Heavenly Hokkaido Hot Springs! The Charm of Kawashima Ryokan

Ranked in Japan's Top 100 Hot SpringsKawashima Ryokan is located in Toyotomi Onsen, one of the northernmost hot spring resorts in Japan. Known for its petroleum-based spring water, Toyotomi Onsen is one of the most loved in all of Japan, thanks to its benefits for skin health and beauty. Only a few hot springs, such as Tsukioka Onsen and Niitsu Onsen in Niigata, are naturally infused with petroleum. In fact, the hot springs in Toyotomi were discovered in 1926, during a search for oil. The spring water is so dark that bathers can't see the bottom of the bathtub! One of the top 100 hot springs i...