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15 Hot Spring Day Trips in Japan Worth Getting Wet For

23 tours  ·  from $15 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 hot spring day trips in Japan worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Osaka: Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen & Mt. Rokko Day Tour - Himeji Castle, Japan’s white fortress
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From Osaka: Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen & Mt. Rokko Day Tour

1.Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen & Mt. Rokko Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 339 reviews · 10 hours · from $53Our pick

Spend a full day beyond Osaka with an English or Chinese-speaking guide, visiting Himeji Castle, Koko-en Garden, Arima Onsen, and Mt. Rokko. The tour includes air-conditioned transport and free time at each stop. Guides such as Gary, Harry, and Nick are often praised for clear explanations and personal help.

“Amazing day Tour with a great tour Guide Gary!!! We can highly recommend the Trip!”

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Osaka: Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park and Hot Spring - Feeding deer in Nara Park
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Osaka: Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park and Hot Spring

2.Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park and Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 302 reviews · 10 hours · from $57

Travel from Osaka to Nara and Uji by air-conditioned coach with a multilingual guide. Feed deer, see the Great Buddha, explore lantern-filled Kasuga Taisha, taste matcha in Uji, and finish at Genji-no-Yu hot spring. Guides such as Etta, Lucia, and Nick Lee are noted for clear explanations and helpful local tips.

“Wonderful to see the deer. As a first time onsen goer, this was a relaxing experience. Jessica our guide was very helpful too”

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Tokyo: Mount Fuji 5th Station & Onsen Day Trip - Walking through Oshino Hakkai’s spring-fed ponds
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Tokyo: Mount Fuji 5th Station & Onsen Day Trip

3.Mount Fuji 5th Station & Onsen Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 75 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Ride from Tokyo to Mount Fuji’s 5th Station, or Shinkurayama Asama Park outside the station season. Visit Oshino Hakkai, then spend two hours at Konohananoyu Onsen. Guides such as Lin Tian Anna have earned praise, but guide quality can vary.

“Guide lin tian Anna is very nice and professional. She can serve all the clients in well organized manner. Anna is a good guide and can be considered for promotion when there is opportunity.”

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Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen - The private guide changes the feel of the day
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Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

4.Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $337Top rated

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, Obuse, and the Hokusai Museum. Guides such as Hori, Mutsumi, and Emi adjust the pace and stops, with private-car and public-transport options available.

“Our tour guide was Hori and he was absolutely fantastic! His knowledge of the area and history behind everything was great. Our experience was so much fun. The hike was icy when we went in March so I definitely recommend having gooRead more”

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[Seasonal Limited] Mt. Fuji 5th Station &Hot Spring Day Tour - Reaching the 5th Station at 2,300 meters
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[Seasonal Limited] Mt. Fuji 5th Station &Hot Spring Day Tour

5.[Seasonal Limited] Mt. Fuji 5th Station &Hot Spring Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Travel from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai’s spring ponds, and Konohananoyu Onsen. You’ll ride with an English or Chinese guide, enjoy two hours at the hot spring, and switch to Asama Park or Gotemba outlets when conditions or scheduling require it.

“i like the phase of our trip. sadly, we weren't able to see mt fuji bec its cloudy but we enjoy the rest of the itinerary. coco is a great guide! she shared infos on japan along the way and is very accommodating. will greatly recommend!”

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Mt. Fuji 5th, Oshino Hakkai, Onsen Full-Day Trip From Tokyo - Arakurayama Sengen Park in Winter
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Mt. Fuji 5th, Oshino Hakkai, Onsen Full-Day Trip From Tokyo

6.Mt. Fuji 5th, Oshino Hakkai, Onsen Full-Day Trip From Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $56

Spend about 10 hours exploring Mount Fuji by air-conditioned vehicle, with a guide such as Anna, Andrew, or Kristy. Visit the 5th Station when conditions allow, see Oshino Hakkai’s clear ponds, then choose a Japanese hot spring or Gotemba Premium Outlets. Winter trips visit Arakurayama Sengen Park instead.

“We had an incredible Mount Fuji tour, and our guide Anna truly made it unforgettable. She was knowledgeable, organized, and incredibly thoughtful throughout the day. From sharing local history to pointing out hidden gems, Anna added so much depth to the experience. Everything ran smoothly, and we felt well taken care of from start to finish. If you're planning a trip to Mount Fuji, I highly recommend booking with Anna—you won’t regret it!”

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Fukuoka: Mt. Aso Volcano & Kurokawa Onsen Scenic Day Tour - Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine and its stone stairway
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Fukuoka: Mt. Aso Volcano & Kurokawa Onsen Scenic Day Tour

7.Fukuoka: Mt. Aso Volcano & Kurokawa Onsen Scenic Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 37 reviews · 10 hours · from $90

Travel from Fukuoka to Aso’s volcanic country, the torii-lined Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Kusasenri grasslands, and Kurokawa Onsen. English and Chinese guides, including Daisy, lead this 10-hour van tour. You pay separately for meals, attraction fees, and hot spring entry.

“The scenery and activities were great and we had a fabulous day. Unfortunately, the tour could be better organised. Having to bring cash for all the activities was annoying and seemed unnecessary. It would be more practical to just include these in the price and make it easier for everyone. Both tour guide and guests spent an hour messing with cash.. Meeting point is always the bus, which is sometimes parked far from the activity and difficult to find. The tour guide needs to run the tour by choosing an easy meeting point and getting the tour to the bus from there. A map was given in Japanese which isn’t…”

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Full Day Tour at Mt. Fuji, Onsen, Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanaka - Mt. Fuji 5th Station from April 26 to September 30
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Full Day Tour at Mt. Fuji, Onsen, Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanaka

8.Full Day Tour at Mt. Fuji, Onsen, Lake Kawaguchi and Yamanaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · from $49

Spend about 10 hours touring Mt. Fuji, Arakurayama Sengen Park, Lake Kawaguchi, and Lake Yamanaka from Tokyo. Round-trip transport, a guide, bottled water, and a choice of boat ride or onsen are included, though tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Mario is great, and friendly, everything went smooth. Given about an hour per location to explore on your own.”

