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

One of Kyoto's most famous hot springs, famous as “hot water for beautiful skin,” the water has a thick texture and makes your skin very smooth.

Just a 15-minute walk from Chitose-Funabashi Station! An intimate, natural hot spring in the heart of Tokyo! You can fully enjoy a range of baths and saunas!!

3 minutes walk from Ogikubo Station on the JR Chuo Line! You can enjoy “alkaline simple hot spring” which is rare in Tokyo and sauna.

Hot water is brought in from Atami and Yugawara hot springs with a tanker truck every day. You can enjoy real hot springs all day while you are in the city.

One of Japan's three major onsen, with a history dating back about 1,500 years. Indulge in a soak with a magnificent view of the valley.

The foot bath commemorating Tokugawa Ieyasu’s visit to the Atami hot springs

This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter

An enormous spa resort with an undervalued hotel

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

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

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

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).

A luxurious facility that mimics a Noh stage

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Kansai's most famous dark-colored hot springs. The golden hot spring water is rich in sodium and iron