JAPAN ONSEN COLLECTION

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A journey through 57 renowned hot springs and saunasJAPAN ONSEN & SAUNA GUIDE

Japan's Finest Onsen & Sauna

57 Extraordinary Destinations

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A curator who has visited over 300 facilities nationwide handpicks 57 exceptional ones they wholeheartedly recommend. The only guidebook that deeply explores the allure of onsen and sauna—plus culture and etiquette.

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JAPAN ONSEN COLLECTION
JAPAN ONSEN COLLECTIONJapan's Finest Onsen & Sauna
A journey through 57 renowned hot springs and saunasJAPAN ONSEN & SAUNA GUIDE

Japan's Finest Onsen & Sauna

57 Extraordinary Destinations

A curator who has visited over 300 facilities nationwide handpicks 57 exceptional ones they wholeheartedly recommend. The only guidebook that deeply explores the allure of onsen and sauna—plus culture and etiquette.

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  3. >Sep 4–7, 2025 A Pilgrimage to the Sacred Grounds of Japanese Sauna
Sep 4–7, 2025 3 nights, 4 days

A Pilgrimage to the Sacred Grounds of Japanese Sauna

Even in the world of sauna, there exist places known as sacred grounds — destinations that sauna lovers across Japan dream of visiting at least once in their lifetime. This journey begins at Kobe Sauna & Spa, one of Kobe's most revered sites, and continues through Ogaki Sauna, Sauna Shikiji, Fujisan Natural Water SPA Sauna Takanoyu, Suruga Health Land, and Well-Be Sakae — six legendary facilities in total. It is an outrageously spectacular route. When the itinerary was finalized, my entire body trembled with excitement. And a once-in-a-lifetime experience was waiting for me.

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  2. >Sauna Experience Stories
  3. >Sep 4–7, 2025 A Pilgrimage to the Sacred Grounds of Japanese Sauna
Sep 4–7, 2025 3 nights, 4 days

A Pilgrimage to the Sacred Grounds of Japanese Sauna

Even in the world of sauna, there exist places known as sacred grounds — destinations that sauna lovers across Japan dream of visiting at least once in their lifetime. This journey begins at Kobe Sauna & Spa, one of Kobe's most revered sites, and continues through Ogaki Sauna, Sauna Shikiji, Fujisan Natural Water SPA Sauna Takanoyu, Suruga Health Land, and Well-Be Sakae — six legendary facilities in total. It is an outrageously spectacular route. When the itinerary was finalized, my entire body trembled with excitement. And a once-in-a-lifetime experience was waiting for me.

Stories from this trip

Browse the trip in chronological order and open the episode you want to read.

01Sep 4
Kobe Sauna & Spa
01Sep 4
Hyogo

Kobe Sauna & Spa

Every Journey Begins at Kobe's Sacred Ground

20:00#Hyogo Prefecture #sauna #hot spring
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02Sep 5
Ogaki Sauna
02Sep 5
Gifu

Ogaki Sauna

The Miraculous Cold Plunge Bath

12:00#Gifu Prefecture #sauna #hot spring
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03Sep 6
Sauna Shikiji
03Sep 6
Shizuoka

Sauna Shikiji

The Sacred Ground of Sauna

10:00#Shizuoka Prefecture #sauna #hot spring
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04Sep 6
Fujisan Natural Water SPA Sauna Taka no Yu
04Sep 6
Shizuoka

Fujisan Natural Water SPA Sauna Taka no Yu

A Sublime Cold Plunge Bath Fed by Mt. Fuji's Underground Spring Water

17:00#Shizuoka Prefecture #sauna #hot spring
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05Sep 7
Suruga Health Land
05Sep 7
Shizuoka

Suruga Health Land

Ancient Hot Spring Waters from 10-Million-Year-Old Geological Strata

06:00#Shizuoka Prefecture #sauna #hot spring
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06Sep 7
Wellbe Sakae
06Sep 7
Aichi

Wellbe Sakae

Finland Forest Sauna

12:00#Aichi Prefecture #sauna #hot spring
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