When I went last Nov there was hardly any foreigners, the beer server.... was a old lady.... Modesty really goes away...
I got up early like 5am to do the morning spa and christ there was as many people as during the night, the old man and lady which really enjoys their life...
Where I stayed there was a old lady I think like 90+ lady back bent liternally U shape, and still scroll her way to the hotspring... thats hardcore spring lovers, but guess maybe thats why they can live for so long
Next trip I intend to go o Grand Hotel there just to check out the Roman Spa....
Heading to Obihiro and Abashiri feels like I've walked off the beaten part, hardly anyone been around these areas...