Japan is a group of islands that comprises part of the "Ring of Fire", i.e. lands with active volcanoes surrounding the Pacific Ocean, and heat under the earth's crust has created countless hot springs (in Japanese, "onsen") throughout the nation. Japan has had traditions going back hundreds of years using these hot springs and hot baths for relaxation and health.
This category is for sites on Japanese hot springs, including listings, reviews, access, and resorts related to them.
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Hot springs within one day's drive from Tokyo.
Nationwide guide to hot springs across Japan.
Sonoe travels all over the country to visit onsen and review them on her weblog.
Stories and descriptions of hot springs in northern Japan.
A database containing more than 100 onsen all around Japan with maps, pictures and rating. Mostly focusing on rotenburo (ouside baths) and konyoku (mixed baths).
The ten most unique sento (public baths) in Japan.
A description of onsen, why they exist and what the Japanese use the water for.
Sentō is the general term for Japanese public baths, including onsen.
Sonoe travels all over the country to visit onsen and review them on her weblog.
Sentō is the general term for Japanese public baths, including onsen.
A description of onsen, why they exist and what the Japanese use the water for.
A database containing more than 100 onsen all around Japan with maps, pictures and rating. Mostly focusing on rotenburo (ouside baths) and konyoku (mixed baths).
The ten most unique sento (public baths) in Japan.
Stories and descriptions of hot springs in northern Japan.
Nationwide guide to hot springs across Japan.
Hot springs within one day's drive from Tokyo.
