# Well-known Japanese hot spring town# Hakone is a well-known hot spring town and sanatorium in Japan. It used to be a lava splattered crater, but now it's surrounded by green mountains and gurgling streams. The scenery here is gorgeous. Owakudani is a volcanic relic that has spewed vapor into the air every morning for 2000 years. This halfway point up a mountain is shrouded in white vapor all day long, appearing from a distance like white cloud coming out of the mountain. It's one of the wonders of Hakone. # The long venerated Seven Hot Springs of Hakone# The hot springs in Hakone have long enjoyed a great reputation. Here are the famous "Seven Hot Springs of Hakone", hot springs that are regarded as recuperation resorts. In addition, there are many places of interest and historic sites, such as Hakone Hachiri, Sounji Temple, Chisuji Falls, Sengokuhara and Kuzuryu Shrine. # Take the cable car to enjoy views of the valley# Take the climbing tram, cable car and aerial crane to get to the top of the mountain. You can enjoy the meandering valley and the beautiful lake and mountain. You don't want to miss this.

# Healthy pool# Kusatsu Onsen, also known as a medicinal decoction pool, is famous for its beautiful environment and for the high curative effect of its water. It's been a famous hot spring for curing diseases and promoting health since ancient times. Kusatsu Onsen's natural outflow ranks first among Japan's hot springs. # Yuda, a landmark hot spring# Among the hot springs of Kusatsu Onsen town is one called Yuda, where the steaming hot spring flows continuously all year round. It has become the symbol of Kusatsu Onsen. # Traditional hot spring performance# A traditional ritual here is to use a long board to stir the water in the hot spring bath to mix the medicinal elements in the water evenly, reduce the temperature and improve the curative effect. The daily performance of the stirring of the hot spring water has become a major event in the hot spring area.

# A hot spring resort in a pure, fresh town# Originally, the first syllable in Yufuin, when written in Chinese characters, was a character pronounced "you" in Chinese and "yu" in Japanese. Later that character was replaced by another character, still pronounced "yu" in Japanese butmeaning "hot pool," because the local area is famous for its hot springs. Thus we have the present-day characters for Yufuin Onsen. This is a famous hot spring resort in Kyushu. The town's simple, fresh ambiance and balmy outdoors are the charm of Yufuin Onsen. # Head to a hot bath in a kimono and a pair of wooden clogs# Choose a hot spring homestay that speaks to you, put on an interesting, unique bathing kimono, and wander over to the hot bath in pair of wooden clogs. With the red maple trees in autumn, the sea of clouds in winter and the wild flowers in spring and summer, the most beautiful natural scenery you will ever see is right in front of your eyes.

# Beppu Hatto with different features# Beppu is famous for “Beppu Hatto”, its 8 major hotspring areas. Each hot spring in the town has its own unique characteristics. For example, Hamawaki is in what was the centralized area of brothels and is an ancient traditional hotel arousing people's nostalgia for the past; Kannawa is a lively hot spring famous for its healing bath. Its spring water contains alum, which is very effective for treating chronic skin diseases. Kannawa's steam spring is also quite famous. The water at Myoban is white because of its alumcomposition. Its major feature is the "hot spring flower house" with its unique and curious thatch roof.

# Hokkaido’s representative hot spring# Noboribetsu Onsen town is a representative hot spring district in Hokkaido. Along the streets of this small town surrounded by mountains, there are hot spring hotels, inns, all kinds of same-day hot springs, and restaurants. Famous scenic spots such as Jigokudani, Oyunuma Pond and Noboribetsu Bear Park also surround the town. # Many kinds of hot springs, all curative# There are many kinds of hot springs in Noboribetsu Onsen, offering 11 kinds of hot spring water with certain curative effects for hypertension, dermatitis, neurasthenia and other diseases. Even if you're not sick, bathing in the hot springs here can relieve your fatigue. # A romantic hot spring in winter, traditional sacrificial activities# On a snowy winter day, it's very romantic and comfortable to bathe in a hot spring in the open air. Walking around the small town, you can see many sculptures of ghosts. And various sacrificial ceremonies are held in different seasons.

# One of the oldest hot springs# Located in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, this hot spring is one of the 3 oldest in Japan. It is said to have a history of 3000 years. # The model for Spirited Away# This place is retro in style, with intricate wooden rooms, corridors and stairs. It's said that this mysterious building is the model for the settings of the movie Spirited Away.

# A quiet place for bathing in a hot spring# There are many hot spring resorts in Kyushu, among which is Kurokawa Onsen. Kurokawa is located in a slightly remote place, hiding in the mountains. It takes more than 2 hours to drive here from Fukuoka, but that's why Kurokawa is so peaceful and secluded.# Hot springs along the river, with mountains and forests in the distance# The source of Kurokawa Onsen is above 80 ℃, which makes it very suitable for outdoor bathing. There are many hot spring hotels in this town, most of which are along the river.When bathing in a hot spring, you can look out at the mountains and forests and listen to the murmuring water.# Put on a traditional kimono to visit the town# Remote Kurokawa is simple and fresh. After soaking in a hot spring, why not put on a traditional kimono and a pair of wooden clogs to stroll the streets? A different type of charm perhaps.

# The oldest hot spring in Kansai# Arima Onsen is the oldest hot spring in the Kansai area. Located in Arimacho in northern Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, this is one of the 3 top hot springs in Japan and has a history of 1300 years. Surrounded by mountains on 3 sides, Arima Onsen allows you to enjoy cherry trees in spring and maple foliage in autumn on top of the famous hot springs, which makes it quite popular with tourists. This is a place with a concentration of elegant hot spring hotels. # Rich in minerals that treat neuralgia# The waters of Arima Onsen are rich in minerals. The golden spring is quite effective in treating neuralgia, while the silver spring is able to treat gastrointestinal diseases. The therapeutic effect is believed to be outstanding. Other springs include the radium spring and the carbonated spring. It's said that these were once quite loved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

# No. 1 hot spring street# Atami Onsen is one of the top 3 hot springs in Japan. Its earliest hot spring record dates back more than 1200 years, and now Atami has the leading hot spring street in Japan. It is very popular with the local people and one of the preferred vacation places for Japanese. # A big geyser, a big attraction# In the center of the Atami Onsen street is abig geyser shooting out large volumes of hot water. Hot water spouts out from between the boulders every 5 minutes, making this a major attraction.

# Famous hot spring in northeastern Japan# Akiu Onsen is very famous in northeastern Japan and is surrounded by mountains and greenery. Within the hot spring scenic area are also famous local scenic spots such as Akiu Otaki Falls and Tenshukaku Shizen Koen Park. # Travel Tip# The hot spring is not far from downtown Sendai. Many hotels have shuttles to and from their own hotels and the JR Sendai Station. You should go there after you get a 3-year visa. It's a great place to relax your body and mind.