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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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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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    JPY31,460

    USD197

    per night

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Moriyama kan Japanese style room without bath Non Smoking

Japanese style room

For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

 Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY31,460-JPY117,480

(USD197-USD737)		 Early bird discount
Non-smoking room		 Select
Moriyama kan Japanese style room without bath Non Smoking

Japanese style room

For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

 Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY31,460-JPY117,480

(USD197-USD737)		 Early bird discount
Non-smoking room		 Select
Sasara kan Japanese style room Non Smoking

Japanese style room

For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

 Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY47,520-JPY183,700

(USD298-USD1,153)		 Early bird discount
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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, nestled along the Hida River in Gero Onsen, offers serene gardens and heartfelt hospitality. Surrounded by nature's beauty and historic hot springs, it embodies the essence of a true resort with artworks and traditional crafts throughout.

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    JPY20,900

    USD131

    per night

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Hisenkaku / Japanese style room Non Smoking 9tatami

Hisen building Japanese-style room

For 1 occupant(s)

 Breakfast included

JPY20,900-JPY22,110

(USD131-USD138)		 Early bird discount
Multiple nights discount
Non-smoking room		 Select
Hisenkaku / Japanese style room Non Smoking 9tatami

Hisen building Japanese-style room

For 1 occupant(s)

 Breakfast included

JPY20,900-JPY22,110

(USD131-USD138)		 Multiple nights discount
Non-smoking room		 Select
Sansuikaku / Japanese style room Non Smoking

Japanese style room

For 1 occupant(s)

 Breakfast included

JPY20,900-JPY22,110

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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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    JPY30,360

    USD190

    per night

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Book 45days in advance / Keikannsou / Mountain view Japanese style room Non Smoking

Japanese style room

For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

 Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY30,360-JPY188,650

(USD190-USD1,184)		 Early bird discount
Non-smoking room		 Select
Book 30days in advance / Keikannsou / Mountain view Japanese style room Non Smoking

Japanese style room

For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

 Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY31,680-JPY191,400

(USD198-USD1,202)		 Early bird discount
Non-smoking room		 Select
Book 90days in advance / Keikannsou / Mountain view Japanese style room Non Smoking

Japanese style room

For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

 Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY33,660-JPY183,150

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Gero Onsen Yamagataya

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

    Discover Gero Onsen Yamagatayanestled along the Hida River in Gero Onsen Resort. Enjoy scenic views from guest rooms changing every season and unwind in our open-air and communal baths. Indulge in our homemade cuisine and soothing hot springs.

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    JPY42,900

    USD269

    per night

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Daikansou / River view Japanese style room 12tatami

Japanese style room

For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

 Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY42,900-JPY154,550

(USD269-USD970)		 Early bird discount Select

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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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    JPY40,700

    USD255

    per night

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Japanese style room Non Smoking

Japanese style room

For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

 Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY40,700-JPY90,640

(USD255-USD569)		 Early bird discount
Multiple nights discount
Non-smoking room		 Select
Japanese style room Non Smoking

Japanese style room

For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

 Breakfast and Dinner Included

JPY42,900-JPY90,640

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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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      JPY54,560

      USD342

      per night

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    Nishiki Japanese style room without bath Non Smoking

    Japanese style room

    For 2 to 3 occupant(s)

    		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

    JPY54,560-JPY128,040

    (USD342-USD804)    		 Non-smoking room Select

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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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      JPY16,830

      USD105

      per night

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    Main building Japanese style room Non Smoking

    Japanese style room

    For 1 to 6 occupant(s)

    		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

    JPY16,830-JPY236,280

    (USD105-USD1,484)    		 Early bird discount
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    Kusatsu Onsen Boun

    • Parking (free)
    • Convenience store within 5 minutes walk
    • Exterior
      • Area : Kusatsu Onsen, Gumma, JP
      • Type : Ryokan
      • Code : 2240-021

      Hotel Boun is a quiet Japanese style hotel (ryokan) situated on high ground with views of Mt. Shirane, and boast scopious volumes of hot spring water at its open-air bath and a beautiful rhododendron garden.

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      JPY32,120

      USD201

      per night

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    Consecutive nights stay plan /Main building Japanese style room without bath Non Smoking10tatami

    Japanese Room

    For 2 occupant(s)

    		 Breakfast included

    JPY32,120-JPY43,120

    (USD201-USD270)    		 Multiple nights discount
    Non-smoking room    		 Select
    Main building Japanese style room without bath Non Smoking10tatami

    Japanese Room

    For 2 occupant(s)

    		 Breakfast included

    JPY33,220-JPY44,220

    (USD208-USD277)    		 Non-smoking room Select
    Main building Japanese style room without bath Non Smoking

    Japanese Room

    For 2 occupant(s)

    		 Breakfast included

    JPY33,990-JPY47,520

    (USD213-USD298)    		 Multiple nights discount
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    Hotel Village

    • Parking (free)
    • Exterior
      • 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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      JPY34,760

      USD218

      per night

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    Tower building Twin bed room Non Smoking

    Twin bed room

    For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

    		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

    JPY34,760-JPY133,760

    (USD218-USD840)    		 Early bird discount
    Multiple nights discount
    Non-smoking room    		 Select
    Wing building Japanese and Western style room Non Smoking

