Where are the famous hot springs in Japan? The best places to soak in hot springs in Japan

Japan’s hot springs are world-famous, so what are the best hot springs in Japan? Regarding hot springs in Japan, what are the most popular places? Let's take a look at them and observe them. Where do Japanese people like to go?

Akiu Onsen

Akiu Onsen in Miyagi Prefecture dropped from seventh place last year to tenth place. It is a hot spring resort with a history of more than 1,400 years, about 30 minutes' drive from the center of Sendai, along the Namikawa River Valley.

Near the hot spring resort, you can enjoy magnificent natural scenery such as Leilei Gorge, which is famous for its rugged rocks, Akiu Falls, one of Japan's three famous waterfalls, and Futakuchi Gorge, which stretches for about 8 kilometers.

There are also some traditional craft, glass, and ceramic workshops near the hot springs, such as "Qiubao Craft Hometown" and "Mengsen", where you can appreciate many exquisite handicrafts.

My friends, don’t miss the ‘Heart Shaped Cave’ when you come here. It is a certified 'Lover's Holy Land' and can be seen from the bridge at the entrance of the hot spring resort~

Kinugawa Hot Spring

The Katsura Onsen in Tochigi Prefecture also suffered a waterloo , this is a hot spring discovered in the Edo period. It is said that the water quality of Kikogawa Onsen is alkaline spring water that is gentle on the skin and is very helpful for relieving fatigue and neuralgia. At that time only priests and feudal lords were allowed to enter.

There are many hot spring hotels and hotels along the Angry River. The rooms here often have excellent views and can enjoy the scenery of the valley in the distance.

In the second half of every year (July to December), a small fireworks show is held here every Saturday. Kikawa Onsen cooperates with the nearby Kawauchi Onsen. Visitors can enjoy the eight-minute fireworks at 9pm on Saturday, which attracts many people to visit.

Tourist attractions near Onagawa Onsen include the Taurus Riam Suspension Bridge, which offers spectacular views of the mountain stream, and the Wudong World Plaza theme park, which recreates buildings from around the world in miniature. It is only a 30-minute drive from Sunshine to Zhaogu, a world cultural heritage site, so men, women and children can enjoy the fun of traveling.

Hakone Yumoto Hot Spring

Hakone Town Karamoto Hot Spring was opened in the Nara period and is the oldest of the 17 hot springs in Hakone Town. There are many types of hot springs, including pure hot springs, alkaline pure hot springs, sodium chloride and calcium chloride hot springs. You can enjoy different types of hot spring water in different bathhouses.

There are many well-reviewed restaurants around the station. Foodies can indulge in seafood, soba, side dishes, bread and other specialties in Suruga Bay and Sagami Bay.

If you are a kid who wants to enjoy outdoor recreation in nature, you can also explore the Hakone Town Forest! It only takes 3 minutes by shuttle bus from Hakone-machi-yu Station to experience outdoor sports such as zip lining and golf~

Ito Onsen

The ranking of Ito Onsen in Shizuoka Prefecture is also rising this year . Ito Onsen is one of the three major hot spring towns in Japan. There are records of hot springs in the Heian period.

It is located on the east coast of the Izu Peninsula. The Izu Peninsula described by Kawabata Yasunari is very beautiful, and the Izu Hot Spring in the eastern part of the Izu Peninsula, with Sagami Bay to the east and mountains as a barrier to the west, is a perfect natural landscape.

Izumi Onsen has always prided itself on having one of the best geysers in Japan. Since the Heian period, this area has become a hot spring resort and has flourished to this day. Not only is the volume of the spring water famous, but the quality of the spring water is also very rich, so it has become a famous "skin-beautifying soup".

When it comes to Izu, you can’t miss the delicacies made from the finest fresh fish and seasonal ingredients.

Izu's seafood is made of fresh shrimp, golden snapper and bamboo? Fish and other fish are the main ingredients, and the carefully prepared dishes will definitely make you unforgettable~