The 15 Best Onsen Experiences in Japan

1.Wyndham Lynn Times Onsen Wellness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 404 reviews · from $60Our pick

Spend one night at Lynn Times Thanh Thuy in Phu Tho, with a private Onsen area, natural and themed baths, foot Onsen access, Japanese cultural displays, dining, and optional spa services. The supplied details also mention an unrelated Lan Ha Bay cruise, so confirm the exact package, transport, and accommodation before paying.

“The natural beauty of this place is well worth the trip from Hanoi. The cruise ship we were booked on was different from the photos, but the cabin was spacious, pleasant and had a private balcony. We enjoyed swimming in the warm water sRead more”

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2.Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen & Mt. Rokko Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 339 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Travel from Osaka to Himeji Castle, Koko-en Garden, Arima Onsen, and Mt. Rokko in about 10 hours. You get air-conditioned transport, free time at each stop, and an English or Chinese-speaking guide such as Gary, Harry, or Nick. Choose the Japanese lunch set, and bring extra money if you want to enter an Arima bath.

“The tour guide was very nice , fluent in English , Japanese and Chinese . Very helpful during my trip . I had great fun capturing good moments in Japan. Recommend!”

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3.Private Tour to Fuji/Hakone – Onsen, Art, Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 10 hours · from $322

Escape Tokyo for a private 10-hour trip through Hakone and the Fuji area. Your guide may include Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, Tenzan Onsen, tea stops, mountain viewpoints, and the Open-Air Museum or Pola Museum. Hotel pickup is available within Tokyo’s 23 wards. Guides speak English, French, or Japanese, and the route can be adjusted to your interests.

“It was really great day with Lenny, comfortable car, interesting locations and friendly atmosphere. We were enjoying every moment. Thank you Lenny!”

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4.All-Day Pass to Yunomori Sathorn Onsen Bath and Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 103 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Spend a full day at Yunomori Sathorn Onsen, where Japanese bathing culture meets Bangkok greenery. Your $24 pass covers jet, mineral, soda, garden, and teak baths, plus sauna and steam rooms. Bring a towel, leave swimwear behind, and arrive ready for a quiet, unhurried soak before any spa treatment.

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5.Mt. Fuji, Hakone Private Tour from Tokyo – Onsen, Arts and Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews

Spend 9 to 10 hours with a private English, French, or Japanese-speaking guide such as Elie, Lucas, Lenny, Evan, or Dominik. From Tokyo, you’ll follow scenic Hakone roads to Fuji viewpoints, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, a 400-year-old tea house, an onsen, and either the Open-Air Museum or Pola Museum. Lunch and admissions cost extra.

“This was an amazing experience! Elie is so professional and knowledgeable. Very engaging! The onsen is definitely and immersive experience that will take you out of your comfort zone and in to a world of relaxation. I highly recommend this tour with Elie. You will not regret it. 5 stars isn't enough.”

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6.Mount Fuji 5th Station & Onsen Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 75 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Travel from Tokyo to Mount Fuji’s 5th Station, or Shinkurayama Asama Park outside the seasonal opening period. Walk among Oshino Hakkai’s clear ponds, then choose a two-hour onsen visit on eligible weekdays or shopping at Gotemba Premium Outlets. English and Chinese tour support is available, with guides such as Lin Tian Anna on some departures.

“Standing at Fuji's 5th Station and seeing the mountain up close was so worth the cold winter wind — the views of Mt. Fuji from there were breathtaking. The hot spring afterwards warmed me right up, and the matcha served with the onsen was the perfect finish.”

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7.From Fukuoka: Mount Aso, Kurokawa Onsen, and Shrine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 72 reviews · 10 hours · from $50

Travel from Fukuoka to Mount Aso’s volcanic crater, Kusasenri grassland, historic Aso Shrine, and Kurokawa Onsen. A multilingual guide leads this shared tour, with English support from guides such as Seki and Sun when needed. Horse riding, the Volcano Museum, lunch, and onsen entry cost extra.

