In Japan, onsen are the country's hot springs and the bathing facilities and traditional inns around them. As a volcanically active country, Japan has many onsens scattered throughout all of its major islands. There are approximately 25,000 hot spring sources throughout Japan that provide hot mineral water to about 3,000 genuine onsen establishments.
Shibukawa is a city in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2020, the city had an estimated population of 76,098 in 32,439 households, and a population density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre (830/sq mi). The total area of the city is 240.27 square kilometres (92.77 sq mi). Shibukawa is the location of Ikaho Onsen, a popular hot spring resort.
A ryokan is a type of traditional Japanese inn that typically features tatami-matted rooms, communal baths, and other public areas where visitors may wear yukata and talk with the owner. Ryokan have existed since the eighth century A.D. during the Keiun period, which is when the oldest hotel in the world, Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, was created in 705 A.D. Another old ryokan called Hōshi Ryokan was founded in 718 A.D. and was also known as the world's second oldest hotel. Such inns also served travelers along Japan's highways.
Kinosaki was a town in Kinosaki District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
Arima Onsen is an onsen, or hot springs in Kita-ku, Kobe, Japan. This Onsen is still a hidden treasure of modern Kobe, behind Mount Rokkō. It attracts many Japanese who want tranquility with beautiful natural surroundings and yet easy access from the busy cities in the Kansai metropolitan area including Osaka. Arima Onsen was named in "The Pillow Book", a famous Heian Era book, as one of the three famous springs in Japan. It was selected as the most prestigious hot spring during the Edo Era.
Ikaho was a town located in Kitagunma District, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
Kusatsu Onsen (草津温泉) is a hot spring resort located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, northwest of Tokyo. It is a popular tourist destination.
Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan (西山温泉慶雲館) is a hot spring hotel in Hayakawa, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Founded in 705 AD by Fujiwara Mahito, it is a long-established business (shinise) as the oldest hotel and perhaps the oldest independent company in operation after Kongō Gumi was acquired in 2006. In 2011, the hotel was recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest hotel in the world.
Sennen no Yu Koman (千年の湯古まん) is a traditional Japanese inn (ryokan) in Kinosaki, Toyooka city, Hyōgo prefecture, Japan.
Shirasagiyu Tawaraya is a traditional Japanese ryokan (inn) established in 1190, the oldest in Yamanaka Onsen town, part of Kaga city in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The hotel is operated by the same family for over 800 years, now up to the 25th generation.
Yoshinoya Irokuen is a traditional Japanese ryokan (inn) established in 1192, the second oldest in Yamanaka Onsen town, part of Kaga city in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
Notoya is a traditional Japanese ryokan in Komatsu city, Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan. It was founded in 1311 near the Awazu Onsen and today offers hot spring baths and food.
Higashiya is a traditional ryokan in Shirabu Onsen village near Yonezawa city, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1312 and offers hot spring baths provided by the local onsen.
Itamuro Onsen Daikokuya is a traditional ryokan with restaurant in Nasushiobara city, Japan founded in 1551. Itamuro Onsen is a historic area and its hot springs are known from 1059. Since then onsen has been highly-sought after for its curing effects and a high natural water quality. In 1551 was founded as "Daikokuya Ryokan" and for generations it is popular for visitors to relax and enjoy hot springs, art collection, nature, and fine food.
Shima Tamura is a traditional Japanese ryokan founded in 1563 and located near the Shima Onsen in Nakanojō town, Gunma Prefecture.
Shima Onsen is a name of Japanese town and hot springs - onsen, the part of Nakanojō city in the Gunma Prefecture.
Awazu Onsen is a hot spring resort located in the city of Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
Onsen Musume (japanese: 温泉むすめ) is a Japanese multimedia project featuring anime characters within the theme of onsen. The characters anthropomorphize onsen as entities in anime, manga, and video games about them. The project began in November 2016, with an accompanying music video by Doga Kobo in 2017. They also have live concerts and events with the characters' voice actresses.
Yunomine Onsen is a hot spring system and resort town in Tanabe, near Hongu Town in southern Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The Tsuboyu bath is located there, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