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Kyushu: Aso Vocano, Grassland,Onsen and Aso shrine 1-Day Tour - Kusasenri Grassland, Aso’s broad open view
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Kyushu: Aso Vocano, Grassland,Onsen and Aso shrine 1-Day Tour

9.Kyushu: Aso Vocano, Grassland,Onsen and Aso shrine 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $72

Travel from Fukuoka to Mount Aso by air-conditioned vehicle, with a multilingual guide such as Sun, Lina, Helen, or Emy. Visit the active Nakadake Crater, Kusasenri grasslands, Aso Shrine, and Kurokawa Onsen. The route may change to Dazaifu Tenmangu in hot weather.

“I just want to say thank you to our guide Lina! Lina was so kind and considerate the whole trip. She spoke in Chinese, English, and Japanese to make the trip accessible to all and even though there was mic problems at first she made sure Read more”

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Full Day Tour to Kurobe Gorge and Unazuki Onsen from Kanazawa - Unazuki Onsen and its old resort-town character
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Full Day Tour to Kurobe Gorge and Unazuki Onsen from Kanazawa

10.Full Day Tour to Kurobe Gorge and Unazuki Onsen from Kanazawa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $252

Leave Kanazawa by private bus with an English-speaking guide, explore Unazuki Onsen, then ride the scenic Kurobe Gorge trolley to Nekomata Station. You will have time for foot baths, the Healing Buddha, local shopping, and a short nature walk. Garrett may lead the tour, depending on the date.

“Didn't expect that I was the only one who signed up for this tour on that particular day, I had one best day with the tour guide Garrett. He is a friendly person, plus experienced and passionate traveller. Throughout the entire trip, we were engRead more”

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Private Car Day Trip to the Kobe Mountains, Gardens and Hot Springs from Osaka - Mount Rokko Views and Mountain Roads
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Private Car Day Trip to the Kobe Mountains, Gardens and Hot Springs from Osaka

11.Private Car Day Trip to the Kobe Mountains, Gardens and Hot Springs from Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews

Leave central Osaka at 8:30 a.m. in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide or driver. Ride the Mount Rokko cable car, walk through Kobe Municipal Arboretum, then spend two hours at Arima Onsen. Kevin and Levi have both guided this flexible mountain day trip.

“A great day out in Kobe and nice experience in hot springs. Kevin the tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun to be with.”

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Tokyo: Mt Fuji Lake Kawaguchi & Yamanaka Hot Spring Day Tour - Oishi Park and the seasonal face of Lake Kawaguchi
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Tokyo: Mt Fuji Lake Kawaguchi & Yamanaka Hot Spring Day Tour

12.Mt Fuji Lake Kawaguchi & Yamanaka Hot Spring Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 10 hours · from $68

Spend a full day around Mt. Fuji in a small group of up to nine people. Visit Oishi Park, Lawson near Kawaguchiko Station, Oshino Hakkai, and Lake Yamanaka, then soak at Benifuji no Yu. Expect basic guide commentary and plenty of self-guided time.

“I loved this trip! It was a comfortable way for a solo traveler to see and photograph Mount Fuji. Our guide, Jason, was friendly and very helpful throughout the day. I only wish we could have spent a bit more time at a few of the stops, but the schedule was well organized and it was nice to be back in Tokyo at a reasonable hour. I would highly recommend this experience.”

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From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys and Zenko-ji Day Trip & Sake - The 70-minute ride from Nozawa Onsen
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From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys and Zenko-ji Day Trip & Sake

13.From Nozawa Onsen: Snow Monkeys and Zenko-ji Day Trip & Sake

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 10 hours · from $135

Travel from Nozawa Onsen with an English-speaking local guide such as Endo, Lin, Kieron, or Yama. Walk the snowy forest trail to Jigokudani’s wild monkeys, enjoy lunch, explore Zenko-ji, and finish with sake tasting. Non-alcoholic drinks are available.

“It was a great experience, made only possible by an awesome guide Endo!”

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Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai and Hot Spring Day Trip - 7:30 am at Tokyo Station
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Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai and Hot Spring Day Trip

14.Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai and Hot Spring Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $65

Leave Tokyo at 7:30 am for Mount Fuji’s 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, and a three-hour choice of Gotemba Premium Outlets or Konohananoyu hot spring. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle in a small group of up to nine, with guides such as Anna providing the commentary.

“The tour was great even if we didn't see Mount fuji since it was raining. The only thing that confused us was the pick up from the hotel since there was no instructions - kind of car or plate number. Still, it was an amazing tour and we had fun.”

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From Kanazawa: Kurobe Gorge & Unazuki Onsen Full-Day Tour - Meeting the guide at Kanazawa Station
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From Kanazawa: Kurobe Gorge & Unazuki Onsen Full-Day Tour

15.From Kanazawa: Kurobe Gorge & Unazuki Onsen Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $227

Leave Kanazawa at 8:00 A.M. with an English-speaking guide such as Garrett or Daniel, visit Unazuki Onsen, and ride the open-sided trolley to Nekomata Station. Expect a small group of up to 15, long transport times, dramatic gorge views, and lunch on your own.

“Beautiful area, nearly depleted my batteries on phone and camera, so many photos/videos walere taken 😀 Nice little town, fantastic views, and quite fun on the train. Garrett would do absolute best to accommodate our little group Thank you for a highly enjoyable day”

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