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Where to Book: the 15 Best Onsen & Spa Days in Japan

32 spa days  ·  from $14 a head

Onsen towns, city sento and the private baths you can book by the hour. These 15 set out the rules each house keeps, the tattoo policy, the travel time and the price.

From Osaka: Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen & Mt. Rokko Day Tour - Koko-en: nine gardens beside the castle
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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

Travel from Osaka to Himeji Castle, the nine gardens of Koko-en, Arima Onsen, and Mt. Rokko in one 10-hour day. Guides such as Gary, Harry, and Nick may lead the group in English or Chinese. Expect self-guided sightseeing, ample walking, optional lunch, and a paid onsen visit.

“Harry our tour guide was great friendly helpful & informative Rita great knowledge & brilliant English The tour was amazing a full day which was very enjoyable & plenty to learn about Highly recommend”

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Osaka: Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park and Hot Spring - Feeding Nara’s deer under the maple trees
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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 an English, Japanese, or Traditional Chinese guide. Feed deer, visit Todai-ji and Kasuga Taisha, explore Uji’s matcha shops, then bathe at Genji no Yu. Guides such as Etta, Lucia, and Nick Lee have earned especially warm praise for clear, lively help.

“Kris wang was our guide. Good locations, and he was very kind. If you want to visit Nara and these areas, I recommend this tour.”

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Kyoto: Traditional Concert at Townhouse or Bathhouse - What happens during the 45 to 105 minutes
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Kyoto: Traditional Concert at Townhouse or Bathhouse

3.Traditional Concert at Townhouse or Bathhouse

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 224 reviews · 45 - 105 minutes · from $32

Join Gen’s small team for a 45-minute concert in a Kyoto townhouse, or a longer program in a historic bathhouse hall. Professional musicians such as Furan, Aoi, and Kyoko explain the koto and shamisen, perform classical and modern pieces, then answer questions. Townhouse bookings can include a beginner-friendly koto workshop.

“Very good expérience, I appreciat all the moment. Music is beautiful and staff is very kind. I recommande”

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From Tokyo: Private Tour to Fuji/Hakone - Onsen, Art, Nature - The drive into Hakone and the first viewpoints
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From Tokyo: Private Tour to Fuji/Hakone – Onsen, Art, Nature

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

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

Leave Tokyo in a private, air-conditioned van with an English, French, or Japanese-speaking guide. Visit Fuji viewpoints, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, Tenzan Onsen, and art museums, with time to adjust the day to your interests. Guides such as Elie, Lenny, Evan, and Luca are known for thoughtful local insight.

“It was really great day with Lenny, comfortable car, interesting locations and friendly atmosphere. We were enjoying every moment. Thank you Lenny!”

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Mt. Fuji, Hakone Private Tour from Tokyo - Onsen, Arts and Nature - Mt. Fuji views depend on patience and weather
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Mt. Fuji, Hakone Private Tour from Tokyo – Onsen, Arts and Nature

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews

Travel from Tokyo with a private guide such as Elie, Lucas, Lenny, Evan, or Dominik. See Mt. Fuji viewpoints, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, a 400-year-old tea house, an onsen, and either the Open-Air Museum or Pola Museum. The route can be adjusted to your pace.

“Two nice, young foreigner guides(not Japanese) only two years living in Japan accompanied us. They were more than one hour LATE due to traffic (everyday raffic in Tokyo is well known, they should know) I was very excited to see Mt Fuji, this trip vowed to take us to unbeaten roads with less tourists and experience beautiful Hakone. They took us to a view point for Mt Fuji, yes no crowds but Mt Fuji is seen from afar..very far. You woould not feel the grandeur of this iconic mountain viewing it from a great distance! And that was it for the Mt Fuji feature. Lake Ashi was also a view…”

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Tokyo: Mount Fuji 5th Station & Onsen Day Trip - Reaching Mount Fuji’s 5th Station by bus
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Tokyo: Mount Fuji 5th Station & Onsen Day Trip

6.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 seasonal window. Visit Oshino Hakkai, then choose a weekday onsen visit or Gotemba shopping. English and Chinese guides lead the day, with Lin Tian Anna among the guides praised for clear organization.

“Let me preface this review by saying that the low rating is in no way related to the tour itself, nor is it about the events itself that prevented us from going on this tour, but the poor communication on the part of the driver. We got delayed getting to the meeting point, and I informed our driver that we’d be 10 minutes late to which he said “ok” and send us directions. 5 minutes later he said that he has to go to another meeting point, which is fair, and send us directions there. We said that we meet him there and rushed through half the Tokyo to get…”

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

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

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

Travel from Fukuoka to Mount Aso’s volcanic crater, Kusasenri grassland, Aso Shrine, and Kurokawa Onsen. Guides speak English, Japanese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese. You can add horseback riding or visit the volcano museum, but lunch and hot-spring admission cost extra.

