SPA & HOT SPRINGS · Japan
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 spa & onsen days justify the slot — priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
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”
Tokyo day trip to Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai ponds, and open-air Konohananoyu onsen, with round-trip transfers for about $50.
“It was a fantastic day to see Mt Fuji - so clear, great photos. The sites and planned trip was exactly as described. The disappointment was the tour guide and the tour bus themselves. Very crowded, small bus. The guide did not describe anything clear - we would arrive at a place and she would tell us to be back at a time but didnt describe things. Other tour guides with their groups were explaining the significance of sites. This was disappointing. The onsen was a highlight, separate male and female, small tattoos acceptable. Our guide brought us to the onsen but didnt explain to us how to go about…”
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.”
Half-day hike from Kyoto to Kurama Temple, with a Kibune shrine stop and end-at-onsen soak, for mountain views and calm.
“Phillipe was an exceptionally attentive guide, with a deep knowledge of both the Mount Kurama area and Japan as a whole. It was a pleasure to listen to him, and as a Reiki practitioner, I truly appreciated our trip to Mount Kurama, especially seeing the place where Reiki originated.”
Fukuoka day trip to Mt. Aso, Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, and Kurokawa Onsen. Great views, but hot-spring fees and cash add up.
“The scenery and activities were great and we had a fabulous day. Unfortunately, the tour could be better organised. Having to bring cash for all the activities was annoying and seemed unnecessary. It would be more practical to just include these in the price and make it easier for everyone. Both tour guide and guests spent an hour messing with cash.. Meeting point is always the bus, which is sometimes parked far from the activity and difficult to find. The tour guide needs to run the tour by choosing an easy meeting point and getting the tour to the bus from there. A map was given in Japanese which isn’t…”
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!”
Hike the outer rim of Hakone caldera for Mt Fuji views, then recover at an onsen in Togendai after lunch.
“This was a great day's hike. Good views and a very interesting and patient guide. I think it's best for active families or individuals and there is uneven terrain but it was delightful day. We are glad we did the hike even though it was foggy and we couldn't see Fuji.”
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…”
Matcha facial and head spa inside a temple experience in Osaka, with incense meditation, foot bath, tea ceremony, and yukata photos.
“I found this an amazing experience overall, including massage, tea ceremony, head spa, matcha mask, and a foot bath from a very kind gentleman. He doesn't speak much English but the translate app works wonders. Besides, you don't have to talk much. You just enjoy. I came back so relaxed and happy. Unique experience, escaping from all the buzz of the city”
Pick the kind of day first. The tour comes second.