“Given sufficient time at each spot, tour guides were professional, provided informative tips & info.”

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8.Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $337

Spend about eight hours exploring Nagano with a private English-speaking guide such as Hori, Mutsumi, or Emi. Visit Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, Obuse, and possibly the Hokusai Museum, with hotel pickup available for selected central Nagano hotels. Transport, stops, and pace depend on your chosen vehicle option.

“Tour guide was informational and thorough. He took us to a cherry farm and tasted some cherries fresh from the orchard. The Snow Monkey Park was something to experience. Tour guide was able to chase an overly aggressive monkey away. He took us to a Soba restaurant and it was delicious. We felt safe with his driving.”

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9.Let’s Relax Onsen Thonglor E-Voucher

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 57 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Use your one-day e-voucher at Let’s Relax Onsen Thonglor, near BTS Thonglor between Soi 8 and 10. Expect Japanese-style mineral baths, sauna, steam room, hot stone bed baths, cool-down rooms, and optional Thai or aromatherapy massages. The Thai-speaking spa team requires you to call ahead for an appointment.

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10.Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Tour (Depart: Iiyama & Nozwa)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $78

Join guides such as Tommy, Tome, or Rossella for a 4.5-hour afternoon outing to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and Shibu Onsen. Pre-secured park tickets save time, while the cedar-forest walk, sake brewery, old bathhouse town, and seasonal countryside stop add local flavor. Expect about 4 km of walking, with snow, mud, stairs, and changing weather possible.

“Tommy provided a wonderfully informative tour along a forest path lined with Japanese cedars to the snow Monkey park. He took us on a stroll through the Ossen village where he delighted us with stories and facts. Along the drive he described the abundant regional fruit, vegetation and wildlife. Wonderful tour.”

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11.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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12.Mt. Fuji 5th, Oshino Hakkai, Onsen Full-Day Trip From Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $56

Ride from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, and either Konohananoyu hot spring or Gotemba Premium Outlets. Guides such as Anna, Andrew, Kristy, and David lead multilingual groups of up to 45 people. Winter departures replace the 5th Station with Arakurayama Sengen Park.

“The guide helped me decide between the onsen and the outlet mall. I enjoyed walking for about 2 hours through the mall. I basically only went into watch shops. I hope to return and ride the horses.”

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13.Yunomori Sukhumvit Onsen Hot Springs Spa Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 1 day · from $24

You get all-day entry to Yunomori Sukhumvit Onsen, a Japanese-style spa in central Bangkok. Move at your own pace between the jet, mineral, soda, garden, and teak baths, then use the sauna and steam rooms. Bring a towel, follow the bathing rules, and note that massages cost extra and re-entry is not allowed.

“LOVED this place so much!! Soo relaxing and a great way to spend a peaceful few hours in such a bustling and hectic city.”

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14.Bandung: Volcano Crater, Onsen Hot Springs, Mud Bath & Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 38 reviews · 10 hours · from $38

Leave Bandung for a private 10-hour trip to Kawah Putih, Rengganis Ciwidey hot springs, a sulfur mud bath, and the tea fields of West Java. Your English-speaking guide-driver, such as Aghna Ihsan, Momo, Dede, or Cici, handles the route, stories, and hotel pickup. Expect rustic facilities, strong sulfur smells, walking, and extra entrance fees.

“Well organised tour, Friendly guide and driver. Overall a very good day !”

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15.1-Day Winter Tour From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $150

Travel from Nozawa Onsen with a local English-speaking guide to see wild macaques bathing at Jigokudani, enjoy lunch at Japanese Dining GOEN, visit Zenko-ji Temple, and taste Nagano sake. Guides such as Jens and Yama have led especially well-paced outings. Expect snow, ice, and a 1.6-kilometer forest walk.

“Best day! Exceeded our expectations! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and super friendly. We really loved how smoothly the tour went, pick up & drop off was great & on time, the Snow monkeys were amazing a real site to see, the lRead more”

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