Japanese spa is called onsen. Since Japan is well-known for its many volcanoes, there are a lot of onsen all over the country. It is very relaxing to soak in Japanese onsen spas. Japanese people like to spend holidays in onsen. Open-air spas (roten buro) are very popular and are wonderful.
There are different kinds of onsen, depending on the amount and kinds of minerals in the water. (See Kinds of Onsen) Some spas can be smelly and very hot.
It's good to know how to use Japanese-style bath before you go to Japanese spas. Japanese spa are usually separated for women and men. You are supposed to take all your clothes off. People do not wear bathing suit in Japanese spas.
Top Onsen in Japan
Great Onsen in Japan
Hot Springs in Japan by Region
(Links by Jolsen's, Japanese Guest Houses, and Onsen Mechelin).
1. Hokkaido
Aidomari onsen, Bifuka onsen, Noboribetsu, Rausu onsen
3. Kanto Region
4. Chubu Region
5. Kinki Region
