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

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

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

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

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

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

Dig in the sand to unveil this hot spring

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

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

A popular outdoor bath near the lake shore

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

A river of hot spring water winds through old-growth trees of Noboribetsu

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

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

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