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

Witness the beauty of cliffs cloaked in steam rising from hot springs in the ravine

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

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

A traditional accommodation with a Japanese-style garden of 1,980 square meters that was painstakingly landscaped

Filled with divine blessings. A spacious, comfortable bath

A spring born of the prayers of a Buddhist monk named Dochi

Fully equipped to accommodate international visitors. Offers cashless payment options, towel rentals, and discount coupons specifically for travelers from abroad.

A favorite among fans of secluded hot springs

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

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

Dig in the sand to unveil this hot spring

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

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

A lively onsen area brimming with shops

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

One of the world's rare moor hot springs

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

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