Oita > Beppu Onsen Hoyo Land (別府温泉保養ランド): Japan’s Only Mud Bath Onsen Awaits
Beppu Onsen Hoyo Land (別府温泉保養ランド) in Oita offers Japan’s only natural mud bath. Secluded, sulfur-rich, and healing—no crowds midweek!
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Mie > Shimagahara Onsen (島ヶ原温泉): The Secret Onsen Haven You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Hidden in Mie Prefecture, Shimagahara Onsen (島ヶ原温泉) Yabuccha no Yu offers a pure, free-flowing hot spring escape near Iga. With saunas, local treats, and no crowds, it’s a serene gem for onsen lovers off the beaten path.
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5 Remote Onsen in Japan to Escape the Crowds: Hidden Hot Springs for a Quiet Soak
Craving a soak without the tourist hordes? Discover 5 secret onsen in Japan—hidden gems with sky-high NTRankings that promise peace and jaw-dropping scenery. From Nara’s misty mountains to Toyama’s ancient springs, escape the crowds in 2025. Click to uncover Japan’s best-kept hot spring secrets!
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Aichi > Onsen Kakitsubata (天然温泉かきつばた): Relax in a Hidden Onsen Along Japan’s Highways
Looking for a unique onsen experience near Nagoya without the tourist crowds? Kakitsubata Onsen, located at Kariya Highway Oasis, offers natural hot springs, open-air baths, and saunas in a convenient stop along the E1A expressway. Whether you’re traveling from Nagoya, Tokyo, or Shizuoka, this hidden gem lets you soak in mineral-rich waters, enjoy Aichi’s famous miso katsu, and even visit the Iwagike Park amusement area nearby.
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Kyoto > Fukuchiyama Onsen (福知山温泉): Kyoto’s Award-Winning Hidden Hot Spring
Located in Fukuchiyama (福知山), Fukuchiyama Onsen Yōrō no Yu (福知山温泉 養老の湯) is a hidden gem in Kyoto Prefecture, offering one of the most relaxing and scenic hot spring experiences in the Kansai region. With its expansive open-air baths (rotenburo, 露天風呂), traditional Japanese gardens, and various therapeutic baths, this onsen is perfect for those looking to unwind in nature, away from the usual tourist crowds.
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Hiroshima > Shinshoji (神勝寺): A Zen retreat with onsen in Hiroshima Prefecture
On the mountain of Fukuyama (福山), in the prefecture of Hiroshima (広島県), is Shinshoji Zen and Garden Museum (神勝寺 禅と庭のミュージアム), a unique space that combines the serenity of Zen with the relaxation of an onsen thermal baths (温泉).
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Gifu > Megumi no Yu Hot Spring (恵みの湯): A medicinal herb hot spring near Nagoya
Located just minutes from the historic Inuyama-jō Castle (犬山城), Megumi no Yu Onsen (恵みの湯) offers the perfect respite after a day of exploring Inuyama’s cultural riches. This onsen combines mineral-enriched hot springs and medicinal herbs, drawing on local herb-growing traditions dating back to the Edo era.
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