Top 6 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 $14Best value

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.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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