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AWAJI LAGOON SUITES TENREI, an all-suite hotel with 25 rooms on the Komoe Coast in Sumoto, Awaji Island, opens on January 29, 2027, with reservations open since November 1, 2026.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun holds "Yunessun Christmas 2026" with half-price adult admission for guests in full Christmas costumes from November 20 to December 25, 2026, plus the winter Snow Fantasy Bath, Boxappy's snow program on select days, and Christmas offerings at Hakone Hotel Kowakien.
Around Saturday, November 14, 2026, bathhouses and bathing facilities in 31 prefectures are holding IYOSHI COLA no Yu, a scented bath made with extract from cola lees. A new original poster shot at a Shinjuku sento has also been unveiled.
The popular short anime Teikou Penguin teams up with the day-trip bathing facility brand Ofuro no Ousama from November 21, 2026 to January 31, 2027 at eight locations in Tokyo, Saitama and Kanagawa, with collaboration goods, original coasters and in-store decorations.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun will pour Beaujolais Nouveau into its outdoor Observation Open-Air Bath from November 19 to 23, 2026, with a special tasting on release day, a similar bath at Motoyu Mori no Yu, and an autumn sweets buffet at Hakone Hotel Kowakien.
Hotel Kinparo, a seaside hotel in Toyooka, Hyogo, about 5 minutes by car from Kinosaki Onsen, will begin offering a special plan featuring two local tagged matsuba crabs on November 12, 2026, with dishes including sashimi, crab served whole, charcoal-grilled crab, and kani-suki.
From January 11 to February 28, 2027, KAI Okuhida in Okuhida Onsenkyo, Gifu, holds its first Ice Formation Bus Tour, taking guests with a guide to the Aodaru icicles at Fukuchi Onsen and the Kanekoori light-up at Shin-Hirayu Onsen for ¥2,200 per person, followed by slushy sake at a foot bath.
Yukibou Hakusen, a hot spring inn in Yonago, Tottori, becomes Kaike Hakusen on November 6, 2026, and is offering a renewal commemorative plan with tagged live Matsuba crab from Tottori served in the guest room, limited to 3 rooms a day.
Aso Retreat HONO by Onko Chishin opens on November 2, 2026 in Minami Aso Village, Kumamoto. The 17-room hotel builds its stay around foraging in Aso's fields, with a private hot spring in every room, in-room spa treatments, and local crafts.
Ofuro Café Karinnoyu, the hot spring and sauna facility within THE FARM in Katori, Chiba, holds the relaxation-themed sauna event "Mellow Sauna Day" on November 12 and 19, 2026, featuring herbal aufguss with farm-grown herbs and a mixed-gender sauna set to about 70°C all day.
From December 26, 2026 to February 28, 2027, Kurobe Unazuki Onsen Yamanoha (黒部・宇奈月温泉 やまのは) in Kurobe, Toyama holds a Taisho-themed winter event with 100 lanterns made by local children, a history exhibit, a then-and-now map of Unazuki Onsen, retro dishes and sweets, and a stay plan, with some content running until April 5, 2027.
From December 21, 2026 to February 2, 2027, Hoshinoya Tokyo in Otemachi offers a one-night "Ichiyo Raifuku Hot Spring Good-Luck Stay" with a sword dance (kenbu) lesson, a saline hot spring bath, a "Kaiun Deep Breathing" session 160 m above ground, and kumihimo braiding, at ¥63,050 for one guest or ¥106,100 for two (accommodation fee separate).
From November 1 to 30, 2026, Okazaki Rakunoyu (大庭園露天風呂 おかざき楽の湯) in Aichi will collaborate with the Great Ieyasu-kō "Aoi" Busho-tai (グレート家康公「葵」武将隊), featuring a red Ii Naomasa bath, a golden Tokugawa Ieyasu salt sauna, and limited-time Sengoku warlord mazemen dishes.
From December 1, 2026 to February 23, 2027, HOSHINOYA Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture offers the "Healing Winter Retreat," a stay built around three free-flowing hot springs, a sub-zero morning stretch, kotatsu seating with winter-only dishes, a bar on the ice under the stars, and a letter to one's future self.
The Japanese Garden Café at Sanyoso in Izu-Nagaoka Onsen has been extended to run from November 1 to December 20, 2026, serving anmitsu or almond jelly with basil sauce inside a Registered Tangible Cultural Property overlooking the autumn garden.
From January 4 to February 28, 2027, KAI Alps in Omachi Onsenkyo, Nagano, holds Yukiguni Gangi Akari again this winter, lighting its gangi corridor and courtyard with 50 kamakura snow lanterns, with snow lantern making and irori-grilled mochi for overnight guests.
Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen in Maniwa, Okayama is selling a Mountain Climbing Support Stay Plan with trailhead transfers, a packed lunch and a hot spring bath as autumn colors move from the mountains to the flatlands through mid-November.
From November 14, 2026, Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara, Kanagawa hosts a collaboration illumination area with KAWAISOUNI!, creator of Opanchu Usagi and Npochamu, plus themed attractions, food, goods, and tie-ups with Sagamiko Onsen Ururi and PICA Sagamiko.
Mt. Shakushi Gateway Camp, a glamping site in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi with Mt. Fuji directly in view, has renewed its Luxury 4-Bed dome from 6 m to 7 m in diameter. A special stay plan with up to 30% off on select dates, a Mt. Fuji Sauna Plan with five free perks, and limited-time Christmas and New Year BBQs are also available.
To celebrate the opening of the Kano crab fishing season, Yamashiro Onsen holds the Yamashiro Crab Festival on November 15, 2026, with crab soup served in Kutani ware bowls (limited to the first 600 servings), a fresh crab sale, and local sake and beer.
Art Fair Beppu Spring 2027 will take place at five venues in central Beppu, Oita, from January 30 to February 1, 2027, with 39 artists and artist groups from Japan and across Asia, and early-bird tickets are on sale from October 23, 2026.
Autumn foliage season is arriving in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. This guide covers seven representative spots, including Onami-ike, Kirishima Jingu and Shiohitashi Onsen Ryoma Park, with typical peak times and access information.
From November 11, 2026 to February 28, 2027, Luxury Trailers Rikyu Ise in Ise, Mie Prefecture, will offer a winter-only glamping plan with a customizable Matsusaka beef mala tang hot pot, a kotatsu, a campfire, hot water bottles and a morning low-temperature sauna.
On November 22, 2026, Ocean Spa Fuua in Atami will host a special aufguss event with heat master オジ・マービック, offering four sessions of about 20 minutes each at its Löyly Camp (ロウリュキャンプ), included with admission.
Tsumagoi Resort Sainosato (つま恋リゾート彩の郷) in Kakegawa, Shizuoka will hold its Tsumagoi Illumination "Invitation to the Magic Forest" (魔法の森への招待状) from October 30, 2026 to March 28, 2027, with a witches' forest theme, a renewed Dark Night world, and set plans that combine admission with a hot spring bath, dinner buffet, or overnight stay.
On November 3, 2026, Unzen Onsen in Nagasaki will host "Unzen Bunka Biyori" (雲仙文化日和), a one-day autumn event featuring local food, hata-making, crafts, music, and a free guided town walk around Unzen Jigoku.
Wake Ugaidani Onsen (和気鵜飼谷温泉), a town-run hot spring facility in Wake, Okayama, is celebrating its 31st anniversary. The Miakashi (燈明-みあかし-) light-up begins on November 1, alongside a new three-type nabe plan and a special offer for the third guest in a room.
Gifu Light Story 2027 runs from January 30 to February 28, 2027, at Gifu Park and Shobo-ji Temple in Gifu City, with Gifu wagasa and lantern light-ups, projection mapping and the series' first cloud sea effect. Advance tickets for adults start at ¥1,100.
Hatoko no Yu, a seaside hot spring in Kaminoseki, Yamaguchi, reopens on Sunday, November 1 after renovation, with two ticket booklets for ¥14,000, free bathing for junior high schoolers and younger through November 3, and a new restaurant menu.
From November 14 to December 13, 2026, The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA in Yugawara, Kanagawa holds a seasonal event with limited-time cream sodas, a lit courtyard terrace and a maple leaf book cover workshop.
With clear air from autumn through winter, Kyukamura Fuji on the shore of Lake Tanuki in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, recommends viewing "Moonlight Fuji," lit only by moonlight, and "Pearl Fuji," when the full moon meets the summit, from late October to around February.
Sengenyu (浅間湯), a sento in Ekoda, Nerima Ward, Tokyo that opened in 1927, has been taken over through the Tokyo Public Bathhouse Succession Matching Program and will reopen in early December 2026 with a renovated exterior, lobby, changing room, and sauna.
Yaita Onsen Glamping yulampi in Yaita, Tochigi has added a Luxury Dome that sleeps up to 8 guests and has its own private open-air hot spring, and has refreshed its dining hall in a Showa-retro style, with a classic BBQ plan on sale at 20% off.
Izu Retreat Atagawa Suiko by Onko Chishin in Higashi-Izu Town is taking reservations for a stay plan on December 23 to 25, 2026, pairing wine aged on a shipwreck off Kawazu with Japanese cuisine at a counter seat facing the sea, with a view of the Moon Road on the first full-moon Christmas Eve in 19 years.
The hot spring inn on Lake Suwa in Nagano fully opened its one-room solo-traveler accommodation "Yuyu" on October 1, with an interior designed for women traveling alone.
Tsuruga Castle Projection Mapping 2026 will be held from November 20 to 22 at Tsuruga Castle Park in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima. Viewing is free with no advance registration, and the show combines imagery inspired by Aizu's traditional culture with a sea-of-clouds effect.
Village Kyoto, a 79-room hotel in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, completed its phased renovation of the entire building in September 2026, updating its guest rooms, lobby, and large bath and adding experiences such as in-room tea-making and local sake.
Starting at 6:00 PM on October 20, 2026, HIS is selling special tour and hotel-only plans for the TV anime Ninjaboy Rantaro collaboration events at Atami Onsen (from November 13, 2026) and Noboribetsu Onsen (from November 20, 2026), both running through March 28, 2027, with original goods for guests.
THE BOTANICAL RESORT Rinne, an overnight botanical garden in Naka, Ibaraki, enters its first full autumn with "Zero-Distance Autumn Leaves," a stay among about 50,000 trees, and a November-only one-night plan.
From December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, KAI Kinugawa offers a stay plan that includes a guests-only special prayer at Nikko Toshogu, original naorai sweets served at the long-established wagashi shop Nisshodo, and a goshuincho made with Kurobane indigo dyeing and Mamada cord.
Yamanaka Onsen in Kaga Onsen-kyo hosts the Karankoron YUGE no ICHI 2026 street market with around 80 stalls and programs on November 3, and the Yamanaka-bushi Utaiyanko singing event on November 8.
Ueno Station Hostel Oriental 1, a familiar spot in Ueno for 40 years, reopens as The Centurion Sauna Rest & Stay Edo Tokyo on December 12, 2026, with a dual-heater sauna for up to 26 people and an "Edo Shitamachi Training Hall" concept inspired by sumo.
From December 1, 2026 to February 22, 2027, HOSHINOYA Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture offers the "Karuizawa Warming Solo Retreat," a 2-night, 3-day program for one guest per group that combines two hot spring baths, acupuncture and moxibustion body care, a spa oil treatment, and warming meals.
Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Bessou Kohaku no Sho, which opened on the shores of Lake Shikotsu in Hokkaido in August 2026, is selling a monitor plan for its first autumn and winter stays since opening. The plan includes one drink per adult and asks guests to complete a survey, with stays available through March 31, 2027.
Shirarasou Grand Hotel in Shirahama, Wakayama, and Yuasa Shoyu are launching the first project of their Wakayama Cultural Co-Creation Project, a stay plan with a soy sauce and miso kaiseki dinner and a fermentation breakfast, on sale from October 14, 2026.
The day-trip hot spring Fuji Chobo-no-Yu Yurari in Narusawa Village, Yamanashi, began selling autumn-only dishes on October 13, 2026, and its operator's mascot Fujippi is giving away pair tickets on X.
A Girls Band Cry collaboration event will be held at 12 Rakuya locations nationwide from October 26 to November 29, 2026, with bonuses, a Music Löyly collaboration, decorations, and original goods featuring a new Toei Animation illustration of the five members in yukata.
Oshiage Onsen Daikokuyu hosts a Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- collaboration from October 17 to November 9, 2026, with a collaboration bath ticket with tenugui towel, themed drinks and food, craft beer, medicinal baths, and original merchandise.
Hakone Hotel Kowakien in Hakone, Kanagawa, plans to open guest rooms with semi-open-air hot spring baths in autumn 2027, and has added garden-side seating at its buffet restaurant, Fontainebleau.
THE BOTANICAL RESORT Rinne, a botanical garden with overnight stays in Naka, Ibaraki, turns one on November 29, 2026, and will hold a different event on each of four consecutive weekends in November.
