Soak in Hot Springs While Watching Snowfall: Japan's Private Hot Spring List

🎎 Unique and Classic Picks
• Nyuto Onsen Tsurunoyu (Akita Prefecture)
Walk through the winter snow, where under the glow of rustic kerosene lamps, the milky white spring water steams warmly surrounded by pure white snow. This is recognized as a representative "hidden hot spring" in Japan.

• Manza Onsen Nisshinkan (Gunma Prefecture)
A hot spring at an altitude of 1800 meters. Known for having Japan's highest sulfur concentration, it is highly praised for its health benefits.

• Tokachigawa Onsen Yumoto Ryugenkaku (Hokkaido)
If you long for the vast northern scenery, this will be your perfect choice.

• Sukayu Onsen (Aomori Prefecture)
The impressive large bath for a thousand people, built from huge cypress wood, is magnificent. As one of Japan’s first national hot spring health resorts, it offers excellent spring quality, affordable prices, and a strong nostalgic atmosphere.

• Noboribetsu Onsen (Hokkaido)
Sourced from the volcanic wonder "Hell Valley," Noboribetsu boasts a rich variety of spring qualities. In winter.

• Kusatsu Onsen (Gunma Prefecture)
Japan’s top hot spring village, ranked first in Japan’s top 100 hot springs for many consecutive years, with the largest spring flow in Japan.

• Hakone Onsen (Kanagawa Prefecture)
The classic combination of Mount Fuji and hot springs. Convenient transportation from Tokyo makes it an ideal choice for first-time visitors.

• Ginzan Onsen (Yamagata Prefecture)
The hot spring town is lined with retro wooden buildings full of Taisho era charm. When night falls, gas lamps light up and snowflakes fall, it feels like stepping into the dream world of "Spirited Away."

💡 Practical Tips
Plan Early: Popular hot spring inns, especially those with excellent snowy views and "hidden hot springs," are often fully booked, so be sure to reserve early.
Transportation Considerations: Many hidden hot springs are located deep in the mountains, and you may need to transfer to a bus or even arrange a pick-up from the station to the inn, so check routes in advance.
Respect the Culture: If you encounter "mixed bathing" hot springs, please learn and strictly follow the relevant rules (such as women wearing towels).
Choose Spring Quality: Select different spring qualities according to your needs, such as beautifying skin, relieving neuralgia, or eliminating fatigue.