National Health Hot Spring Resort Designated by the Ministry of the Environment: A Tour of Famous Hot Springs
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Sign up freeNational Health Hot Spring Resorts are designated by the Minister of the Environment based on the Hot Springs Act as 'hot spring resorts where the effects of hot spring use can be fully expected and which are utilized as healthy resort areas.' Starting with three locations in 1954 (Shikatsuyun, Nikko Yumoto, and Shima), as of October 2022, 79 locations nationwide have been designated. This list compiles famous hot springs from across the country, categorized by region: Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu/Okinawa.
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Karusu Onsen in Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido. It is one of the National Health Hot Spring Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment based on the Hot Springs Act. This is a hot spring resort you'll want to add to your tour of famous hot springs nationwide.

Ashibetsu Onsen, gushing in Ashibetsu City, Hokkaido. It is one of the National Health Hot Spring Resorts designated by the country as a hot spring resort to be utilized for its health benefits. As of October 2022, there are 79 such designated locations nationwide.

Naganuma Onsen, a hot spring resort in Naganuma Town, Hokkaido. It is one of the hot spring resorts designated as a National Health Hot Spring Resort by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment). Please consider it as a destination for your journey to explore famous hot springs in various regions.

Toyotomi Onsen in Toyotomi Town, Hokkaido. It is one of the National Health Hot Spring Resorts designated by the country as a resort where the effects of hot spring use can be expected. This is a hot spring resort you'll want to add to your tour of famous hot springs nationwide.

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Sugayu Onsen in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Hot Spring Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment based on the Hot Springs Act. Please check its location on the map before visiting.

Hachimantai Onsenkyo, gushing in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country (Minister of the Environment) as a hot spring resort suitable for recreation. As of October 2022, there are 79 such areas nationwide.

Odate Gurumi Onsenkyo, a hot spring resort in Odate City, Akita Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Hot Spring Resorts designated by the country as a hot spring resort to be utilized for its health benefits. Please consider it as a destination for your journey to explore famous hot springs in various regions.

Kanedaichi Onsen in Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture. It is one of the hot spring resorts designated as a National Health Hot Spring Resort by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment). This is a hot spring resort you'll want to add to your tour of famous hot springs nationwide.

Naruko Onsenkyo in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Hot Spring Resorts designated by the country as a resort where the effects of hot spring use can be expected. Please check its location on the map before visiting.

Tazawako Kogen Onsenkyo, gushing in Semboku City, Akita Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment based on the Hot Springs Act. As of October 2022, there are 79 such locations nationwide.

Akinomiya Onsen in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country (Minister of the Environment) as a hot spring resort suitable for recreation. Please make it a destination for your journey to explore famous local hot springs.

Zao Onsen in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Hot Spring Resorts designated by the country as a hot spring resort to be utilized for its health benefits. This is a hot spring resort you'll want to add to your tour of famous hot springs nationwide.

Ginzan Onsen in Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is one of the hot spring resorts designated as a National Health Hot Spring Resort by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment). Please check its location on the map before visiting.

Goten Onsen, gushing in Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Hot Spring Resorts designated by the country as a resort where the effects of hot spring use can be expected. As of October 2022, there are 79 such designated locations nationwide.

Hijiori Onsenkyo, a hot spring resort in Okura Village, Yamagata Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment based on the Hot Springs Act. Please consider it as a destination for your journey to explore local famous hot springs.

Yudagawa Onsen in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment as a hot spring resort suitable for recuperation. It is a hot spring resort that you would want to add to your tour of famous hot springs across the country.

Atsumi Onsen, gushing in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is one of the hot spring areas designated as a National Recreation Hot Spring by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment). As of October 2022, there are 79 such areas nationwide.

Yura Onsen in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country as a resort where the effects of hot spring use are expected. Please make it a destination for your journey to explore famous local hot springs.

Gake Onsen in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment based on the Hot Springs Act. It is a hot spring resort that you would want to add to your tour of famous hot springs across the country.

Shin-Kashi Onsen in Nishigo Village, Fukushima Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment as a hot spring resort suitable for recuperation. Please check the location on the map before visiting.

Tsuchiyu and Takayu Onsen Villages, gushing in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. It is one of the hot spring areas designated as a National Recreation Hot Spring by the country as a hot spring resort for healthy recreation. As of October 2022, there are 79 such areas nationwide.

Niji, Iwase Yumoto, and Ten'ei Onsen in Ten'ei Village, Fukushima Prefecture. It is one of the hot spring areas designated as a National Recreation Hot Spring by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment). Please make it a destination for your journey to explore famous local hot springs.

Okunikko Yumoto Onsen in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country as a resort where the effects of hot spring use are expected. This is a hot spring resort you'll want to add to your tour of famous hot springs nationwide.

