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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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May 9–10, 2026 1 night, 2 days

Kyoto & Osaka Hot Spring Sauna Journey

It's been a while since my last trip. After being utterly undone at Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel Rakan no Yu last month, I found myself in a state of burnout for some time. It was such a profound experience that I felt no need to travel for a while, and I had decided not to move until motivation naturally welled up from within. But the fact that I'm writing this travel journal means the time to act has finally come. During my time off, I thoroughly researched facilities across Japan and drew up a list of places I wanted to visit. Thanks to that, I discovered a number of wonderful facilities I had never known about before. Sometimes it's important to pause along the way and prepare for the next chapter. This time, I invite you to join me on a journey through Kyoto and Osaka.

  1. Home
  2. >Sauna Experience Stories
  3. >May 9–10, 2026 Kyoto & Osaka Hot Spring Sauna Journey
May 9–10, 2026 1 night, 2 days

Kyoto & Osaka Hot Spring Sauna Journey

It's been a while since my last trip. After being utterly undone at Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel Rakan no Yu last month, I found myself in a state of burnout for some time. It was such a profound experience that I felt no need to travel for a while, and I had decided not to move until motivation naturally welled up from within. But the fact that I'm writing this travel journal means the time to act has finally come. During my time off, I thoroughly researched facilities across Japan and drew up a list of places I wanted to visit. Thanks to that, I discovered a number of wonderful facilities I had never known about before. Sometimes it's important to pause along the way and prepare for the next chapter. This time, I invite you to join me on a journey through Kyoto and Osaka.

Stories from this trip

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

01May 9
Sukkama Genji no Yu
01May 9
Kyoto

Sukkama Genji no Yu

A Perfect Morning Sauna at Kyoto's Urban Retreat

11:00#Kyoto Prefecture #Sukkama Genji no Yu #sauna #hot spring #sauna facility #totonou
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02May 9
Natural Hot Spring Genji-no-Yu in Uji
02May 9
Kyoto

Natural Hot Spring Genji-no-Yu in Uji

Supreme Natural Hot Springs and Aroma löyly

19:00#Kyoto Prefecture #Uji Natural Hot Spring Genji no Yu #sauna #hot spring #sauna facility #totonou
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03May 10
Taketori Onsen Akari no Yu
03May 10
Kyoto

Taketori Onsen Akari no Yu

A morning awakening your cells in the bamboo grove breeze

06:00#Kyoto Prefecture #Taketori Onsen Akari no Yu #sauna #hot spring #sauna facility #totonou
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04May 10
Saito Natural Hot Spring Sumire no Yu
04May 10
Osaka

Saito Natural Hot Spring Sumire no Yu

The Finest Free-Flowing Natural Hot Spring

11:00#Osaka Prefecture #Saido Natural Hot Spring Sumire no Yu #sauna #hot spring #sauna facility #totonou #experience report
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05May 10
Genki Onsen Banpaku Oyuba
05May 10
Osaka

Genki Onsen Banpaku Oyuba

The Overwhelming Freedom of the Open-Air Rock Bath

13:00#Osaka #Genki Onsen Banpaku Oyuba #sauna #hot spring #sauna facility #totonou #experience report
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