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

Foreign Visitors WELCOME! SENTO. This establishment warmly welcomes international tourists.

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

Immerse yourself in the superb relaxing moment with a quaint Japanese atmosphere

Foreign Visitors WELCOME! SENTO. This establishment warmly welcomes international tourists.

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

Soak in the therapeutic spring waters of the private spring at the sister ryokan, Yumeya

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

Foreign Visitors WELCOME! SENTO. This establishment warmly welcomes international tourists.

Foreign Visitors WELCOME! SENTO. This establishment warmly welcomes international tourists.

Noboribetsu is a historic onsen (hot spring) area opened in the Edo period that uses the steaming Jigokudani as its source. The area hosts plenty of attractions besides Jigokudani.

High up in the west Daisetsuzan mountains, this hot spring can be found on the path to a summit

A popular outdoor bath near the lake shore

Hakodate's greatest hot springs, ripe with history and port town charm

A gentle lake surface and billowing mountain make for a view of curious contrast

Only an hour out of the city: Sapporo's own hot spring town

A 20-minute drive from central Otaru; a hot spring town surrounded by nature

One of the world's rare moor hot springs

Daisetsuzan National Park's most famous hot spring town. It bustles with activity during the autumnal foliage season

Dig in the sand to unveil this hot spring

Hot spring steam drifts through the town: a picture perfect onsen