To begin with
History of hot springs
Reasons for visiting hot springs
Hot spring etiquette
Types of hot springs
Mastering the Hot Springs

Central Japan

Tokyo

Maenohara Onsen Sayanoyudokoro
Oedo Onsen Monogatari
Spa LaQua
Tokyo Somei Onsen Sakura
Toshimaen Niwanoyu
Sento in downtown Tokyo
Sento around Ueno and Asakusa
Keio Takaosan Onsen Gokurakuyu
Yumori no Sato

Hakone

Hakone Yuryo
Tenzantojikyo

Atami

Hotel Micuras
Hotel New Akao
Yuya Doichibanchi

nearby hot springs

Akazawa Higaeri Onsenkan
Arai Ryokan
Gotemba City Onsen Kaikan
Hoshino Onsen Tonbonoyu

Nasu Onsen

Nasu Animal Kingdom Capybara no Yu
Omaru Onsen Ryokan
Shikanoyu

Kyoto

Funaoka Onsen
Umeyu
Sento around Kyoto
Genji no Yu
Kurama Onsen
Arashiyama Ekinoashiyu
Hohonoyu
Sagano Onsen Tenzannoyu

Osaka

Spa Suminoe
Spa World

Arima Onsen

Hot springs around Arima
Tocen Goshoboh

Kinosaki Onsen

Hot springs around Kinosaki
Goshonoyu

Wakayama

Joseinoyu
Kawayu Onsen
Hanayama Onsen Yakushinoyu
Sakinoyu

Kaga Onsen

Hot springs around Yamashiro
Hot springs around Yamanaka

Minakami

Hoshi Onsen Jojukan
Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku

Kusatsu Onsen

Gozanoyu
Otakinoyu
Sainokawara Park

Manza Hot Springs

Manza Prince Hotel
Manza Onsen Nishinkan

Shima Hot Springs

Sekizenkan
Shimatamura

Yamanouchi

Kaedenoyu
Oyu
Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park
Jigokudani Onsen Korakukan

Nozawa Onsen

Hot springs around Nozawa

Northern Japan

Naruko Onsen

Takinoyu
Waseda Sajikiyu

nearby hot springs

Hot springs around Zao

Ginzan Onsen

Hot springs around Ginzan
Shirogane-yu

Newto Hot Springs

Daenoyu
Kuroyu
Tsurunoyu

Aomori

Koganezaki Furofushi Hot Springs
Skyu Hot Springs

Hakodate

Hotel Banso
Yumoto Isaribikan
Saruyama Onsen

Lake Toya

Toya Kohantei
Toyako Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace

Noboribetsu

Daichi Takimotokan
Noboribetsu Sekisuitei
Noboribetsu Grand Hotel

southwestern Japan

nearby hot springs

Dogo Onsen Main Building

Beppu

Jigoku (Beppu Hell)
Danayu
Takegawara Onsen
Hyotan Hot Springs

Yufuin

Tsukanoma Onsen
Yamano Hotel Musouen

Kurokawa Onsen

Ryokan Sanga
Satonoyu Waraku
Takefue
Yamamizuki

nearby hot springs

Yakushima Island
Ibusuki's sand bath
Hot springs around Kirishima

Hot Springs Travel Tips
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Hot springs in Japan recommended by hot spring enthusiasts

Want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relax? Want to relieve the stress and fatigue that has built up in your body? Want to spend some quality time with your partner, friends, or family? Embark on a Japanese hot springs trip for the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure! Japan is a veritable hot spring paradise, with over 3,000 hot springs nationwide.
Hot spring enthusiasts visit Japan to experience a variety of hot springs, each with its own unique charm.

Steve Wide and Michelle Mackintosh, hot spring enthusiasts and authors of this book, are also captivated by the charm of Japanese hot springs and have visited over 100 of them over the past 15 years.
From incredibly beautiful and culturally significant hot springs to those hidden deep in the mountains boasting breathtaking scenery, traditional hot springs with fascinating stories, theme park-style hot springs in the heart of the city, and even small, unique neighborhood hot springs, each boasts its own unique charm.
In this book, the authors not only share their wonderful hot spring experiences in Japan, but also provide a wealth of information to help you fully enjoy hot springs, including the history of hot springs, etiquette to follow when using them, and the various types of hot springs.

"Japanese Hot Springs Pilgrimage" divides Japan into three major regions: central, northern, and southwestern.
First, we introduce the representative city or hot spring town of the region where each hot spring is located, and then provide basic information for the convenience of visitors, such as the hot spring's address, phone number, website, and operating hours.
It also provides a useful guide for those who are unsure which of Japan's numerous hot springs to choose by checking the list of indoor and outdoor baths, private baths, and mixed baths for each hot spring, as well as the price range, whether towels are charged, and whether drinks and meals are available.