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Japan's three most famous hot springs

There are over 500 hot springs spots across Japan, and the 3 most famous are Kusatsu Onsen, Gero Onsen, and Arima Onsen which are known in as Japan's 3 most famous hot springs. Although there is not an official ranking of the top three Onsens in Japan, it is well known across Japan, where many people across Japan visit. Kusatsu Onsen is located on a high plateau and close to skiing grounds, it is well known for the landscape of steam arising from the Onsens. There are old Onsen towns with a traditional Onsen town image. Gero Onsen is an Onsen town located along the river, which guests may enjoy the scenerey throughout the year along with many festivals as well. Arima Onsen is located at Mount Rokko full of leasure spots and beatiful Autumn tint and water falls.

Japan's three most famous hot springs

Japan's three most famous hot springs hotels and ryokans

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Yorokobi No Yado TAKAMATSU

  • Parking (free)
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    • Area : Kusatsu Onsen, Gumma, JP
    • Type : Ryokan
    • Code : 2240-017

    Hotel Takamatsu is a Japanese-style inn located in the center of Kusatsu Spa. The main bath, open-air bath and private bath get fine natural hot spring water from Yubatake, the largest hot spring source in Kusatsu

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    JPY36,080

    USD230

    per night

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Japanese style room

Japanese style room

For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY36,080-JPY147,950

(USD230-USD943)
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Sasara

  • Parking (free)
  • Convenience store within 5 minutes walk
  • Hotel facade
    • Area : Gero Onsen, Gifu, JP
    • Type : Ryokan
    • Code : 3850-031

    Sasara is an antique inn and popular among female guests. The Sasara building was renewed in August 2004 for its eighth anniversary and the hotel interior was remodeled. There are 12 types of guest rooms that have an open-air bath in the room.

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    JPY26,400

    USD168

    per night

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Book 60days in advance / Moriyama kan Japanese style room without bath Non Smoking 8tatami

Japanese style room

For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY26,400-JPY64,680

(USD168-USD412)
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Book 21days in advance / Moriyama kan Japanese style room without bath Non Smoking 8tatami

Japanese style room

For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY26,840-JPY66,000

(USD171-USD421)
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Moriyama-kan Japanese style room without bath Non Smoking 8tatami

Japanese style room

For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY27,500-JPY109,560

(USD175-USD698)
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Suimeikan

  • Nearest staition within 5 minutes walk
  • Convenience store within 5 minutes walk
  • Exterior
    • Area : Gero Onsen, Gifu, JP
    • Type : Ryokan
    • Code : 3850-002

    Suimeikan is a Japanese-style ryokan located along the Hida River at Gero Hot Spring Resort.The ryokan has a beautiful garden and surrounded by pristine nature over eight acres.

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    JPY20,900

    USD133

    per night

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Book 60days in advance / Sansuikaku / Twin bed room with tatami space Non Smoking

Twin bed room

For 1 to 2 occupant(s)

Breakfast included

JPY20,900-JPY44,220

(USD133-USD282)
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Sansuikaku / Twin bed room with tatami space Non Smoking

Twin bed room

For 1 to 2 occupant(s)

Breakfast included

JPY22,110-JPY47,520

(USD141-USD303)
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Non-smoking room
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Book 60days in advance / Sansuikaku / Twin bed room with tatami space Non Smoking

Twin bed room

For 1 to 2 occupant(s)

Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY27,830-JPY58,080

(USD177-USD370)
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Ogawaya

  • Parking (free)
  • Exterior
    • Area : Gero Onsen, Gifu, JP
    • Type : Ryokan
    • Code : 3850-003

    Ogawayaa is a Japanese style ryokan with a large main bath and open-air bath, located in the center of Gero Onsen Resort along the Hida River. The motto is to welcome guests Japanese-style providing a relaxing and comfortable space.

