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Nature-Immersion Onsen & Sauna

Open-air baths that dissolve into the forest. Cold plunges drawn from mountain streams. We curate ryokan, onsen hotels and day-use bathhouses where bathing and the surrounding nature feel inseparable — a deep forest-bathing experience layered with the onsen and sauna ritual, whether you stay overnight or visit just for the day.

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Nature-Immersion Onsen & Sauna

Open-air baths that dissolve into the forest. Cold plunges drawn from mountain streams. We curate ryokan, onsen hotels and day-use bathhouses where bathing and the surrounding nature feel inseparable — a deep forest-bathing experience layered with the onsen and sauna ritual, whether you stay overnight or visit just for the day.

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Nature-Immersion Day-Use Onsen, Hotels & Ryokan

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✦Visited June 2026Noboribetsu Onsen
Noboribetsu Grand Hotel

Hokkaido

Noboribetsu Grand Hotel

Noboribetsu's welcoming hall, where the Oni Sauna and three renowned springs melt away body and mind

✦Visited July 2026
KIKI Shiretoko Natural Resort

Hokkaido

KIKI Shiretoko Natural Resort

Enjoy four distinctive saunas and a natural hot spring embraced by the Shiretoko forest

✦Visited March 2026
OND SAUNA

Saga

OND SAUNA

An outdoor sauna where you can experience Takeo's nature with all five senses

✦Visited April 2026Takeo Onsen
Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel

Saga

Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel

A premium resort in harmony with Mifuneyama's nature

Hoshino Onsen Tombo no Yu

Nagano

Hoshino Onsen Tombo no Yu

A premium Karuizawa resort where you can totonou in a natural hot spring with water flowing directly from the source and the forest’s spring water

Aiko Tenkū no Yu Soyogi no Mori

Miyagi

Aiko Tenkū no Yu Soyogi no Mori

A healing grove where natural hot spring water from 1,100m underground and innovative saunas invite you in

Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse

Yamagata

Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse

A hotel floating above the rice fields, featuring a natural hot spring fed directly from the source and designer saunas

Okuhita Onsen Umehibiki

Oita

Okuhita Onsen Umehibiki

A superb hot spring resort embraced by panoramic views of Hiwaki Valley and famous water

Nansuikaku

Fukuoka

Nansuikaku

A retreat embraced by the murmuring of the Inunaki River, with a variety of open-air baths and a rejuvenating cold spring

Urabandai Lake Resort Goshikinomori

Fukushima

Urabandai Lake Resort Goshikinomori

A superb highland resort where you can relax with the spectacular views of Lake Hibara and a natural hot spring that leaves your skin feeling beautiful

✦Visited August 2026
Yuyado Daiichi

Hokkaido

Yuyado Daiichi

A free-flowing natural hot spring inn where, after the sauna, you immerse yourself in the clear stream

OMO7 Kochi by Hoshino Resorts

Kochi

OMO7 Kochi by Hoshino Resorts

Experience Kochi's okyaku culture and the nature of Tosa. Fill body and mind with the energy of Yosakoi and the sauna equipped with auto-löyly

✦Visited August 2026
Akanko Yuku no Sato Tsuruga

Hokkaido

Akanko Yuku no Sato Tsuruga

An upscale resort where you can fully enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Akan and natural hot springs

Shikotsuko Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta

Hokkaido

Shikotsuko Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta

Natural hot spring that nurtures beautiful skin, and a herb löyly sauna wrapped in blue light

Kurokawa Onsen
Ryokan Sanga (Kurokawa Onsen)

Kumamoto

Ryokan Sanga (Kurokawa Onsen)

A hidden hot spring inn in Kurokawa embraced by two private springs and the silence of the forest

GLAMDAY STYLE HOTEL & RESORT KYU-KARUIZAWA

Nagano

GLAMDAY STYLE HOTEL & RESORT KYU-KARUIZAWA

A luxury resort that delivers state of perfect relaxation with a renowned spring from Kita-Karuizawa and two kinds of saunas

Yamanaka Onsen
Shirasagiyu Tawaraya

Ishikawa

Shirasagiyu Tawaraya

A supreme free-flowing natural hot spring with 800 years of history and a spectacular view of Kakusenkei Valley

