Japan · ONSEN & HOT SPRINGS
Good onsen & hot springs tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Osaka day tour to Himeji Castle, Koko-en, Arima Onsen, and Mt. Rokko, with optional tempura lunch and English/Chinese guide.
“Amazing day Tour with a great tour Guide Gary!!! We can highly recommend the Trip!”
Osaka to Nara and Uji day trip with deer crackers, Todai-ji and Kasuga Taisha lanterns, matcha treats, Byodo-in, and Genji no Yu hot spring.
“Nara park was an amazing experience, Uji was great. Unfortunately the rain did not allow us to enjoy it fully. Karin our guide was great, she kept us on time and provided us with good recommendations to eat. Overall it was an excellent experience and I would recommend to everyone, and Karin was great.”
Private 10-hour Tokyo day trip to Mount Fuji and Hakone, with Lake Ashi, shrine calm, tattoo-friendly onsen, and art museums.
“The day was perfect from beginning to end. From my first contact with the provider to the end was so easy and staff are so polite, friendly and helpful. I loved the views from all the spots we stopped at for a photo of two, The narration from our guide Lenny was so interesting and informative. He went out of his way to make our day perfect. We loved our experience at the Onsen and the vehicle we traveled in was extremely comfortable. Thankyou so much for a wonderful experience.”
Private Mount Fuji and Hakone day trip from Tokyo with scenic drives, Lake Ashi shrines, onsen time, and art museums. Hotel pickup included.
“Cannot say enough good things about Elie and this tour. Super comfortable vehicle, very knowledgeable driver and beauty that we did not expect to see. Would absolutely do this again and take another tour with Elie! The trip to the Pola museum was also great!”
One-day Fuji views plus Oshino Hakkai ponds and a relaxing onsen, all from Tokyo with guided stops and scenic bus rides.
“Guide lin tian Anna is very nice and professional. She can serve all the clients in well organized manner. Anna is a good guide and can be considered for promotion when there is opportunity.”
Fukuoka day trip to Mount Aso, Aso Shrine, and Kurokawa Onsen, with Nakadake crater views when safe plus grassland time and onsen town calm.
“Very friendly guide who translated Japanese to English as I was the only European in the group. very much appreciated. I had a great day! Many thanks!”
Private Nagano day trip with snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, Obuse sake and shopping, plus a relaxing Shibu Onsen soak.
“We had an amazing tour guide. Great experience, totally worth it. Perfect tour for groups and families.”
Mt Takao hike, monkeys, Hachioji ramen or soba, and a tattoo-friendly onsen from Tokyo, with Mt Fuji views on clear days.
“Thank you Jordan for a great day, loved all of it!”
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Visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, and a Mt. Fuji-view onsen on an easy 1-day trip from Tokyo with smooth bus routing.
“The Mount Fuji tour was absolutely amazing! The weather was perfect, and we got such a clear view of the mountain—it was even more beautiful than I imagined. Our guide, Ken, made the trip extra special with his great explanations and friendly attitude. We also stopped at several scenic spots where he helped us take incredible photos. Everything was well-organized and smooth from start to finish. Truly an unforgettable experience!”
Volcano views, an anime torii shrine, and Kurokawa Onsen in a 10-hour Fukuoka day tour, with weather and cash caveats.
“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 arts and crafts walking tour in Beppu, with a bamboo factory visit, artist studios, and local market culture for $59.30.
“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”
Snow monkeys at Jigokudani, Zenko-ji temple time, a warming lunch, and a guided sake tasting from Nozawa Onsen in one day.
“Lin is an excellent guide! Knowledgeable in the variety of subjects throughout the tour, speaks at least 3 languages, and educates the clients with her gentle demeanor and engaging personality. She is a real gem, and it was a pleasure to spend the day with her.”
Small-group Beppu walk focused on onsen culture, 1908 bamboo crafts, and an artist residence, ending at a century-old art house.
“Excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable as well as likable.”
Private motorcycle day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji, Hakone, and an onsen with flexible pacing, great roads, and museum time.
“Highlight of my trip to Japan! Elie was the best driver and guide, saw some places I probably wouldn't have and learned new things, highly recommend to anyone who is looking to step out of typical tourist things to do, won't regret it and will remember it long time:)”
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