Kanto/Recommended Day Trip Hot Springs Ranking
This time Kanto We will feature the hot spring spots recommended for day trips in a ranking format!
The elected area 5 locations in Gunma, Tochigi, Saitama, Kanagawa, and Tokyo is.
In addition, you can enjoy it with a day trip hot spring Carefully selected activities and experiences around each spot doing.
Casual weekends and holidays One-day hot spring Please use it as a reference for your trip!
table of contents
- 1 1st place: Shima Yamaguchikan / Gunma / Azuma
- 2 2nd Place: Nioson Plaza/Tochigi/Nikko
- 3 3rd place: Kumagaya Natural Hot Spring Hanayu Spa Resort / Saitama Kumagaya
- 4 4th place: Yuasobidokoro Hakone no Yu/Kanagawa/Hakone
- 5 5th place: Shinjuku natural hot spring Therma-yu / Shinjuku, Tokyo
- 6 Kanto/Recommended Day Trip Onsen Ranking Summary
- 7 Editorial department recommended feature articles
1st place: Shima Yamaguchikan / Gunma / Azuma
Gunma
・Located in the northwest, with abundant water sources and forests
Agatsuma area
.
"
Shima Yamaguchi Museum
” is located along the “Shiman River” that runs through the Azuma area.
The concept of the hall is "
A nostalgic townscape
”.
In addition to the retro-style front desk and lobby, there are shops, bars, and ramen shops.
Expressing the inside of the building as a single town called “Tawaramachi”
doing.
There are several hot spring baths, and the most recommended one is "
Theme large open-air bath
”.
It flows right next to the Shima Yamaguchi Museum.
A large open-air bath along the Shima River
There is a huge natural stone with a circumference of 25m with Daimoku carved on it.
A location where you can feel nature up close and the murmuring of the Shima River
But it will heal your daily fatigue!
Shima River lit up at night
You can enjoy a different scenery from the daytime.
The pure Japanese-style decoration is eye-catching "
Open-air mountain stream bath Shimagawa no Yu
” is also recommended.
An open-air bath where you can enjoy the scenery of the Shima River and the sound of a small waterfall on the opposite bank
In addition to,
A unique indoor bath with shoji screens and alcoves in the bathroom
There is also!
The quality of the hot springs at "Shiman Yamaguchikan" is
Sulfate spring
.
Among the many hot springs
It is characterized by being close to human skin,
Beautiful skin hot spring
is known as
world!
At Activity Japan,
Book a day trip plan to enjoy the hot springs at Shima Yamaguchikan
I can do it!
If you are interested, please check it out!
Ranking of recommended activities and experiences around Gunma/Azuma
" Shima Yamaguchi Museum with Gunma ・ Agatsuma area Around Shima Blue Cobalt blue lake called " Lake Shima ” A small & lightweight kayak packraft "or canoe water walk using SUP You can enjoy the experience!
colorful and cute glasswork " dragonfly ball such as making accessories using Plan to make souvenirs of the trip You can also book
How about before or after enjoying the hot springs at "Shiman Yamaguchi Kan"?
【Gunma県・四万温泉】秋限定!Lake Shima タンデムSUPで紅葉クルージングツアー
Limited time only! Flat rate autumn foliage cruise. Price is per vehicle. Can be enjoyed by the whole family, including 2 adults, 2 adults + child, and pets.
[Gunma, Shima Onsen] Experience SUP at the popular Lake Shima! Two-person tandem SUP rental
SUP rental with beginner's training! Tours accompanied by staff are also available! A large tandem board that beginners can easily cruise on! With its large buoyancy, it is a board that can be enjoyed by two adults, two adults and a child, or even pets (large dogs are OK!). There are a limited number of children's life jackets, wetsuits, and pet life vests.
[Gunma, Shima Onsen] SUP Mecca! Experience SUP at the popular Lake Shima. Single SUP rental
SUP rental with beginner's training! Tours accompanied by staff are also available! Explore Lake Shima on a stand-up paddle board that even beginners can easily ride! This is a popular all-round type brand board for one person that even beginners can enjoy easily. It comes with large fins and is easy to steer. Maximum load capacity for each is 110-140kg (small children, small dogs, etc. are not allowed).
[Gunma, Shima Onsen] Shima Onsen town walking tour
Shima Onsen, once crowned the number one retro hot spring town in Japan, is filled with a long history, abundant nature, and the shy yet cheerful people of Shima Onsen. I, a Shima Onsen resident for over 40 years, will guide you through this hot spring town. -A retro hot spring town that still retains the atmosphere of the 1960s-Learn about the history and hot spring culture of Shima Onsen-Meet and talk with the locals
◆SUP (Stand Up Paddle) ★SUP tours are very popular with women★ Anyone can enjoy the great outdoors of Lake Shima on SUP, even beginners (^^♪ SUP is open to families, and anyone over elementary school age is OK. SUP is a stylish water sport where you get on a large surfboard and paddle across the water. It is popular both in Japan and overseas.