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    JPY25,300

    USD161

    per night

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Book 90days in advance / Keikannsou / Japanese style room Non Smoking 8tatami

Japanese style room

For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY25,300-JPY146,850

(USD161-USD936)
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Book 60days in advance / Keikannsou / Japanese style room Non Smoking 8tatami

Japanese style room

For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY26,620-JPY185,900

(USD169-USD1,186)
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Book 45days in advance / Keikannsou / Japanese style room Non Smoking 8tatami

Japanese style room

For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY27,720-JPY188,650

(USD176-USD1,203)
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Gero- Spa Yamagataya

  • Parking (free)
  • Exterior
    • Area : Gero Onsen, Gifu, JP
    • Type : Ryokan
    • Code : 3850-005

    Gero- Spa Yamagataya is located along the Hida River, a river passing through the heart of Gero Onsen Resort. Guest rooms provide wonderful views and the hotel is fully equipped with open-air bath and main communal baths.

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    JPY38,280

    USD244

    per night

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Daikansou / River view Japanese style room 12tatami

Japanese style room

For 2 to 6 occupant(s)

Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY38,280-JPY170,940

(USD244-USD1,090)
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Osakaya

  • Parking (free)
  • Exterior
    • Area : Kusatsu Onsen, Gumma, JP
    • Type : Ryokan
    • Code : 2240-010

    Osakaya Ryokan is located in the old streets near Yubatake, the center of Kusatsu. This is where the traditional architectural style of this region is situated. The rooms are a comfortable Sukiya-style using pine wood which overlooks the garden.

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    JPY38,280

    USD244

    per night

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Japanese style room Non Smoking

Japanese style room

For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY38,280-JPY95,040

(USD244-USD606)
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Mukashigokoro no Yado Kanemidori

    • Public Spa(image)
      • Area : Kusatsu Onsen, Gumma, JP
      • Type : Ryokan
      • Code : 2240-004

      Mukashigokoro no Yado Kanemidori is located at the center of Kusatsu Onsen and 5 minutes walk to "Yubatake", the symbol of Kusatsu. Japanese seasonal cuisine called kaiseki ryori is prepared.

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      JPY47,520

      USD303

      per night

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    Tokiwakan Japanese style room without bath Non Smoking

    Japanese style room

    For 2 to 3 occupant(s)

    Breakfast and Dinner Included

    JPY47,520-JPY96,030

    (USD303-USD612)
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    Bosenkan

      • Public Spa(image)
        • Area : Gero Onsen, Gifu, JP
        • Type : Ryokan
        • Code : 3850-004

        The Bosenkan welcomes guests with its magnificent Japanese 1 acre garden. Once you come into the lobby, please relax in the calm and quiet atmosphere and enjoy the scenery with the picturesque view of the river and mountains.

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      • From:

        JPY31,240

        USD199

        per night

      Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
      Main building / Japanese style room 10tatami

      Japanese style room

      For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY33,660-JPY104,720

      (USD214-USD668)
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      Book 30days in advance / Rokkasen / Japanese and Western style room 15tatami

      Japanese and Western style room

      For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY47,520-JPY133,760

      (USD303-USD853)
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      Rokkasen / Japanese and Western style room 15tatami

      Japanese and Western style room

      For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY49,940-JPY138,160

      (USD318-USD881)
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      Hotel Village

      • Parking (free)
      • Exterior - summer
        • Area : Kusatsu Kogen, Gumma, JP
        • Type : Resort Hotel
        • Code : 2239-001

        otel Village is a hot spring resort hotel nestled in the vast woods surrounding Kusatsu. It boasts a variety of natural hot spring baths including large communal baths and open-air baths. The hotel is equipped with recreational facilities.