    Japanese and Western style room

    For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

    		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

    JPY38,280-JPY184,800

    (USD240-USD1,160)    		 Early bird discount
    Multiple nights discount
    Non-smoking room    		 Select
    Chateau Wing Japanese and Western style room Non Smoking

    Non designated room

    For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

    		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

    JPY38,280-JPY184,800

    (USD240-USD1,160)    		 Early bird discount
    Multiple nights discount
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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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        JPY36,080

        USD226

        per night

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      Main building Japanese style room Smoking room

      Japanese style room

      For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

      		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY36,080-JPY113,960

      (USD226-USD715)      		 Early bird discount
      Multiple nights discount      		 Select
      Main building / Japanese style room 10tatami

      Japanese style room

      For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

      		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

      JPY36,080-JPY113,960

      (USD226-USD715)      		 - Select

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      Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Resort

        • Hotel facade
          • Area : Kusatsu Onsen, Gumma, JP
          • Type : Ryokan
          • Code : 2240-033

          Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Resort is situated on a hill at 1200m above sea level and offers views of Kusatsu. The rooms offered are both purely Japanese style and Western style. The food served uses fresh and seasonal mountain ingredients.

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          JPY41,580

          USD261

          per night

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        Japanese style room without bath Non Smoking

        Japanese style room

        For 3 to 5 occupant(s)

        		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY41,580-JPY166,540

        (USD261-USD1,046)        		 Non-smoking room Select
        Mountain view Japanese style room Non Smoking

        Japanese style room

        For 3 to 5 occupant(s)

        		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY43,560-JPY169,290

        (USD273-USD1,063)        		 Non-smoking room Select

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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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          JPY76,120

          USD478

          per night

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

        Japanese style room

        For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

        		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY76,120-JPY142,560

        (USD478-USD895)        		 Early bird discount
        Non-smoking room        		 Select
        East wing Japanese style room Non Smoking

        Japanese style room

        For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

        		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY80,960-JPY211,200

        (USD508-USD1,326)        		 Early bird discount
        Non-smoking room        		 Select
        Book 30days in advance / West wing / East wing Japanese style room Non Smoking

        Japanese style room

        For 2 to 6 occupant(s)

        		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY83,160-JPY228,360

        (USD522-USD1,434)        		 Early bird discount
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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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          JPY90,200

          USD566

          per night

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

        Japanese style room

        For 2 occupant(s)

        		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY90,200-JPY126,500

        (USD566-USD794)        		 Non-smoking room Select
        Japanese style room Gorge Side Non Smoking

        Japanese style room

        For 3 to 5 occupant(s)

        		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY121,440-JPY213,400

        (USD762-USD1,340)        		 Non-smoking room Select

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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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          JPY126,500

          USD794

          per night

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        West wing Japanese style room

        Japanese style room

        For 2 to 6 occupant(s)

        		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY126,500-JPY376,200

        (USD794-USD2,362)        		 - Select
        West wing Japanese style with two rooms Non Smoking

        Japanese style room

        For 2 to 6 occupant(s)

        		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

        JPY130,900-JPY379,500

        (USD822-USD2,383)        		 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

        JPY185,900-JPY404,800

        (USD1,167-USD2,542)        		 Non-smoking room Select

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        Arima Kirari

          • Exterior
            • 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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            JPY45,320

            USD284

            per night

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          Iroha Building Standard Japanese Style room Non Smoking

          Japanese style room

          For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

          		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

          JPY45,320-JPY191,400

          (USD284-USD1,202)          		 Early bird discount
          Multiple nights discount
          Non-smoking room          		 Select
          Iroha Building Standard Japanese Style room Non Smoking

          Japanese style room

          For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

          		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

          JPY48,840-JPY168,520

          (USD306-USD1,058)          		 Early bird discount
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          Kadonobou

            • 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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              JPY49,940

              USD313

              per night

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            Main building Japanese style room　Non Smoking　 8tatami

            Japanese style room

            For 2 to 4 occupant(s)

            		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

            JPY49,940-JPY200,200

            (USD313-USD1,257)            		 Early bird discount
            Multiple nights discount
            Non-smoking room            		 Select
            New building Japanese style room Non Smoking　10tatami

            Japanese style room

            For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

            		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

            JPY52,360-JPY258,500

            (USD328-USD1,623)            		 Early bird discount
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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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              JPY54,560

              USD342

              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

            JPY54,560-JPY196,900

            (USD342-USD1,236)            		 Early bird discount
            Non-smoking room            		 Select
            Japanese style room Non Smoking

            Japanese style room

            For 2 to 5 occupant(s)

            		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

            JPY56,980-JPY202,400

            (USD357-USD1,271)            		 Early bird discount
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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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              JPY56,980

              USD357

              per night

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            Japanese style room Non Smoking 8tatami

            Japanese style room

            For 2 occupant(s)

            		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

            JPY56,980-JPY92,400

            (USD357-USD580)            		 Non-smoking room Select
            Japanese style room Non Smoking 8tatami

            Japanese style room

            For 3 to 4 occupant(s)

            		 Breakfast and Dinner Included

            JPY78,540-JPY176,000

            (USD493-USD1,105)            		 Non-smoking room Select

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