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

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

A relaxing hotel to unwind in

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

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

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

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

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

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

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

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

One of the world's rare moor hot springs

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

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

A popular outdoor bath near the lake shore

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

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