2nd Place: Nioson Plaza/Tochigi/Nikko
Tochigi
・
Nikko area
located in the north
hot spring town
Kinugawa Onsen
Accommodation in
is.
Alkaline simple sulfur spring that is gentle on the skin
can be enjoyed!
The Yubune prepared is
Standard rock bath with indoor and outdoor baths
In addition to,
A spectacular open-air bath overlooking the Kinugawa River "
butai no yu
”
And so on.
"Butai no Yu" is built like a huge terrace,
Outstanding sense of openness
!
You can also see the pleasure boats that go down the Kinugawa Line!
In addition, it was actually used on the Kinugawa Line Kudari.
A pleasure boat that was reused as a bathtub
Houseboat open-air bath
”
is also popular.
The unique experience of enjoying a hot spring on a wooden hull will be a great souvenir story!
In addition to unique hot springs,
courtyard garden
Also"
Nioson Plaza
One of the features of .
in the garden
fishing pond
In addition, it is the symbol of the facility and the origin of the name
A pair of Nio statues
is installed.
Among the people who visited the statue of Nio at "Nioson Plaza",
Some have won the lottery and some have been blessed with children
that of
for that reason,
The hot spring of "Nioson Plaza"
Kodakara no Yu
"or"
Money luck hot water
It is also popular as
.
At Activity Japan,
Reserve a plan to enjoy the hot springs at Nioson Plaza on a day trip
I can do it!
How about enjoying the unique hot springs on a day trip while expecting the benefits of the Nio statues?
Shimotsuke's famous hot spring, Matoichi's natural hot spring. This is a one-day hot spring bathing plan where you can enjoy three different baths for men and women. You can take a bath at any time during the available hours. (Business hours: 10:00-16:00) *Notification of visit time is unnecessary. <Amenities> Body soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer <Prices> Large
Ranking of recommended activities and experiences around Tochigi and Nikko
" Nioson Plaza with Tochigi ・ Nikko area Then The following activities to enjoy the surrounding nature You can enjoy
Guided by a local guide, aim for the unexplored region of Oku-Nikko and see the frozen waterfall "Hyobaku" about 30m high.
Icefall trekking
”.
Enjoy thoroughly with a dedicated guide for one group only
snowshoe hike
Or, you can enjoy it almost entirely by charter with a small number of people
bird watching
.
at Lake Chuzenji
canoe tour
And so on, you can enjoy extraordinary experiences in various genres!
How about giving it a try before enjoying the hot springs at Nioson Plaza?
- 4.8
- (53 reviews and testimonials)
We will walk through the snowfields of Oku-Nikko with its superb view and visit the secret waterfall "Antaki" in the depths of the valley. Iori Falls is about 30 meters high and is completely frozen, making it a splendid ice waterfall. Located in the shade, the ice grows slowly and is known for its beautiful blue ice. In this tour, it is a plan to visit Iori Falls with the guidance of a nature guide who knows the local area well. deer
- 5.0
- (9 reviews and testimonials)
At the Nikko Kirifuri Kakure Mitaki Falls in the middle of winter, a majestic and dynamically towering ice wall appears surrounded by pure white snow and bluish ice! ! Why don't you climb the beginner to intermediate level ice walls with heights of 15m and 25m by yourself using an ax and crampons? ! The feeling of accomplishment from reaching the top and the immersive view of the vast nature of Nikko in winter from the top are impressive! ice climb
[Tochigi / Oku-Nikko] Play in the powder snow! Kids Snowshoeing 2025
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
Get covered in snow in Oku-Nikko! Play on snowshoes with a nature guide! [Sunday, January 26th, 2025 and Sunday, February 2nd] Play in the fluffy snow with a nature guide, a snow play pro! Dive into the fluffy snow, bury yourself in the snow, or slide down a gentle slope on a sled! With snowshoes, you can bury yourself in the snow and
- 5.0
- (22 reviews and testimonials)
Adventure trekking in the world of snow and ice in the Nikko Omote Mountain Range, the foot of Mt. Nyoho, and the valley along the Inari River! Wear crampons and walk with a guide aiming for Unryu Valley with complete winter mountain equipment. (About 6 hours round trip, suitable for good walkers) When you get there, you will see an icefall with a drop of 120m frozen in the freezing cold, a group of icicles and ice walls with a width of 100m! You should see this! ! winter days
- 4.8
- (24 reviews and testimonials)
Come and enjoy the winter nature that can only be enjoyed in Oku-Nikko with a nature guide! This is an event where you can explore the winter forests of Oku-Nikko on snowshoes. Whether you want to enjoy it at a leisurely pace or actively, the nature guide will guide you to ensure that both are satisfied! This event is especially popular with first-time visitors and families.
