
Itinerary
Read it in the order we travelled.








JAPAN'S FINEST ONSEN & SAUNA
The Finest Onsen & Sauna in Japan
57 SELECTIONS
Most of what we surveyed never even made it onto this site. This book is a further cut from what did. Our editor bathed in every onsen and sauna in it, and wrote only what they confirmed on the ground.

Feb 27–Mar 2, 2026 / 3 nights, 4 days
The stage for this sauna journey is Kyushu. Home to some of Japan's most celebrated hot spring destinations and blessed with abundant natural beauty, Kyushu has long been steeped in onsen culture. On this trip, we explore Fukuoka, where urban energy and a distinctive sauna culture coexist, and Saga, where you can unwind in onsen and saunas amid a calm and unhurried atmosphere. Now, let the ultimate journey begin.
Every stop on this itinerary was visited in person by the Editor-in-Chief.
Read it in the order we travelled.