The cruise train THE ROYAL EXPRESS will run a 1-night, 2-day Shimoda plan and a new 2-night, 3-day West Izu and Mt. Fuji plan in January 2027. Applications are accepted from October 8 to November 15, 2026, and seats are sold by lottery.
Choyo Resort Hotel in Sounkyo Onsen, Hokkaido, is offering a stay plan that comes with ¥3,000 worth of gasoline tickets for drivers visiting the hot spring town. The plan is available for stays from October 13 to November 20, 2026.
Fourtreat Hakone Sengokuhara in Hakone offers a women-only Ladies Plan for autumn and winter, with a 45-minute yomogi steam session, Micho fruit vinegar and a Hakone-exclusive LULULUN face mask, from ¥11,450 per person.
HOTEL Jogakura in Hakkoda, Aomori City, is offering a stay plan called "The Luxury of Doing Nothing" for stays from November 10 to December 23, 2026, combining hot springs, dishes featuring Aomori ingredients, and one drink of choice per guest at dinner.
From December 1, 2026 to November 30, 2027, Hoshino Resorts KAI Beppu offers its "Beppu Retro Hot Spring Tour" at ¥3,500 per person (accommodation not included), with a local-bath orientation, a guided walk to neighborhood hot springs, a new original bamboo basket, and a new guide for choosing the next bath.
Guests staying at Nishiizu Meguri, a hot spring inn in Toi, Izu City, can use the private sauna, private ganbanyoku (hot stone bath) and private hot spring bath as many times as they like through December 25, 2026. The three facilities normally cost a combined ¥12,100 (tax included) when each is used once.
Yamaguchi Flower Tourism 2026, a one-night, two-day autumn tour planned by Hibiya-Kadan, will be held on November 11 and 12, 2026. The tour covers cosmos fields, flower growers, a sake brewery, craft beer, washi dyeing and Yuda Onsen, and costs ¥33,000 per person for 20 monitor participants.
Limited-time stay plans for the F1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit, held April 9 to 11, 2027, are on sale at Yunoyama Sosuikyo and AQUAIGNIS Kataoka Onsen "Hanareyado" in Komono, Mie. Rates start from ¥350,000 per room per night, with benefits including a transfer toward Suzuka, a bottle of champagne and sweets by a world-champion pâtissier.
From October 19 to November 30, 2026, Ocean Breeze at Atami Pearlstar Hotel serves a Pear and Chestnut Autumn Harvest Afternoon Tea featuring pears, chestnuts, apples, and figs for ¥5,500 (tax included, service charge separate).
Aomoriya by Hoshino Resorts holds its "Wattsudo Kaiun Matsuri" from December 3, 2026 to March 7, 2027, with Nebuta Seven Lucky Gods displays and new good-fortune activities for hotel guests.
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Obama Onsen in Nagasaki Prefecture hosts GOOD TIDE OBAMA, a free-admission event with beginner-friendly sea kayaking, SUP and fishing cruises on Tachibana Bay, ending with the sunset.
On October 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026, the historic ryokan Misasa Yakushi no Yu Mansuirou in Tottori's Misasa Onsen holds an evening event where guests enjoy a special castella fruit sandwich from the local shop Mitoku Kasho Hakurodo while hearing stories of Misasa Onsen and Mount Mitoku, for ¥500 with one drink.
Nikko's large area and wide range of elevations produce varied autumn colors across five areas, from Nikko and Okunikko to Kinugawa, Yunishigawa, Ashio, and Imaichi. Here are traffic-avoidance tips along with recommended foliage spots and events in each area.
A collaboration campaign with WeatherPlanet and KURAGEU ROA runs at 5 GOKURAKUYU and RAKU SPA Group locations from October 22 to November 10, 2026, featuring a welcome set, collaboration goods, a special menu, themed baths, decorations, an X campaign, and in-facility announcements.
On December 1, 2026, Kai Unzen in Nagasaki's Unzen Onsen will open an observatory with a view of Unzen Jigoku and a steam-themed lounge serving the new "Steam Pudding," which is steamed at about 120°C.
Hoshino Resorts will open KAI Ureshino, a 28-room hot spring ryokan in Ureshino Onsen, Saga Prefecture, in summer 2027. Every room has a private open-air bath, and a spa treatment facility sits at the center of the property.
From January 12 to February 28, 2027, Sanyoso in Izu-Nagaoka Onsen will serve a winter-only kaiseki meal at a kotatsu table on its restored moon-viewing platform, limited to one party of two per day, with day-trip and overnight plans available. Reservations open on October 15, 2026.
From December 1, 2026, KAI Kirishima offers a one-night stay plan that includes an original goshuin received at Kirishima Jingu, a handmade goshuincho covered in Satsuma washi, and purifying salt that was offered at the shrine.
From October 1, 2026, the "Mirai Ningen Sentakuki" (Human Washing Machine of the Future) shown at last year's Expo becomes available to the general public at Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Minoh Onsen Spa Garden, the first hot spring facility to offer it.
From December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, Tsubaki, a ryotei-style ryokan in Okuyugawara Onsen, Yugawara, Kanagawa, is offering a winter-only stay plan that upgrades the main dish to anko (monkfish) hot pot and the white rice to takikomi gohan with crab, kue (longtooth grouper), and salmon roe, limited to 10 guests per day.
A detached villa rented as a whole building, with its own semi-open-air hot spring bath, opens on October 15, 2026 next to the Yutorelo Tsuwano inn in Tsuwano, Shimane. It sleeps up to six and serves a kaiseki dinner in the room.
This autumn, Shizuoka City invites travelers to a refined 1-night, 2-day escape, from Sunpu Castle's Momijiyama Garden to the National Treasure Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, home to a reservation-only nighttime special viewing running September 19 to November 29, 2026.
As part of the Tokyo Sento Culture Outreach Project, the "TRY A TOKYO SENTO" campaign has been introducing the appeal of Tokyo's public bathhouses to visitors from Japan and abroad since September 1, and its campaign site is now adding new content, including a video from Taiwanese creator Machi (鄭羽婷), a sento appeal video from September 18, and a sento experience article at the end of September.
GOKUMIN is supplying specially selected bedding, including a fiber mattress, a fiber pillow, and a temperature-regulating comforter, to Geto Onsen Kanko Hotel in Iwate Prefecture for Nemuri no Toji, a stay plan running from September 21 to October 31, 2026, designed to help guests sleep better after bathing at the 1,000-year-old hot spring.
The Fukushima City Tourism Convention Association has opened bookings for the autumn-foliage season of "Jodo-daira Sky Access," a new round-trip shuttle connecting Fukushima Station directly to the scenic Jodo-daira highlands via the Bandai-Azuma Skyline, running October 1 to November 3, 2026. Two daily departures — a 5.5-hour hiking option and a 2-hour sightseeing option — run with an optional stop at Takayu Onsen.
From October 1, 2026, Miyazu Harbor and Amanohashidate MEZZO ALL SUITE VILLAS — two exclusive-use villas in Kyoto — offer a stay plan pairing waterfall bathing at Kanabiki Falls, the only waterfall in Kyoto Prefecture on Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls list, with a wood-fired tent sauna that reverses the usual warm-then-cool order.
From September 18, Shimanami Onsen Kisuke no Yu in Imabari, Ehime is installing a 3.5-meter yellow duck dressed in cycling gear as a photo spot, adding a playful stop for visitors as the onsen continues its sponsorship of Cycling Shimanami 2026.
Chichibu Yumoto Buko Onsen in Yokoze, Saitama Prefecture, is introducing a "Kannon Loryu" sauna session and a "Chichibu Fudasho Bath" from September 18 to 30, 2026, plus original goshuincho bands sold at half price to pilgrims who have completed all 34 Chichibu Fudasho temples, to mark the final months of the once-every-12-years Chichibu Fudasho Year of the Horse Grand Kaicho, which runs through November.
From December 14, 2026, through March 31, 2027, Kai Akiu in Miyagi's Akiu Onsen offers a new winter wellness stay reviving Date Masamune's cold-weather ingenuity, featuring a hot-spring footbath kotatsu, hibachi-warmed local sake, and onjaku warming stones in the riverside lounge.
Ofuro Cafe Utatane in Saitama City is holding a mirror-themed Halloween event from September 11 to October 31, 2026, with 100 mirrors transforming the facility into a fantastical "Halloween Lounge" for meeting a different version of yourself, alongside villain-style self makeup, a giant roughly 50cm pumpkin, a trick-or-treat challenge, and a Halloween-themed boccia tournament called "Kabotcha."
From September 1, 2026, THE BASE GLAMPING YUGAWARA introduces "Yugawara Autumn Fest," a seasonal program pairing private hot-spring glampsites with autumn dining, a craft wine free-flow night, a smoked-snack market, fireside reading, and a dog-friendly mikan-picking outing near Sagami Bay.
Villa Yamaboshi, a whole-building villa reserved for one group at a time in Kyoto's Amanohashidate area, has added a full-scale outdoor sauna with 150 kg of sauna stones to its wood terrace, giving guests a private circuit between the sauna, a terrace pool, and the villa's natural Silver Hot Spring, with views of Miyazu Bay throughout.
Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima is offering a stay plan featuring a private tour of Daisho-in, Miyajima's oldest temple, available from October 1 through December 27, 2026. The plan includes a night in a G7 suite, a high-speed boat to Miyajima, and a temple experience with a shojin ryori lunch and tea service.
As autumn foliage season begins across Yamagata, Takamiya Ryokan's Meito Takamiya group of 11 hot spring inns is offering an autumn getaway built around three themes — scenic views and art, seasonal calm, and local sake and wine — spanning Zao Onsen, Yamadera, the Mogami Gorge, Atsumi Onsen, Kaminoyama, and Yonezawa.
Gokurakuyu and GK Marketing are teaming up with TV anime BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA for the "ばばんばばんばんばんドリーム" collaboration campaign at 5 Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA Group locations from October 1 to 20, 2026, featuring character-themed baths, exclusive merchandise, a special menu, decorations, in-facility announcements, and an X campaign.
This autumn, Kaga Onsen-kyo in Ishikawa Prefecture spotlights two culture-focused events beyond its hot springs and cuisine — Yamanaka Onsen's Basho Festival, honoring haiku poet Matsuo Basho with a concert and national haiku competition, and Yamashiro Onsen's two-day Yamashiro Art Market, featuring live events, street chalk art, and local workshops.
QUESTION, the co-creation facility in Kyoto, is holding "Sento Switch. – The Breeze After a Bath, Walking Kyoto," a project for a sustainable future for Kyoto's sento, from October 10 to November 26, 2026, culminating in a finale DAY event with talk sessions, a quiz rally, and a goods marche on November 28.
Izu Shaboten Zoo's Original Capybara Outdoor Bath, a beloved winter tradition in Izu, returns for the 2026-2027 season from November 21 through April 4, with this season's Capybara Yuzu Bath marking its 30th anniversary.
Marukoma Onsen Ryokan, a 111-year-old hot spring inn on the shores of Lake Shikotsu in Hokkaido, has opened stay reservations for the 2027 Chitose - Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival, running January 30 to February 23. Guests can see the ice sculptures glow “Lake Shikotsu Blue” by day and transform under colorful lighting after dark, then warm up in the inn's lakeside hot springs.
From October 5 through December 23, 2026, Hakone's Kitanokaze Saryo is introducing Shion, a one-room-only guest room with a private sauna terrace, giving guests 24-hour exclusive use of a rouryu-capable room sauna, a dedicated cold-plunge bath, and an Owakudani-source milky hot spring bath.
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa, a highland resort hotel overlooking the majestic Zao mountain range, is offering a new stay plan through November 30, 2026, featuring a tasting of three sakes chosen from five Miyagi labels for adults and a shaved frozen strawberry dessert made with Shichikashuku-grown strawberries for children.
From September 9 to November 28, 2026, Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa offers a motorcycle touring stay plan built around covered parking, a gear-drying room, a buffet dinner overlooking the parking area, and an open-air hot spring bath facing Mt. Bandai's autumn colors, priced from ¥12,020 per person per night, based on double occupancy.
Gokurakuyu and GK Marketing are teaming up with TV anime WIND BREAKER for a collaboration campaign at 15 Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA Group locations from October 1 to 20, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, character-themed baths, a special menu, decorations, in-facility voice announcements, and an X campaign.
From October 10, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun marks its 25th anniversary and the November release of Godzilla Minus Zero with a second Godzilla collaboration, featuring a Godzilla-themed bath and sauna event, facility decorations, bonus-included collaboration tickets, and a Chibi Godzilla puzzle rally.
Hikari Miso is holding a free tasting and special sales event for its refreshingly tangy amazake HARE NOCHI KOJI at three Tokyo bathhouses—Myohoyu, Nippori Saito-yu, and Tennen Onsen Takarayu—starting September 8, 2026.
