All listed hot springs in Japan
| Hot spring | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirauchi Onsen | Not recorded | Developed | Yudomari |
| Niimi Onsen | 158°F | Resort | Iwanai (7 mi) |
| Station Front Omotenashi Foot Bath Free | Not recorded | Developed | Hirosaki (7 mi) |
| Taian Hot Spring | Not recorded | Developed | Ōtsuki (6 mi) |
| Yukichichibu Onsen | Not recorded | Developed | Niseko Town (7 mi) |
| Akishima Onsen Yuranosato | Not recorded | Developed | Fussa (2 mi) |
| Honsen Yume-konda | Not recorded | Natural | Nishiwaki (7 mi) |
| King&Queen | Not recorded | Developed | Tokorozawa (2 mi) |
| Public Foot Bath Free | Not recorded | Developed | Kagoshima (3 mi) |
| Hebin-Yu Free | Not recorded | Developed | Beppu (4 mi) |
| Matsukawa Onsen | Not recorded | Developed | Shizukuishi (13 mi) |
| Sakaya Donburi Yu Onsen Sauna | Not recorded | Developed | Urayasu (6 mi) |
| Foot Bath | Not recorded | Developed | Shimoda (6 mi) |
| Guesthouse Tomoshibi Onsen | Not recorded | Developed | Toyoshina (17 mi) |
| Hotel Riviera et Onsen | Not recorded | Resort | Muroto-misakicho (21 mi) |
| Skyward Eye Pavilion Hisakata Onsen | Not recorded | Developed | Iida (4 mi) |
| Yugakai Onsen | Not recorded | Developed | Ōdachō-ōda (7 mi) |
| Niseko Weiss Hotel | Not recorded | Resort | Niseko Town (9 mi) |
| Villa Amehata | Not recorded | Developed | Ryūō (19 mi) |
| Adomari Hot Spring | Not recorded | Natural | Shibetsu (38 mi) |
| Babadani Onsen Spring Source | Not recorded | Natural | Hakuba (10 mi) |
| Kanetsuri - Onsen | Not recorded | Natural | Hakuba (12 mi) |
| Kono Onsen | Not recorded | Natural | Gōtsuchō (9 mi) |
| Manganji Onsen | Not recorded | Natural | Aso (10 mi) |
| Momoji Hot Spring | Not recorded | Natural | Komoro (11 mi) |
| Naganuma Onsen | Not recorded | Primitive | Kitahiroshima (8 mi) |
| Small Honsen | Not recorded | Natural | Kokubu-matsuki (11 mi) |
Types of hot springs in Japan
- Hot springs resorts and spas: 3. Lodging, spa services and managed pools fed by thermal water. Easiest access, usually the highest price.
- Developed hot springs pools and bathhouses: 15. Built pools, tubs or bathhouses run by a business, town or park. Expect an entry fee, opening hours and changing rooms.
- Natural hot springs: 8. A named thermal source with little or no building. Some have rock pools, others are too hot or too shallow to soak in.
- Primitive and wild hot springs: 1. No staff, no facilities and no maintained access. Conditions change with the seasons. Leave no trace.
Hot springs near cities in Japan
Near Tokyo11 within 150 miNear Nagoya11 within 150 miNear Kyoto5 within 150 miNear Shizuoka11 within 150 miNear Hamamatsu11 within 150 miNear Kanazawa8 within 150 miNear Utsunomiya11 within 150 miNear Nagano11 within 150 miNear Toyama9 within 150 miNear Aomori5 within 150 miNear Maebashi11 within 150 miNear Hakodate6 within 150 miNear Hiratsuka11 within 150 miNear Mito7 within 150 miNear Matsumoto11 within 150 miNear Jōetsu10 within 150 miNear Nagaoka10 within 150 miNear Kōfu11 within 150 miNear Sakura9 within 150 miNear Tsu7 within 150 mi
Japan guides
Frequently asked questions
Are there hot springs in Japan?
Yes. This directory lists 27 hot springs and thermal baths in Japan, including 18 developed pools, bathhouses or spa resorts.
What is the hottest hot spring in Japan?
The highest recorded reading in our Japan listings is Niimi Onsen at 158°F (70°C).
Do I need a swimsuit at hot springs in Japan?
Rules differ by place. Most public thermal pools expect swimwear, while some traditional baths are nude and single-sex. Check the rules of each venue before you go.