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

Therapeutic onsen with effects that remain long after your visit

The only inn in the area where you can feel an atmosphere of tradition and relax by soaking in a bath surrounded by the grand nature

The most popular of Kinosaki’s outdoor baths. The dynamic waterfall is a favorite

Witness the beauty of cliffs cloaked in steam rising from hot springs in the ravine

Filled with divine blessings. A spacious, comfortable bath

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

It is a locally well-established public bathhouse with the motto of “an oasis in the town.” Its cleanliness with the friendly atmosphere is attractive.

A hotel with Yonezawa beef, spa services and private baths

Famous for its natural boulder cave bath

Relax and relieve yourself of daily stress and exhaustion

Featuring private baths that are the largest in size and number in the prefecture

Known for its low-temperature bubble bath, Kotobuki-yu (Happy Bath) is a retro-style public bathhouse with a tank of colored carp.

A stylish sento (public bathhouse) with various baths including a Jacuzzi that you can visit empty-handed.

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

Known as one of Japan’s top three beauty hot springs

Kansai's most famous dark-colored hot springs. The golden hot spring water is rich in sodium and iron

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

Arima Hot Spring, located an hour's trip away from Osaka, is known as a retreat in the Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe areas. It is famous for being one of Japan's three oldest hot springs.

Conveniently located next to the station. A completely western-style outdoor bath

An accommodation with an onsen sourced from a famous hot spring water in Arima in quaint Japanese atmosphere