Kobe no Tobira, the Kobe Tourism Bureau's platform for locally organized tourism programs, has begun selling four autumn tours that take visitors deep into Kobe's lesser-known history and culture, from a hot spring town and a mountain castle to a historic port district and a residence on track to become Japan's first National Treasure house.
As nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), a prized San'in autumn delicacy often compared to fatty tuna, nears peak season, Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen begins selling a limited-time autumn stay plan on September 1 pairing its evening buffet with a seared nodoguro rice bowl, fish bone soup, and a complimentary salt-grilled nodoguro plate for adult guests.
Furuyu Onsen ONCRI in Saga will hold a Yakuzen Miso-Making Workshop on October 29, 2026, combining hands-on fermentation, a light meal, and a soak in its hot spring.
Sixteen Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA locations team up with "Star Detective Precure! The Movie" from October 1 to October 20, 2026, featuring themed baths, exclusive merchandise, collaboration menus, and more.
THE FARM in Katori, Chiba, is offering a two-night, three-day stay plan that lets overseas visitors join the float-pulling and dancing at the autumn festival of the Sawara Grand Festival, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage tradition, from October 8 to 10, 2026.
The 64th Yamanaka Onsen Koikoi Festival takes place September 19–20 in Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, filling the hot spring town with mikoshi processions and circle dancing, while a free special performance of "Yamanaka-bushi Four Seasons Dance" is also being held this year.
Royal Hotel Co., Ltd. has announced that its previously revealed hotel in Hakone's Gora area will open as "Noir by RIHGA Hakone Gora," a new hot spring resort brand offering 90 rooms that each include a private open-air hot-spring bath. The hotel is set to complete construction in September 2028, with opening planned for around the end of December 2028.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Public Bathhouse Trade Association has launched Sento Gururi, a new video project in which comedians who love sento introduce their favorite neighborhood bathhouse along with a restaurant to visit afterward, with the first episode now streaming and new videos planned every month.
Teriha Spa Resort's main branch in Fukuoka has added a new karaoke room, giving visitors another way to spend their day alongside the hot springs, sauna, and rock-bath sauna. The addition follows the facility's large-scale 10th anniversary renovation, completed in April 2026.
YOKI MATSUSHIMA, a hot spring hotel in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, is offering a stay plan available on two dates only — September 27 and October 26, 2026 — that pairs a nighttime special viewing of the national treasure Zuiganji temple with a Full-Moon Kaiseki dinner inspired by the moonlit bay, priced from ¥81,900 per person based on double occupancy.
ATAMI Sekaie in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, is offering a new "Sleep Retreat Plan" from September 3, 2026, combining TENTIAL sleep items, a plan-limited Japanese-cuisine dinner and natural hot springs, with an optional 60-minute personal conditioning session, for stays from September 14.
From November 7, 2026 to March 31, 2027, the historic ryokan Misasa Yakushi no Yu Mansuirou in Tottori's Misasa Onsen serves a winter-only "Ebi-Kani Kaiseki" course bringing together snow crab, Ise lobster, and the rare San'in shrimp known as mosa-ebi, with one night and two meals starting from ¥28,600 per person.
Kaga City's KAGA Parfait, a locally sourced dessert reinvented every year, marks its 10th anniversary with a new 2026 edition available from July 25 at four participating shops, each priced at ¥1,800.
Starting October 1, 2026, Kai Akiu in Miyagi's Akiu Onsen offers a new three-generation family plan inspired by Date Masamune's hospitality, featuring a hands-on zunda-making experience and a private "Date-Style Celebration Banquet" for milestones like a 60th birthday or Shichi-Go-San.
This autumn, Manza Prince Hotel in Gunma presents a season of experiences themed around "Four Colors Unique to Manza" — a hot spring plan framed by golden foliage (September 26 to October 31, 2026), cuisine built around Tsumagoi's cabbage harvest, stargazing sessions at 1,800 meters, and guided walks through the historic hot spring town.
A new 39-room hotel opens in Oita's Yufuin in April 2027, with every guest room offering its own onsen bath, a Finnish-designed thermal spa by Avanto Architects, and dining that runs from morning to night.
HOTEL&RESORT Yamanouchi Hills in Nagano Prefecture has begun offering a new Family Plan for stays from August 20, 2026 to April 30, 2027, cutting children's rates to 50% of the adult rate and adding a renovated lounge with a rooftop pool, ball pool, and free-flow snack and drink corners for kids.
Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts is opening APARTHOTEL Lilt Hakone Gora on November 10, 2026, an 18-room apartment-style hotel with a kitchen in every room, a source hot spring bath, and a coin laundry built for longer family and group stays in Hakone.
From November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, HOSHINOYA offers three "Winter Wellness Stay" plans across its properties, drawing on each location's climate and culture to help guests reset the "winter fatigue" and "brain fatigue" common among modern people, with a culturally themed breakfast and a destination-inspired gift included in every stay.
Sun Frontier Hotel Management has opened the official website and started taking reservations for Tabino Hotel lit Sakata in Yamagata Prefecture, a new hotel opening on February 25, 2027 with a top-floor natural hot spring open-air bath and lounge overlooking Mount Chokai.
A new digital stamp rally invites visitors to explore theater venues, cafes, onsen towns, and sightseeing spots across Tajima from September 1 to 27, 2026, alongside the Toyooka Theater Festival, with a chance to win prizes for up to 100 winners.
Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima is offering a "Pool & Lunch Plan to Enjoy the Lingering Summer Heat" from September 1 to 23, 2026, extending its outdoor pool season and letting day guests pair lunch at one of three restaurants with access to its normally guest-only pool and Hiroshima Onsen "Seto no Yu."
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun, which marked its 25th anniversary on New Year's Day 2026, is introducing a seasonal bath themed around the mid-autumn harvest moon, "Otsukimi-Buro," for a limited time from September 10 to November 1, with a starry dome ceiling and a rabbit-costumed mascot greeting bathers at the entrance.
Onsen Dojo, operator of the Ofuro Cafe hot spring facilities, and Kyodo Shoji's COEDO Brewery have jointly developed OFURO ALE, a Kölsch-style anniversary beer brewed with Saitama-grown sansho pepper, yuzu, and rice, going on sale September 19, 2026 for ¥780.
HARE-TABI SAUNA & INN in Yokohama Chinatown will host the 8th "Yokohama Chinatown SAUNA DAY" on September 17, 2026, featuring a joint aufguss session from two Yokohama-based Aufguss Masters, relaxation treatments, and an event-only draft pour of "Yokohama Sa-Tabi Ale."
Achi Village in Nagano Prefecture, celebrated as home to Japan's best starry sky, is partnering with the city of Iida to trial a new bus route connecting Nakatsugawa Station in Gifu Prefecture to Iida Station via Magome and Hirugami Onsen, running from September 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029.
To celebrate its 4th anniversary, Atami Pearlstar Hotel presents a limited-time "Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea" featuring shine muscat and kyoho grapes, available from September 1 to October 18, 2026.
Ahead of its September 14, 2026 rebrand opening in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Hilton Takayama Resort has revealed details of its guest rooms, executive lounge, hot spring terrace, and four restaurants.
The cultural tourism facility Kaga Iryokuen in Yamanaka Onsen presents Kutani ware artist Chika Yoshigai's first solo exhibition from August 19, followed by ceramic artist Chihiro Fujisaki's exhibition from September 19, 2026.
Kinosaki no Yado Ryokufukaku, a hot spring inn in Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture, has opened a guest lounge called "Yuagari-dokoro" and a members-only lounge called "Shion" for guests on select plans, both designed to extend the relaxing time that follows a bath.
On September 20, 2026, Ocean Spa Fuua in Atami will host a special aufguss event with heat master 野獣ヒロキ, offering four free 20-minute sessions inside its Loulyukamp sauna experience.
PAUSAUNA STAY Nikko, a wa-modern whole-building rental with a private sauna and cold bath for up to 8 guests, began accepting reservations in Nikko's Kinugawa area of Tochigi Prefecture on August 8, 2026, under operator "& Yado Kanri."
Toya Kohantei, a hot spring inn on the shore of Lake Toya in Hokkaido, is offering motorcycle riders covered parking so they can rest without worrying about rain, followed by a hot spring bath overlooking the lake.
Starting August 3, 2026, guests staying at select hotels and ryokan around Ehime's Dogo Onsen can rent an original yukata featuring artist Mika Ninagawa's photography-based designs, part of the ongoing "Mika Ninagawa with EiM × Dogo Art" project that runs through February 2027.
From September through November 2026, Grand Mercure Nasu Highlands Resort & Spa is running a series of seasonal stays in the Nasu highlands, including a five-day garden pool and water-gun play during Silver Week, night lounge music, stargazing sessions, and autumn bonfire evenings with live music.
Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort begins early-bird sales of its 2026-2027 winter season pass on September 1, offering free hot spring bathing, lift and rental discounts, and winter content for skiers and non-skiers alike.
Starting September 2026, Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora's Riverside Kitchen & Bar introduces a new seasonal dinner course from Executive Chef Kei Sakamoto, layering French technique and wood-fire cooking with Japanese ingredients like plum, yuba, whitebait, and miso, available in three tiers from ¥10,000.
Kyukamura Ibusuki begins serving its seasonal Ise Ebi (Japanese spiny lobster) course from September 1, timed with the citywide Ibusuki Autumn Gourmet Festival, and is also adding a new a la carte Ise Ebi tempura and miso soup dish this year.
Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, will host the 5th ONSEN Gastronomy Walking on December 5, 2026, a roughly 7.5km course featuring local tuna and Kumano beef dishes plus a soak in Nanki-Katsuura Onsen, with applications open until November 16.
Fukuroda Onsen Omoide Romankan in Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture, is holding an "Apple Event" from October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, featuring its popular apple bath scented with local Okukuji apples along with an apple-themed welcome treat at check-in.
Marinetopia Resort presents four scenic sauna stays for summer — a riverside gorge retreat in Hyogo, a Pacific Ocean villa in Chiba, a Miyazu Bay villa in Kyoto, and a Mount Fuji villa in Yamanashi — each offering a sweeping view straight from the sauna room.
Nagato Yumoto Onsen in Yamaguchi Prefecture hosts the 7th "Utsuwa no Aki" from October 2 to November 3, 2026, spreading works from five Fukagawa Hagi ware kilns and eight artists across the hot spring town, this year themed around a collaboration with wagashi confectionery, with free admission.
On August 29, 2026, Ryujin Onsen in Tanabe, Wakayama, will glow with lanterns for a single night, with a lantern-lit street walk, a photo shoot, a photo exhibition, and a quiz about Ryujin Village.
From September 1, 2026, BOUROU LAKE TOYA at Lake Toya Onsen in Hokkaido will serve a new autumn-only dinner menu built around in-season Hokkaido produce, and the Lake Toya Long Run Fireworks Festival also runs through October 31.
Garden Buffet "Pine Terrace" at Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower runs a Hokkaido Fair from October 1 to November 30, 2026, serving Hokkaido specialties such as grilled scallops, king crab miso soup, and Genghis Khan lamb, alongside Shimaenaga-themed white desserts inspired by the region's snowy scenery.
At Kyukamura Fuji on the shore of Lake Tanuki in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, sunrise aligns with the summit of Mount Fuji to create "Diamond Fuji" only twice a year, in April and August. Early mornings from August 20 offer this year's best chance to see it, and when conditions align, Mount Fuji's reflection on the lake's surface creates the rarer "Double Diamond Fuji."
6ty6 Vacation Home, a whole-house rental in Niseko featuring works by Hokkaido and Japanese artists, a picture window onto the surrounding forest, and three bedrooms for up to 8 guests, began taking reservations on August 12, 2026, under new operator "& Yado Kanri."
Katayamazu Onsen in the Kaga Onsen-kyo hot spring region holds its "Yu no Matsuri" on August 22–23, highlighted by the powerful "Genpei Shobu Mikoshi," in which young men representing the Genji and Heike clans face off in an intense handstand duel atop the mikoshi.
Onsen Villa Hanamomiji, a one-group-per-night exclusive villa in Kyoto's Amanohashidate area, has added a private sauna built with Japanese domestic wood alongside the natural Silver Hot Spring, a beauty bath known for its silky texture, all located within a single villa reserved for one party a day.
Amanohashidate Rikyu HOSHINO-OTO, a one-villa-per-night retreat in Kyoto's Amanohashidate area, has added a private sauna for up to two guests to its "Migiwa" room, joining the room's existing gold and silver natural hot springs and private pool for a self-contained hot-cold bathing circuit.
Ryotei Hanzuiryo, a Michelin 1-Key ryokan in Nagasaki's Unzen Onsen, has introduced a limited-time plan available only to guests staying there for the first time, offering a discounted rate, a chef-selected seasonal kaiseki dinner, and a voucher toward a future stay.
On Thursday, September 3, 2026, Ryoso Umi no Cho and Glamp Ocean Iseshima in Ise City, Mie Prefecture will hold "Ise-Shima x Okinawa – Musubi no Hibiki," a one-night cultural exchange event on their private beach featuring Okushima Ryujin Taiko drumming, Okinawan eisa dance, and hand-held fireworks, free and open to overnight guests and non-guests alike.
