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10 Best Onsen in Kyoto

There’s nothing quite like a rejuvenating hot spring bath in an onsen Kyoto facility. With its therapeutic and rejuvenating waters, onsens will truly replenish your energy after exploring the city for …
The Best Onsens in Osaka

あまみ温泉南天苑 Amami Onsen Nantenen Amami Onsen Nantenen is a building registered as one of the tangible cultural properties in Japan. The building displays a classical appearance that matches its Japanese …
Hana no Yu Onsen

No list of the best Kyoto hot springs is complete without the inclusion of Hana no yu. As you visit this onsen facility, you’ll get 12 amazing hot spring choices, including a relaxation bath, saunas, Jacuzzi, …
What is an Onsen?

Onsen 温泉, pronounced as “oun-saen,” is a widely-known term related to relaxation in Japan, and is the local name for hot spring. It is a source of hot water baths located in different parts of Japan, usually …
Hakone Gora Onsen

Hakone is a part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is a mountainous area to the west of Tokyo and is a halfway point before Kyoto. Famous for its hot springs and the view …
Hakone Yumoto Onsen

Hakone, a part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a mountainous area to the west of Tokyo. Known for having multiple resorts and hot springs, ranging from the modern Western-style …
Atami Onsen

In the northeastern base of Izu Peninsula, there is a resort town called Atami. With a variety of resorts and inns built from its most popular decade in the 80s, the town has a charming retro vibe. In …
Kusatsu Onsen

Kusatsu Onsen is a hot spring district located in Gunma Prefecture, with the largest volume of high quality hot spring water in Japan. A well-known hot spring resort, Kusatsu is also known as a skiing …
Kinugawa Onsen

Kinugawa Onsen is a hot spring town located in the city of Nikko, Tochigi. The resort is just upstream of Kinugawa river, earning its name which literally translates to ”angry demon river”. The hot springs …
Takaragawa Onsen

Takaragawa Onsen, located in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture is tucked away in a valley along Takara River. Although the resort has a lone ryokan in the last 80 years, Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku, tucked away …
Hot Springs in Tokyo

Many travelers who visit Tokyo want to experience the famous hot springs of Japan also known as onsen. While there are some traditional inns and ryokans that offer traditional bathing and spa experiences …
Arashiyama Onsen

Arashiyama, meaning “Storm Mountain”, is a district tucked along the far western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. A nationally designated historic site, Arashiyama has been a popular destination for locals and …
Kurama Onsen

Kurama and Kibune, are small serene villages located in the northern part of Kyoto. With Mount Kurama wedged between the two, Kurama and Kibune are connected by a string of temples and landmarks that form …
Kameoka Onsen

Kameoka, formerly known as Kameyama, is an eastern city in the Kyoto Prefecture and is located to the north of Osaka. Kameoka is known as the launch point of Hozugawa Kudari, a scenic boat ride tour along …
Ohara Onsen

Ohara is a quaint mountain village located in a valley in northern Kyoto. Known as an ancient farming village, female residents in the area still don traditional farm clothing, earning them the name “Oharame”. …
Kyotango Onsen

Kyotango is a coastal city located in the northernmost part of Kyoto Prefecture, bordering the coast of the Sea of Japan. Known for its deliciously fresh seafood, Kyotango is notable for its own brand …
Kinosaki Onsen

Kinosaki district is a resort area in the north of Kyoto and is a part of the expanded city of Toyooka in the Hyogo Prefecture. Being known as an Onsen town, Kinosaki has a history that spans for 1,300 …
Arima Onsen

Arima Onsen is one of Japan’s Three Old Hot Springs, located in the northern part of Kobe, on the other face of Mount Rokko. With its long and rich history, Arima Onsen shows up in documents dating all …
Lake Biwa Onsen

Biwako, or Lake Biwa, is a large freshwater lake located in the Shiga Prefecture, east of Kyoto, and is one of the prefecture’s defining features. Bordered by the cities of Hikone--with one of Japan’s …
Shirahama Onsen

Shirahama, located on the south of the Wakayama Prefecture is a coastal resort town known for its hot springs and beautiful white quartz-sand beach. Its shore is lined with hotels built in the late 20th …
Yunomine Onsen

Yunomine Onsen is one of the hot spring towns tucked into a valley of the mountains of Kumano in Wakayama, famous for the pilgrimage route known as Kumano Kodo. It is believed that the court elite used …
Noboribetsu Onsen

Noboribetsu is a city located on the island of Hokkaido that is known for being a rich source of iconic hot springs. This natural phenomenon is no mystery as the city is renowned for its famed volcanic …
Hakodate Onsen

Hakodate is a city that can be found on the island of Hokkaido, also known for its Mount Hakodate. The mountain boasts views for travelers who climb up to its height and share the magnificence of the area …
Niseko Onsen

