HOT SPRING BATHS · Japan
The good onsen & hot spring baths fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
A 10-hour Osaka day trip to Himeji Castle, Koko-en, Arima Onsen, and Mount Rokko, with an English/Chinese guide and free time.
“Had a great time even though I was under the weather. Our guide Nick was super kind and knowledgeable about the history of the three places and Osaka as a whole.”
A private 10-hour Tokyo day trip to Hakone with Mount Fuji viewpoints, Lake Ashi, onsen time, and major art stops in comfort.
“Great trip, Lenny was thoughtful about every aspect of our day. He knew the best places to stop and was very knowledgeable of the history of Hakone and Japan in general. Hakone speaks for itself in terms of shear beauty, but it’s more enjoyable when you have someone like Lenny in charge of your day. We had a blast and would recommend this trip for anyone looking for a quick break from the city.”
Private Hakone day trip from Tokyo with Mt Fuji viewpoints, relaxing onsen time, and art museums, with door-to-door transport for up to 5.
“Lucas was a fantastic guide and driver for a fun day trip from Tokyo! So glad we booked this as I don’t think we would have been able to navigate the trains and buses on our own. Lucas was so friendly, knowledgeable and a great driver. WRead more”
Private Nagano day trip with snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, Obuse sake, and Shibu Onsen, with pickup, guide, and flexible pacing.
“We had a wonderful day with Hori! He was very knowledgeable about Nagano and we saw some beautiful landmarks. Our favorite was the snow monkey park!”
Mt. Takao from Tokyo: monkeys, lifts to Fuji views, Hachioji ramen, and a tattoo-friendly onsen in an easy 8-hour day trip.
“Just finished the tour with Jordan and would definitely recommend. Very knowledgeable, and courteous. Was an amazing experience”
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A one-day Tokyo escape to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai ponds, and a Fuji-view onsen. Great photos, simple logistics.
“The tour was well-organized from start to finish: the bus was comfortable and on time, the guide was friendly and helpful, and the schedule balanced sightseeing and relaxation perfectly. I’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the best of Mt. Fuji and a classic Japanese hot spring day!”
Soak in Solaniwa Onsen’s alkaline baths, then stroll the rooftop Tenku Garden with torii gates and seasonal views in Osaka Bay Tower.
“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.”
A small-group Beppu walking tour focused on arts, crafts, and onsen culture, with a market, bamboo factory, artisan studios, and Space Beppu.
“Masa was a fantastic guide who spoke excellent English. Seeing the local market street and Bamboo manufacturing site were amazing. The artists in residence apartment was also very interesting. Culminating in visiting Space Beppu shop wRead more”
Private rickshaw in Yufuin with Kozenin, shrines, temples, and hot-spring steam views to Kinrin Lake.
“暑い時期の観光だったので、乗り心地が期待以上によく涼しく便利かつ楽しかった。The ride was better than expected. Perfect for a hot and humid day. It was comfortable and entertaining!”
One Osaka bus day to Himeji Castle, Koko-en gardens, Arima Onsen, and Mt Rokko views, plus optional Senhime Gozen lunch.
“Unfortunately this was not the best tour the only good thing there was only 8 people on the tour, our guide was not very helpful didn’t interact with us at all his English wasn’t great, he would take us to the attraction and leave us with no explanations! We had 4 hours at the castle, the castle and grounds and gardens are huge this was enough time including lunch The castle had a great view from the top. you had to walk up very very steep and tiny stair cases to get to the top about 8 floors and there was basically nothing on each of the floors to look…”
Nara deer, Todai-ji’s giant Buddha, Uji matcha stops, and a Genji-no-Yu hot spring soak in one guided day trip from Osaka.
“WONDERFUL, Yao is the best guide in the world!! He’s so friendly, and you can tell he truly loves what he does. Throughout the trip, he explained the history of Nara and shared all the important details about each place we visited. I highly recommend this activity to anyone in Osaka looking to enjoy a unique and wonderful day. Thank you, Yao, for giving us such a beautiful day!”
Pick the kind of day first. The tour comes second.
