Visiting onsen (hot springs) is one of the most popular things to do on vacations among Japanese people. There are thousands of onsen in Japan, so you have so many choices for destinations. Here is a list of top onsen hot springs in Japan.
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Kusatsu Onsen
Photo by Shizuko Mishima
Location: Kusatsu Kusatsu-machi, Gunma
Kusatsu Onsen is one of the largest hot spring resorts in Japan. Mt. Shirane volcano is a popular sightseeing spot neat Kusatsu Onsen.
Kusatsu Onsen is one of the largest hot spring resorts in Japan. Mt. Shirane volcano is a popular sightseeing spot neat Kusatsu Onsen.
Atami Onsen
Location: Atami-city, Shizuoka prefectureAtami is a large onsen town with lots of inns and attractions in Atami. A geisha show called Atami Odori takes place in April.
Echigo Yuzawa Onsen
Location: Yuzawa-town, Niigata prefectureEchigo Yuzawa is a popular snow and hot spring resort in Niigata. Since it's easily accessible from Tokyo, millions of people visit this onsen every year.
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Yufuin Onsen
Yufuin-cho Yufu-city, Oita prefectureIt's one of the best onsen in Kyushu region. The view of Yufuin-dake mountain is wonderful.
Hakone
Photo Courtesy of Hakone Town Tourist Association
Location: Hakone-town, Kanagawa prefecture
Hakone is a pupular tourist spot with easy access from Tokyo. There are many good hot springs (onsen) and Japanese inns in Hakone.
Hakone is a pupular tourist spot with easy access from Tokyo. There are many good hot springs (onsen) and Japanese inns in Hakone.
Gero Onsen
Location: Gero-city, Gifu prefectureGero Onsen is known as one of the best three hot springs in Japan. It's located in the valley along Hida River. It's located between Nagoya and Takayama.
Kinugawa Onsen
Location: Kinugwa Onsen Nikko-city, TochigiIt's a nice onsen town along Kinugawa River. Visit here when you go to Nikko.
Noboritetsu Onsen
Location: Noboribetsu Onsen-cho Noboribetsu-city, HokkaidoIt's the most popular onsen in Hokkaido, and millions of people visit Noboribetsu Onsen every year.
Shirahama Onsen
Location: Shirahama-cho, Wakayama prefectureShirahama is famous for its beautiful beaches and great hot springs.
Dogo Onsen
Location: Matsuyama-city, Ehime prefectureIt's known as the oldest hot spring in Japan. Dogo Onsen Honkan (main building) is the symbol of this hot spring.