3rd place: Kumagaya Natural Hot Spring Hanayu Spa Resort / Saitama Kumagaya
Saitama ・ Kumagaya in the north Day trip hot spring facility is.
Saitama's largest hot spring source
boasting a luxurious location close to the city
Free-flowing hot springs
You can enjoy
The quality of the hot springs
A golden simple hot spring with a smooth texture
is.
As it is called a spa resort, you can enjoy "Onkatsu" that raises the average body temperature in the hotel. Bedrock bath facility "Onkatsu cafe Nest" or, Massage facilities and beauty salons And so on!
And the main hot spring is There are multiple bathtubs that you can enjoy throughout the day It has been.
Open-air bath is a free-flowing hot spring that luxuriously uses cypress evenly. " Hinoki bath ” Enjoy free-flowing hot spring water while gazing at the garden that spreads out in front of you " rock bath ” , You can also enjoy free-flowing hot water from the source " Tsuboyu "When" sleeping bath ” , featuring a smooth texture with fine air bubbles " silk bath ” Such, Plenty of bathtubs with different ways of enjoying is!
indoor bath then " Atsuyu ", Jet bath or electric bath In addition to spa resort-like bathtubs, 100% underground water bath And so on!
In addition, the men's bath has a spacious "
tower sauna
”, and in addition to the normal sauna in the women’s bath, there is also a “
coral steam sauna
Complete with ".
Along with many hot springs
You can enjoy the experience of "getting ready"
!
"
Kumagaya Natural Hot Spring Hanayu Spa Resort
"teeth,
A free shuttle bus operates between the nearest JR Kumagaya Station
doing.
Check it out if you are thinking of going by train
is!
Ranking of recommended activities and experiences around Saitama and Kumagaya
Located at Kumagaya Natural Hot Spring Hanayu Spa Resort Saitama ・ Kumagaya area Then, how to make a sake cup or a tea bowl " Electric potter's wheel experience class can participate in
You can also use the oil to make herbal specimens "
Herbarium
The plan to make " is also fulfilling.
Simple herbarium bottles, practical ballpoint pens, oil diffusers, etc.
From interior items to everyday items,
You can make your own herbarium item with your favorite design
world!
If there is a plan you are interested in, please check it out!
[Saitama Kumagaya] Let's make only one original ballpoint pen in the world!
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
Herbarium means "plant specimen". Preserved and dried flowers are placed in a bottle and filled with a special liquid, making it a very popular interior item. Such a herbarium can be turned into a ballpoint pen! The swaying flowers are so beautiful! Only one original ballpoint pen in the world. How about a reward for yourself or a gift for someone special?
[Saitama Prefecture/Honjo] First experience. "Visitor" free run.
A mini circuit for 2 and 4 wheels! The 1-kilometer course is perfect for sports driving and various driving events. About 15 minutes from Kanetsu Expressway Honjo Kodama IC♪
Fathers, students, and other people who are off on Saturdays can also rent it out on Fridays. Master drift! ? Please master the cart as you like!
It is a charter one-day course. You can enjoy it freely, such as holding a race, so please enjoy it to your heart's content, including exhilaration! The course has been refurbished for safety, so it is very safe ♪
NEW Suburban Nature Tour in Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture with famous YouTuber YouTuber Channel Wani-san and a tour of the home and reptile house of Gasagasa + Wani-san in the Fukaya area of Saitama AM 10:00 to 11:30 Gasagasa @ Fukaya irrigation channel Scheduled to capture Tanago, Gibachi, and other native species 12:00 to 13:00, tour of the reptile house (
4th place: Yuasobidokoro Hakone no Yu/Kanagawa/Hakone
A hot spring town that represents Kanto Kanagawa of Hakone area It is in Day trip hot spring facility .
Inside the hall
The Japanese-style design is standardized, and the free resting room is also tatami-matted.
is.
After enjoying the hot springs, you can relax in the spacious tatami-floored space.
"
Yuasobidokoro Hakone no Yu
"of
There are 5 types of Yubune
.
indoor bath
is a simple design with woody furnishings and tiles.