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      • From:

        JPY31,240

        USD199

        per night

      Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
      Tower building Twin bed room Non Smoking

      Twin bed room

      For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY31,240-JPY131,560

      (USD199-USD839)
      Early bird discount
      Multiple nights discount
      Non-smoking room
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      Wing building Japanese and Western style room Non Smoking

      Japanese and Western style room

      For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY34,760-JPY199,650

      (USD221-USD1,273)
      Early bird discount
      Multiple nights discount
      Non-smoking room
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      Cottage Smoking room 55sqm

      Cottage

      For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY34,760-JPY199,650

      (USD221-USD1,273)
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      Hotel Spax Kusatsu

      • Parking (free)
      • Convenience store within 5 minutes walk
      • Hotel facade
        • Area : Kusatsu Onsen, Gumma, JP
        • Type : Ryokan
        • Code : 2240-022

        Hotel Spax Kusatsu is located on a hill in front of Sainokawara Park west of Kusatsu hot springs resort. It is 8 minutes walk to Yubatake, which is known as Kusatsu resort's main source of hot spring water.

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        JPY36,080

        USD230

        per night

      Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
      Main building Japanese style room

      Japanese style room

      For 2 to 6 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY36,080-JPY170,940

      (USD230-USD1,090)
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      Gekkoen Korokan

      • Pick-up Service
      • Parking (free)
      • Exterior
        • Area : Arima Onsen, Hyogo, JP
        • Type : Ryokan
        • Code : 6720-026

        Gekkoen Korokan faces Mt. Ochibayama and River Takikawa and offers beautiful scenery like cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer and colored leaves in autumn.It boasts nine different baths and kaiseki cuisine.

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        JPY66,220

        USD422

        per night

      Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
      Book 30days in advance / Gorge Side Japanese style room Non Smoking

      Japanese style room

      For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY66,220-JPY193,050

      (USD422-USD1,231)
      Early bird discount
      Non-smoking room
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      Gorge Side Japanese style room Non Smoking

      Japanese style room

      For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY68,420-JPY198,550

      (USD436-USD1,266)
      Early bird discount
      Multiple nights discount
      Non-smoking room
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      Book 30days in advance / Gorge Side Japanese style with two rooms Non Smoking

      Japanese style room

      For 2 to 6 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY83,820-JPY251,460

      (USD534-USD1,604)
      Early bird discount
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      Ginsuiso Choraku

      • Convenience store within 5 minutes walk
      • Public Open-air bath
        • Area : Arima Onsen, Hyogo, JP
        • Type : Ryokan
        • Code : 6720-022

        Ginsuiso Choraku overlooks the Arima hot spring resort and Mt. Rokko. Enjoy the magnificent scenery from the comfort of your own room. The hotel boasts a hot spring main bath made from granite and a rock open-air bath.

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        JPY76,560

        USD488

        per night

      Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
      Book 90days in advance / East wing Japanese style room Non Smoking

      Japanese style room

      For 3 to 4 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY76,560-JPY109,120

      (USD488-USD696)
      Early bird discount
      Non-smoking room
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      Book 30days in advance / East wing Japanese style room Non Smoking

      Japanese style room

      For 3 to 4 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY80,190-JPY113,960

      (USD511-USD727)
      Early bird discount
      Non-smoking room
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      East wing Japanese style room Non Smoking

      Japanese style room

      For 3 to 4 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY83,490-JPY173,800

      (USD532-USD1,108)
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      Kinzan

      • Nearest staition within 5 minutes walk
      • Convenience store within 5 minutes walk
      • Hotel facade
        • Area : Arima Onsen, Hyogo, JP
        • Type : Ryokan
        • Code : 6720-024

        Kinzan is located on high ground in Arima hot spring town. This gorgeous hotel combines authentic Japanese beauty with modern features. The hotel offers tasty and sophisticated cuisine using seasonal ingredients.

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      • From:

        JPY115,500

        USD736

        per night

      Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
      West wing Japanese style room

      Japanese style room

      For 2 to 6 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY115,500-JPY363,000

      (USD736-USD2,315)
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      West wing Japanese style with two rooms Non Smoking

      Japanese style room

      For 2 to 6 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY119,900-JPY366,300

      (USD764-USD2,336)
      Non-smoking room Select
      East wing Special guests room with Open air bath Non Smoking

      Exclusive room

      For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY163,900-JPY393,800

      (USD1,045-USD2,512)
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      Gekkoen Yugetsusanso

      • Parking (free)
      • Exterior
        • Area : Arima Onsen, Hyogo, JP
        • Type : Ryokan
        • Code : 6720-002

        Enjoy the nature in all four seasons including cherry blossoms in Spring and autumn leaves later in the year. River Takikawa runs through the hotel's premises and it is particularly recommended to relax in the open-air bath.

