Hot Springs and Onsen Destinations in Japan
「hot spring」Tourist Attractions
Noboribetsu Onsen
Noboribetsu Onsen is well-known for its abundant hot water and diverse mineral springs, making it extremely popular in Japan. It is particularly referred to as the "departme...
Sukayu Onsen
Sukayu Onsen is a traditional hot spring area with a history of about 300 years, located on the slopes of Mount Hakkoda. It is particularly famous for its large mixed bathin...
Koganezaki Furofushi Onsen
Ogonzaki Furofushi Onsen is a hot spring inn located at the scenic Ogonzaki in Fukura Town, Aomori Prefecture, at the foot of the World Heritage Site, Shirakami-Sanchi. The ...
Dogo Onsen Honkan
The hot springs are said to have been opened during the Jomon period and were visited by Prince Shotoku. Many famous figures, including Masaoka Shiki, have connections to th...
Unzen Jigoku
Unzen Jigoku, a representative tourist spot of Unzen Onsen, presents a hellish landscape filled with the smell of sulfur and billowing steam. It is also known as a stage for...
Sakunami Onsen
Sakunami Onsen is located about 40 minutes by car from the city of Sendai and is affectionately known as the "back room of Sendai." In 721, a monk named Gyoki, while traveli...
Unazuki Onsen
"Unazuki Onsen" is a renowned hot spring resort located at the entrance of the Kurobe Gorge in Toyama Prefecture, which opened in 1923. Once an uninhabited plateau called "M...
Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen is one of Japan's three ancient hot springs and three famous springs, located at the northern foot of Mount Rokko. Historically, it is known for being favored by...
Kaike Onsen
Kaike Onsen is a beautiful seaside hot spring area located on the northern side of Yonago City in Tottori Prefecture, facing the Japan Sea. Known as "Shio no Yu" or "Salt Ho...
