One of the best parts of skiing in Japan is the access to onsens, hot springs, and spas at many resorts. Often times there are full spas included in hotels. If not, you can usually access one nearby for a small charge. Whatever the case, they’re a phenomenal way to unwind.
The Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Hakuba offers a pretty wild onsen right at the base of the gondola. Cruise down the mountain, take off your ski boots, and enjoy a nice foot soak, free of charge, right at the bottom of the slopes.
Tsugaike Kogen offers a lot more than just the foot bath, but it is a pretty enticing factor to unwind at the end of, or during the middle of, a day on the slopes. Just understand that you’ll probably have to put your ski boots back on after the soak, which might make it a slightly less exciting concept.