Nihon no Yado Koyo, a hot spring ryokan in Kaminoyama Onsen, Yamagata, is renewing its long-loved "Hana no Yakata" guest rooms and welcoming guests to the refreshed spaces from September 14, 2026, blending Yamagata's traditional craftsmanship with modern luxury comforts.
From September 1 to 9, 2026, Tsubaki in Okuyugawara Onsen is offering a limited-time gourmet plan for the Chrysanthemum Festival (Choyo no Sekku), featuring chrysanthemum sake and chestnut rice made with Hokkaido-grown Yumepirika rice.
To mark Japan's "Inn Day" on August 10th, Booking.com has selected 10 distinctive ryokan and hotels from Hokkaido to Kyushu, spotlighting historic hot springs, ocean views, and regional cuisine found across the country.
Starting August 10, 2026, six municipalities in Ishikawa Prefecture's Kaga area team up with Nippon Travel Agency on an oshi-katsu collaboration with Love Live! Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club, featuring newly drawn panel stands, a hot spring stamp rally, bonus-included travel products, and limited collaboration merchandise through November 30, 2026.
A new 114-seat buffet restaurant inspired by the blue of Awaji Island's sea and sky has opened at Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa, and a Silver Week plan will add Awaji beef steak and local craft beer to the dinner buffet from September 19 to 23, 2026.
From September 1 to October 31, 2026, Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa's buffet restaurant Locavore serves up a Shine Muscat sweets fair featuring Nagano-grown grapes and fruit desserts, while a September tasting event introduces four craft beers inspired by Matsushiro's local specialties.
Relo Stay VILLA Kinosaki The Condominium in Hyogo has installed Asahi Group Japan's fine-foam draft beer server, THE DRAFTERS, in 28 guest rooms of 60 m² or larger, letting guests enjoy authentic draft beer in their rooms with any stay plan through August 31.
Yumoto Takubokutei in Hakodate's Yunokawa Onsen is offering the "Wander in a Yukata — A Shrine Visit Stroll" stay plan, which includes a ticket to exchange for a season-limited papercut goshuin at nearby Yukura Shrine. The current summer design, available only through August, depicts a rabbit spirit gazing up at a wind chime amid plumeria, bellflowers, and vinca.
To celebrate its 4th anniversary, Kinnotake Saryo — a Hakone ryokan that grew out of a hot spring inn founded in 1947 — is giving every guest who visits between August 15 and August 31, 2026, a specially made biscotti from the nearby sister cafe LuDERA.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara is introducing a one-night, two-day wellness retreat created with yoga and Ayurveda instructor AZUSA, featuring yoga, Ayurveda workshops, and a special seasonal dinner, available October 24 to 25, 2026.
Toji laboratory, a specialty store for personalized bath preparations, opened in Shibuya's Tomigaya on July 31, 2026, offering YUYAKU, a bath cosmetic that lets customers choose from more than 100 combinations of water quality and aroma, along with seasonal bath produce, workshops, and original goods.
Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, rolls out summer 2026 programs including a boat cruise departing from its own pier, a customizable mini unadon at the dinner buffet, a Tamiya Mini 4WD experience, and family activities such as ground golf, hand-held fireworks, and a pool season extended through September 27.
Kame no Yu by HATAGO INN, a rebranded hotel in Kumamoto City, opens in November 2026 with natural hot spring baths, a public bathhouse open to local residents, and a new manga library for overnight guests.
Niseko Konbu Onsen Tsuruga Bessou MOKU NO SHO is now offering two summer stay plans that let guests enjoy Niseko's greenery from above, one including a sightseeing gondola ride and facility vouchers, and another featuring an early-morning tethered hot air balloon flight.
Choyo Resort Hotel in Sounkyo Onsen, Hokkaido, has opened a new bird-watching corner in its lobby, complete with telescopes, binoculars, a bird guidebook, and video screenings, so guests can enjoy the surrounding forest's wild birds and scenery up close.
Now in its 27th year, the "Yamashiro Daidengaku" performance in Kaga Onsen moves indoors for the first time, bringing dynamic rhythms, elaborate costumes, and mystical flute music to Kaga City Cultural Hall's Kamona Hall on August 8 and 9, 2026.
LeGrand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort is celebrating its 8th anniversary with a new commemorative wedding plan featuring ten benefits, including a discounted ceremony fee and a complimentary overnight stay for the newlyweds, with bookings opening August 1, 2026.
Noboribetsu Sekisuitei in Hokkaido has introduced the "Kiwami Plan" at its restaurant "桜房" — available on weekdays only and limited to two groups a day — featuring a golden-grilled Ise lobster, seasonal vegetable clay-pot steaming, and a half buffet for dinner and breakfast.
From August 1 to August 31, 2026, The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA is adding shaved ice made with local fruit, a sparkler gift for every guest, and free festival-gear rentals so visitors can fully enjoy summer in Yugawara.
To mark its 70th anniversary, Ito Kowakien has fully renovated Restaurant Ukifune, its dining venue reserved for overnight guests, and is offering a limited-time half-buffet Japanese kaiseki plan featuring a special roast beef dish from July 8, 2026.
Izu Retreat Atagawa Suiko by Onko Chishin opens a new spa called Ukine on August 1, 2026, offering all-hand treatments blended with kuromoji and citrus native to the Izu Peninsula, alongside a limited-time spa stay plan on sale from July 28.
Oku-Yugawara Onsen Sansuirou SANSUIROU in Kanagawa is holding a 10-day "Summer Festival Event" from August 7 to 16, 2026, with yo-yo fishing, cotton candy, shaved ice, and more for guests staying over the Obon holidays.
THE BONDS SPA Ocean Private Villa - Chiba Shirahama - at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula has added a new annex, EAST OCEAN VILLA HANARE, a two-story villa room with its own open-air hot spring bath for up to 12 guests.
Three Ooedo Onsen Monogatari hotels in Katayamazu Onsen, Ishikawa, are offering a new plan combining a kayak or SUP experience on Shibayama Lagoon with a free ticket to the local public bathhouse, bookable from July 27, 2026, with stays and experiences starting August 1.
Reoma Resort in Marugame, Kagawa, is running a lineup of summer-only attractions, including the indoor heated pool at Hotel Reoma no Mori, Reoma Waterland, the Reoma Drone Show 2026, and the Marugame Basara Fireworks Fantasia in Reoma.
YAMATO Lab.'s pop-up event Yadotsunagi — Memories of a Stay, the Sound of Geta Echoing — runs at Kinosaki Onsen from August 1 and at YAMATO Lab. TOKYO in Kagurazaka from August 7, 2026, showcasing items reworked from yukata donated by 14 Kinosaki ryokan.
Eleven Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA super sento locations team up with Sumikkogurashi from August 6 to 25, 2026, featuring themed baths, exclusive merchandise, collaboration menu items, and special events.
Suruga Health Land in Shizuoka City has renewed its 3rd-floor manga corner and lounge as "Manga Park" and "Nagomi Lounge," expanding the manga collection to about 10,000 volumes and adding private booths and a tatami relaxation space.
A new themed garden has opened on the hotel grounds at Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no Uta in Toyako, Hokkaido. The Hikari to Kaze no Garden features a rose-covered arch, a chess-themed lawn, a photo-ready Hobbit's House, and hilltop views of Showa-Shinzan, with free admission for hotel guests and visitors alike.
Iizaka Hotel Juraku in Fukushima Prefecture is installing two "Calpis® Faucets" — taps that pour cold Calpis at the turn of a handle — marking a first for the prefecture. The plain and white peach flavors will be available free of charge exclusively to hotel guests starting July 23, 2026, following a preview event on July 20.
From July 18 to August 31, 2026, Hakone Gora Karaku and Atami Izusan Karaku are offering "Karaku's Summer 2026," a stay built around quiet rest, featuring a body-temperature "fukan onyu" bath in their scenic open-air baths, along with limited-time summer cocktails and sweets.
Shiraraso Grand Hotel in Shirahama, Wakayama, is partnering with SIEFtour to launch hotel-departure day-trip tours from July 17, 2026, taking guests to the rarely accessible Phoenix Fold rock formation, the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, and the Nanki-Shirahama Geopark.
Echigo Yakuso's thermal wellness facility "Echigo Yakuso Lava Mugwort Steam" and herbal cafe "ON CAFE" will grand open in Tokyo's Azabu-Juban on August 8, 2026, after the original June opening was delayed. The announcement also reveals details of GOROLI, a patented capsule that uses lava heat, medicinal herb steam, and humidity to warm the body's core in just 30 minutes.
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen in Aichi Prefecture is offering an "Autumn Wellbeing Stay Plan" from September 1 to November 30, 2026, pairing a seasonal Japanese-style dinner course with a natural hot spring and fitness center to help guests restore balance amid the area's autumn scenery.
Ibusuki Hakusuikan in Kagoshima has introduced a new special suite called "Hakusha no Ma" (White Sand Room), a cave-like retreat inspired by the region's famous sand-steam baths and available to just one group per day.
Niseko Konbu Onsen Tsuruga Besso MOKU NO SHO is now offering a "0-Night Dinner" day-use plan, giving guests up to six hours to enjoy a guest room, the hot spring, and a Japanese dinner course, alongside a new seasonal menu at the property's lounge "Apeso."
Okura-yu, the only public bathhouse in Machida, Tokyo, is filling its tub with peach leaves on Sunday, July 26, continuing an Edo-period tradition said to help with sunburn and prickly heat during the summer Day of the Ox.
RESOL no MORI Obon 2026 runs from August 8 to 16, 2026, at Grandvaux Spa Village in Chiba, offering nine limited-time programs built around the cool of summer, including SUP fitness, a floating sound bath, indigo dyeing, sparkler making, and a Perseid meteor shower stargazing tour.
Towada Prince Hotel on the west shore of Lake Towada has begun offering a stay plan that includes a gasoline ticket, helping guests offset fuel costs while touring the fresh greenery of Lake Towada and the Oirase Stream by car this summer.
Starting July 4, 2026, Yunoko Onsen "Umi to Yuyake" in Minamata, Kumamoto is adding a "Shiranui Sea Seasonal Fish Tour" fair to its dinner buffet, featuring hamo (pike conger) and about five kinds of local fish landed that day, rotating with the daily catch.
Vision Glamping Resort Yamanakako in Yamanashi Prefecture and Koshikano Onsen in Kagoshima Prefecture are introducing Shark's high-power tower fans for a limited time this summer, joining SharkNinja's initiative to keep guests cool in fully private tents and rooms at no extra charge.
GREENING and FHG HOTELS release a brand movie for HOTEL FORK & KNIFE Miyajima, the new Hiroshima hotel built around wood-fired local gastronomy and curated contemporary art near the gateway to Miyajima.
Hotel Ijikasou, an oceanview hotel in Toba, Mie Prefecture, begins offering new accommodation plans from July 8, including a women's retreat plan featuring ReFa beauty devices and a stay plan bundled with Toba Aquarium admission tickets.
On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the day-use hot spring facility Ofuro Cafe Hakuju no Yu in Kamikawa, Saitama will host a cutting demonstration and free kabayaki tasting using domestic eel raised at a nearby land-based aquaculture farm, in collaboration with eel producer Hiranuma Suisan.
From July 25 to August 15, 2026, Sounkyo Onsen's "Canyon Fire Festival" brings nightly fireworks that echo through the gorge, with Choyotei and Choyo Resort Hotel offering special stay plans to mark the occasion.
Gensen no Yado Yugawara Chiyoda-so, a hot spring inn in Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, has launched a summer stay plan running from July 1 to September 30, 2026, that comes with a complimentary chilled ramune soda handed out at check-in.
Yagokoro Sake Bar Jizake no Yakata, a shop where visitors can taste and choose Shinshu sake to take home, reopens July 11, 2026 in Hirugami Onsen, Achi Village — giving stargazing visitors more to enjoy before and after taking in Japan's best starry sky.
Kyoritsu Maintenance has pre-opened Natural Hot Spring Hekiho-no-Yu Dormy Inn Komatsu near Komatsu Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture, featuring a natural hot spring bath, Kabuki-inspired interior design, and a breakfast buffet built around local specialties.
hotel MONday Group is bringing three hotel pools to the Maihama area this summer, from a rooftop pool with day and night looks to a year-round outdoor lagoon, each paired with its own restaurant, large bath, and stay campaign for guests and members.
Guests staying at the hot spring inn Oedo Onsen Monogatari Aizu in Fukushima Prefecture can try a hands-on Akabeko painting experience from July 19 to August 23, decorating the region's beloved red cow folk craft as a keepsake of their trip.
