Hot springs & baths · JAPANESE ONSEN TOURS
Japan has thousands of onsen and almost none of them are set up for visitors who do not read the signs. These 15 tours handle the transport and the etiquette, and are compared on price, whether tattoos are accepted and how far out of Tokyo or Osaka you go.
Review of LynnTimes Thanh Thủy Onsen near Hanoi, with private baths, Japanese-style dining, practical tips, costs, and key booking cautions.
“The natural beauty of this place is well worth the trip from Hanoi. The cruise ship we were booked on was different from the photos, but the cabin was spacious, pleasant and had a private balcony. We enjoyed swimming in the warm water sRead more”
See Himeji Castle, Koko-en Garden, Arima Onsen, and Mt. Rokko on a well-paced Osaka day tour with optional lunch.
“very nice tour, well organised, thanks to everyone but especially to our guide, Gary who was professional, caring, invested. He stayed with us even when he was not obliged just to give us more interesting information. Great time and nice small group!”
Review of a private Tokyo to Fuji and Hakone day trip with shrine visits, Lake Ashi, onsen, art museums, and flexible guiding.
“Cyril our guide take us to see beautiful Fuji Mountain View , and the onsen very nice and natural . And he explained the history very clearly”
Review of Yunomori Sathorn Onsen in Bangkok, with bath details, prices, rules, timing tips, health advice, and honest value guidance.
Review of a private Mt. Fuji and Hakone day tour from Tokyo, with scenic roads, shrine visits, onsen, museums, and flexible guiding.
“Lucas was a fantastic guide and driver for a fun day trip from Tokyo! So glad we booked this as I don’t think we would have been able to navigate the trains and buses on our own. Lucas was so friendly, knowledgeable and a great driver. WRead more”
Review of Tokyo's Mount Fuji day trip, with 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, an onsen, transport tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Our guide, guixe lin tian Anna was very helpful and informative of the places we have visited during this tour. She gave us tips on how to maximize our visits per stops and the best souvenirs to get.🎉❤️🤣”
Review of Nagano’s private day tour to Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji, Obuse, sake tasting, Hokusai Museum, and onsen.
“Great day trip with Mutsumi. As we had booked a private tour, she checked at the start what we were most interested in and then adapted the day to suit. We had a lovely time, would highly recommend.”
Review of Bangkok’s Let's Relax Onsen Thonglor, with Japanese-style baths, sauna, massages, booking tips, price advice, and practical details.
See Nagano’s snow monkeys, Shibu Onsen, and a sake brewery on a practical afternoon tour from Iiyama or Nozawa.
“Great experience up close with the snow monkeys. Very informative Aussie guide Tom who knew all the detail & showed us a great time. Excellent communication.😁”
Relax in Osaka’s natural hot springs, explore a rooftop garden, and enjoy a ryokan-style retreat at Solaniwa Onsen for $14.
“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.”
Review of a Mt. Fuji day trip from Tokyo with 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, an onsen or Gotemba shopping, and practical tips.
“Our Tour Guide Kristy is amazing at her job. She is very informative and accommodating. This tour depends on good weather to see Mt. FUJI but still a good experience!!”
Review of Yunomori Sukhumvit Onsen in Bangkok, with bath details, sauna access, price value, rules, health limits, and booking advice.
“LOVED this place so much!! Soo relaxing and a great way to spend a peaceful few hours in such a bustling and hectic city.”
Review of Bandung’s White Crater, hot springs, sulfur mud bath, tea fields, lunch, transport, costs, and practical booking tips.
“it was great, my guide has a lot of experience and speaks a very good English level. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in the area or Bandung.”
Explore Beppu’s back streets, bamboo craft, artist studios, local market, and onsen culture on a small-group walking tour.
“Wonderful private walking tour in Beppu. Highlight was visiting a locals house and playing the harp with her. She served tea and we also had an origami lesson. This tour was very art focused.”
Review of Nagano’s winter day tour from Nozawa Onsen, covering snow monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple, lunch, sake tasting, price, and practical tips.
“Best day! Exceeded our expectations! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and super friendly. We really loved how smoothly the tour went, pick up & drop off was great & on time, the Snow monkeys were amazing a real site to see, the lRead more”
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