Top 21 choices of secret hot springs in Kanto area

To some people’s image, there are not many hot springs in Kanto area. However, if you travel a little bit further, you may discover in fact there is a lot of hot springs. This time we are going to introduce some of the best hot springs within city area.

Unexplored region which is not accessible by car! Okukinugawaonsen area “Kaniyu” hot spring (Tochigi Prefecture)

http://toru-shika.jp/

It is an Inn which locates far from urban area and surrounded by the nature. Depends on the minerals, you can enjoy 5 types of hot spring which are “Golden hot spring”, “Cliff hot spring”, “Bamboo hot spring”, “Okukinu No.4” and “Rock hot spring”. Those hot springs are totally nature without artificial heating and hydrolytic. You can relax your mind and body through the whole day.

Access: Get off in Kinugawaonsen station, and then get on the shuttle bus towards “Meotobuchi”(女夫渕) (Since normal cars are not allow to access, please park in the Meotobuchi Onsen municipal car park for free)
http://www.naf.co.jp/kaniyu/

Enjoy both warm and heat hot springs in “Ikaho outdoor hot spring” (Gunma Prefecture)

http://ringotei.up.n.seesaa.net/

This hot spring is proud of its freshness due to near to the fountainhead. It was built in 1948 and it is convenient to travel within one day.

Access: 20 minutes from Shibukawa Ikaho IC by car
http://www.city.shibukawa.lg.jp/kankou/onsen/rotemburo.html

Locates in the deepest of Nasu Hot Spring “Omaru Hot Spring Inn” (Tochigi Prefecture)

http://www.geocities.jp/kawajirihiroshi/

It is an inn surrounded by nature at an altitude of 1,300 metres. Their total natural hot spring intake water from the hill at the back of the inn. A good way to spend a wonderful day.

Access: 30 minutes from Nasu IC by car
http://www.omaru.co.jp/

Mountain Inn with only 8 rooms “Yunosawakousen” (Ibaraki Prefecture)

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With a size of approximately 6,600 square meter, a healing place locates in the wide forest. It has only 8 rooms so everyone is able to relax. It is famous for its hot spring bath while you can enjoy their rock bath and Cypress bath. You can pick vegetable in spring, watch fireflies in summer and enjoy the autumn leaves in autumn.

Access: 30 minutes’ drive from Naka IC.
http://www.yunosawakousen.com/

Can’t imagine it is Tokyo! An Inn locates near rivers “Janoyu Takarasou” (Tokyo)

http://img.guide.travel.co.jp/

An ancient hot spring which healed the wound of the big snake as recorded in famous Japanese story book “Musashino Fudoki”. The building was built by thatch like a helmet which is stylish and attractive. The inn prepares cuisines with local vegetables and mushroom which is recommended by many.

Access: 70 minutes’ drive from Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway Akiruno IC
http://homepage2.nifty.com/janoyu-takarasou/

locates in a mountain stream in the Hakone Yumoto Onsen “Kijitei Hoeiso” (Kanagawa Prefecture)

https://www.japaneseguesthouses.com/

Can’t imagine it is Hakone Yumoto Onsen. This outdoor hot spring combines views of river, mountain and sky. Listen to the sound of river flow, birds’ twitter, look at the beautiful sky… Furthermore, you can enjoy the views of different seasons such as sakura in spring, green summer, autumn’s red leaves and winter’s silver world.

Access: 10 minutes’ drive from Hakone Yumoto Station
http://www.hoeiso.jp/

An open-air bath with hot spring coming from the river “butt grilled hot spring kawahara open-air bath” (Gunma Prefecture)

http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/yoitokonet/

It was named because the hot spring come from button of the river. Moreover , as it locates near to the river beach, it is very accessible by car.

Access: 90 minutes from Shibukawa Ikaho IC by car
http://www.hikyou.jp/detail.php?shid=30447

Hidden Hot spring located in Okuchichibu “Shibahara Spa Kaya House” (Saitama Prefecture)

http://blogimg.goo.ne.jp/

Proud of its medical hot spring, one can feel the warmth of wood in the open-air bath. The baths are made by precious Japanese plum-yew, which is beneficial for symptoms such as high blood pressure. Easy to access from Tokyo, so it is possible to enjoy this secret hot spring freely.

Access: 80 minutes by car from the Garden IC
http://www.kayanoya.co.jp/aisatsu/

A rare hot spring locates in Chiba “Kamizo Onsen Senjyunoyu” (Chiba Prefecture)

http://onsen.nifty.com/

A day trip hot spring facility which use the water from Sasakawa. Since the nature of this hot spring is bicarbonate of soda fountain, it is very good for skin care. In additional, visitors can enjoy the seasonal green view and red leaves of Sasakawa from the bath.

Access: Get off in Kimitsu IC, and then 30 minutes via the Boso skyline
http://www.senjyunoyu.net/

A best-kept secret spot locates in Atsugi!? “Nansawa Onsen Nanasawasou”

http://onsen.nifty.com/

A small inn locates at the east of Tanzawa Mountain. Spring quality is strong alkaline water with PH9.54 above which is popular for skin caring. The spot construct with 3 different bath with its popular Japanese garden design. This Inn also becomes a famous spot in recent years.

