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

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

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

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.

A cozy onsen hotel where kids are welcome

An enormous spa resort with an undervalued hotel

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Immerse yourself in a picturesque Japanese setting

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

A popular outdoor bath near the lake shore

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

Dig in the sand to unveil this hot spring

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

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

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

A lively onsen area brimming with shops

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