Hot springs

Relax a little with one of Japan’s most sacred traditions.

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Ibusuki

Ibusuki

Beachy volcanic sand baths in Kyushu? Hell yes! 🏖️🌋

View over the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka, Japan at night

Izu Peninsula

A goldmine of beaches and hot springs with an enticing history to go along with it.

Hirauchi Kaichu Onsen

Where to Find Mixed Gender Onsen in Japan

Intimate hot spring experiences.

30 Tattoo Friendly Onsen in Japan

No matter the size of your tattoo, ink is no problem.

Takaragawa Onsen, Minakami, Gunma

8 Mixed-Gender Hot Springs Near Tokyo

Experience this Japanese tradition before it slips away.

Kusatsu hot spring in Japan

Kusatsu Onsen

Bathe like royalty and experience the local longtime tradition of yumomi.

Take a dip in this piping hot outdoor bath at Hinanoyado Chitose.

Top 15 Hot Spring Destinations for Winter in Japan

Japan's winter is one of its most beautiful yet overlooked aspects.

Naruko Gorge Onsen Miyagi Autumn Sendai 2

Naruko Onsen

Abundant hot springs and nature for hiking and winter sports.

Kinosaki-onsen

Kinosaki Onsen

If you’re in search of a genuinely authentic onsen experience, Kinosaki should be your next getaway.

Takamine Onsen

5 Secluded Onsen in Japan and How To Discover Them

Leave your world behind to uncover this long tradition that remains sacred in Japan. Most people travel to Japan with a vision that includes “experiencing the real culture.” Yet, they fail to...

kuroya onsen

Kuroyu Onsen

Ultimate peace of mind plus mixed-gender bathing in this respite of seclusion.