Shima Onsen, gushing in Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment as a hot spring resort suitable for recuperation. As of October 2022, there are 79 such locations nationwide.

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Kashizawa Onsen in Tsumagoi Village, Gunma Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country as a hot spring resort for healthy recreation. Please make it a destination for your journey to explore famous local hot springs.

"Minakami Town National Recreation Hot Springs" in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture. The hot spring areas throughout the town have been designated as National Recreation Hot Springs by the Minister of the Environment. This is a hot spring resort you'll want to add to your tour of famous hot springs nationwide.

Ashinoyu Onsen in Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country as a resort where the effects of hot spring use are expected. Please check the location on the map before you go.

Iwuro Onsen, which springs forth in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. It is one of the National Health and Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Minister of the Environment based on the Hot Springs Act. As of October 2022, there are 79 such locations nationwide.

Muika-machi Onsen, a hot spring resort in Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment as a hot spring resort suitable for recuperation. Please consider it as a destination for your journey to explore local famous hot springs.

Seki and Tsubame Onsen in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country as a hot spring resort for healthy recreation. This is a hot spring resort you'll want to add to your tour of famous hot springs nationwide.

Gozu Onsenkyo in Agano City, Niigata Prefecture. It is one of the hot spring areas designated as a National Recreation Hot Spring by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment). Please check the location on the map before you go.

Hakusan Onsenkyo, gushing in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country as a resort where the effects of hot spring use are expected. As of October 2022, there are 79 such areas nationwide.

Shimobe Onsen, a hot spring resort in Minobu Town, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is one of the National Health and Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Minister of the Environment based on the Hot Springs Act. Please consider it as a destination for your journey to explore famous hot springs of the region.

Masutomi Onsen in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment as a hot spring resort suitable for recuperation. It is a hot spring resort that you would want to add to your tour of famous hot springs across the country.

Tazawa and Kutsukake Onsen, gushing in Aoki Village, Nagano Prefecture. It is one of the hot spring areas designated as a National Recreation Hot Spring by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment). As of October 2022, there are 79 such areas nationwide.

Oodani Onsen in Oodani Village, Nagano Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country as a resort where the effects of hot spring use are expected. Please make it a destination for your journey to explore famous local hot springs.

Shirahone Onsen in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. It is one of the National Health and Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Minister of the Environment based on the Hot Springs Act. This is a hot spring resort you'll want to add to your tour of famous hot springs nationwide.

Utsukushigahara Onsen in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment as a hot spring resort suitable for recuperation. Please check the location on the map before visiting.

Okuhida Onsen-kyo, which springs forth in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. As a hot spring resort utilized for healthy recreation, it is one of the National Health and Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country. As of October 2022, there are 79 such locations nationwide.

Shirakawa-go Hirase Onsen, a hot spring resort in Shirakawa Village, Gifu Prefecture. It is one of the hot spring resorts designated as a National Recreation Hot Spring by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment). Please make it a destination for your trip to explore local famous hot springs.

Kosaka Onsenkyo in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country as a recreational area where the effects of hot spring use are expected. It is a hot spring resort that you would want to add to your tour of famous hot springs across Japan.

Hatakege Onsen in Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is one of the National Health and Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Minister of the Environment based on the Hot Springs Act. Please check its location on the map before visiting.

Umegashima Onsenkyo, gushing in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment as a hot spring resort suitable for recuperation. As of October 2022, there are 79 such locations nationwide.

Kumihama Onsen-kyo, a hot spring resort in Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture. As a hot spring resort utilized for healthy recreation, it is one of the National Health and Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country. Please consider it as a destination for your journey to explore famous hot springs of the region.

Rurikei Kogen Onsen in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. It is one of the hot spring resorts designated as a National Recreation Hot Spring by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment). It is a hot spring resort that you would want to add to your tour of famous hot springs across Japan.

Hamasa Onsenkyo in Shinonsen Town, Hyogo Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country as a recreational area where the effects of hot spring use are expected. Please check the location on the map before you go.

Totsukawa Onsen-kyo, which springs forth in Totsukawa Village, Nara Prefecture. It is one of the National Health and Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Minister of the Environment based on the Hot Springs Act. As of October 2022, there are 79 such locations nationwide.

Kumano Hongu Onsenkyo, a hot spring resort in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment as a hot spring resort suitable for recuperation. Please consider it as a destination for your journey to explore local famous hot springs.

Ryujin Onsen-kyo in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. As a hot spring resort utilized for healthy recreation, it is one of the National Health and Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country. This is a hot spring resort you'll want to add to your tour of famous hot springs nationwide.

Kano/Yoshioka Onsen in Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment). Please check the location on the map before you go.

