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

An onsen facility in the woods at the base of Mt. Zao

A spring born of the prayers of a Buddhist monk named Dochi

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.

An enormous spa resort with an undervalued hotel

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Famous for its natural boulder cave bath

A luxurious facility that mimics a Noh stage

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

A hotel with Yonezawa beef, spa services and private baths

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

A cozy accommodation with its own hot spring

A rustic hotel near the entrance of the Seven Swamps of Tsuta

Filled with divine blessings. A spacious, comfortable bath

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

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

Fun and easy open-air hot spring bathing

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

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

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