Niseko is a town situated in a subprefecture in the island of Hokkaido. Though being a town, It is also commonly referred to as the mountain range of the area. Niseko, known for the place where visitors …
Chitose Sapporo Onsen

Chitose is a city in the Ishikari Subprefecture of Hokkaido and is known for having the biggest international airport on the island. It is also interesting to add that Chitose has its onsen areas, one …
Yunokawacho Onsen

The onsens of Yunokawa Cho area are considered to be one of the most popular hot spring baths in Hokkaido. Its waters are known to bring physical healing and health benefits to a person, even beautifying …
Toyako Onsen

Toyako is a town located on the island of Hokkaido, a place known for a large number of resorts and accommodations that offer hot spring facilities. These onsens are sometimes near a volcanic lake called …
Nozawa Onsen

Nozawa is a town in Japan located along with the Nagano Prefecture with towns and resorts that vary in their services. Though known for having a ski town, the Nozawa area is also renowned for its hot spring …
Ginzan Onsen

Ginzan is an area located in Obanazawa that lies on the Yamagata Prefecture. Its reputation is known for the onsens or the hot spring baths. These hot spring baths started to boom during the age of silver …
Miyajima Onsen

Miyajima, also referred to as Itsukushima, is an island located in west of Japan near Hiroshima. It is known for its forest areas and serves a significant mark to the Itsukushima Shrine. We have another …
Beppu Onsen

Beppu is located in Oita Prefecture, known for its collection of hot springs that can be found around the city. It is known to be the city with the largest number of onsen water sources and volume of hot …
Gero Onsen

Gero is a city located in the mountainous areas of Japan. The place is known for its hot springs and traditional Japanese inns. The history of its onsen dates back to the Edo Period, where Gero city was …
Kurokawa Onsen

Kurokawa is a town renowned for its onsens and is considered as having one of the most stunning hot springs in Japan. With efforts contributed by the town, the onsen areas of Kurokawa have been highly …
Dogo Onsen

Dogo Onsen is one of the oldest and most renowned hot springs in Japan. It is located in Matsuyama and has attracted both tourists and locals with its bathhouses and ryokan accommodations. It has a long …
Ibusuki Onsen

Ibusuki is a city in Japan that is known for its hot springs. When in the area, guests can visit quality accommodations for a rich cultural experience. Ibusuki Syusuien is an example of a hot spring ryokan …
Jigokudani Onsen

Jigokudani is a place renowned for its hot spring baths but not just for any guest. The onsen specially caters to the Japanese Macaques or the snow monkeys. Their bathing has become an attraction to a …
Zao Onsen

Having been discovered in 110 AD, Zao Onsen is one of the most renowned attractions and a favorite destination of tourists in Japan. It can be located in the city of Yamagata in the region of Tohoku, surrounded …
Best Private Onsens to Visit in Japan After COVID

Japan is renowned for its culture and popular hot spring sites. For a long time, the country has mastered the art of bringing locals and tourists the ultimate treatment of relaxation. The onsen has become …
18 Best Tattoo-Friendly Onsens in Japan

Tattoos or irezumi (入れ墨 ) are often taboo topics when it comes to Japan, especially to bathing establishments like onsens. The banning of tattoos has long been included in the history of hot springs, avoiding …
7 Best Private Onsens in Tokyo

A Hot Spring Bath or Onsen is a great way to spend time relaxation, especially on busy days. It is an experience a person should try, especially when he/she wants to fully immerse in Japanese culture and …
13 Best Private Onsens in Kyoto

Many travelers who visit Kyoto want to experience the famous hot springs of Japan also known as onsen. There are so many traditional accommodations like ryokans that offer traditional bathing and spa experiences …
10 Best Private Onsens in Hakone

Hakone, a part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a mountainous area to the west of Tokyo. Known for having multiple resorts and hot springs, ranging from the modern Western-style …
3 Best Tattoo-Friendly Onsens in Kyoto

This post about tatoo friendly onsen hot springs is brought to you by Samurai Ninja Museum Tokyo With Experience Kyoto is the capital of a prefecture of the same name, Kyoto. Kyoto was known as Heian Kyo, …
7 Best Mixed-Gender Onsens in Japan

The use of hot spring baths has long been in Japanese history, where onsens have brought people together for healing and relaxation. Mixed-Gender, Coed, or the Konyoku is a term described to onsens that …
7 Mixed Onsens in Kyoto

Hot spring baths or onsens have long been a part of Japanese culture and history, from being used for healing injuries to relaxation, socialization, and leisure. These onsens can be enjoyed individually …
6 Mixed Onsens in Tokyo

Hot spring baths or onsens have long been a part of Japanese culture and history, from being used for healing injuries to relaxation, socialization, and leisure. These onsens can be enjoyed individually …
Shima Onsen

Shima Onsen is a peaceful town located in Nakanojo, in the northwest mountainside of Gunma Prefecture. It is considered as one of the top four hot spring towns in the prefecture with Kusatsu, Minakami, …