Best Onsen in Japan: Our Top 15

1.Wyndham Lynn Times Onsen Wellness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 404 reviews · from $60Our pick

Spend two days and one night at Lynn Times Thanh Thuy near Phu Tho, with a private Onsen area, natural and theme baths, Japanese cultural activities, dining, and spa options. Confirm the listing carefully, since the cruise description and resort itinerary do not match.

“The natural beauty of this place is well worth the trip from Hanoi. The cruise ship we were booked on was different from the photos, but the cabin was spacious, pleasant and had a private balcony. We enjoyed swimming in the warm water sRead more”

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

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

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

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

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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4.All-Day Pass to Yunomori Sathorn Onsen Bath and Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 103 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Check in at Yunomori Onsen and Spa on Sathorn 10 for unlimited one-day access to jet, mineral, soda, garden, and teak baths, plus sauna and steam rooms. English and Thai staff can help you follow the bathing routine. Bring a towel, and expect to bathe without swimwear.

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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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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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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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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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9.Let’s Relax Onsen Thonglor E-Voucher

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 57 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Visit Let’s Relax Onsen Thonglor, between Soi 8 and 10 near BTS Thonglor, for Japanese-style mineral baths, sauna, steam, hot stone bed baths, cool down rooms, and optional Thai or aromatherapy massage. The Thai-speaking spa team offers a calm break from Bangkok’s heat and noise.

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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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11.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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12.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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13.Yunomori Sukhumvit Onsen Hot Springs Spa Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Use your one-day pass at Yunomori Sukhumvit Onsen, where you can move between jet, mineral, soda, garden, and teak baths, then rest in the sauna or steam room. Bring a towel, follow the traditional no-clothes bathing rule, and plan your spa visit before any treatment.

“LOVED this place so much!! Soo relaxing and a great way to spend a peaceful few hours in such a bustling and hectic city.”

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14.Bandung: Volcano Crater, Onsen Hot Springs, Mud Bath & Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 38 reviews · 10 hours · from $38

Spend 10 hours in Bandung’s highlands with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Visit Kawah Putih, Rengganis Ciwidey hot springs and mud baths, tea fields, and Glamping Lakeside Rancabali. Guides such as Aghna Ihsan, Momo, Dede, Cici, and Gugum are available, depending on the day.

“Well organised tour, Friendly guide and driver. Overall a very good day !”

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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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