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The 15 Best Hot Springs in Japan

93 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Onsen towns, mountain ryokan and the day baths a Tokyo trip can reach and get back from. The 15 below note which take tattoos, which include a private bath and how far each one sits from the city.

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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From Tokyo: Private Tour to Fuji/Hakone - Onsen, Art, Nature - Leaving Tokyo in a comfortable van
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From Tokyo: Private Tour to Fuji/Hakone – Onsen, Art, Nature

3.Private Tour to Fuji/Hakone – Onsen, Art, Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 10 hours · from $322Top rated

Leave Tokyo with a private guide such as Elie, Lenny, Evan, or Luca for a flexible 10-hour Hakone outing. See Lake Ashi and Hakone Shrine, stop at scenic viewpoints, enjoy a traditional onsen, and add art museums or a tea house when time allows. Hotel pickup, a private vehicle, fuel, tolls, and Wi-Fi are included, but entry fees and meals are extra.

“Lenny was an amazing guide! Made our experience wonderful with his vast knowledge of Japanese culture and Hakone. Wouldn’t change a thing! Everything was wonderful!”

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Mt. Fuji, Hakone Private Tour from Tokyo - Onsen, Arts and Nature - Hakone Turnpike and the shrine by Lake Ashi
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Mt. Fuji, Hakone Private Tour from Tokyo – Onsen, Arts and Nature

4.Mt. Fuji, Hakone Private Tour from Tokyo – Onsen, Arts and Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews

Travel from Tokyo to Hakone in a private vehicle with guides such as Elie, Lucas, Lenny, Evan, or Dominik. Expect Fuji viewpoints, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, a 400-year-old tea house, an optional onsen, and the Open-Air or Pola Museum. The route can be adjusted to suit your group.

“I believe u should give this trip a priority … extremely relaxing … the tour guide was very knowledgeable , Which is quite rare … I was able to go to hot spring , have a nice massage and a fun lunch …;)”

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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

5.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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From Fukuoka: Mount Aso, Kurokawa Onsen, and Shrine Tour - Kusasenri gives you room to breathe
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From Fukuoka: Mount Aso, Kurokawa Onsen, and Shrine Tour

6.From Fukuoka: Mount Aso, Kurokawa Onsen, and Shrine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 72 reviews · 10 hours · from $50

Travel from Fukuoka to Mount Aso, Kusasenri, Aso Shrine, and Kurokawa Onsen in 10 hours. You’ll have a guide in English, Japanese, Korean, or Traditional Chinese, with time for a crater view, optional horse riding, shrine visit, and onsen bathing. The $50 price includes transport and parking, but not lunch or optional admissions.

“the weather didn't allow half the iteniary, we arrived to a mountain which you couldn't see two steps a head of you, so I just sat down for lunch, other stop in the iteniary was cancelled because of poor weather, the aso shrine was interesting and the kurokawa onsen was alright, but that the only thing I've experienced, on the bright side the guide Seki was really good and professional, I was the only guy on tour who spoke English, so after explaining everything for the other tour members in Chinese, she explained and translated everything for me personally in English”

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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

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

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

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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Tokyo: Mt Takao Tour with Ramen and Tattoo-Okay Hot Spring - Starting With the Takao 599 Museum
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Tokyo: Mt Takao Tour with Ramen and Tattoo-Okay Hot Spring

8.Mt Takao Tour with Ramen and Tattoo-Okay Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 8 hours · from $120

Spend eight hours with English-speaking guide Jordan exploring Mt Takao, riding the cable car or chair lift, visiting monkeys, shrines, and the summit, then eating Hachioji ramen before a relaxing soak at a tattoo-friendly hot spring.

“The Mt Takao tour was absolutely wonderful. It was a very personal experience with a knowledgeable guide. Jordan knew so much about the mountain and the local area. From the monkeys, to the hike, to the onsen, the entire experience felt like a much needed getaway from the city. My favorite part of the tour was the onsen with many different springs to choose from. But there is something for everyone!”

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Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Tour (Depart: Iiyama & Nozwa) - Guides, stories, and the human side of the tour
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Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Tour (Depart: Iiyama & Nozwa)

9.Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Tour (Depart: Iiyama & Nozwa)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $78

Travel from Iiyama or Nozawa to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, walk a snowy 2-kilometer forest trail, then visit historic Shibu Onsen and Tamamura Honten brewery. Guides such as Tommy, Tome, and Rossella add local stories, while pre-secured park tickets save waiting time.

“This was a great experience. Tommy our guide was friendly and informative. He made sure all participants were catered for. The trek to the park is pretty through the woods and the reward of the monkeys at the end is worth it. The visits to the brewery and Shibu Onsen were nice add ons. Recommend.”

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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

10.[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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Full Day Hiking Tour at Mt.Takao including Hot Spring - Meeting at Takaosanguchi Station
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Full Day Hiking Tour at Mt.Takao including Hot Spring

11.Full Day Hiking Tour at Mt.Takao including Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $118

Meet your private guide at Takaosanguchi Station for a flexible Mt. Takao hike. Choose an easier or tougher trail, visit Yakuo-in Temple, look for Mt. Fuji, ride down by cable car or lift, and finish with an onsen and the Takao 599 Museum. Guides include Hiroko, Rie, Keita, and Takeshi.

“Had a great day! Very nice trek to reach the summit of Mt Takao. Moderate difficulty. From the summit managed to sight Mt Fuji. This was great as we had been on the Mt Fuji trip the day before and were disappointed that we couldn't see it dRead more”

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Osaka: Solaniwa Onsen Hot Spring Visit - What the underground spring water adds
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Osaka: Solaniwa Onsen Hot Spring Visit

12.Solaniwa Onsen Hot Spring Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 51 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Spend a full day at Solaniwa Onsen Osaka Bay Tower, where alkaline water rises from 1,000 meters underground. Soak in nine bath types, use the saunas and scrubbers, then visit the 3,000-square-meter Tenku Garden with seasonal flowers, waterfalls, and a thousand torii gates.

“Love this family friendly onsen. Couldn’t work out how to get the lunch that we bought with our ticket and ended up having to purchase it again but overall we still would recommend the experience.”

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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

13.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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Kyoto: Hike and Hot Springs in Kurama - Kibune Shrine and the first taste of mountain quiet
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Kyoto: Hike and Hot Springs in Kurama

14.Hike and Hot Springs in Kurama

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 4 hours · from $80

Ride the Eizan train from Kyoto to the mountain villages of Kibune and Kurama, then hike forest steps to Kurama Temple with an English or French guide. Philippe, Chris, Kevin, and other guides add local stories and may show quieter spots. Finish with lunch, a train ride, or an optional hot spring bath.

“Amazing time with Eric! He was very knowledgeable and a great guy to spend the day with. We would do this trip again in a heartbeat! Beautiful scenery and wonderful area of Kyoto!”

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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

15.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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