Search results for Hot springs
Hot spring resorts and towns are scattered all across Japan. Because these locations have thrived as tourism destinations since ancient times, you’ll find a number of great sightseeing spots gathered around them as well, including traditional inns and eateries as well as museums and theme parks.
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Ginzan Onsen
- Yamagata
- This hot spring was made famous by the NHK television drama “Oshin”. Gas street lamps burn at night, and the closely packed w...
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Shibu Onsen (Hot Springs)
- Nagano
- Right along the Yokoyugawa river rests this quaint, old-fashioned hot springs town. Visitors will be greeted by the sight of steam rising...
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Sumatakyo Valley
- Shizuoka
- Sumatakyo Valley is a very dynamic and interesting place, with stunning autumn leaves in the fall. Hot springs and the famous ”Yume...
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Kurokawa Onsen
- Kumamoto
- 700 meters above sea level, this hot spring town has a lot of history and elegeance, and offers the chance to stay in a traditional inn. ...
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Kinosaki Onsen
- Hyogo & Kobe
- The legend of this onsen (hot spring) says that it was discovered by the sighting of an injured stork healing its wounds in the waters. I...
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Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
- Other Areas of Hokkaido
- Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) is a volcanic caldera created by the eruption of Mt. Hiyoriyama, and is the largest hot spring sourc...
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Yubatake（Hot Water Field）
- Gunma
- Kusatsu Onsen boasts the largest volume of natural spring water in Japan at over 32,300 liters per minute; that's about 230,000 drum...
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Oyasu Gorge (Oyasukyo)
- Akita
- The famous site of autumn colors! Steam comes out of the rocky cliffs, with temperatures reaching 98 degrees Celsius. The hot springs of ...
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Mt. Yufu
- Oita & Beppu
- Also known as “Bungo Fuji”, Mount Yufu has been worshipped by the locals since ancient times. This is a very famous and belov...
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Shima Lake
- Gunma
- The brilliant colors that sparkle in the waters of Shima lake is a breathtaking sight to behold. Many people come to visit the reservoir ...