CHILLYU, a one-group-per-day private rental villa in the Izu Kogen area of Ito, Shizuoka, opens on July 18, 2026, offering three free-flowing hot spring baths, a barrel sauna, separate living and relaxation buildings, and a welcome service with Shizuoka beef and wine.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun has revealed the collaboration drink and original merchandise for its Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba event, running from July 18 through October 4, 2026, including a themed drink with a random collectible tag and exclusive ufotable-illustrated goods.
Hakone's cooler summer climate, four major fireworks festivals, and the Gora Daimonji bonfire make for a refreshing summer escape, and Kinnotake Resort's four ryokan are marking the season with an official-site-only 30% off summer sale through July 15.
From July 4, Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen in Maniwa, Okayama, is offering a summer-only stay plan featuring a blueberry-picking experience at a nearby farm and a dinner buffet with all-you-can-eat Hiruzen Jersey beef steak and cheese fondue.
Itsukiri, a retreat in Isumi, Chiba, will host a two-night-only gastronomy event this September pairing its executive chef Ai Kimura with Daiki Horita of Nara's Michelin-starred VILLA COMMUNICO, uniting mountain and coastal terroir in one course alongside a stay built around hot springs and sauna.
To mark its 88th anniversary, Noboribetsu Grand Hotel in Hokkaido is offering "88"-themed discounts and limited sets at its restaurant, gift shop, café, and bar from July 1 to December 20, 2026.
Hoshino Resort is set to open a new 23-room hotel condominium in the Gora Onsen area of Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, in 2028 — the brand's first new-build hotel condominium in the Hakone Gora area.
Chugoku Kappo Ryokan Kikusuitei in Tokorozawa, Saitama, will offer a moon-themed autumn experience from September 1 to November 30, 2026, featuring a special lodging plan, moon-inspired cuisine, a hinoki bath ball experience, and moon-themed wagashi.
A new wellness-focused hot spring inn, Nishi-Izu Meguri ~MEGURI~, is opening on July 1, 2026 in Doi, Izu City, Shizuoka, offering 100% free-flowing natural hot springs, private saunas, gluten-free dining, and a range of wellness amenities across 39 rooms.
From July 11 to 20, 2026, Chichibu Yumoto Buko Onsen in Yokoze Town, Saitama will host a series of events timed to the Chichibu Kawase Festival, including a welcome movie at the entrance, free ice candy for visiting children, and a festival-exclusive soft-serve ice cream.
Kotori no Yu, a day-use hot spring in Matsushiro, Nagano City, is running a limited-time "Chilled Onsen" event from July 3 to July 26, 2026, offering three bath zones at different temperatures — including a naturally cool open-air bath using raw spring water — so guests can enjoy the mineral-rich waters comfortably even in the peak of summer.
Shoryu, a Japanese kaiseki restaurant by Michelin two-star chef Shinji Tsubahara, and KAZANE, an innovative French restaurant by chef Minami Nakai of Tokyo's Michelin one-star LATURE, will open simultaneously at Au Kurokawa in Kurokawa Onsen on August 1, 2026.
Noboribetsu Sekisuitei in Hokkaido is offering complimentary welcome drinks — local 伊達牛乳 from Date City and Milmake — in the lobby for arriving guests every Saturday and Sunday from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
The RESOL no MORI Tanabata Festival runs from July 4 to August 19, 2026, at Grandvaux Spa Village in Chiba, with bamboo Tanabata decorations, limited seasonal sweets and cocktails, and a special lantern-release and stargazing event on August 19.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is staging a series of Okinawa-themed summer events from July through September 2026, including a mango-scented water spraying show, Okinawan dishes at its in-park restaurant, cultural craft workshops, and live eisa performances.
A Blue Archive collaboration event is running at Sengawa Yukemuri no Sato natural hot spring bath in Chofu, Tokyo, from July 6 to August 7, 2026, featuring exclusive entrance tickets, original merchandise, themed baths, collaboration food, and a stamp rally.
Auberge Villa SOSO (楚々), a one-group-per-night exclusive villa in the Amanohashidate area of Kyoto, has introduced a fully private sauna, combining its signature gourmet dining with premium wellness facilities including two types of natural hot springs.
Hakone Kowakien Tenyu hotel introduces a special summer stay plan featuring bingata-style yukata dressing with kimono culture guidance and Okinawan-themed dining from July to August 2026.
Minami Dogo Onsen's Teiregi no Yu (ていれぎの湯) is hosting two back-to-back summer night events in July 2026 — a lively summer festival on July 4 and a night market marché on July 12.
THE BASE GLAMPING YUGAWARA in Kanagawa is hosting a special summer event from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring seasonal drinks, lanterns, traditional crafts, firewood splitting, and private onsen bathing in a glamping setting.
Hakone Hotel Kowakien in Kanagawa opens its private outdoor pool on July 3, 2026, for the summer season. A day-trip plan combining the pool, a 60-dish lunch buffet, and access to the adjacent hot spring facility is available via advance reservation.
Hakone Hotel Kowakien is holding a Summer Sweets Buffet from July 18 to 20, 2026, featuring around 15 seasonal sweets, an interactive "drawing pancake" station for kids, and optional add-on plans combining the buffet with Yunessun or a private pool.
The exclusive one-group-per-day retreat Hiokihama Villa in Miyazu, Kyoto, has introduced a new private sauna, offering guests a complete wellness circuit of natural hot spring, sauna, and private pool with ocean-breeze cool-down, all in a fully private setting.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime "Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court" and Gokurakuyu/RAKU SPA launches at RAKU SPA Station Musashi-Koganei on July 9, 2026. The event runs through August 4, featuring exclusive sets, collab goods, themed menus, a body-swap-inspired bath, and an X campaign.
Asahi Resort Hotel in Sounkyo Onsen, Hokkaido, has introduced a new "Shima Enaga Room" stay plan. The special Western-style room is decorated with shima enaga motifs throughout, available from June 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
THE FARM resort in Katori City, Chiba, kicks off its summer season with the "冷え冷え・納涼アイランド2026" event from July 1 to mid-October 2026, offering a full lineup of cool-down activities, onsen, glamping, BBQ, and chilled food across the entire resort.
Glamping Village Fuji Kawaguchiko in Yamanashi is reopening three dome rooms — Kids Activity Dome, Nature Adventure Dome, and Forest Bonfire Gastro Dome — on June 22, 2026, featuring private activities and cool summer glamping at over 1,000 meters elevation.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime The Elusive Samurai and Gokurakuyu & RAKU SPA hot spring facilities will run from July 9 to August 4, 2026, at two locations in Wako and Yokohama, featuring themed baths, merchandise, collab menus, and a digital stamp rally.
Grand Mercure Minamiboso Resort & Spa, set within the Minamiboso Quasi-National Park in Chiba Prefecture, is offering 10 nature-based and hands-on summer experiences for families, from an all-inclusive outdoor pool to a stargazing session and an ocean plastics workshop, running from July through September 2026.
Hakone Kowakien is hosting a range of summer events from July 2026, including a Demon Slayer collaboration at Yunessun, the Hakone Kowakien Okinawa Haisai Festival, and family participation programs like the Okami Experience and Bozappi's Cooldown Mission.
The seasonal bath experience "Milky Way Bath" inspired by the Tanabata star festival opens at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun's swimwear hot spring area on July 1, 2026, featuring a starlit dome ceiling, star-shaped bath toys, and a cool bathing experience.
A limited-time collaboration between Hoshi Tabeyo rice crackers and Star Village ACHI launches in Achi Village, Nagano from July 3 to September 30, 2026, featuring a pop-up shop, original merchandise, cafe menus, and hotel amenity tie-ins.
The exclusive private villa resort at Lake Yamanaka, Yamanashi — featuring private pools, natural hot springs, and saunas in every villa — celebrates its first year with a refreshed dining menu, evening illumination, and upgraded amenities.
Chugoku Kappo Ryokan Kikusuitei in Tokorozawa, Saitama, is hosting a family-friendly summer stargazing night on August 7, 2026, featuring telescope crafting kits and guided star observation in partnership with optical maker Vixen.
A new bath wing inspired by Japanese mythology opens at Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower's onsen facility Shosenkyu on August 12, 2026, featuring elevated architecture that blends with the surrounding black pine forest.
Shiraraso Grand Hotel in Shirahama, Wakayama, is launching new autumn and winter stay plans including a chef's kaiseki course spotlighting carefully selected local ingredients and a kue (longtooth grouper) kaiseki course featuring the prized fish.
From July 18 to August 31, 2026, Shizukuishi Prince Hotel in Iwate Prefecture hosts a starlit summer evening event featuring night garden BBQ, a ropeway ride to the summit, LED golf, special readings, and a Perseid meteor shower observation night.
Tokyo Dome City is hosting "Chill Out Night" from July 18, 2026, featuring illuminated lawn areas, outdoor cinema, a jazz bar event, the JFA official beer garden, and more summer evening entertainment.
From June 26 to August 23, 2026, Unzen Onsen in Nagasaki Prefecture hosts its first-ever bamboo light art event at the historic 温泉神社 (Unzen Shrine), featuring glowing bamboo tunnels, large sculptures, and cool summer evenings at 700 meters elevation.
Hakone Kowakien Tenyu in Kanagawa has added an all-inclusive free-flow (unlimited drinks) option to its popular premium dinner buffet, with the renovated Dining Hakone now offering the experience since May 29, 2026.
The cultural tourism facility Kaga Iryokuen in Yamanaka Onsen is hosting rotating solo exhibitions by local artists. A metalwork show opens June 17, followed by a glass art exhibition on July 18.
Daimaru Umeda is hosting a special "Onsen Sweets Fair" from June 24 to 30, 2026, featuring popular sweets from three of Japan's most celebrated hot spring destinations — Yufuin, Arima, and Kinugawa.
山陰湯村温泉 湧泉の宿ゆあむ in northern Hyogo is offering a summer special gourmet plan featuring white squid sashimi, abalone, Tajima beef, and Tajima chicken from June 16 through September 3, 2026.
Sport & Do Resort リソルの森 in Nagara-machi, Chiba, is expanding its hot spring glamping area "グランヴォー スパ ヴィレッジ" with the new "Harmony Area," featuring log-house lodges and glamping tents designed for corporate training and team-building stays, opening from August 2026.
The second phase of the Identity V collaboration with Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA bathhouses runs from July 9 to August 4, 2026, featuring limited goods, collab menus, themed baths, and more across 15 locations.
Okurayu, the sole public bathhouse in Machida, Tokyo, is holding a special yomogi (mugwort) bath on Sunday, June 21. Known for its circulation-boosting and skin-soothing effects, this seasonal event is a great chance to experience traditional Japanese bathing culture.
Modern Toji Onlyyou, a day-trip hot spring nestled in a forest at roughly 250 meters above sea level in Minamiashigara, Kanagawa, is opening a barrel sauna exclusively for women in its outdoor bath area on June 18, 2026.
Resol Real Estate has opened Sweet Villa Nasu Yumoto Yugen, a new property in its villa-sharing service "Resol Stay," offering spacious long-stay accommodations surrounded by nature in the Nasu Yumoto Onsen area.
A hands-on trail conservation and active volcano trekking event is being held on Mt. Adatara in Nihonmatsu, Fukushima from June 26 to 27, 2026. Participants will experience trail maintenance work, volcanic terrain trekking, and a visit to the Dake Onsen hot spring source.
Celebrating a decade of high repeat-visitor rates and chef's French cuisine, Hotel Futari Komorebi launches a limited "10th Anniversary Plan" from ¥49,800 per person, complete with all-inclusive dining, natural hot spring baths, and exclusive commemorative gifts.
Shirasagi no Yu Noto Kaishu, a hot spring resort in Wakura Onsen, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is set to reopen on Thursday, July 16, 2026, following closure due to the January 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
Villa Porto Azur Nasu is an exclusive whole-building vacation rental in Nasu Highlands, Tochigi, now available for booking. The spacious 2LDK+loft property accommodates up to 8 guests and features a semi-outdoor bath fed by the natural Kuroha Onsen hot spring (pH 9.9).
Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa is offering three limited summer stay plans for 2026, including a sea urchin lamp craft workshop led by a local guide, a sparkler set plan, and a pool float package — all paired with seasonal garden pool access and an all-inclusive buffet.
Starting July 11, 2026, Shiraraso Grand Hotel in Shirahama, Wakayama, is offering a summer-limited lunch menu at Lounge Sugar Beach, featuring locally sourced Wakayama ingredients — from shirasu don and Kumano pork yakisoba to Cremia cream soda — available for dine-in or poolside and beachside takeout.
SKY-HILL HOTEL Izu Kogen in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is set to open two new suite rooms featuring private saunas and semi-outdoor baths on July 18, 2026, offering secluded retreat experiences with views of Mt. Omuro.
Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora's Riverside Kitchen & Bar is running a limited summer cocktail promotion from June 1 through August 31, 2026, featuring 11 original cocktails crafted with Japanese ingredients and premium spirits including ABSOLUT TABASCO Vodka, matcha liqueur, and premium tequila.
