The 10 best Onsens in Japan, Japan

May 4, 2023 Alice Mieles

In the Land of the Rising Sun, ancient temples sit alongside neon wonderlands and shinto shrines offer pockets of peace amid metropolises. Add tea ceremonies, snow monkeys, sushi, kimonos, and karaoke to the mix, and you’ve got one of the world’s most fascinating countries.
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1. Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa

1320 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0408 Kanagawa Prefecture
Excellent
66%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1610 reviews

Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa

Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Hakone-machi, offering a luxury environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Rooms at Hakone-machi Hyatt provide a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. In addition, while staying at Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, room service, and a concierge. You can also enjoy a hot tub and breakfast. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Hakone-machi Hyatt. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Hakuundo Chaen (0.5 mi) and Miyaginohayakawa River Bank (0.7 mi), guests of Hakone-machi Hyatt can easily experience some of Hakone-machi's most well known attractions. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Itoh Dining by NOBU, Gyoza Center, and Tamura Ginkatsutei, which are some Asian restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular history museums, such as Hakone Sekisho and Hakone Sekisho Museum, Hakone Shrine Homotsuden, and Hakone History Museum. Enjoy your stay in Hakone-machi!

素晴らしい経験。Wonderful experience.

Reviewed By Fearless805918

Even though not a typical Japanese Onsen style accommodation, the modern facility and seasonal Japanese western style cuisine welcome to make your body and soul warm with excellent staffs and a hot spring bath. One of my favorite hotels is this in Hakone.    久しぶりの箱根で、最も好きなホテルのうちの一つに滞在。日本風の旅館ではないものの、モダンな作りの建物、素敵な旬の日本洋風の食事、素晴らしいサービスのスタッフと温泉が、あなたの心も身体も温めてくれます。

2. Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort

1550-1 Fuchaku, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun 904-0413 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
52%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1252 reviews

Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort

Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort is a luxurious resort overlooking the famous Tiger Beach.We have realised our signature European theme by a unique fusion between the elegance of British Colonial architecture and natural beauty of Okinawa.We invite you to immerse yourself in ultimate luxury, comfort and relaxation.Hotel Monterey strives for conservation and sustainable development.We have been ranked A in CASBEE (Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency) by the Ministry of land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Avoid this hotel if you are not Japanese

Reviewed By erinwJ503FO

Have frequented this hotel for the past two years, until I was deeply offended by their customer service and managers recently. The accident happened when I wasn’t able to enter my car at their parking lot due to the big vehicle next to me was parking too close. Approached the Front Desk Manager and I was told to either wait 1.5hrs for the owner to come back or to enter my car through passenger side. Was wondering whether they dare to talk to their Japanese customers in such way. The apology was also a joke as their management wasn’t even interested in any feedback and simply replied sorry, you can have a free cake as compensation, period. In conclusion, don’t expect any customer service if you are well travelled and know true Japanese hospitality.

3. SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima

41-1 Shinshoincho, Kagoshima 890-8586 Kagoshima Prefecture
Excellent
56%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1513 reviews

SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima

Our Hotel is chosen to TripAdvisor's Delicious hotel ranking of breakfast since 2013~ to now. Please enjoy our breakfast! You can enjoy the best view of Mt.Sakurajima from SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima. Situated over 100m above sea level Hotel Shiroyama Kagoshima is surrounded by peaceful nature and overlooks the heart of Kagoshima city. Please enjoy the beautiful change in seasons of Shiroyama's forest. A free shuttle bus offers service from the hotel to Kagoshima-Chuo Station and the Temmonkan Shopping Street.Easy access from the station and the airport!

SHIROYAMA hotel at Kagoshima, Japan.

Reviewed By MisatonJP

Stayed at Junior suite room. Enjoyed Sakura jima island ( active volcano, steam came from the top of the island to the sky) view from living room and bathroom. Good local food choices at the restaurant. Huge Onsen bath (hot spring) is available. Kagoshima made Whiskey with Soda after spa made me truly relaxedness.

4. Mizno Hotel

187 Azagawa, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0303 Yamanashi Prefecture
Excellent
87%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 154 reviews

Mizno Hotel

Please choose the style of guestroom that you like from our western/ Japanese style rooms. From any of our rooms, on sunny days, you can enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji and lake Kawaguchiko. (Prices change depending on room)From the sky bar overlooking Lake Kawaguchiko , you can see the lights of the people who are climbing Mt. Fuji at night without clouds. “moon dance”is open for business in warm season.

