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10 best onsen destinations in Japan for a rejuvenating holiday

A place where you can wear bathing suits in a designated area (good for couples who want to hang out together), Niwa no Yu is a spa/onsen in Tokyo. While the waters aren’t as mineral rich as a true onsen, since they come from drilling underground, Niwa no Yu is an easy trip for Tokyoites and the facilities are impressive. The spa is housed in a Japanese ...

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A tranquil outdoor Japanese onsen surrounded by rocks and greenery.

Japan is renowned for its onsen, or hot springs, which offer a holistic experience to invigorate both body and soul. From traditional ryokans to modern resorts, Japan's onsen culture is rich and diverse, providing unique experiences for visitors

r/JapanTravelTips1 year ago

Best onsen towns?

What are the best onsen cities to visit that would fit within a 14 day itinerary which includes Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?

Presently and in no particular order, we have whittled down to:

Atami
Beppu
Hokkaido edit: Noboribetsu is where we are thinking and generally included Hokkaido since we de interested in learning about the history and culture of the area as a whole while also experiencing the onsen.
Nikko

While the onsen that are closest to Tokyo or Osaka seem ideal, I have been doing a bunch of reading on Hokkaido and would love the opportunity to go there. Anyone have thoughts on if it is worth the trek? It seems like the best option for travel would be flying instead of taking the bullet train. I would appreciate any feedback. We will be in Japan late November and early December.

UPDATE: I appreciate all of the responses and based on the feedback, totally changed the itinerary to include the Japanese Alps as the long route before going to Kyoto and Osaka. I took into consideration many of your thoughts regarding the type of onsen experience we were looking for. And, decided on going to Shibu Onsen. By the time I started looking into Kinosaki, many of the ryokan were already booked.

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Kinosaki Onsen is highly recommended

Arima Onsen is a fantastic option

Noboribetsu offers an authentic onsen experience

Hakone is a convenient and great choice

Shibu Onsen is a must-visit in winter

r/JapanTravelTips10 months ago

(onsen) villages between Kyoto and Tokyo worth staying at?

knorxo

r/JapanTravel2 years ago

Recommendation, for a small, not hyper-popular, "middle-tier" onsen town in the Japanese Alps, accessible by train, 4-5 hours max from Tokyo?

nehala

Top Onsen Towns

Kinosaki Onsen is often described as a 'postcard-perfect' onsen village, known for its traditional charm and preserved architecture

Hakone is another popular destination, offering stunning views of Mount Fuji and a range of onsen experiences

Kusatsu Onsen is celebrated for its high-quality sulfuric waters and scenic beauty

Explore the best of Kusatsu Onsen with these engaging travel vlogs and guides:

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“Kusatsu Onsen is known for its sulfur-rich hot springs, which are considered some of the best in Japan for their healing properties.”

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10 months ago

“Out of the top 10 onsen towns in Japan, this is the only one where the water is acidic, and some people say you get even more health benefits because of that.”

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Why Is Kusatsu Onsen Japan's Number 1 Hot Spring?

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“The water's high acidity makes it immensely good at killing bacteria, so a bath at Kusatsu will probably leave you cleaner than you’ve ever been before.”

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Traditional Ryokans

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Scenic outdoor onsen bath surrounded by natural rocks and greenery.

Staying at a traditional ryokan is a quintessential onsen experience, offering a holistic experience with onsen facilities

Ryokans like Gora Hanaougi and Hakone Kowakudani Onsen provide luxurious accommodations with private onsen

Modern Onsen Resorts

Modern onsen resorts offer a blend of technology and traditional Japanese culture, providing unique experiences for visitors

Resorts like Arima Onsen offer a mix of hot springs, temples, and shrines, making them ideal for day trips or weekend getaways

r/JapanTravelTips1 year ago

Ryokan with private onsen

Hi together,

this is not a really thought through post, but I was wondering if you can recommend some specific ryokans in japan with a private onsen. Currently my girlfriend and I are planning to visit japan in oct-nov next year for 2-3 weeks. Ideally the ryokan would be located somewhere which is in reach of public transport but also with a view into nature.

I was looking in the web and the reccomendations there couldnt be found on sides like booking or expedia or something. Am I doing something wrong here?

We probably want to stay for 2-3 nights and have a relaxing and smartphone-detoxing, stay :)

Any reccomendations highly appreciated. Have a great day!

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