Kawana Hotel in Ito, Shizuoka, is launching a special rainy-season program featuring a historic film screening in the original projection lobby, a guided history tour, and half-price access to private hot spring baths and billiards — free and open to non-guests too.
Yunoko Onsen Umi to Yuyake in Minamata, Kumamoto Prefecture, is now accepting reservations for a limited-time plan featuring fresh sashimi from the Yatsushiro Sea and the inn's signature fried shrimp, available from June 5 through July 16, 2026.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Hoshino Resorts KAI Sengokuhara offers a new 2-night, 3-day art retreat plan featuring a private open-air bath terrace transformed into a personal atelier, hands-on mineral pigment-making, and visits to the Pola Museum of Art.
Ofuro Cafe Hareniwa no Yu in Kumagaya, Saitama, is displaying teru teru bozu crafted from vinyl umbrellas that were set to be discarded, bringing a splash of color and cheer to the facility throughout the rainy season from June 8, 2026.
Auberge Villa KUON, a one-group-per-day exclusive villa in Kyoto's Amanohashidate area, has introduced two private saunas — an outdoor Finnish-style sauna overlooking the Sea of Japan and an onsen steam spa — completing a comprehensive wellness and gourmet retreat experience.
Starting June 6, 2026, Sagara Koumare Onsen Hall in Makinohara, Shizuoka will offer a new original dessert called "Koumare Purin," a smooth and fragrant pudding made with premium sencha powder from Morioki Farm, developed by a Kakegawa Grand Hotel patissier.
Two historic ryokans in Hakone — Kinnotake Tonosawa and Matsuzakaya Honten — are running a Tanabata (Star Festival) campaign from June 7 to July 7, 2026, where guests can write wishes on tanzaku strips for a chance to win prizes including luxury accommodation vouchers and traditional Japanese cultural experiences.
Hotel Tokaien in Nishiura, Gamagori (Aichi Prefecture) is running "Rainy Season Weeks" from June 1 to 30, 2026, featuring complimentary shuttle tours to Katahara Onsen's illuminated Ajisai no Sato, a seasonal ajisai kaiseki course, and various rainy-season themed events.
A new heritage retreat inn, Kaze no Kurayoshi, is set to grand open in Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture on July 17, 2026. Reservations are now open for stay plans and retreat experiences built around a "Five-Senses Retreat Journey" theme.
From June 1 to July 17, 2026, Hyogo Prefecture is running the Slow Stay Hyogo campaign, offering special accommodation plans and limited-time experiences—a great window to explore popular areas without the usual crowds.
Starting June 5, 2026, Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori offers a new summer accommodation plan featuring the local Hakone Lululun Ajisai face mask and a refreshed seasonal buffet menu — a stay designed for adults looking to ease into summer at their own pace.
The public outdoor hot spring "Shin-Hotaka no Yu" at Shin-Hotaka Onsen will feature a fresh green illumination event from June 23 to 29, with extended hours until 9:00 PM.
The Sounkyo Lantern Fest is back every Saturday from June through early July 2026, with hotels in Sounkyo Onsen offering color yukata and hand lantern rentals to make the magical nighttime event even more memorable.
Gensen Itto Minami-Izu, a new hot spring-focused inn in Minami-Izu, Shizuoka, opened on June 1, 2026. The property features powerful natural hot spring baths and fresh seafood lifted directly from on-site live tanks.
Achi Village in Nagano—known as Japan's premier stargazing destination—will host the "Japan's Best Stargazing Achi Village Tanabata Festival 2026" from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring bamboo lantern illuminations, a wish-granting campaign, special accommodation plans, and more centered around Hirugami Onsen.
A new outdoor terrace space exclusively for hotel guests has opened at Lakeside Villa Suimeikaku on the shores of Shikotsu Lake in Hokkaido. Designed to immerse visitors in the lake's natural scenery, the terrace also features complimentary sparkling wine as an aperitif before dinner during the opening period.
The season's first Genji fireflies were confirmed at Horai-en Garden on May 25, 2026. Through June 28, the Hakone Kowakien Hotaru Festival offers day-trip plans, and Lantern Night returns for two nights on June 6 and 7.
From June 1 to early July 2026, Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen in Maniwa, Okayama offers a free, guests-only firefly watching tour by hotel shuttle, paired with a Hiruzen Jersey beef dinner buffet.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara is introducing a bonsai stay plan that invites guests to travel with a single bonsai tree throughout their visit — and bring it home as a living memento of their time in the forest.
A new resort in Shikabe, Hokkaido is set to open on May 29, 2026, offering hot springs, sauna, and local Hokkaido cuisine at Livemax Resort Hakodate Shikabe Onsen.
Shin-Tomakomai Prince Hotel "Nagomi" in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, has introduced a new stay plan with a 12 PM checkout — two hours later than the usual 10 AM — for guests who want a more unhurried morning.
Ofurocafe Hareniwanoyu in Kumagaya, Saitama, is hosting a free uchiwa (Japanese fan) making workshop every Sunday in June 2026. Using a traditional washi paper dyeing technique called ori-zome, participants can craft their own colorful fans—ideal for beating the heat and enjoying the Kumagaya Uchiwa Festival.
Shikanoyu Jozankei Hot Spring Hotel, one of the oldest inns in Jozankei Onsen, is launching a sauna-focused weekday stay plan from June 1, 2026. The plan includes a choice of 5 hearty sauna meals, a complimentary Oropo drink, and a sauna poncho in a flexible format designed for dedicated sauna enthusiasts.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara is introducing a retreat experience built around "Mamabi" — miniature candlelight — featuring a rainy-day lounge space and a gift-ready flame kit, available from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Nestled on the slopes of Mt. Haguro in Bandai-Asahi National Park, Yamagata Prefecture, Kyukamura Shonai Haguro has ranked No. 1 in the guest experience category among all 35 Kyukamura resorts nationwide for three consecutive years. Its hotel-guest-only tour to witness the morning Shinto ceremony at Dewa Sanzan Shrine has drawn the highest praise, and 2026 as the once-in-twelve-years auspicious Year of the Horse makes it a particularly ideal time to visit.
As Hokuto City's fresh greenery reaches its peak in June, the private villa ReTune Hokuto | SPA & SAUNA in Yamanashi Prefecture offers a rainy-season stay experience designed around nature — from a tent sauna and natural groundwater cold plunge to an outdoor bath and riverside relaxation area.
A new yogurt specialty shop using locally sourced Hiruzen Jersey milk has opened in the hot spring town of Yubara Onsen in Maniwa City, Okayama — Japan's top Jersey milk producing region.
Hilton Takayama Resort, the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Gifu Prefecture, will open on September 14, 2026. Reservations open on June 1 at 11:00 AM via the official website.
A new retreat hotel, Aso Retreat HONO by Onko Chishin, is scheduled to open in November 2026 in Minami Aso Village, Kumamoto. The 17-room property features private outdoor hot spring baths, foraging-based experiences, and a restaurant concept centered on primitive gastronomy.
Times SPA RESTA in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, launches a collaboration with healing music label DELLA from May 20, 2026, blending soothing visuals and therapeutic music in outdoor baths and body care treatments for a deeper mind-body relaxation experience.
A special Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba collaboration event is set to take place at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun from July 18 to October 4, 2026, featuring themed baths, a collaboration sauna, exclusive ufotable drawn illustrations, and limited goods.
A new wellness-focused ryokan called "Nishi-Izu Meguri" is set to open in Doi Onsen, Izu City, Shizuoka on July 1, 2026, offering guests experiences centered on four pillars of wellbeing — thermal bathing, gut health, relaxation, and restful sleep.
Two traditional events celebrating the hot spring waters and the start of mountain season take place at Hirayuu Onsen in Okuhida Onsenkyo on May 15.
Hotel Laforet Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture is launching a limited summer accommodation plan from July 18 to August 31, 2026, combining in-hotel festival activities, a forest cottage stay, a Nasu highlands buggy ride, and a breakfast buffet featuring local seasonal ingredients.
Rembrandt Resort Shiretoko, the first property under the newly launched Rembrandt Resort brand, opened in Shari Town, Hokkaido on May 1, 2026, offering all-inclusive stays with panoramic Sea of Okhotsk views, natural hot springs, and locally sourced cuisine.
Surrounded by the fresh greenery of Kita-Karuizawa in Gunma Prefecture, ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa offers nature walks, birdwatching, golf, onsen, sauna, and seasonal dining in early summer. A limited-time All-inclusive Resort Stay plan is available through July 31, 2026.
Shin-Furano Prince Hotel in Hokkaido is set to renovate its Main Banquet Hall, create a spacious new outdoor terrace, and build a new corridor to its Furano Onsen Shisai no Yu hot spring facility, with all work scheduled for completion by late November 2026.
A new zone on the 3rd floor of SPAWORLD HOTEL & RESORT in Osaka opened on April 29, 2026, serving as a kids' space for families by day and a board game lounge for adults at night.
A Pokémon-themed foot bath, "Wakura Pokémon Foot Bath," has opened at the renovated "Yuttari Park" facility in Wakura Onsen, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Free of charge and open daily.
Ryotei Hanzuiryo, a Michelin 1-Key ryokan set within Japan's first national park in Nagasaki's Unzen Onsen, is offering an exclusive limited accommodation plan for May and June 2026, featuring early summer kaiseki cuisine, a selectable special benefit, and a private bath reservation.
Starting June 20, 2026, Lagunasia theme park and Henn na Hotel Laguna Ten Bosch in Gamagori, Aichi are launching a collaboration with Onsen Musume character Gamagori Uta, featuring exclusive merchandise and a special hotel stay plan.
Yokohama Natural Hot Spring SPA EAS will grand open on July 28, 2026, following a major renovation introducing a wide-screen immersive sauna, a redesigned lounge, new dining, and a cashless smart entry system.
THE FARM (Farm Resort) in Katori, Chiba is launching a limited-time day glamping plan for the Riverside area from May 6 to June 14, 2026. Guests can enjoy BBQ, vegetable harvesting, campfire with s'mores, and natural hot springs — all within a single day, from 12:00PM to 9:00PM.
Hayama Umino Hotel in Kanagawa is now accepting reservations for a weekday-only day trip plan combining access to the hotel's panoramic artificial hot spring "Horizon Onsen" with a choice of lunch or dessert set, starting from ¥3,000.
Resort Kumano Club in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture is launching a dedicated stay plan for the Kumano Grand Fireworks Festival on August 17, 2026, featuring early check-in, an early dinner buffet, and transportation support to help guests enjoy the 300-year-old summer tradition with less stress.
Ofuro Cafe Utatane in Saitama City is hosting a Sayama Tea Fair from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring a Sayama tea bath, special sauna events, and a lineup of creative cafe dishes made with locally grown Sayama tea.
The SAWATCH-3 is a third-generation sauna-specific wearable from Tokyo-based 100plus, featuring real-time autonomic nervous system monitoring, improved heat resistance, and daily health tracking for sauna enthusiasts.
SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima has launched a special accommodation plan counting down to Saigo Takamori's 200th birth anniversary and 150th death anniversary in 2027, offering themed dinner courses, historical perks, a breakfast buffet, and outdoor hot spring access, with stays available from April 10 to September 30, 2026.
Wood Design Park Yoi in Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture, is running a rainy season limited glamping plan from May 18 to June 30, 2026, featuring aroma candle making, campfire chocolate fondue, and unlimited hot spring bathing.
GRAND MONday Resort Tokyo Bay Maihama, the first property under the new GRAND MONday Resort brand, is set to open on July 18, 2026 in Maihama. The 140-room resort features all ocean-front rooms overlooking Tokyo Bay, a year-round outdoor lagoon pool, multinational dining, and a premium sauna experience.
A limited-time day pair plan at Haneda Airport Garden combines a traditional rickshaw ride with a natural hot spring bath, available from May 1 through June 30, 2026, for ¥5,000 per person.
A 1-night, 2-day weekday plan in Oguni Town, Yamagata, combining warabi fern picking in scenic mountain landscapes with local soba, warabi mochi making, and a mountain hot spring stay.
General tickets for teamLab: Yoro Valley, the night outdoor art exhibition running in Chiba's Yoro Valley through May 24, have sold out. Guests staying at participating accommodations in the area are eligible to receive free invitation tickets.
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is running a limited-time Early Summer Sale from April 27 to May 11, 2026, with approximately 30% off standard rates for stays from Golden Week through September 12.
HIRAMATSU HOTELS is now offering round-trip private hire car transfers from within Tokyo's 23 wards to three destinations — Atami, Sengokuhara, and Karuizawa Miyota — for a fully seamless luxury travel experience.
Toya Kohantei, a lakeside hot spring inn at Lake Toya in Hokkaido, has launched new activity plans timed to the Long-Run Fireworks Festival, which runs every night from April 28 through October 31, 2026.
Choyotei, a hot spring resort in Hokkaido's Sounkyo Onsen, is offering a special plan featuring shabu-shabu with three types of wild game — Ezo deer, wild boar, and pheasant. Available from April 15, 2026 to January 31, 2027, with one shabu-shabu hot pot included per adult per stay.
