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The 15 most popular spa & hot springs tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Osaka day tour linking Himeji Castle, Koko-en Garden, Arima Onsen, and Mt. Rokko. Long, smooth, and worth the effort.
“Harry our tour guide was great friendly helpful & informative Rita great knowledge & brilliant English The tour was amazing a full day which was very enjoyable & plenty to learn about Highly recommend”
Osaka day trip to Nara and Uji: feed deer at Nara Park, tour Todai-ji and Kasuga Taisha, then relax at Genji no Yu onsen.
“Nara deer Park and Uji temple and river side all worth seeing”
A private 10-hour Fuji and Hakone day trip from Tokyo with top views, Lake Ashi, a shrine stop, and a tattoo-friendly onsen.
“This tour was a highlight of our time in Tokyo. Daru was a fantastic guide - friendly, informative, flexible and relaxed. He made the experience stress-free from start to finish. Our vehicle was immaculate and comfortable. Each location we stopped was well chosen and Daru ensured we were in and out smoothly, unrushed and came…”
Private Fuji and Hakone tour from Tokyo with scenic drives, shrine and lakeside views, an onsen break, and art museums.
“We had an outstanding tour of Hakone with Elie. Although the fog prevented us from seeing Mt. Fuji, the experience was excellent from start to finish. Elie was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and personable, making the day both enjoyable and informative. He also went above and beyond to accommodate our dietary needs, ensuring that suitable food…”
A 1-day Tokyo to Mt. Fuji trip with 5th Station views, Oshino Hakkai ponds, and optional open-air onsen time for about $50.
“Very disappointing. Was not what was in the description. We did not have a guide - just a driver who spoke very little English and when he stopped at the first spot pointed at another company’s tour group and said follow! Next stop was hits, small lakes & shops. Again give time to return to…”
Fukuoka day trip: Mount Aso Nakadake crater, Aso Shrine, and Kurokawa Onsen streets, with free time, optional museum, and horseback.
“Given sufficient time at each spot, tour guides were professional, provided informative tips & info.”
Private Nagano day trip to Jigokudani snow monkeys, Zenko-ji, Obuse and sake, plus a Shibu Onsen soak. Private guide, one day.
“We had a wonderful day with Hori! He was very knowledgeable about Nagano and we saw some beautiful landmarks. Our favorite was the snow monkey park!”
Mt Takao views, monkeys, Hachioji ramen, and a tattoo-friendly onsen from Tokyo in a small English group.
“Jordon is an asset to the company. He has an eye for detail and is very considerate. Tour was conducted at a very comfortable pace. Jordon is very knowledgeable and explained the various stopover sights. Even during our sit down ramen meal, he brought us tea and water while waiting and engaged us in various…”
Priority access to Jigokudani snow monkeys plus Shibu Onsen streets and a sake stop on an organized 4.5-hour Nagano afternoon tour.
“Very kind guide. Nice program. Loved both the tour to the monkeys and the site seeing. Small group, everyone could ask questions.”
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Mt. Fuji 5th Station views, Oshino Hakkai ponds, and a Fuji-facing onsen. Easy Tokyo day trip with photo stops and clear guidance.
“Bus was basic Middle stop was tourist trap- far too busy to enjoy We’d booked for Onsen (3rd element), but this seemed an afterthought, as all except us were on for shopping at Gotemba as 3rd element”
Full-day Mt. Takao hike with a temple stop and onsen soak. Choose trail difficulty, learn onsen rules, and return for dinner.
“Good service Assistance was efficient one cancellation of tour not expected , but replaced by very efficient guide his name is Bek, he was wonderful”
Soak in Solaniwa Onsen Osaka Bay Tower with alkaline baths and a rooftop Tenku Garden of torii gates, waterfalls, and seasonal views.
“Love this family friendly onsen. Couldn’t work out how to get the lunch that we bought with our ticket and ended up having to purchase it again but overall we still would recommend the experience.”
Air-conditioned Tokyo day trip to Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Oshino Hakkai, and onsen or Gotemba outlets, with guided photo stops.
“Our Mount Fuji tour was fantastic—smooth, well-paced, and full of great insights. Anna was an exceptional guide: knowledgeable, attentive, and warm. She made the experience truly memorable. Highly recommended!”
Hike to Kurama Temple from Kyoto via Kibune, then cool down with mountain hot springs. Train ride, shrines, views, 4 hours.
“This tour was incredible! Nature was on our side with some light snow on a sunny day. We even saw two deer on our way up. Our guide Philippe was great and so knowledgeable. We learned so much, and Philippe took us to some lesser known spots on the mountain, which made for an unforgettable…”
Kyoto Arashiyama day tour with the Sagano Romantic Train, an exciting Hozugawa River boat ride, Bamboo Grove walk, and optional onsen.
“Itsuki is full of energy & super friendly! She made sure we were well taken care of every step of the way. She made reservations on the car without windows on the train so we got the best views. She even took us to some breath taking sights which we probably wouldn’t have found ourselves.…”
