One of the most popular destinations in Hokkaido, Asarigawa Onsen stretches across the mountains where the Asarigawa River flows southwest from the center of the port city of Otaru, which prospered thanks to its early canals and railroads to trade goods and coal. The rich natural environment is the secret of the Asarigawa Onsen's popularity, and it is ideal for travelers who want to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Thee are sports facilities for tennis and golf in summer and skiing in winter. Natrual walking paths are all around and their are efforts toward the conservation of fireflies to reinforce the therapeutic nature of the village. Not far from Sapporo, the Otaru and Asarigawa Onsen is 90 minutes from New Chitose Airport by train and bus.