the main attraction here. Chitose also has a lot of coffee-colored hot springs, right? The little-known "Shubai Onsen" has even smoother hot springs~ I'll visit again♪

Located in the mountains of Kitahiroshima City, the Takayama Kogen Onsen is a natural hot spring with alkaline simple hot spring water. The outdoor rock bath is made from 600 tons of famous stones from Hokkaido. There is also a park golf course nearby and accommodation facilities available. As of April 2015, the day trip bathing fee is 700 yen. To get to the hot spring, you can take the road from the residential area of Satomicho on the south side of Kitahiroshima Station, or take the road towards Kitahiro San Park from Route 46 and climb up the hill. You can also reach it from Route 36 by turning from Atsuya towards the direction of the JR line, or from Route 1080. It takes less than an hour to reach the hot spring from Shin-Sapporo, and it is a hidden gem of a natural hot spring that I didn't know about until I read Lilias' review. The outdoor hot spring in the calm spring weather is refreshing with a slight cool breeze. The black alkaline hot spring water is so dark that you can't even see your own feet. After soaking for about 30 minutes, I enjoyed a light meal of rice balls with bonito flakes for 160 yen. The seating area has both table seats and traditional tatami seating, where you can relax and enjoy your meal. Overall, it was a great place to relax and unwind after a long cycling trip.

On March 21, 2015, the weather was fine and I felt like going to Niseko for a hot spring bath, but I had visitors in the morning, so I decided to visit this hot spring instead. If you go straight on Route 36 towards Chitose, you will see a sign on the left side, so make a left turn. After a while, you will see a couple more signs leading into the mountains. It has been a while since I visited this hot spring. It used to be very old and scary, but now the facilities and the hot spring itself are very clean. The hot spring here has a high alkaline content, similar to a moor hot spring, and it is brown in color, great for the skin! The outdoor bath has water so dark you can't see your feet, so be careful of the steps. The shower has a large amount of hot water. Women can use their own hairdryer in a spacious area. I visited in the evening. The hot spring is warm, allowing for a long relaxing bath. There are rest areas, dining rooms, and even a Genghis Khan room, making it a comfortable space. It is not too crowded, giving it a hidden hot spring feel. I had a soba tempura set. The water and tea are self-service. Genghis Khan and bamboo shoot menus are recommended for this season, but the bamboo shoots were not available yet. When they are in season, you can buy processed bamboo shoots at a low price. The soba noodles tasted dry, but were delicious with a rich soba flavor. The tempura was surprisingly good, with two large prawn tempura that were well-prepared and delicious. There were also onions, eggplants, and sweet potatoes, all generously served. Grated radish and ginger as condiments were a nice touch. After the meal, I relaxed in the hot spring for a detox. It was a moving experience to visit a hot spring after a long time. I felt a bit tired from the hot spring on the way back towards Sapporo on Route 36, as the traffic was heavy, but it was a perfect drive for my tired body. Thank you for the wonderful meal!