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        JPY39,600

        USD252

        per night

      Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
      Book 60days in advance / Japanese style room Non Smoking

      Japanese style room

      For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY39,600-JPY116,160

      (USD252-USD741)
      Early bird discount
      Non-smoking room
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      Book 30days in advance / Japanese style room Non Smoking

      Japanese style room

      For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY40,700-JPY118,360

      (USD259-USD755)
      Early bird discount
      Non-smoking room
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      Japanese style room Non Smoking

      Japanese style room

      For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

      Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY42,900-JPY123,640

      (USD273-USD788)
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      Arima Kirari (Formerly: Arima View Hotel Urara)

        • Public Open-air bath
          • Area : Arima Onsen, Hyogo, JP
          • Type : Ryokan
          • Code : 6720-006

          In a hot spring theme park "Taiko no yu" on site, you can enjoy 24 varieties of baths,including Kinsen, Ginsen and carbonated spring(artificial). Bedrock baths are also very popular here. You can enjoy different types of rocks and its efficacies.

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          JPY40,700

          USD259

          per night

        Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
        Japanese style room Non Smoking

        Japanese style room

        For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

        Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY40,700-JPY166,320

        (USD259-USD1,061)
        Early bird discount
        Multiple nights discount
        Non-smoking room
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        Book 45days in advance / Japanese style room Non Smoking

        Japanese style room

        For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

        Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY44,220-JPY106,920

        (USD282-USD682)
        Early bird discount
        Non-smoking room
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        Book 30days in advance / Japanese style room Non Smoking

        Japanese style room

        For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

        Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY45,320-JPY109,120

        (USD289-USD696)
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        Arima Gyoen

        • Nearest staition within 5 minutes walk
        • Parking (free)
        • Convenience store within 5 minutes walk
        • Public Main bath
          • Area : Arima Onsen, Hyogo, JP
          • Type : Ryokan
          • Code : 6720-021

          Located at the entrance of Arima Onsen and 3 minutes walk from public transportation facilities. It is convenient for both sightseeing and stroll around.

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          JPY46,420

          USD296

          per night

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        Book 60days in advance / Japanese style room Non Smoking

        Japanese style room

        For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

        Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY46,420-JPY149,050

        (USD296-USD950)
        Early bird discount
        Non-smoking room
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        Japanese style room Non Smoking

        Japanese style room

        For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

        Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY48,620-JPY154,550

        (USD310-USD986)
        Early bird discount
        Non-smoking room
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        Japanese style room Non Smoking

        Japanese style room

        For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

        Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY50,820-JPY209,550

        (USD324-USD1,336)
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        Kakunobou

          • Hotel facade
            • Area : Arima Onsen, Hyogo, JP
            • Type : Ryokan
            • Code : 6720-011

            Kakunobou was established more than 800 years ago and is one of the most historic Japanese-style hotels in Arima Onsen. The views from the Japanese-style guest rooms are great. Please enjoy the golden mineral hot springs called "Kinsen".

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            JPY47,520

            USD303

            per night

          Rate Room type Meals Avg per night    
          Main building Japanese style room

          Japanese style room

          For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

          Breakfast and Dinner Included

          JPY47,520-JPY180,400

          (USD303-USD1,150)
          Early bird discount
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          New building Japanese style room

          Japanese style room

          For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

          Breakfast and Dinner Included

          JPY49,940-JPY231,000

          (USD318-USD1,473)
          Early bird discount
          Multiple nights discount
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          Book 21days in advance / Main building Japanese style room

          Japanese style room

          For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

          Breakfast and Dinner Included

          JPY49,940-JPY138,160

          (USD318-USD881)
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