Japan · ONSEN & HOT SPRINGS
Good onsen & hot springs tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 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!”
Snow Monkey Park plus Shibu Onsen on a guided half-day. Priority entry, small group, 2 km snowy walk, and sake stop.
“This was a great experience. Tommy our guide was friendly and informative. He made sure all participants were catered for. The trek to the park is pretty through the woods and the reward of the monkeys at the end is worth it. The visits to the brewery and Shibu Onsen were nice add ons. Recommend.”
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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!”
Private Mt. Takao hike from Takaosanguchi with temple stops, optional trails, onsen soaking, and a museum visit, back for dinner.
“Just a great experience hiking with Yumi. Loved the views from the top and the nature trail along the river.”
Osaka Bay Tower Solaniwa Onsen: alkaline spring baths, Tenku Garden rooftop torii and waterfalls, and a ryokan-style soak day.
“Love this family friendly onsen. Couldn’t work out how to get the lunch that we bought with our ticket and ended up having to purchase it again but overall we still would recommend the experience.”
A smooth Mt. Fuji day from Tokyo with a 5th Station stop, Oshino Hakkai ponds, and a choose-your-own onsen or outlets finish.
“Anna was great with explaining about what to expect during the tour. Our group of 10 people had a great time.”
A half-day hike up Kurama Mountain from Kyoto, temple stops near Kibune, and a relaxing outdoor onsen to finish.
“Phillip was a fantastic guide! Knowledgeable, down to earth, and fun. He knew all the cool people most people don’t know about. Plus, the views and history are excellent. I’d highly recommend taking this tour!”
Ride the Sagano Romantic Train, float the Hozugawa River, stroll Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, then choose a traditional onsen soak.
“The activity was super fun and unique and well planned. We throughly enjoyed it.”
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