The Atami Kaijo Hanabi Taikai (Atami Sea Fireworks Festival) is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, with fireworks launching over Atami Bay from 8:20 PM to 8:40 PM. Hiraturu Onsen Ryokan is offering special stay plans with guaranteed reserved viewing seats, and availability is running low.
Hotel Hatsuhana in Hakone's Oku-Yumoto area is bringing back a popular wine pairing collaboration with Hirakawa Winery, alongside a new seasonal relaxation treatment and a cool indifferent-temperature hot spring experience, all available for a limited time in summer 2026.
A luxury complex combining a hotel, restaurant, and hot spring opens near Tonosho Port on Shodoshima Island, Kagawa Prefecture, in September 2026, with reservations now open.
Just 30 minutes from central Tokyo, the hot spring resort of Atami offers a variety of retreat experiences in June 2026 — from firefly viewing and the Jacaranda Festival to luxury ryokan stays, SUP, and art workshops.
A new dining experience has arrived at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, with the opening of Ryozen Sen Bettei — a special counter restaurant on the hotel's third floor created in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Ken Sugisawa of Nihon Ryori Sen SEN.
Hoshino Resorts has partnered with Shueisha to launch a collaboration featuring five popular manga artists, each creating an original travel story to bring the character of one of the group's five hotel brands to life.
A new glamping resort, IYA-KEI GLAMPING TOMORI, has opened in the Iya Valley area of Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture, offering five private accommodation lodges, outdoor bar, sauna, and gourmet dining amid spectacular natural scenery.
Ofuro Café Karinnoyu, the hot spring and sauna facility within THE FARM Farm Resort in Katori, Chiba, celebrates its 4th anniversary on April 28, 2026, with an expansion of the men's outdoor cold baths and a lineup of special events throughout April.
For the month of June 2026, Sanyoso in Izu-Nagaoka Onsen will host a limited-time Japanese Garden Café within its nationally registered tangible cultural property main building, where visitors can enjoy locally sourced tea and sweets while gazing over the historic garden.
Haguro Mountain Campsite at Kyukamura Shonai Haguro in Bandai-Asahi National Park opens for the 2026 season on April 25, introducing new forest Deck Sites and revised off-season rates.
During Golden Week (April 29 to May 6), Wood Design Park Yoi in Shiso City, Hyogo is holding a special vegetable marché for day-trip BBQ visitors. Guests can pick fresh locally sourced vegetables on-site and grill them over charcoal — no need to bring anything.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Kai Akiu in Miyagi's Akiu Onsen will offer a shaved ice dessert made with beloved local sweet shop Saichi's red bean paste, enjoyed in a riverside lounge with Sendai Glass wind chimes and a cooling foot water pool.
From June 14 to August 31, 2026, Kaijitsuru Tsubaki in Okuyugawara Onsen will host a special Premium Lounge offering craft drinks, seasonal snacks, and a serene summer evening atmosphere — exclusively for guests on the dedicated lounge plan.
Tokyo-based artist The Deity has released the music video for new single "KARATACHI", filmed with exclusive use of Nishi-no-Kawahara Park in Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma, capturing a surreal landscape of rising hot spring mist and snow.
Niseko Village in Hokkaido kicks off its 2026 summer season from Golden Week, featuring outdoor activities at the PURE ground, two golf courses, and a variety of seasonal stays and events through September.
GOSE SENTO HOTEL in Nara's Gose-machi has launched two special stay plans timed to the peak azalea bloom at Mt. Katsuragi — one with a shuttle transfer and one by electric bicycle — both departing at 7 AM to beat the rush.
Oku-Yugawara Onsen Tubaki, Oku-Yugawara Onsen Sansuirou, and Gensen no Yado Yugawara Chiyoda-so—three inns under the Noguchi Kanko group in Yugawara, Kanagawa—are offering Golden Week limited-time stay plans featuring exclusive perks such as Ise lobster at dinner, room mini-bars, and all-you-can-drink options.
Shogetsu Grand Hotel in Jozankei Onsen, Sapporo is offering a limited early Golden Week stay plan from April 26 to 30, pairing a room-type-surprise discount with the hotel's signature Japanese kaiseki cuisine.
A new overnight "Zen Retreat Plan" is now available at Kanshukuen ESHIKOTO, an onsen auberge in Eiheiji, Fukui. The program includes in-room Zen practice, early-morning prayers at Daihonzan Eiheiji Temple, and a shojin vegetarian cuisine course dinner.
The members-only sauna SAUNAGA, set in a traditional pyramid-roofed wooden building near Nagano Station's east exit, held its grand opening on April 11, 2026, introducing new women-only daytime slots and a budget-friendly weekday membership for men.
On April 18, 2026, the newly opened Setouchi Cycle Stays Hiroshima Ujina hotel is running a free-admission all-day program featuring live painting by nature artist Emi, a spring sakura and strawberry sweets buffet, extended day bathing with sauna, and an evening DJ night.
SHIAGARU SAUNA 神田×秋葉原店 opens in Tokyo's Kanda/Akihabara neighborhood on April 13, 2026, marking the area's first men's-only public sauna with two scientifically designed sauna rooms, three types of floating cold plunges, and an evidence-based relaxation space.
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen is offering a Summer Wellbeing Stay Plan from May 6 to August 31, 2026, featuring a locally inspired wellness dinner course, welcome herbal tea, natural hot spring, and fitness center access.
Okuhida Onsenkyo welcomes spring about a month later than the lowlands, celebrating the season with two cherry blossom illumination events and the 65th Banryu Festival, featuring traditional performing arts and mountain prayers from late April through May.
Granvaux Spa Village at Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Nagara-cho, Chiba, is bringing back its popular Firefly Viewing Night Tour from May 23 to July 12, 2026, with nightly guided walks through firefly-lit nature trails for staying guests.
The day-trip hot spring facility "Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari" near Mt. Fuji in Narusawa Village, Yamanashi, has introduced spring-limited menus at its two restaurants starting April 8, 2026.
The Kai Annual Onsen Pass 2026 offers guests aged 70 and over 12 nights across 23 Kai ryokan locations nationwide for a flat fee, with sales opening from April 8, 2026.
Yuno Mori Hotel Shidotaira, a stream-side resort in Hanamaki, Iwate, is running a "Happy Easter at Shidotaira" event from April 10 to June 30, 2026, featuring an Amatake collaboration buffet, Easter egg painting, costume events, and more.
Blancart Misasa, a wellness inn in Tottori Prefecture's Misasa Onsen, has introduced a new accommodation plan for fiscal 2026 featuring rotating Japanese-style dinners and a breakfast under 800 kcal, starting from ¥11,550 per person.
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen in Aichi's historic Inuyama city introduces a Summer Wellbeing Stay Plan from May 6, 2026, featuring a seasonal vegetable-focused dinner course, welcome herb tea, natural hot spring, and 24-hour fitness center.
Uchu Sauna Teradacho, a large-scale wood-fired sauna facility located just one minute from Teradacho Station, is scheduled to open on April 26, 2026. Its crowdfunding campaign has surpassed 3 million yen, and a pre-opening event for supporters is planned for April 18 and 19.
Artist MireyHIROKI will present a large-scale installation themed "Connections — Environment and Life" at MIZU NO IE in Izu Kogen during the 31st Izukogen Gogatsusai, running from April 29 to May 31, 2026.
Kyukamura Shonai Haguro in Yamagata Prefecture is offering a spring-limited kaiseki plan featuring sea bream, mountain vegetables, and Yamagata Wagyu from April 1 through June 30, 2026. A free shuttle bus from Tsuruoka Station is also available for guests.
Set against the backdrop of Mt. Asama at around 1,000 meters elevation, Karuizawa Asama Golf Course begins its 2026 season on April 4, offering a new resort-style plan for pairs that combines golf, hot springs, and afternoon tea.
A 100-year-old farmhouse and earthen storehouse in Hiroshima City's Yuki Town have been renovated into SAUNA WABI-SABI, a unique sauna facility combining a wood-fired kura sauna, an ultra-soft natural spring water cold plunge, and serene relaxation spaces.
A limited-time glamping collaboration inspired by the hit anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End launches at Agricultural Resort THE FARM in Katori, Chiba, running from July 17 to October 16, 2026.
Hakone Suishoen, a 23-room historic inn centered around a nationally registered tangible cultural property built in 1925, is set to reopen on April 9, 2026, following renovations that preserved its timeless atmosphere while refreshing furnishings and introducing new Japanese cultural activities.
La Vista Atami Terrace, a large resort hotel offering panoramic views of Sagami Bay, has opened in Atami. The hotel features private hot spring baths in upper-floor rooms, an observation open-air bath, four free private baths, and two distinct dining styles.
From March 1 to May 31, 2026, Sansuirou SANSUIROU in Oku-Yugawara Onsen is serving a special spring kaiseki course themed around Yugawara's nature, local ingredients, and literary heritage.
A new hotel from the RIHGA Royal Hotels brand is set to open in the Namba/Shinsekai area of Osaka on April 3, 2026, offering art-filled rooms, an Osaka-inspired restaurant, and a rooftop large bath with sauna.
Bourou NOGUCHI Hakodate is offering a limited spring travel plan for April and May (excluding Golden Week), featuring discounts of up to 2,750 yen, 2,000 yen in-hotel credit, and a 9-course Japanese-Western fusion kaiseki dinner in a semi-private dining room.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is hosting the seasonal "Hanami Onsen 2026" event from March 26, 2026, featuring a duck-filled cherry blossom bath, outdoor hanami in swimwear, and limited spring cocktails at the resort's hotels.
Starting April 10, 2026, the Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts will offer the upgraded "Oirase Moss Journey" plan, featuring a newly added moss art bath, moss-themed meals, and a 20th anniversary stamp campaign for all guests.
The 2026 Takamori Sakura Festival runs from March 28 to April 12 in Takamori, Aso, showcasing the weeping cherry tree promenade "Sakura Michi" — just a 10-minute walk from Kyukamura Minami-Aso — alongside the Takamori Pass Thousand Cherry Trees.
Yuamu ryokan in Yumura Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture, is offering a spring gourmet plan from April 1 to June 15, 2026, featuring a full serving of Kasumi Crab, Tajima beef, nodoguro, and a local shrimp comparison tasting.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Kobe Minato Onsen Ren is reviving its tent sauna event on April 18 and 19, 2026, featuring aufguss performances by 10 Aufgiesser alongside an outdoor heated pool for cooling down.
Hotel Listel Inawashiro in Fukushima's Aizu region is offering a range of spring experiences to coincide with the Fukushima Destination Campaign, from cherry blossom viewing along Kannon-ji River to illuminated night sakura and a strawberry-filled dinner buffet.
Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen, a highland resort in Daisen-Oki National Park, is offering a free guided outing to cherry blossom spots — including the historic Gaisen Sakura in Shinjo Village and the Kayabe Shrine cherry blossom avenue — for hotel guests starting April 1.
Towada Prince Hotel on the west shore of Lake Towada opens for the 2026 season in April, with an exclusive early morning lake cruising café experience available for hotel guests.
BEB5 Karuizawa by Hoshino Resorts and wellness company suwaru are hosting a 1-night, 2-day retreat in the Karuizawa Hoshino Area, featuring yoga, meditation, forest bathing, and flying squirrel watching in the fresh greenery of May.
Kikumasamune Sake Brewing, a historic brewery founded in 1659, has put its sake and salt bathing powder on general sale as of March 2, 2026, following a well-received limited preview release.
The resort cottage facility Lenessa Akazawa in Ito City, Shizuoka, is introducing two new long-stay plans — a 6-night/7-day "Weekly Hot Spring Retreat" and a 30-night/31-day "Monthly Migration Trial Stay" — designed for remote workers and those considering relocation to the Izu area.
Starting April 6, Yomiuri Land Miharasshi Onsen Kakei no Yu will offer Special Night Admission Tickets for weekday evenings from 8:00 PM, priced up to ¥800 less than regular admission, making it a more affordable way to enjoy the panoramic night views from the outdoor baths.
A collaboration campaign between smartphone game app BREAK MY CASE and Gokurakuyu / RAKU SPA is launching at 7 locations across the group from April 2 to April 27, 2026, featuring limited goods, themed baths, and more.
The Hana-Momo Festival in Achi Village's Tsukigawa Onsen "Hana-Momo no Sato" runs from April 15 to May 5, 2026, showcasing around 5,000 flower peach trees in three vibrant colors across a scenic mountain valley.
Hotel Taisetsu ONSEN & CANYON RESORT in Sounkyo Onsen, Hokkaido, has completed a full renovation of 10 Japanese-style rooms on the 5th floor of the East Wing, launching a new guest room category called "Forest Room" on January 23, 2026.
Atami is one of the closest hot spring resort towns to Tokyo, reachable in under an hour by Shinkansen. This guide covers the top things to do in Atami, from hilltop museums and seaside walks to onsen soaking, fireworks festivals, and island day trips.
