Best Hot Springs (Onsen) & Bath Houses (Sento) around Kansai Spot List

Relax at the first onsen in the Kansai region approved by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare as a facility promoting health through onsen bathing

Try the popular onsen with its own hot spring source

Drawing from two historic sources of water, this open air bath has a nostalgic atmosphere typical of traditional public baths

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

Fun and easy open-air hot spring bathing

A seaside resort hotel where every room overlooks the ocean and you can relax at the beauty salon or the pool

The serene atmosphere and space provide a leisurely onsen experience for travelers

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

A colorless hot spring on a small, quiet road. The ”silver spring” is both carbonated and enriched with radium

A bathhouse exuding old-fashioned charm

Located just one meter away from the sea, this is a public open-air bath that Shirahama Onsen is famous for. According to the ancient history books, such as the Nihonshoki (Chronicles of Japan) and the Manyoshu (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves), Prince Arima visited this place about 1,350 years ago.

This open-air bath is right next to Shirahama Beach. Since you can wear a swimsuit while soaking in this pool-like bathtub, it's convenient to visit after a day at the beach. The hot water that springs from its own source is constantly replenished, ensuring the water is always fresh. During the non-summer seasons, it's used as a footbath instead.