Onsens in Japan
Onsens in Japan
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Japan has a huge culture of soaking in hot springs called onsens - this grew to be one of my absolute favorite parts of Japanese culture! During my time living there, I found myself visiting my local onsen at least twice a week (not kidding!). I found it to be the perfect way to spend alone time, relax, and fully reset.
Japan is home to over 25,000 onsens and it is deeply engrained into Japanese culture. It's not uncommon in Japan for friends, families, or couples to take weekend trips to visit an onsen and its surrounding areas. Known for healing properties, a way to decompress and rejuvenate, and an escape from busy city life - it's a must-try when in Japan!
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KANAGAWA PREFECTURE
(INCLUDES YOKOHAMA, KAMAKURA, YOKOSUKA + SURROUNDING AREAS)
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Yokosuka Hot Spring Yura-no-Sato
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Inamuragasaki Onsen Spa
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Yumomi-no-Sato
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Jōmon natural onsen - Shiraku no yu
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SKY SPA Yokohama
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Manyo Club
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Checking out an onsen while in Japan is one of our absolute favorite recommendations. This is a boujee onsen - but still so worth the price! Relax and unwind while soaking in these natural hot springs, overlooking the Minato Mirai area. You are also able to stay at this hotel during your time in Yokohama if you wish!
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Hakone Yuryo
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Tenzan Onsen
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Kappa Tengoku
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TOKYO PREFECTURE
(INCLUDES ALL AREAS OF TOKYO, AREAS NEAR HANEDA AND NARITA AIRPORTS, ETC)
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Natural hot spring Heiwajima
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Our go-to onsen for relaxing before or after a flight out of Haneda airport!
NOTE: there is also an onsen located inside Haneda airport (Spa Izumi), which is more convenient, but also pricey.
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Togoshi Ginza Onsen
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Ashiyu cafe & bar Donyoku
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Not a full onsen - but only a cafe and restauraunt where customers can soak their feet in foot baths under their tables.
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Sora no Yu
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Our go to onsen for relaxing before or after a flight out of Narita airport!
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YAMANASHI PREFECTURE
(INCLUDES AREAS IN AND AROUND MT FUJI)
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Bself Fuji Villa - 自在富士山莊
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Not a traditional onsen - but a small lodge that offers accommodation with private onsens on the back patios of select rooms.
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Yamanakako Onsen Benifuji no Yu hot spring
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KYOTO/NARA/OSAKA PREFECTURES
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Kurama Hot Spring
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Tenzan no Yu
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Yumoto Onsen OharaSansou
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Hanaikada
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Arima-Onsen
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Nantenen Inn & Ryokan
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Tsurumi Ryokuchi yumoto Suishun
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