Access: 30 minutes from Atsugi west IC
http://nanasawasou.jp/about/

An Onsen facility with view of Mount Fuji “Hottarakashi Onsen” (Yamanashi Prefecture)

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The facility consists of “There hot spring” and “Here hot spring”. The former allow visitor to overlook at the Mount Fuji while latter allow visitor to overlook the night view of Yamanashi.
You can also enjoy famous local food such as “houtou noodles” and soft cream. Entry fee for each hot spring is 800Yen.

Access: About 25 minutes from Chuo Expressway Katsunuma IC or Ichinomiya-Misaka IC.
http://www.hottarakashi-onsen.com/

Meji Era style Onsen lives until today! “Hoshi Onsen” (Gunma Prefecture)

http://www.hoshi-onsen.com/

An Onsen locates on the foot of Mikuni mountain pass. It was built in 1895 with classical design combine with Japanese and western style. With the sunlight coming through the window and bath in the onsen is very relaxing.

Access: 30 minutes from Kanetsu Tsukiyono IC.
http://www.hoshi-onsen.com/index.html

Small Inn “Tokigawaonsen Inn Tokigawa” (Saitama Prefecture)

http://onsen.nifty.com/

A daily onsen facility with 2 rooms and one day is limited to 4 groups. It has the strongest alkaline hot spring in Japan which is also known as the bath for beauty. It is also famous for its citron cuisine. Charge is 7,800Yen 4 hours per person, which include cuisine, room, bathrobe and towels.

Access: 30 minute drive from Kanetsu, Higashimatsuyama IC
http://www.tokigawa.net/top/index.html

100% natural hot spring “Hatcho no yu” (Tochigi Prefecture)

http://homepage3.nifty.com/

Located in the Nikko National Park, Okukinu Hot spring village. Visitor can enjoy hot spring come from 8 sources. The nearest car park require one hour walk on the mountain path which make it fits the name of secret hot spring.

Access: one hour from Imaichi IC to Meotobuchi car park
http://www.8tyo-no-yu.co.jp/

Reportedly discovered by Master Kobo “Bunbuku(bubbled) Hot spring” (Ibaraki Prefecture)

http://trvimg.r10s.jp/

Hot spring was named due to its bubble spring. It is said to be helpful for gastrointestinal disorder and skin disease. Food and beverage are provided, such as 300Yen for unlimited eggs over rice. Usage fee for adults (Junior high school student above) 500Yen, elementary school student 250Yen and free for below elementary school student.

Access: 20 minutes’ drive from Tomobe Station
http://park16.wakwak.com/~sun/bunbuku/bunbuku1.htm

An Inn in Okujo State “Dreams come true Tange Onsen Misatokan” (Gunma Prefecture)

http://www.misatokan.com/

An Onsen able to enjoy the landscape of the four seasons and surrounded by nature. Decorated with stained glass windows, there are beautiful hot springs such as sound bath, waterfall bath and moon bath. One can listening to the murmur of the waterfall and river while bath in hot springs. Since there is also private baths, it would fit the needs of family and couple.

Access: one hour from Kanetsu Shibukawa Ikaho IC
http://www.misatokan.com/

Fills with nostalgic atmosphere “North Onsen Ryokan” (Tochigi Prefecture)

http://wondertrip.jp/

Consists of 3 buildings from Meji, Taisho and Showa Era, the hot springs lies ahead about 5 minutes’ walk from the parking lot. The Inn become more and more popular as it has been used at the filming of movie Thermae Romae. The hotel has hearth which create a nostalgic space.

Access: 30 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Nasu IC
http://www.kitaonsen.com/

Hot spring beloved by writers “Fukuwatari Onsen Izumiya Ryokan” (Tochigi Prefecture)

http://img.hotel.jp/

Arishima Takeo, Takehisa Yumeji and many of the writers loved this place. Izumiya is a long-established inn with more than 400 years of history. This Inn use two sources, and the specialty of their hot spring is the transparent color.

Access: 20 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Nishinasuno Shiobara IC
http://www.e-izumiya.jp/

Plenty of water “Asahi Nirasaki hot spring” (Yamanashi Prefecture)

http://life.d.dooo.jp/

Pure natural hot spring without any artificial processes such as warming and circulation. Hot spring is drinkable and also possible to takeaway. Although the hot spring is just tepid, it is a suitable temperature for hot springs efficacy. Hot Springs is also referred to as the “Emerald hot spring” because of its color. Visitors are able to enjoy the view of Mount Fuji and Yatsugatake.

Access: 15 minutes by car from Chuo Expressway Nirasaki IC
http://www.yamanashi-kankou.jp/kankou/stay/p5_5064.htm

Reachable from Tokyo metropolitan area in two and a half hours! “Myogaya main building”

http://ekitan.com/

Enjoy a two-color hot spring with 10 types of bath. Hot spring comes to all bathtubs directly from the sources. It locates in the riverbank. Dishes are made with local ingredients.

Access: 25 minutes by car from Nishinasuno Shiobara IC
http://www.myogaya.com/

A hot spring that can watch firefly “Kurabuchi hot spring” (Gunma Prefecture)

http://www.dan-b.com/

It pumps water from 650 meters below ground, it was called “hot spring of Joshu” which is becoming more popular. Since the bath is made by cypress, one can enjoy a time of healing while wrapped in gentle fragrance of cypress.

Access: 60 minutes by car from Kanetsu Fujioka IC or Takasaki IC
http://www.kurabuchionsen.com/hot_spring.html