Noboribetsu Onsen
Takinoya Noboribetsu Onsenkyo

Hokkaido

Takinoya Noboribetsu Onsenkyo

An exceptional hot spring inn soothed by four natural hot springs and the forests of Noboribetsu

Gero Onsen
Gero Onsen Ogawaya

Gifu

Gero Onsen Ogawaya

Fully savor the gentle natural hot spring of Gero Onsen and bath hopping through its variety of large baths

Jozankei Onsen
Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa Mori no Uta

Hokkaido

Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa Mori no Uta

A resort embraced by the forest of Jozankei, offering high-quality natural hot springs and an authentic sauna

Akazawa Geihinkan

Shizuoka

Akazawa Geihinkan

An exceptional sukiya-style detached inn where every room features an open-air bath with deep ocean water

Toya Lake Tsuruga Resort Hikari no Uta

Hokkaido

Toya Lake Tsuruga Resort Hikari no Uta

A blissful stay with private open-air baths in the guest rooms overlooking magnificent Lake Toya and natural hot springs

Ochiairo

Shizuoka

Ochiairo

A cultural property inn where you can unwind with natural hot spring water and 5 types of saunas

Gora Onsen
Hakone Gora Karaku

Kanagawa

Hakone Gora Karaku

Scenic open-air baths with views all the way to Sagami Bay, and open-air hot spring baths in every guest room

Lake Ashi and Motohakone Onsen
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori

Kanagawa

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori

A lakeside inn where the open-air bath overlooking Lake Ashi takes center stage

✦Visited April 2026
Natural Hot Spring Mitsumine

Gifu

Natural Hot Spring Mitsumine

Source-fed natural hot spring and authentic löyly sauna in a Japanese-style setting

Yuy Ebisu

Oita

Yuy Ebisu

Myoban's traditional box steam bath and two superb springs. A soothing space on a hill overlooking Beppu Bay

FURO & SAUNA THE VANISH

Fukuoka

FURO & SAUNA THE VANISH

A blissful bathing space wrapped in the gentle heat of wood-burning stoves and tile art inspired by famous paintings

Fukisarashi-yu

Shizuoka

Fukisarashi-yu

The rustling of leaves, the songs of birds, and the passing breeze. A satoyama bath that soothes all five senses in a large open space created by a wooden hand-built log construction method.

✦Visited July 2026
SATOYAMA TERRACE

Chiba

SATOYAMA TERRACE

A sacred site for outdoor sauna where the Satoyama breeze and water satisfy all five senses

Kitoushi no Mori Kitoron

Hokkaido

Kitoushi no Mori Kitoron

A forest retreat where you can enjoy authentic saunas and groundwater from the Daisetsuzan mountain range

Hotel Taisetsu ONSEN&CANYON RESORT

Hokkaido

Hotel Taisetsu ONSEN&CANYON RESORT

A mountain resort where you can enjoy natural hot spring water straight from the source and a sauna with spectacular views

Aono Bi Yuyu

Hokkaido

Aono Bi Yuyu

An inn where you can soak in Biei’s valley beauty and a famous spring fed 100% directly from the source

Harazuru Onsen
Hotel Parens Onoya

Fukuoka

Hotel Parens Onoya

Kyushu's first tatami bath and a "double beauty bath" combining two types of spring water

Kitaten no Oka Abashiri Lake Tsuruga Resort

Hokkaido

Kitaten no Oka Abashiri Lake Tsuruga Resort

A hot spring inn wrapped in the romance of Okhotsk culture and the Yobito forest, with authentic Nordic sauna and its own natural spring waters

Toyako Onsen
The Lake Suite Ko no Sumika

Hokkaido

The Lake Suite Ko no Sumika

An infinity hot spring that blends with Lake Toya and an authentic sauna with breathtaking views

Jozankei Onsen
Jozankei View Hotel

Hokkaido

Jozankei View Hotel

A sky open-air bath 60 m above ground and six innovative saunas that stimulate the five senses

Toya Sun Palace Resort & Spa

Hokkaido

Toya Sun Palace Resort & Spa

A semi-open-air bath that blends into the spectacular scenery of Lake Toya, plus a full-fledged self-löyly sauna