Only stayed 1 night, but what a great night it was - superlative hotel

Reviewed By simonc762014

My biggest regret was not booking more than 1 night. We was lucky enjough to arrive when the clouds were clearing and we ere treated to a 2 hour uninterrupted and sunny view of Mount Fuji. The view from our balcony was delightful and the onsen was quiet, clean and very relaxing. The food was superb throughout, the traditional Japanese dinner was one of the best meals we enjoyed and the westernised breakfast was delightful (and great for those that find some of the Japanese breakfast options a little challenging so early in the morning). We loved the lounge area, the fun and colourful object d'art, paintings and photographs displayed with the vast array of art and design books on offer along with the complimentary coffee. This place definately warrants a 2 night stay, not just for the hotel, but to sample the many things this area has available in general. Only complaint was the roof top bar service was a little on the cool (chilly) side, however the rest of the staff were warm and welcoming and professional. Would love to come back here! Don't hesitate booking....there are good reasons for the excellent reviews - this place is an absolute joy to stay in!

5. Suginoi Hotel

1 Kankaiji, Beppu 874-0822 Oita Prefecture
Excellent
39%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1107 reviews

Suginoi Hotel

Suginoi Hotel is located on the top of the hill ,Kankaiji hot spring area, that is one of the eight hot spring areas of Beppu. You will enjoy stunning view of nature as far as Shikoku Island over the Beppu Bay on a sunny day on one side and Mt. Tsurumi on the other. We offer hot springs and amusement facilities such as an open air hot spring bath "Tanayu", an open air swimsuit hot spring pool " The Aqua Garden", the bowling alley, the game center, and many souvenir shops. We continuously strive to improve our facilities and service to keep entertaining our customers. Restaurant information: Japanese restaurant HANAMIZUKI, Italian restaurant Ristorante Azzurri, Buffet restaurant Seeds and World dining Ceada Palace. See details at Suginoi Hotel homepage.

Amazing view of Beppu

Reviewed By travelbird188

The hotel is situated at the hill with an amazing view of Beppu City and Beppu Bay. The onsen and the heated pool are great with great views. It is so nice seeing the sunrise while relaxing in the onsen. The food in the restaurant are great, especially the beef and goose liver. Overall speaking, it's a great experience.

6. Izu-Imaihama Tokyu Hotel

35-1 Mitaka Imai, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun 413-0503 Shizuoka Prefecture
Excellent
47%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 464 reviews

Izu-Imaihama Tokyu Hotel

Welcome to Izu-Imaihama Tokyu Hotel, your Kawazu-cho “home away from home.” Izu-Imaihama Tokyu Hotel aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Close to some of Kawazu-cho's most popular landmarks, such as Kawazu Hachiman Shrine (0.7 mi) and Big Sago Palm of Shimmachi (1.2 mi), Izu-Imaihama Tokyu Hotel is a great destination for tourists. Rooms at Izu-Imaihama Tokyu Hotel provide a refrigerator and air conditioning, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. In addition, Izu-Imaihama Tokyu Hotel offers a pool and an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Kawazu-cho trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While visiting Kawazu-cho, you may want to try some yakiniku at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Tomi. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a waterfall, such as Kawazu Nanadaru Waterfalls. Izu-Imaihama Tokyu Hotel puts the best of Kawazu-cho at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

We feel cheated

Reviewed By moni2104

Restaurant staff is rude. The pool cannot be used in June even when the agoda page said it was available. The rooms are very old and smell bad. Very high restaurant prices for what it is. We feel cheated.

7. Hotel de Yama

80 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun 250-0522 Kanagawa Prefecture
Excellent
44%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 446 reviews

Hotel de Yama

True relaxation that has been improved through the changing times. A resort hotel with a healing experience and a view of Lake Ashi. As a classic and authentic resort hotel in Hakone, we have improved our hospitality for a long time at this beautiful natural scene.

