Shirogane Onsen
白金温泉
A small hot-spring village at the foot of Mount Tokachi, about 650 meters above sea level. It has brown sulfate springs and is surrounded by Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls and birch trails.
Shirogane Onsen lies at the foot of the Tokachidake range, southeast of Biei Town. It opened in 1950, and its brown sulfate spring water is known for keeping the body warm. The hot-spring street is small, with several inns offering day-use bathing for about ¥800 to 1,500, such as Mori no Ryotei Biei and Yumoto Shirogane Onsen Hotel. Staying here lets visitors reach Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls early or late to avoid the crowds, and in winter you can soak in an outdoor bath amid the snow. It is about 30 minutes by Dohoku Bus from JR Biei Station, or about 25 minutes by car.
Opening hours
Bathing hours vary by inn
Nearby sights
- Shirahige Falls
- Tokachidake Bogakudai Observatory
- Shirogane Blue Pond
- Fukiage Open-air Onsen
- Hinode Park (Kamifurano)
- Takushinkan Gallery
- Shikisai no Oka
- Furano Jam Garden