✦Visited August 2026
SPA&SAUNA Mizuho Hattori Ryokuchi

Osaka

SPA&SAUNA Mizuho Hattori Ryokuchi

A lush premium spa featuring a natural hot spring drawn directly from the source and three types of sauna

Livemax Resort Sanuki Shionoe Onsen

Kagawa

Livemax Resort Sanuki Shionoe Onsen

A forest hideaway resort where you can enjoy a sauna with self-löyly and a famous hot spring

Livemax Resort Hakodate Greenpia Onuma

Hokkaido

Livemax Resort Hakodate Greenpia Onuma

Natural hot spring straight from the source, embraced by nature, with authentic löyly

Aonoza, Tsuruga Bessou at Lake Shikotsu

Hokkaido

Aonoza, Tsuruga Bessou at Lake Shikotsu

A luxury ryokan where you can enjoy the spectacular blue waters of Lake Shikotsu and a silky, skin-beautifying hot spring in your room

Niseko Konbu Onsen Tsuruga Bessou Moku no Sho

Hokkaido

Niseko Konbu Onsen Tsuruga Bessou Moku no Sho

An adult hideaway ryokan in Oku-Niseko, wrapped in the breath of the forest and the murmur of the stream

Akan Tsuruga Bessou Hina no Za

Hokkaido

Akan Tsuruga Bessou Hina no Za

Every room comes with a private open-air hot spring bath. A quiet adults-only hideaway embraced by the nature of Akan

Kussharo Lake Tsuruga Auberge SoRa

Hokkaido

Kussharo Lake Tsuruga Auberge SoRa

A natural auberge where you can enjoy the grandeur of Kussharo Lake and a barrel sauna

Hitachinaka Onsen Kirari Bettei

Ibaraki

Hitachinaka Onsen Kirari Bettei

A hidden retreat for adults only

Tsukuba Onsen Kirari Bettei

Ibaraki

Tsukuba Onsen Kirari Bettei

An open-air bath embraced by a hinoki cypress forest, and a natural hot spring with free-flowing source water

Tokorozawa Onsen Yurakunosato

Saitama

Tokorozawa Onsen Yurakunosato

An open-air bath embraced by trees that are 100 years old, and a natural hot spring flowing directly from the source

Miyazawako Onsen Kirari Bettei

Saitama

Miyazawako Onsen Kirari Bettei

Enjoy the best location and the finest relaxation to your heart's content

Freshland Nishitama Yotsuba no Yu

Tokyo

Freshland Nishitama Yotsuba no Yu

A healing retreat of natural hot springs and an authentic sauna, wrapped in Nishitama's greenery and breeze

Yokohama Aoba Onsen Kirari Bettei

Kanagawa

Yokohama Aoba Onsen Kirari Bettei

Release your body and mind in a natural hot spring with free-flowing water overlooking a bamboo grove

Jozankei Onsen
Grand Blissen Hotel Jozankei

Hokkaido

Grand Blissen Hotel Jozankei

A luxurious totonou experience in a hot spring observation bath with stunning valley views and an extra-cold underground water cold plunge bath

Hida Takayama Onsen

LiveMax Resort Hida Takayama ~Garyu no Sato~

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Hokkaido

Live Max Resort Hakodate Shikabe Onsen

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Iwate

Live Max Resort Hachimantai Forest

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Hakone Sengokuhara Onsen

Livemax Resort Hakone Sengokuhara

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Lake Ashi and Motohakone Onsen

LiveMax Resort Hakone Ashinoko

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Kinugawa Onsen

Livemax Resort Kinugawa

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source ・ Sauna Available

Tochigi

Livemax Resort Kawaji

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source ・ Sauna Available

Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen

Livemax Resort Echigo Yuzawa

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Yamanashi

Livemax Resort Yatsugatake Kogen

Specialty Bath ・ Sauna Available

Isawa Onsen

Livemax Resort Isawa Onsen

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Atami Onsen

Live Max Resort Atami Forest

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Ito Onsen

LiveMax Resort Ito-Kawana

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source ・ Sauna Available

Shizuoka

Livemax Resort Amagi Yugashima

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source ・ Sauna Available

Okayama

Livemax Seto Ohashi Beach Resort

Specialty Bath ・ Sauna Available

Ehime

Livemax Resort Oku Dogo

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source

Okinawa

Livemax Ams Canna Resort Villa

A villa in Okinawa where you can relax in a Northern European barrel sauna overlooking the sea