Open-air bath
Fine bubbles are comfortable
"
Vibrator hot water
”
A hot spring that flows like a thin waterfall from overhead
"
Utaseyu
”
, Relax your body with comfortable water pressure and air bubbles
"
whirlpool
”
, Lie down with your head on a wooden pillow and enjoy the stimulation of moderate bubbles.
"
sleeping bath
”
etc.
Besides just soaking
Enjoy hot springs in various ways
I can do it!
The quality of the hot spring water at Yuasobidokoro Hakone no Yu is
Chloride/sulfate spring/weakly alkaline/hypotonic hot spring that is gentle on the skin
is.
also,
shaped like a gourd
"Dog's gourd open-air bath" for pets
Fully equipped!
You can enjoy the hot spring with your precious pet
world!
*From January 10, 2023, the entire building will be closed due to earthquake resistance construction. Please check the official website for reopening schedule and details.
Ranking of recommended activities and experiences around Kanagawa and Hakone
" Yuasobidokoro Hakone no Yu with Kanagawa ・ Hakone area teeth, Great activity and experience spot surrounded by nature is!
Komagatake, a popular sightseeing spot in the Hakone area, Hakone Komagatake Ropeway ' to go up, Sunset & night view, starry sky astronomical observation from the summit before and after sunset Enjoy the " Hakone Air Travel can participate in
Besides, in the forest
MTB (mountain bike)
An exhilarating activity that runs down the
deep forest cruising
""
Wild the Trail Cruising
” can also be challenged.
You can enjoy an extraordinary experience that makes you feel closer to nature!
At Yuasobidokoro Hakone no Yu, it might be a good idea to warm up your cold body with Hakone Soratabi, and wash off your sweat with Deep Forest Cruising or Wild the Trail Cruising. No!
[Trip Tips] ① The best time to see the cherry blossoms is usually from mid- to late April. This is your last chance to see the cherry blossoms in the Tokyo metropolitan area. ② For dessert after your meal, you will be guided to an all-you-can-eat strawberry picking event in the garden! Condensed milk is also available. ③ For lunch, enjoy a rice pot meal made with plenty of whitebait from Suruga Bay.
[13-person team/Pick-up from city hotels] Mt. Fuji Course D: Owakudani and Hakone
07:00-08:30 Pick up at a hotel in 12 wards of Tokyo (transport to hotel or guesthouse) 10:30 ▼ Hot spring/OUTLET Choice (lunch on your own/about 2 hours) 1. Enjoy the hot spring on the way back (about 2 hours) I don't go to Gotemba Outlet. 2. Gotemba Outlet (about 2 hours) I don't go to the hot spring. 13:00 ▼ Owakudani (about 1 hour) 14:
[Day trip] Mt. Fuji Course D: Owakudani and Hakone
08:00 ▼ Get on and off at the meeting point, under the Beams sign in front of JR Tokyo Station Shin-Marunouchi Building 08:30 ▼ Get on and off at the meeting point, in front of Sumitomo Mitsui Bank, Shinjuku West Exit 10:30 ▼ Hot Springs/Outlet Choice (Lunch on your own/about 2 hours) 1. Enjoy the hot springs on the way back (about 2 hours) I don't go to Gotemba Outlet. 2. Gotemba Outlet (about 2 hours) I don't go to the hot springs. 1
[Kanagawa, Hakone, Sengokuhara] A walking tour to the pond in Sengokuhara, a path loved by locals
This is a trekking tour where you can enjoy the nature of Hakone. The tour takes place in Sengokuhara, Hakone. We will guide you to paths that are not listed in guidebooks and are used by locals for walks. We will show you another side of Sengokuhara, different from the famous silver grass fields.
[Kanagawa/Hakone] Hakone outer rim highest peak Kintoki mountain climbing tour
This tour takes you up Mt. Kintoki, the highest peak on the outer rim of the Hakone volcano, and allows you to see flowers with a different look to those found at Lake Ashi or the grasslands of Sengokuhara. The area is also famous for the legend of Kintaro, so you can enjoy climbing while thinking about history. The view from the peak after reaching the top is a spectacular sight that you should see at least once in your life. It is also highly recommended for those who want to start mountain climbing.
5th place: Shinjuku natural hot spring Therma-yu / Shinjuku, Tokyo
Tokyo
・
Shinjuku area
close to the downtown area of
24-hour hot spring facility for day trips
is.
Features a gorgeous interior with Western and modern tastes
There is also a chandelier at the front.
"
Shinjuku Natural Hot Spring Therma-yu
Among the baths installed in ", the one that is particularly recommended is
indoor bath
High-concentration carbonated bath
” and open-air bath “
Jindai no Yu
”
.
