Place to visit
Rusutsu onsen, Japan: what it is and when to go
Rusutsu onsen is an onsen (ルスツ温泉) in Japan (北海道). Interests: Hot springs. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Onsen · Hot springs
- Local name
- ルスツ温泉
- Where
- Japan · 54, 留寿都村, 北海道
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- CTS Sapporo, 67 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Dec 31 11:00-17:00; We off; Jan 01-Jan 03 off
- Website
- r.goope.jp
- Coordinates
- 42.72926, 140.86746
What it is and where
Rusutsu onsen is an onsen (ルスツ温泉) in Japan (北海道).
Its coordinates are 42.72926, 140.86746; the nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS, Sapporo), 67 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Hot springs places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Rusutsu onsen is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:11
- FebBest time10:19
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:26
- JunPossible15:08
- JulPossible14:51
- AugPossible13:45
- SepPossible12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovBest time9:30
- DecPossible8:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Rusutsu Resort Ski AreaSki resort3.9 km
- Mount ShiribetsuMountain in Japan6.0 km
- Makkari SpaHot spring bath8.4 km
- Mount YōteiMountain in Hokkaido, Japan12 km
- Kyogoku Chomin Ski AreaSki resort14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Hot springs
- Jigokudani Monkey Park: hot springs area with large population of wild snow monkeys
- Dōgo Onsen: hot spring in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan
- Obusuma Station: railway station in Yorii, Osato district, Saitama prefecture, Japan
- Hachigata Station: railway station in Yorii, Osato district, Saitama prefecture, Japan
- Ohanabatake Station: railway station in Chichibu, Saitama prefecture, Japan
- Awazu Onsen: building in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Every Japan place under Hot springs, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rusutsu onsen?
It is an onsen (ルスツ温泉 in the local language) in Japan.
When is the best time to visit Rusutsu onsen?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52.
How do you get to Rusutsu onsen?
The nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 67 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Rusutsu Resort Ski Area, Mount Shiribetsu, Makkari Spa. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Hot springs712 places for hot springs in Japan, from Jigokudani Monkey Park to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own sea
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.