Hot Springs and Onsen Destinations in Japan
「hot spring」Tourist Attractions
Tamagawa Onsen
Tamagawa Onsen is one of Japan's premier hot springs, located in the mountainous area of Senboku City, Akita Prefecture. This onsen boasts two "number one" features. The fir...
Iizaka Onsen
Iizaka Onsen, a representative hot spring district of the Tohoku region, is a historic and beloved spa that has been visited by famous literary figures such as Matsuo Basho,...
Beppu Jigoku Meguri (Hell Tour)
Beppu Jigoku Meguri is an attractive spot where visitors can closely observe the natural hot springs in Beppu Onsen, Oita Prefecture. Here, hot water and steaming mud erupt,...
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...