"High-concentration carbonated bath" is compared to a general carbonated spring bath,
Set the carbonation concentration high
doing.
moreover,
The temperature of the hot water is kept low to maintain the carbonic acid concentration.
Therefore, you can enjoy the pleasant sensation of rich carbonic acid for a long time.
"Jindai no Yu" is the only "Shinjuku Natural Hot Spring Therma Yu"
natural hot spring
.
Uses natural hot springs transported daily from Nakaizu
doing.
Being able to enjoy natural hot springs while staying in the city center is a unique feature of “Shinjuku Natural Hot Springs Thermaeyu”!
In each of the men's and women's baths
2 types of sauna
There is also a nice point
.
In addition to the high-temperature sauna for both men and women, the men's bath has a low-temperature "
mist sauna
", you can use it yourself in the women's bath "
Mud pack containing hydrogen water
”, and salt was prepared for rubbing on the body.
Mud pack with hydrogen water & salt sauna
"You can enjoy!
At "Shinjuku Natural Hot Spring Thermaeyu",
at an extra charge
Bedrock bath
also available
.
Unisex "
rock salt healing
In addition to "
germanium healing
”, A sauna from Finland where women sprinkle water on hot stones to create steam ”
Louryu
” and so on!
Also, when using the bedrock bath, Good view" Rooftop Sports Bar & Fitness for free I can do it.
Furthermore, in the building, there is a Japanese izakaya "
Delicious sake and appetizers Feast Izakaya Sansui Kusaki
,
You can also drink all night after enjoying the hot springs
world!
It's perfect for a little luxury on consecutive holidays and weekends!
Ranking of recommended activities and experiences around Shinjuku, Tokyo
In Activity Japan, there is "Shinjuku Natural Hot Spring Therma Yu" Tokyo ・ Shinjuku area You can book the following activities and experiences in the vicinity.
Rely on the given hints to solve the mystery and slip through the movie-like laser traps Escape Game " Dungeon Escape Series II ”.
"Glass" has a cute appearance and is perfect for interior decoration. moss ball ” and “Moss” using natural moss terrarium ” production experience.
Round shape with fresh flowers making candle holders In the experience, you can also get a tea light candle with your favorite scent!
If you have a plan you like, please make a reservation before or after enjoying the hot springs at "Shinjuku Natural Hot Springs Thermaeyu"!
- 3.9
- (9 reviews and testimonials)
Escape from a prison cell you're locked in! Use your wits with your friends to solve the mystery. Escape games are games where you and your friends are locked in a closed environment such as a locked room, and you must find items and keys hidden in the room or solve the mystery to escape. There is a time limit, so the tension is outstanding! It's like a movie with high-tech traps.
[Tokyo⇄Chiba] Japanese School Day - Kimino High School
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
This service allows foreign tourists to experience one of the hidden charms of Japanese culture, the good old "Showa era school" at our abandoned school campsite CAMPiece Kimitsu (Kimitsu City, Chiba). In a certain rural town in Japan, the era is Showa... You can enroll for a day in a school that stands in a rural landscape surrounded by nature. An actual "homeroom teacher" will be teaching in the classroom.
- 4.9
- (4 reviews and testimonials)
*Please read the important information below the plan description*Please contact us if you wish to pay in cash on the day, place an order, or make a group reservation (6 to 12 people). Small cute flowers and pearls are trapped inside a transparent glass dome♪ The swaying flowers are very cute. Try different colors, match them, or make a perfect gift at a low price (*^^*
- 4.8
- (6 reviews and testimonials)
Why not experience authentic braiding in Kagurazaka, a stylish and chic town? "Domei" holds braid experience sessions in the hope that more people can experience the beauty and depth of the traditional Japanese craft of braiding by actually experiencing making braids themselves. I am. In the trial course, you will be asked to form Nara-gumi on Marudai, and the braided cord will be tied with a strap or bracelet on the spot.
- 4.1
- (8 reviews and testimonials)
You and your friends were searching through an ancient tomb in search of treasure when you arrived at the final dungeon, where you found a laser trap. This is an ambitious plan that allows you to enjoy the excellent puzzle solving and laser traps that only a puzzle solving specialty store can offer.
Kanto/Recommended Day Trip Onsen Ranking Summary
This time Kanto area recommended in One-day hot spring the spot, Featured in ranking format Did!
All of the hot springs introduced Various charms other than just soaking in hot springs there is.
also, Activities and experiences that can be enjoyed in the surrounding area Also, Perfect for a little extraordinary experience on holidays is!
Please refer to this special issue, Short day trips to hot springs during consecutive holidays and weekends Please enjoy.
*The information in this article is current as of December 2022.
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