“Very friendly guide who translated Japanese to English as I was the only European in the group. very much appreciated. I had a great day! Many thanks!”

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Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen - Walking to the Jigokudani snow monkeys
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Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

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

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

Spend a full day with a private English-speaking guide visiting Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji, Obuse, and the Hokusai Museum. Choose public transport or a private vehicle, stop for local food and sake, and shape the day around your group’s pace and interests.

“Our guide Horiuchi-San was an absolute gem, he was knowledgeable, well-prepared, and is great company! The tour driver (I forgot his name) was just great, he drove safely and was very friendly. The lunch spot was just great, great food Read 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

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

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

Join Jordan of Irie Tokyo Tours for an eight-hour small-group escape from Tokyo to Mt. Takao. Ride the cable car or chair lift, visit monkeys and Yakuou-in, see Mt. Fuji on clear days, eat Hachioji ramen or soba, then relax at a tattoo-friendly hot spring.

“This tour was brilliant! If you want to experience authentic Japanese life and learn about the culture, nature and history while taking in beautiful views away from the hoards of tourists then this tour is for you. The tour guide, Jordan, is super knowledgable and attentive to the groups needs. We had our 4yo with us and I've had several surgeries in the past couple years so we needed to take the walk slow at times. Jordan was brilliant at noticing what we needed and being flexible while keeping the tour super engaging. He's also great with kids! We got to see a wonderful view of Mt Fuji. The ramen…”

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Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Tour (Depart: Iiyama & Nozwa) - The Green-Season Temple Stop
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Snow Monkey & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Tour (Depart: Iiyama & Nozwa)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $78

From Iiyama or Nozawa, ride through Nagano’s orchard country to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, with entry tickets arranged in advance. Walk 2 km each way, see the monkeys for about 50 minutes, then visit Shibu Onsen and Tamamura Honten. Guides including Tommy, Tome, and Rossella lead the tour.

“Incredible tour, very time efficient— a great easy way to see the monkeys and get a little flavor of the region from a very knowledgeable guide!”

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

11.[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 or Asama Park, photograph Oshino Hakkai’s clear ponds, then soak at Konohananoyu Onsen. Guides such as Anna, Ken, Coco, and Jacob have been praised for friendly help, though weekend traffic and changing meeting points require care.

“The Mount Fuji tour was absolutely amazing! The weather was perfect, and we got such a clear view of the mountain—it was even more beautiful than I imagined. Our guide, Ken, made the trip extra special with his great explanations and friendly attitude. We also stopped at several scenic spots where he helped us take incredible photos. Everything was well-organized and smooth from start to finish. Truly an unforgettable experience!”

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Full Day Hiking Tour at Mt.Takao including Hot Spring - Meeting your guide at Takaosanguchi Station
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Full Day Hiking Tour at Mt.Takao including Hot Spring

12.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 through forest trails and Yakuo-in Temple. Choose an easier or harder route, learn about mountain worship and wildlife, ride down by lift or cable car, and finish with an onsen soak. Guides may include Hiroko, Rie, Keita, or Takeshi.

“Taking the cable car Hearing stories about the special relationship between the Japanese and the mountain from my wonderful guide Takeshi hiking all the way down Mount Takao sharing a local lunch with my guide”

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Osaka: Solaniwa Onsen Hot Spring Visit - Saunas and Scrubbers Add More Time to the Visit
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Osaka: Solaniwa Onsen Hot Spring Visit

13.Solaniwa Onsen Hot Spring Visit

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

Spend a full day at Solaniwa Onsen in Osaka Bay Tower, where slightly alkaline spring water rises from 1,000 meters underground. You can use nine baths, saunas, scrubbers, a footbath, and the 3,000-square-meter Tenku Garden. This is a self-guided visit, not a guided tour.

“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 the winter season
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Mt. Fuji 5th, Oshino Hakkai, Onsen Full-Day Trip From Tokyo

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $56

Travel from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, and a choice of Konohananoyu hot spring or Gotemba Premium Outlets. Your guide, which may be Anna, Andrew, Kristy, or another multilingual guide, manages the long day and changing traffic. Winter departures replace the 5th Station with Arakurayama Sengen Park.

“Our guide Anna was wonderful and the onsen experience was relaxing. The food options felt local and were very tasty. Very happy I came! 🙂🤩🥰”

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Fukuoka: Mt. Aso Volcano & Kurokawa Onsen Scenic Day Tour - The early meeting at Fukuoka Oriental Hotel
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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

Trade Fukuoka for Kyushu’s volcanic country on a 10-hour van tour to Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Mt. Aso, Kusasenri, and Kurokawa Onsen. English and Chinese guides lead the day. Bring cash for hot spring fees and other costs, and expect a brisk schedule with long rides.

“Amazing trip. Excellent guide and well Organized. Places we have visited were indeed the highlights of our trip. Strongly recommend”

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