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

A walking path around rising volcanic smoke

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

An established accommodation that offers a famous onsen and cuisines made from carefully selected ingredients

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

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

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Fun and easy open-air hot spring bathing

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

One of the world's rare moor hot springs

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

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

A popular outdoor bath near the lake shore

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

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

A lively onsen area brimming with shops

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

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