Place to visit
Wakoto Hot Spring, Japan: what it is and when to go
Wakoto Hot Spring is an onsen (和琴温泉) in Japan. Interests: Nature and Hot springs. The best time to visit is February to May, October to November. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. 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 · Nature, Hot springs
- Local name
- 和琴温泉
- Where
- Japan
- Best time
- February to May, October to November.
- Nearest airport
- CTS Sapporo, 231 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.5795, 144.31064
What it is and where
Wakoto Hot Spring is an onsen (和琴温泉) in Japan.
Its coordinates are 43.5795, 144.31064; the nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS, Sapporo), 231 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and 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 Wakoto Hot Spring is February to May, October to November.
- JanPossible9:06
- FebBest time10:16
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:31
- JunPossible15:14
- JulPossible14:56
- AugPossible13:48
- SepPossible12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovBest time9:26
- DecPossible8:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to May, October | November to March, June to September |
| Hot springs | February to May, October to November | December to January, June to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Wakoto Hot Spring has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Kotan Public BathHot spring bath3.0 km
- Moritsubetu HotelOnsen9.9 km
- Mount IōSummit11 km
- Kawayu Visitor CenterMuseum12 km
- Kitanemuro Raunch Way - section 6Hiking13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Nature
- Monte Fuji
- Santuario Itsukushima
- Bahía de Tokio: Bay
- Asama: Summit
- Sakurajima: Volcano
- Monte Aso: Volcano
Every Japan place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wakoto Hot Spring?
It is an onsen (和琴温泉 in the local language) in Japan.
When is the best time to visit Wakoto Hot Spring?
February to May, October to November. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46.
How do you get to Wakoto Hot Spring?
The nearest main airport is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 231 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 Kotan Public Bath, Moritsubetu Hotel, Mount Iō. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Nature2174 places for nature in Japan, from Monte Fuji to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May, October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- 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.
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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