Top 15 Hot Springs in Japan

1.Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park and Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 302 reviews · 10 hours · from $57Our pick

Travel from Osaka to Nara and Uji by air-conditioned coach with a multilingual guide. Feed deer at Nara Park, see Todai-ji and Kasuga Taisha, browse Uji’s matcha shops, visit Byodo-in or the Tale of Genji Museum, then relax at Genji no Yu hot spring. Guides such as Etta, Lucia, and Ethan are praised for clear, lively help.

“Nara park was an amazing experience, Uji was great. Unfortunately the rain did not allow us to enjoy it fully. Karin our guide was great, she kept us on time and provided us with good recommendations to eat. Overall it was an excellent experience and I would recommend to everyone, and Karin was great.”

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2.Mt Takao Tour with Ramen and Tattoo-Okay Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 8 hours · from $120Top rated

Spend eight hours exploring Mt. Takao with guide Jordan from Irie Tokyo Tours. Ride a cable car or chair lift, visit the monkey park, walk to the summit for possible Mt. Fuji views, eat Hachioji ramen or soba, explore Yakuo-in, and relax at a tattoo-friendly natural hot spring. The group is limited to seven people.

“Jordan was an amazing guide! So much fun and I would easily do it again🙌🏻”

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3.[Seasonal Limited] Mt. Fuji 5th Station &Hot Spring Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Travel from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, the postcard pagoda at Shinkurayama Asama Park, and Oshino Hakkai’s clear spring ponds. Finish with two hours at Konohananoyu Onsen, or choose Gotemba Premium Outlets on some weekdays. Guides such as Anna, Ken, and Coco have helped make the day easy and friendly, but traffic and weather shape the experience.

“The Mount Fuji tour was absolutely amazing! The weather was perfect, and we got such a clear view of the mountain—it was even more beautiful than I imagined. Our guide, Ken, made the trip extra special with his great explanations and friendly attitude. We also stopped at several scenic spots where he helped us take incredible photos. Everything was well-organized and smooth from start to finish. Truly an unforgettable experience!”

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4.Full Day Hiking Tour at Mt.Takao including Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $118

Meet your private guide at Takaosanguchi Station for a guided Mt. Takao hike through temple grounds, forest trails, and mountain viewpoints. Choose an easier or harder route, learn about local Buddhist and Shinto traditions, then use the included return cable car or lift ticket before soaking at Takaosan Onsen. Fuji may appear on clear days.

“Good service Assistance was efficient one cancellation of tour not expected , but replaced by very efficient guide his name is Bek, he was wonderful”

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5.Solaniwa Onsen Hot Spring Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 51 reviews · 1 day · from $14

Spend a full day at Solaniwa Onsen OSAKA BAY TOWER, where slightly alkaline water rises from 1,000 meters underground. You can use nine baths, saunas, scrubbers, a footbath, and the 3,000-square-meter Tenku Garden. It is a family-friendly Osaka retreat with tattoo restrictions and a 150-yen bathing tax paid on-site.

“Love this family friendly onsen. Couldn’t work out how to get the lunch that we bought with our ticket and ended up having to purchase it again but overall we still would recommend the experience.”

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6.Hike and Hot Springs in Kurama

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 4 hours · from $80

Leave Kyoto by train for a guided hike through Kurama’s cedar forest. Visit Kibune Shrine and Kurama Temple, hear local legends, and reach the summit in about 30 to 40 minutes. Guides including Philippe, Chris, and Kevin are praised for their local insight. Finish in Kurama village, with lunch and an optional hot spring bath at your own cost.

“We had a tremendous day with Phillippe, who's deep knowledge of the area and Japanese culture made this hike and temple visit one of the highlights of our holiday. Highly recommended!”

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7.Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 10 hours · from $83

Travel from Osaka to Wakayama by air-conditioned coach for a full day of unusual sights. You’ll visit Tama’s cat station, ride a themed train, watch a tuna-cutting show at ToreTore Market, and see Shirahama’s Senjojiki and Sandanbeki cliffs. A hot spring visit is optional. Guides may include Tiger, with English, Japanese, and Chinese support.