Fantastic location

Reviewed By jenniferbG4346QZ

The location of this hotel is fantastic. It is just a few minutes walk to the Hakone shrine and tori gate on the water and about 15 minutes walk to the town by the water. From the town you can catch the pirate ship or ferry to the base of the cable car and head up the mountain to other attractions. The hotel grounds are lovely and full of pathways lined with Rhododendrum. The rooms are a great size and all have a view of the lake. I stayed on the third floor and in my opinion rooms on the third and fourth floors have a better view but the second floor rooms have a balcony and the first floor rooms have patios. The hotel provides yukatas and all toiletries you might need. The hotel onsen is small but nice and also has an outdoor bath. The hotel spa is very relaxing with a variety of services. I did not have dinner at the property but breakfast was very good. Every staff member I encountered was extremely professional, courteous and friendly. My only complaint is the mattress was very firm and I prefer some thing softer but that is a personal preference.

8. Dormy Inn Sapporo Annex

6-10-6 Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo 060-0063 Hokkaido
Excellent
39%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 333 reviews

Dormy Inn Sapporo Annex

Finding an ideal family-friendly onsen hotel in Chuo does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Dormy Inn Sapporo Annex, a nice option for travelers like you. Rooms at Dormy Hotel Sapporo offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. A 24 hour front desk, a coffee shop, and express check-in and check-out are some of the conveniences offered at this onsen hotel. A hot tub and an on-site restaurant will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Dormy Inn Sapporo Annex, parking is available. Close to some of Chuo's most popular landmarks, such as Sosei Bridge (0.5 mi) and Sitatte Sapporo (0.5 mi), Dormy Onsen Hotel Sapporo is a great destination for tourists. While visiting Chuo, you may want to try some crab at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Nemuro Hanamaru JR Tower Stellar Place, Seafood Buffet Restaurant Nanda, or Hyosetsu no Mon. Should time allow, Sapporo Underground Pedestrian Space, Tea Ceremony Ren, and Clock Tower (Tokei-dai) are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. Dormy Inn Sapporo Annex puts the best of Chuo at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

FELT LIKE HOME, ACTUALLY BETTER

Reviewed By Aloha001

A most enjoyable four-night stay. So much to like - delicious free ramen every evening across mall at Dormy Premium, hot spring onsen-used nine times, free coffee in lobby a.m. and p.m., location inside pedestrian mall convenient for-shopping, eating, walking on rainy day, friendly, efficient staff, room itself-comfortable bed, spacious enough for one person, exceptionally clean, well-lighted, 10th floor view of Ferris Wheel, room wear of shirt and pants better than other hotels' robe only, free departure taxi ride to Sapporo station. In a city with many excellent hotels (I've stayed in three others), Dormy Inn is tops,

9. Hilton Niseko Village

Higashiyama-onsen, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun 048-1592 Hokkaido
Excellent
36%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2045 reviews

Hilton Niseko Village

Set at the foot of the Niseko Annupuri Mountain, Hilton Niseko Village is the perfect location to enjoy a range of exciting outdoor activities, and we even offer ski-in and ski-out access. The Niseko Village gondola is adjacent to the hotel, bringing you to the top of the mountain in seven minutes. Hilton Niseko Village has been the winner of 'Japan's Best Ski Hotel' at the World Ski Awards 4 years consecutively (2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016).

Hilton Niseko trip

Reviewed By TAKA-ROPPONGI-1974

Excellent service, fantastic location, great place to visit for family and business. Niseko is known for winter but I have no doubt anyone can have awesome time with Hilton Niseko regardless of season

10. Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara Eki

1-2 Sanjohommachi, Nara 630-8122 Nara Prefecture
Excellent
45%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 642 reviews

Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara Eki

Finding an ideal quiet onsen hotel in Nara does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara-eki, a nice option for travelers like you. Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara-eki is a quiet onsen hotel offering a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. Plus, guests can enjoy a hot tub and breakfast, which have made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Nara. For guests with a vehicle, there is paid private parking available on-site. Nearby landmarks such as Kofuku-ji Temple National Treasure Hall (0.7 mi) and Nigatsu-do Temple (1.5 mi) make Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara-eki a great place to stay when visiting Nara. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Bar OLD TIME, Naramachi Brewery, and Bar Dalwhinnie, which are some pubs that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Should time allow, Nara National Museum, Isuien Garden, and Naramachi are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. Super Hotel Lohas JR Nara-eki puts the best of Nara at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

The best hotel to stay in Nara

Reviewed By lesliechuacl

This is absolutely one of the best hotel to stay in Nara. The staffs were friendly and helpful. The buffet breakfast was delicious. The location was pretty strategic and near to the tourist attraction spots. The room I had was clean and spacious enough only for two people. The best thing about this hotel is the hot spring. Absolutely soothing and clean. 10/10 would stay there again!

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