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An onsen (温泉 - hot spring) is a hot spring of volcanic origin. It allows you to relax, free yourself from stress and fatigue and has several medicinal and regenerating properties for the body.
This bath of almost 50°C is often located outside, in a heavenly environment. The onsen has been very present in Japanese culture for millennia, particularly for its effects on the skin and health.
Onsen ≠ Sento (indoor public bath with non-natural water sources).
Before discovering the best onsen in Japan, here are the rules to follow when bathing there:
Kusatsu is considered Japan's first onsen. Fed by large quantities of hot water, it is said to cure “all illnesses except lovesickness”.
This onsen offers spectacular views of Mount Fuji and the lake at its base, Lake Kawaguchiko.
The best onsen on the island of Hokkaido, the waters of its hot springs contain sulfur, hydrogen sulfide and iron, which softens, brightens the skin and reduces fatigue.
On the horizon, white steam can be seen coming out of the town of Beppu, rising between the buildings. Beppu hosts 8 onsen, but also sand baths or mud baths.
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