“Tiger was a great Tour Guid. Very Polite. Very professionell.”

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8.Kowakien Yunessun Hot Springs Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $8

Spend a full day at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun, where swimsuit-friendly pools meet Japanese hot spring bathing. Try wine, coffee, green tea, and sake baths, play in the Mediterranean-themed pool, then choose a pass that also includes the quiet Mori no Yu bath area. Bring swimwear, a towel, and your QR code.

“We did not attend due to the clothing /swimsuit issue”

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9.Tennen Onsen Naniwa-no-Yu, the famous hot spring spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $5Best value

Spend a day at Tennen Onsen Naniwa-no-Yu, Osaka’s public hot spring on the 8th floor. Bathe in naturally carbonated mineral water pumped from 659 meters underground, try several spa features, and enjoy city views. Bring or rent towels, follow Japanese bathing rules, and plan around the 24:00 last entry.

“Fabulous experience it truly is one amazing place. Totally great clean and wonderful spa”

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10.Mt Fuji Lake Kawaguchi & Yamanaka Hot Spring Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 10 hours · from $68

Travel from Tokyo in a small 10-seater vehicle to Fuji Five Lakes sights, seasonal Oishi Park or Maple Corridor, Oshino Hakkai, and Lake Yamanaka. Your bilingual driver-guide, possibly Jason or Li, handles the route while you explore mostly on your own. Finish with a relaxing hot spring visit, admission paid separately.

“I’ve lived here for years but never visited Fuji this way. The tour was smooth, well-paced, and soaking in the hot springs at Lake Yamanaka added a relaxing touch. Great for locals too!”

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11.Hot Spring Beppu Onsen with Blue Hell cozy Tour by Car and walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $66

Meet your English-speaking guide at Umi Jigoku and explore Beppu’s steaming Kannawa district by car and on foot. You’ll see the cobalt-blue spring, try Jigoku Mushi steam cooking, sample Japanese sweets, and may add a steam bath, private onsen, shrine, cafe, or sound meditation. Guide Kana may lead the experience.

“Great job done by our guide. He took us to spring bath that was not busy and it was great experience.”

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12.Hot Spring Town Walking Tour in Shima Onsen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $29

Walk Shima Onsen with Masuo Kashiwabara, a local guide who has lived here for more than 40 years. Over about three hours, you’ll visit Sekizen-kan, learn how hot spring sources are managed, follow old roads, meet local people, and finish with a regional sweet at Kashiwaya Café or another local shop. The group is limited to 10 people.

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13.Hot Spring Dyeing Workshop in Beppu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $71

At Space Beppu, a local instructor guides you through dyeing fabric with water drawn from Beppu’s onsen sources. You will create changing colours through mineral reactions, with a tea towel provided and the option to bring your own fabric. Translation support is available, and the 90-minute workshop suits adults, children, solo visitors, and small groups.

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14.2-Day Mt. Fuji, Kamakura and Izu Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · from $295

You’ll travel from Tokyo to Mount Fuji, Owakudani, Lake Ashi, Shuzenji Onsen, Mount Omuro, Enoshima, and Kamakura over two busy days. The package includes transport, a hot spring hotel, onsen access, meals, and the Enoden train fare. Guides speak Chinese, English, or Japanese, but language ability can vary.

“WAN was great!!! Excellent driver, kind, helpful and friendly person. She made the tour a stress free walk in the beautiful lakes region. Thank you Wan!”

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15.2 Hours Hiroshima Hot Spring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $55

Travel from central Hiroshima to Honoyu Ujina with guide Kazuki for a simple introduction to Japanese onsen customs. Soak in indoor and outdoor mineral baths, try the sauna and carbonated spring, and return with towels and hair dryers provided. The private two-hour outing suits cruise passengers and first-time onsen visitors.

“This was simply a full relaxing experience . What a gift! Kazuki, my guide picked me up and explained to me how Onsen baths work. The onsen we went to is located in the city. It has outdoor (highly recommended) and outdoor bath facilities. It also has a big sauna. Do not miss this opportunity to pamper yourself.”

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