Most Popular Onsen- Hot Springs to Explore on a Private Tour in Japan

Hot springs or Onsen are found everywhere in Japan, which most of the tourist as well as locals love to take a dip for enjoying health benefits and socializing. It is believed that bathing at onsen is a great way to enjoy Japan, which makes visiting onsen and taking a dip in it as one of the top activities to do when on a holiday or vacation.

Bathing in Onsen- Hot Springs offers health benefits like:

       •    Helps in smoothening the skin

       •    Relieve back pain

       •    Physical and mental relaxation

       •    Stimulate Blood circulation

       •    Speed up the metabolism

Hot spring or onsen in Japan are often found in natural settings among mountains, along the seashore or in narrow valleys; this adds an appeal to the bathing experience.

Let us have a look at top onsen or hot springs that can be explored on a customized private tour in Japan:

#1- Riverside Onsen- Takaragawa Onsen (Gunma, Central Honshū):
Most Japanese onsen maniacs often mark this onsen to be the best in the country. Takaragawa means Treasure River; you will find Takaragawa Onsen’s several slate-floored pools sit along several hundred meters of river bank. Its most of the pools are used for mixed bathing except one pool is meant for ladies-only bath. The alkaline waters of this onsen is said to cure fatigue, nervous disorders and digestive troubles.

#2- Inner City Onsen- Oedo Onsen Monogatari (Tokyo):
Located on an artificial island of Odaiba out in Tokyo Bay, Oedo Onsen Monogatari is a giant super onsen that is modeled on an Edo period town. You will find a huge variety of tubs, including outdoor tubs, restaurants, relaxation rooms and shops. With an option of massage and spa treatments here, you can easily spend a whole day soaking your cares.
 
#3- Onsen Town- Kinosaki (Kinosaki, Kansai):
Kinosaki is located on the Sea of Japan coast in northern Kansai, which is a quintessential onsen town. With seven public baths and number of onsen ryokan, Kinosaki is the perfect place to experience a unique onsen ryokan experience.
 
#4- Semitropical Onsen- Urami-ga-taki Onsen (Hachijō-jima, Izu-shotō):
In Japan, Urami-ga-taki Onsen is a real standout, which is considered to be the perfect little rotemburo located next to a waterfall in lush semitropical jungle. It will offer a unique and magical experience when you watch while sitting in the bath how the late afternoon sunlight pierces the ferns.
 
Conclusion:
Enjoying a bath or taking time or a dip into one of the onsen in Japan will offer you a rejuvenating experience. You can have utmost fun by getting personalized Japan private tour from a reputable inbound tour operator. Whether it is Japan small group tour, family tour or individual tour, a reliable tour operator or travel company in Japan will suitably craft out the best itinerary that will make your holiday trip a memorable one.