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

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

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

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

One of Tsukioka's most luxurious inns

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

A colorless hot spring on a small, quiet road. The ”silver spring” is both carbonated and enriched with radium

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

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

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 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

One of the world's rare moor hot springs

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

A lively onsen area brimming with shops

Dig in the sand to unveil this hot spring

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

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

A popular outdoor bath near the lake shore