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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Yunohira Onsen
- Oita & Beppu
- The hot spring town is located in a valley along Kagonogawa River. In the town, you can find ryokans, as well as five public bathhouses a...
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Sumatakyo
- Shizuoka
- Sumatakyo Valley is a very dynamic and interesting place, with beautiful autum leaves. Hot springs and the famous ”Dream suspension...
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Nozawa Onsen Pilgrimage
- Nagano
- The Nozawa Onsen pilgrimage involves going around the 13 outdoor hot springs in Nozawa Onsen Village. The outdoor baths are shared proper...
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Arima Onsen
- Hyogo & Kobe
- Located at the foot of Mount Rokko, Arima Onsen is one of Japan's Top Three Ancient Springs with a long history of 1,400 years. The ...
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Homei Shijuhachi-taki Falls
- Miyagi
- This is a generic term for the range of large and small waterfalls around upper Hirosegawa River. The sound of each waterfall is full of ...
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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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Nyuto Onsenkyo
- Akita
- Nyuto Onsenkyo is a hot spring village at the base of Mount Nyuto in Akita Prefecture. It comprises seven ryokans: Tsurunoyu, Taenoyu, Ku...
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Mt. Yufu-dake
- Oita & Beppu
- Also known as “Bungo Fuji”, Mount Yufu has been worshipped by locals since ancient times, and is a very famous and loved moun...