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.
-
-
Shimoda Park
- Shizuoka
- Long ago, the park was also called Joyama Park (Castle Mountain Park) after Ujima Castle, which used to be in this area. Inside the park ...
-
-
Oyasukyo
- Akita
- A famous site of autumn colors! Steam reaching 98 degrees celsius comes out of the craggy rocks. Upstream is the Oyasukyo Hot Springs, a ...
-
-
Sumatakyo
- Shizuoka
- Sumatakyo Valley is a very dynamic and interesting place, with beautiful autum leaves. Hot springs and the famous ”Dream suspension...
-
-
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...
-
-
Shimako Lake
- Gunma
- The brilliant colors that sparkle in the waters of Shimako lake is a breathtaking sight to behold. Many people come to visit the reservoi...
-
-
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...
-
-
Hottarakashi Onsen (Hot Springs)
- Yamanashi
- This hot springs resort is divided into the "Acchi no Yu" (That bath), and "Kocchi no Yu" (This bath). Both baths ove...
-
-
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...
-
-
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...
-
-
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. ...