A complete guide to the Hanakagura Onsen day trip in Higashikagura, Hokkaido.

Here is the guide to the Hanakagura Onsen day trip in Higashikagura, Hokkaido. 🧐 1⃣ First, prepare a JPY100 coin to store your shoes (it will be returned when you leave 😉). 2⃣ Then, pay the bathing fee at the front desk. 3⃣ If you didn't drive, you can ask the front desk to help you book a taxi for the return trip 🚕. The dispatch center closes at 19:00, so you need to book in advance, but the car can arrive at the time you request. The front desk will ask for your destination and name, and then the reservation is complete. 4⃣ Here, men and women bathe separately, and you need to prepare another JPY100 coin to open a locker for your personal belongings. Shower or wash your hair first, and then you can take a bath. The Hanakagura women's bath has two outdoor pools, four indoor pools (three hot pools and one cold pool), and a sauna. 5⃣ Meals are ordered and paid for separately. There is a machine for self-service ordering. Hand the ticket to the kitchen staff, and then listen for your number to pick up your meal. There is a special refrigerator for ice milk, which costs JPY140 per bottle, and you can choose from original, chocolate, and strawberry flavors. 😎 6⃣ There is a rest area with comics and a massage area, but it is in a public area, which feels a bit strange. 🤔 🌟 Bathing fee: JPY800 (there is no discount for residents because it is in another town) 🌟 Private bath: JPY2,500 (reservation is required in advance) 🌟 Tips: 1⃣ Bring a bath towel, and girls with long hair should remember to bring a comb, as it is not provided here. 2⃣ Tattoos are not allowed in public areas (you can go to a private bath) 😉