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

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

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).

Try the popular onsen with its own hot spring source

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.

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

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

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

Dig in the sand to unveil this hot spring

A popular outdoor bath near the lake shore

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

A lively onsen area brimming with shops

A gentle lake surface and billowing mountain make for a view of curious contrast

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