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Discover Japan’s 60 Hot Spring Destinations

Explore onsen towns across Japan, compare places to bathe and visit, and build your next trip.

60 destinations

#22 · 静岡県

Ito Onsen

Explore traditional public baths, historic Tokai-kan and the seaside atmosphere of Ito on the Izu Peninsula.

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#24 · 山形県

Zao Onsen

Enjoy Zao’s acidic sulfur springs, public bathhouses and spectacular mountain scenery in Yamagata.

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#28 · 石川県

Wakura Onsen

Visit a hot spring town on Nanao Bay, where public bathing and selected inns have reopened after the 2024 earthquake.

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#32 · 岩手県・花巻市

Hanamaki Onsenkyo

Visit the hot spring villages of Hanamaki, from historic Osawa and Namari to riverside resorts and Kenji Miyazawa heritage.

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#33 · 岐阜県・高山市

Okuhida Onsenkyo

Explore five distinct hot spring districts below the Northern Japan Alps, with outdoor baths and the Shinhotaka Ropeway.

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#36 · 群馬県・中之条町

Shima Onsen

Explore Shima Onsen’s riverside hot springs, historic ryokan, and the vivid turquoise waters of Lake Okushima in Gunma.

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#37 · 静岡県・伊豆市

Shuzenji Onsen

Discover Shuzenji’s historic bathhouse Hakoyu, riverside footbaths, bamboo grove and the temple streets of Izu.

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#39 · 山梨県・笛吹市

Isawa Onsen

Visit Isawa Onsen’s hotel baths, new day spa, Yamanashi wineries and fruit-growing countryside near Kofu.

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#40 · 長野県・阿智村

Hirugami Onsen

Relax in Hirugami Onsen by the Achi River, visit the morning market, see spring blossoms and explore the area’s famous dark skies.

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#41 · 長野県・野沢温泉村

Nozawa Onsen

Discover thirteen traditional public baths, the steaming Ogama hot spring source, local food and alpine scenery in Nozawa Onsen.

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#42 · 長野県・山ノ内町

Shibu Onsen

Walk the cobbled streets of historic Shibu Onsen. Its nine public baths are reserved for overnight guests, except Oyu with day-use admission.

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#43 · 群馬県・嬬恋村

Manza Onsen

Enjoy sulfur-rich baths high in the mountains at Manza Onsen, with day-use hotel baths and seasonal volcanic scenery.

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#44 · 群馬県・みなかみ町

Minakami Onsen

Explore riverside baths and mountain scenery in Minakami, a wide-ranging hot spring region beneath Mount Tanigawa in Gunma.

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#45 · 長野県・松本市安曇

Shirahone Onsen

Discover the milky hot springs and quiet mountain ryokan of Shirahone Onsen near the Northern Japanese Alps, with seasonal access restrictions.

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#47 · 富山県・黒部市

Unazuki Onsen

Discover the gateway to Kurobe Gorge: Unazuki’s public baths, hot-spring footbaths and the scenic gorge railway.

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#48 · 山形県・天童市

Tendo Onsen

Visit Tendo’s hot spring inns, shogi chess culture, relaxing footbaths and Yamagata’s local flavors.

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#49 · 青森県・青森市八甲田

Sukayu Onsen

Experience the historic Sukayu baths high in the Hakkoda Mountains, alongside geothermal scenery and dramatic seasonal snow.

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#51 · 長崎県・雲仙市

Unzen Onsen

Discover Unzen’s steaming geothermal fields, milky-sulfur baths, mountain scenery and local Nagasaki cuisine.

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#53 · 長野県・山ノ内町

Yudanaka Onsen

Soak in Yudanaka’s station-side bath, discover traditional bathhouses and explore the Snow Monkey region.

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#54 · 鳥取県・三朝町

Misasa Onsen

Explore Misasa’s radon hot springs, riverside open-air bath, historic spa town and nearby Mitokusan heritage.

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#55 · 鳥取県・米子市

Kaike Onsen

Enjoy Kaike’s seaside chloride hot springs, beach walks, coastal views and fresh seafood near Yonago.

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#57 · 三重県・鳥羽市

Toba Onsen

Pair seaside ryokan hot springs with Toba Bay, pearl culture, the aquarium and Ise-Shima seafood.

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#59 · 北海道・釧路市阿寒町

Lake Akan Onsen

Explore lakeside hot springs, Akan Ainu Kotan, volcanic landscapes and the culture and nature of Lake Akan.

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#60 · 香川県・琴平町

Konpira Onsen

Enjoy ryokan hot springs at the foot of Kotohira-gu Shrine, its historic stone steps, kabuki theatre and Sanuki udon.

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