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Japanese locals have known since ancient times that the most relaxing and therapeutic thing to do in Japan is soak in an onsen, or hot spring, and let the volcanic heat and natural minerals of the spring water ease away stress and tension. The term onsen has come to mean not only the hot spring itself, but the resort area and bathing facilities built around each spring.
With more onsen than any other country, every visitor should take a dip while in Japan. For the true onsen experience, a stay at an onsen ryokan also lets travelers partake of gourmet Japanese cuisine amidst traditional architecture and beautiful views, and is not to be missed!
From the majestic landscapes of Hokkaido in the north, to the distinctive springs of Kyushu in the south, there are over 3,000 hot spring towns across Japan. We've brought you a list of the finest hotels and ryokan at Japan's most famous springs.
For those looking for a relaxing private retreat, or for those uncomfortable bathing in a public area, ensuite open-air baths offer the perfect way to experience Japan's hot springs. Reserve such a room at the following establishments with JAPANiCAN.
Ryokan with ensuite open-air baths by area:
Mt. Fuji & Hakone Area
Nikko/Kinugawa
Takayama
Beppu/Yufuin
Hokkaido
See all ryokan with ensuite open-air baths
Let JAPANiCAN plan all the details of your luxurious onsen weekend, and save! Onsen Experience Tours include travel on the shinkansen, gourmet meals and relaxing stays at a ryokan or hotel of your choice.
Atami Onsen
Hakone Yumoto Onsen
Hirugami Onsen
Kinugawa Onsen
Wakura Onsen
Yunishigawa Onsen


Hokkaido area ryokan with ensuite open-air baths

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Akita
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Fukushima
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Fukushima
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Yamagata
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Miyagi
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Miyagi
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Kanto area ryokan with ensuite open-air baths
Tochigi (Nikko, Kinugawa)GunmaKanagawa (Hakone)

Kanagawa
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Gunma
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Tochigi
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Gunma
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Kanagawa
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Tochigi
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Kanagawa
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Chubu area ryokan with ensuite open-air baths
NiigataIshikawaFukuiYamanashi (Kawaguchiko)Nagano
Gifu (Takayama)Shizuoka (Atami, Izu)

Niigata
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Shizuoka
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Nagano
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Niigata
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Nagano
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Shizuoka
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Ishikawa
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Ishikawa
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Gifu
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Kinki area ryokan with ensuite open-air baths
Mie (Toba)KyotoHyogo (Arima, Kinosaki)Wakayama (Shirahama)

Kyoto
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Wakayama
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Hyogo
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Hyogo
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Shimane
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Shimane
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Ehime
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Oita (Beppu, Yufuin) area ryokan with ensuite open air baths

Oita
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Kumamoto
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Kagoshima
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Oita
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