Hyogo

Kyukamura Minami-Awaji

Natural Hot Spring

Fukushima

Kyu-Kamura Urabandai

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Nyuto Onsenkyo

Kyukamura Nyuto Onsenkyo

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source

Ambari Onsen

Kyukamura Iwate Amihari Onsen

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source

Okunikko Yumoto Onsen

Kyukamura Nikko Yumoto

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source

Ibusuki Onsen

Kyukamura Ibusuki

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source

Nagano

Kyukamura Norikura Kogen

Natural Hot Spring

Wakayama

Kishu Kada Kyukamura

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Saitama

Kyukamura Okumusashi

Specialty Bath ・ Sauna Available

Kumamoto

Minamiaso Kiyokamura

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Fukui

Kyukamura Echizen Mikuni

Natural Hot Spring

Shizuoka

Kyukamura Minamiizu

Natural Hot Spring

Shizuoka

Kyukamura Fuji

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Hyogo

Kumakogen Takeno Kaigan

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Ehime

Kyukamura Setouchi Toyo

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Shiga

Kyukamura Ohmihachiman

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Hotaka Onsenkyo

Kyukamura Retreat Azumino Hotel

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Niigata

Kyukamura Myoko

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Okayama

Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen

Natural Hot Spring

Ishikawa

Kakyu Mura Noto Chirihama

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source ・ Sauna Available

Wakayama

Kyuukamura Nanki-Katsuura

Natural Hot Spring

Hiroshima

Kyukamura Ohkunoshima

Natural Hot Spring

Chiba

Kyukamura Tateyama

Natural Hot Spring

Fukuoka

Kyukamura Shikanoshima

Natural Hot Spring

Kazawa Onsen

Kyukamura Tsumagoi Kazawa

Natural Hot Spring

Nagano

Azumino Hotaka View Hotel

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Nagano

Tateshina Grand Hotel Takinoyu

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Nagano

Ryokkasanshuku Fujiiso

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source

Nagano

LE GRAND Karuizawa Hotel & Resort

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Nagano

Hotel Fuki no Mori

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Nagano

The TOJIBA Matsukawa-kan

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source ・ Sauna Available

Nagano

Kasuga Onsen Kasuga no Mori

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source ・ Sauna Available

Nagano

Shiga Kogen Lodge

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source ・ Sauna Available

Nagano

Shinshu Yamada Onsen Yamada-kan

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source

Nagano

Bessho Onsen Ryokan Hanaya

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source

Nagano

Yamano-yado Meiji Onsen

Natural Hot Spring

Nagano

Yuyu-an Biwanoyu

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Nagano

Fureai Koryu Center Oshiba no Yu

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Nagano

Jizo Onsen Zippuku no Yu

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Zao Onsen

Meito Resort Lucent Takamiya

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source ・ Sauna Available

Tsuchiyu Onsenkyo

Noji Onsen Hotel

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source ・ Sauna Available

Nagato Yumoto Onsen

Otanisanso

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Yufuin Onsen / Yufuin Onsen

Yufuin Gettouan

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source

Toyama

Hotel Kurobe

Natural Hot Spring

Gifu

Okuhida Garden Hotel Yakedake

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source ・ Sauna Available

Kusatsu Onsen

Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Sakurai

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source

Tokushima

NATURE HEALING KAMIYAMA

Sauna Available

Kagoshima

Myoken Ishiharaso

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source ・ Sauna Available

Ishikawa

Tagawa Ryusenkaku

Natural Hot Spring ・ Sauna Available

Zao Onsen

Zao Kokusai Hotel

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source

Hanamaki Onsenkyo

Oosawa Onsen Sansuikaku

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source

Tochigi

Oku-Nikko Hotel Shikisai

Natural Hot Spring ・ Free-flow from source