Hot spring is one of the symbols of the Japanese culture. It has a variety of positive effects, such as warming you to the bone and making your skin smooth. Also, types of the water vary among differente facilities in different areas. If you take outdoor hot spring baths, you can enjoy the outside scenery while soaking yourself in the warm water. Hokkaido is famous as“hot spring kingdom,” and different types of hot spring baths are available, ranging from huge hot spring facilities among mondern buildings to outdoor hot spring baths in mountains. The number of hot spring fans in other countries has been increasing recently, and Hokkaido is a fascinating place for those fans. Plenty of hot water springing up from the majestic nature is a great appeal of Hokkaido. Once you soak yourself into a hot spring bath, you’ll feel the large scale of Hokkaido as well as experiencing the Japanese culture. Please note that there are certain manners developed from the long history and the heart of the Japanese people loving hot spring. By practicing those manners, you’ll be welcomed by other people enjoying the same hot spring bath and will get one step closer to the “expert” in hot spring.