Sekigane Onsen, gushing in Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment). As of October 2022, there are 79 such locations nationwide.

Iwai Onsen, a hot spring resort in Iwami Town, Tottori Prefecture. It is one of the National Health and Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Minister of the Environment based on the Hot Springs Act. Please consider it as a destination for your journey to explore famous hot springs of the region.

Sanbe Onsen in Oda City, Shimane Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment as a hot spring resort suitable for recuperation. It is a hot spring resort that you would want to add to your tour of famous hot springs across the country.

Saginoyu Onsen in Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture. As a hot spring resort utilized for healthy recreation, it is one of the National Health and Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country. Please check its location on the map before visiting.

Yubara Onsenkyo, gushing in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment). As of October 2022, there are 79 such locations nationwide.

Okutsu Onsen, a hot spring resort in Kagami-no-cho, Okayama Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment) as a recreational area where the effects of hot spring use are expected. Please make it a destination for your trip to explore local famous hot springs.

Yugou Onsen in Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture. It is one of the National Health and Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Minister of the Environment based on the Hot Springs Act. This is a hot spring resort you'll want to add to your tour of famous hot springs nationwide.

Yuki/Yuno-yama Onsen in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment as a hot spring resort suitable for recuperation. Please check the location on the map before visiting.

Yano Onsen, which springs forth in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture. As a hot spring resort utilized for healthy recreation, it is one of the National Health and Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country. As of October 2022, there are 79 such locations nationwide.

Tawarayama Onsen, a hot spring resort in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is one of the hot spring resorts designated as a National Recreation Hot Spring by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment). Please make it a destination for your trip to explore local famous hot springs.

Mitsu Onsen in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country as a recreational area where the effects of hot spring use are expected. It is a hot spring resort that you would want to add to your tour of famous hot springs across Japan.

Shionoe Onsen-kyo in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. It is one of the National Health and Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Minister of the Environment based on the Hot Springs Act. Please check its location on the map before visiting.

Yunoura Onsen, gushing in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment as a hot spring resort suitable for recuperation. As of October 2022, there are 79 such locations nationwide.

Chikugogawa Onsen, a hot spring resort in Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture. As a hot spring resort utilized for healthy recreation, it is one of the National Health and Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country. Please consider it as a destination for your journey to explore famous hot springs of the region.

Yoshii Onsen in Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment). It is a hot spring resort that you would want to add to your tour of famous hot springs across Japan.

Unzen/Obama Onsen in Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country as a recreational area where the effects of hot spring use are expected. Please check the location on the map before you go.

Iki Yunomoto Onsen, which springs forth in Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture. It is one of the National Health and Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Minister of the Environment based on the Hot Springs Act. As of October 2022, there are 79 such locations nationwide.

Amakusa Shimoda Onsen, a hot spring resort in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment as a hot spring resort suitable for recuperation. Please consider it as a destination for your journey to explore local famous hot springs.

Minamioguni Onsenkyo in Minamioguni Town, Kumamoto Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country as a hot spring resort to be utilized as a healthy recreational area. It is a hot spring resort that you would want to add to your tour of famous hot springs across Japan.

Yufuin Onsenkyo, gushing in Yufu City, Oita Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment) as a recreational area where the effects of hot spring use are expected. As of October 2022, there are 79 such locations nationwide.

Taketa Onsen-gun in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture. It is one of the National Health and Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Minister of the Environment based on the Hot Springs Act. Please consider it as a destination for your journey to explore famous hot springs of the region.

Kankawa/Myoban/Shibaseki Onsen in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture. It is one of the National Health Resorts designated by the Minister of the Environment as a hot spring resort suitable for recuperation. It is a hot spring resort that you would want to add to your tour of famous hot springs across the country.

Kirishima Onsen in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the country as a hot spring resort to be utilized as a healthy recreational area. Please check the location on the map before you go.

Hayato/Shinkawa Valley Onsenkyo, gushing in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. It is one of the National Recreation Hot Springs designated by the Ministry of the Environment (Minister of the Environment). As of October 2022, there are 79 such locations nationwide.

Tour of Japan's Famous Hot Springs
A list of 32 famous hot springs across the country, from Noboribetsu in Hokkaido to Beppu and Yufuin in Kyushu, including Kusatsu, Arima, and Gero, named as the three famous springs by Hayashi Razan, and Doho, Arima, and Shirahama (Muro-no-yu), the three ancient springs. You can get an overview of unique hot spring areas such as Jigokudani, Sand Bath Hot Springs, and Soto-yu Meguri on a map, and check and record the hot springs you have visited. Please note that spring quality, availability of day trips, fees, and business hours may change, so please check the official websites of each hot spring area and facility for the latest information.
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