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

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

A variety of fascinating baths are available, including a large one resembling the Kurhaus

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Tohoku's biggest therapeutic onsen boasts Japan's largest volume of hot spring water and highest acidity

Soak in the hot springs while looking out through the pine forest at Shirahama Beach

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

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.

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).