The Backpack Adventures

Day 797: January 7, 2024 Sunday – Chippubetsu It's another snowy day here in Western Hokkaido We're heading to the town of Chippubetsu today for an onsen dip This morning welcomed us with gentle snowfall. The air was cold, but not enough to discourage us from sticking to our plans. After more than a month without traveling outside the city, it felt refreshing to be on the road again. Today’s destination was the quiet and charming town of Chippubetsu ( 秩父別町 ) . Chippubetsu Onsen Chip Yu & Yu The drive took around 30 minutes, and soon we arrived at Chippubetsu Onsen Chip Yu & Yu . Although we had visited the town before, this was our first time trying its well-known onsen, famous for the two types of hot spring water called the “ Silk Onsen ” and the “ Golden Onsen .” Each one has its own water quality and health benefits, and we were excited to experience them. Thankfully, the rest area inside the onsen is warm We're excited to try the silk onsen Today, the silk...