On March 14, 2026, four popular Tokyo sento (public bathhouses) are hosting a special collaboration with Dole, featuring coconut-scented milky-white baths, limited-edition stickers, and free coconut sampling for guests who post on social media.
A practical guide to the Izu Peninsula covering onsen towns, dramatic coastlines, early cherry blossoms, mountain viewpoints, and seafood — with access info from Tokyo.
A travel guide to the best things to do in Sendai — from Sendai Castle ruins and Zuihoden Mausoleum to gyutan beef tongue and zunda shakes. Includes Matsushima day trip, Akiu Onsen, seasonal festivals, and practical tips on access and getting around.
The seven private villa rooms at ITOMACHI HOTEL 0 in Saijo, Ehime, have been reimagined as a culinary annex called "Bettei Seizan Ryokusui," offering private open-air hot spring baths and seasonally inspired Japanese cuisine by an acclaimed executive chef.
Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara, Kanagawa hosts one of the Kanto region's largest cherry blossom festivals, featuring thrilling attractions amid approximately 2,500 cherry trees, nighttime illuminations, and hanami BBQ from March 20 to April 19, 2026.
The historic ryokan Jozankei Hana Momiji, located about 50 minutes by car from central Sapporo, has kicked off a lobby renovation project. The first step is a newly refreshed central lobby area that now serves as a free-flow lounge where all guests can enjoy complimentary food and drinks.
Chalet Ivy Weiss, a mountain resort nestled in the primeval forests of Hanazono, Niseko, is offering a limited-time "Weekend Getaway" plan for spring weekends in April and May 2026, with 30% off regular room rates and exclusive perks.
La Vista Atami Terrace, a new resort hotel from the Kyoritsu Resort group, has pre-opened in Atami, Shizuoka. Located about 10 minutes on foot from Atami Station, the hotel features panoramic ocean views, natural hot spring baths, and 239 rooms of various types.
A sauna enthusiast meetup event called "Shinshu Sauna Travel Recommendations" is coming to Ginza NAGANO on March 20, 2026, offering a deep dive into Nagano's outdoor sauna scene, expert guest talks, local food, and more.
Ofuro Café Hareniwa no Yu in Kumagaya, Saitama, is dedicating all of March 2026 to sauna, with special aufguss performances, post-bath dashi broth service, a sauna lottery, cherry blossom aroma röyly, and new dryers in the women's changing room.
A new premium Japanese-style hot spring inn, Kyoto Omuro Kadensho, is scheduled to pre-open on May 24, 2026, in Kyoto's historic Omuro district — just a 2-minute walk from Omuro Ninnaji Station.
Grand Nikko Awaji is offering a spring accommodation plan that includes entry tickets to Awaji Green Hall and Awaji Island National Akashi Kaikyo Park, available to book from March 2 through May 23, 2026.
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Seiunkaku in Fukui's Awara hot spring town is upgrading its glamping area with Snow Peak's JYUBAKO mobile house, co-designed by architect Kengo Kuma. The area reopens April 4, 2026, with reservations available from March 2.
For two days only in late March 2026, the riverside resort COMORIVER in Tokigawa Town, Saitama, is hosting a special cherry blossom sauna festival with four types of saunas, a river slide, and seven unique spring activities.
Teriha Spa Resort, one of Kyushu's largest spa complexes spanning over 10,000 sq m in Fukuoka City, is undergoing its fourth major expansion and renovation, with the revamped facilities set to open in mid-April 2026.
Ryoso Umi no Cho in Ise City, Mie Prefecture is offering the one-month limited "SAKURA LUXE" accommodation plan from March 16 to April 15, 2026, featuring 2,000 cherry trees, sakura-themed kaiseki dining, and in-room cherry blossom views.
THE NOMU, a fully private wellness facility featuring low-temperature mist bathing, aromatherapy, and immersive light and sound, is set to open in Fukuoka's Tenjin area on March 5, 2026.
Creators Caravan Utsunomiya, a two-day entertainment industry networking event connecting creators, companies, and students across North Kanto, is set for July 31 and August 1 at LightCube Utsunomiya.
Ofuro Cafe Utatane in Saitama City is running its spring "Sakura Cafe" event, complete with an indoor cherry blossom lounge for hay fever-friendly hanami, a seasonal sakura mud pack, and a limited cafe menu featuring Amarin, a celebrated Saitama-grown strawberry.
Ofuro cafe utatane in Saitama City is hosting a one-day sauna festival on March 7, 2026 — Sauna Day — packed with aufguss sessions, a sauna musical, live music, food, bingo, and workshops for both sauna lovers and newcomers alike.
From late March, the grounds of Seigantoji Temple near Nachikatsuura offer a rare springtime view of Nachi Falls and the three-storied pagoda framed by cherry blossoms, best enjoyed on a guided walk along the UNESCO World Heritage Kumano Kodo trail.
Shizukuishi Prince Hotel in Iwate Prefecture is offering a limited-time "Hana Saku Plan" from March 15 to 28, 2026, celebrating graduations and new beginnings with an apple-themed Pomme Pomme Fair and cocktail event.
THE SPA TOKYO, a fully members-only spa in Nishiazabu, Tokyo, celebrated its 7th anniversary in February 2026. Known for late-night hours and a seamless private sauna-to-treatment flow, the facility has built a loyal following among executives who prioritize physical recovery.
ANA Pocket launches a winter check-in challenge in Hokkaido's Noboribetsu and Toya area, featuring character panels and promoting hot springs, geoparks, and local attractions from February 21 to March 23, 2026.
A new pet-friendly private villa has been listed on the inuyado booking platform in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi. ICHI En offers a one-group-per-day experience surrounded by Mount Fuji's natural beauty.
The resort hotel is transforming seven Japanese-style rooms into shower-equipped Japanese-Western rooms adorned with Echizen washi paper and Echizen lacquerware, opening March 25, 2026.
The recently opened Yamanaka Onsen Kajikaso introduces Restaurant Fuka, offering exclusive course dining featuring premium Hokuriku ingredients for overnight guests starting April 1, 2026.
Hakodate Onuma Prince Hotel is offering a special deal for Hokkaido residents featuring ultra-early 9 AM check-in and extended 27-hour stays, complete with hot springs and ski resort benefits.
Ocean Spa Fuua in Atami marks its 7th anniversary on March 28th with special aufguss sauna events featuring heat master Yuushi Mashimo and an Instagram giveaway campaign.
The Club Building Lounge at The Lake View TOYA Nonokaze Resort has been renovated with a fresh new look, offering guests a refined space to enjoy Hokkaido's culinary delights.
A luxury beachfront hotel in Atami is being transformed into UMITO Atami Hontei, offering shared vacation ownership with stunning ocean views. Pre-sales begin early March 2026.
A unique winter experience in Uonuma offers snowy forest night walks and snow tent sauna sessions for those seeking alternatives to traditional winter sports, taking place on March 7 and 14, 2026.
Due to popular demand, the collaboration room featuring illustrator Yuri Yokomizo's Nandemo Ikimono characters at Atami Korakuen Hotel has been extended through April 23, 2026.
A luxury ryokan on Iki Island, Nagasaki Prefecture, is offering a special outdoor dining experience from April 1 to June 15, 2026, featuring premium Iki beef and fresh seafood against the backdrop of Japan's Top 100 Sunsets.
Starting February 21st, Ito Kowakien hotel introduces a new welcome service at their lobby lounge, featuring a special opening concert, hot spring-steamed buns, and complimentary beverages for arriving guests.
Following the 25th anniversary celebration, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun welcomes the new Doraemon movie with special themed baths, saunas, drinks, and ticket discounts through May 25th.
Galleria Midobaru in Beppu has been certified as one of 10 establishments with scientifically verified beauty hot spring water, offering a Barrier Oasis hot spring that moisturizes and strengthens skin barrier function.
Three renowned hot spring destinations from Okayama Prefecture's northern region will be showcased at a special event in Tokyo's Shinbashi area from February 20 to 23, 2026.
Aqua Ignis Sendai is releasing FUJITSUKA Gel Cream, the second product in their hot spring water skincare line, with a commemorative 3-day event featuring bio-electric skin patches from biotech startup bionto.
Kinnotake Resort, operating five ryokans and three restaurants in Hakone, has introduced plant-based kaiseki cuisine at three of its properties since December 2025. This initiative goes beyond religious and allergy accommodations to create an inclusive dining environment where all guests can equally experience Japanese food culture.
Tochigi's Yunishigawa Onsen inn Oyado Yunotoki offers winter-only accommodation plans with complimentary shuttle service from Kinugawa Onsen Station through March 31, 2026, eliminating the stress of snowy road driving.
Two Yugawara hot spring resorts introduce an exclusive facial treatment using real chocolate masks during February 2026, limited to 10 guests per day.
The Shobara DMO is running the Winter Koso Shobara Campaign 2026 through March 8, 2026, showcasing winter attractions in this heavy snowfall region. The campaign features ski slope discounts, free onsen access, snowshoe hiking, and unique snow camping experiences.
Ryusenji no Yu, the birthplace of Japan's super sento bath culture, is hosting collaboration events with the beloved bath toy character Ahiru Taicho at all 8 locations from November 2025 to September 2026. The events feature limited merchandise, collaboration drinks, photo sessions, and special bath decorations on the 26th of each month, celebrating 2026 as the Year of the Bath.
Kuroshio Sou, a hotel in Nanki-Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, will host an exhibition by graphic design studio collé from February 19 to March 31, 2026, showcasing design works and spring-themed items.
Matsurube Onsen Kamikura in Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture is developing new gateau chocolat desserts featuring burdock and yuzu, designed to offer a calming moment at day's end.
The Ito Ryokuyuu ryokan has opened new private dining rooms called "Fuji" where guests can enjoy a special onsen-steamed kaiseki course. A commemorative stay plan celebrating the early spring season is now available.
An inspection program is now available for the Tawarayama Onsen regional revitalization project in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. This program offers firsthand insight into public-private collaboration efforts and the "Town-Wide Ryokan" trial, from concept to implementation.
The hotel celebrates its 4th anniversary under HMI Hotel Group management with a special 2-meal accommodation plan featuring open-kitchen buffet dining and all-you-can-drink options. Available from February 1 to April 28, 2026.
Pasona Resort is launching THE PASONA natureverse retreat, a new long-stay wellness facility on Awaji Island in June 2026. The retreat focuses on holistic health through food, exercise, and sleep, with full-inclusive services and medical support.
Hotel Okada in Hakone Yumoto has reopened its foot bath and viewing terrace with an enhanced design featuring panoramic mountain views and a spacious indoor relaxation area.
From February 1st to March 10th, 2026, Minami-Izu Town will host the Minami Cherry Blossom and Canola Flower Festival. Qkamura Minami Izu operates a special shuttle bus service to the festival venue.
NOT A HOTEL announces a new project in Oku-Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, a hot spring area with excellent access from Tokyo, expanding the brand's network to 17 locations nationwide.
On February 22nd, 2026, Unazuki Snow Park in Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture, hosts the first snow luge trial event in the Hokuriku region. Anyone can enjoy this accessible winter sport from day one.
Nanokahitomeguri, a wellness retreat facility in Beppu Onsen operated by Tojigurashi Inc., introduces four new 2-night, 3-day accommodation plans starting February 2026, designed to help guests reconnect with their physical and mental well-being through seasonal rhythms.
The souvenir shop at Hakone's Gora Station has been renovated to reflect the natural beauty of the four seasons. Opening February 7, 2026, the new space features seasonal colors and an exclusive Imabari towel collection.
The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa introduces a limited-time a la carte restaurant serving seasonal Japanese and seafood cuisine, perfect for warming up after winter activities on the slopes.
Saga Tamaya marks its 220th anniversary with a bold vision to transform beyond a traditional department store. Starting March 2026, the existing building undergoes major updates, while hot spring drilling begins on the new building site.
The popular bathhouse SOKOTOTO at WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka, is extending its operating hours until 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays throughout February 2026, offering night sauna and bathing experiences for those seeking post-work relaxation.
From February 13 to 15, 2026, Akiu Fuga onsen ryokan in Sendai, Miyagi offers a special tiramisu parfait as a complimentary dessert after dinner. The parfait features mascarpone, coffee jelly, and orange peel, designed to be enjoyed at the inn's bar.
A limited-time collaboration brings THE JOURNEY premium skincare to private sauna rooms at Tokyo's newest wellness destination.
From February 9 to April 12, 2026, Hotel Vischio Osaka offers a special package featuring access to the newly opened Umekita Onsen Ren Wellbeing Park wellness facility, perfect for a spring relaxation getaway in Osaka.
RIRAKU Spa and Fitness at Hyatt Regency Kyoto is offering a special couple spa plan from February 1 to March 15, 2026. The package includes a flower jet bath and personalized treatments, perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day, White Day, or other special occasions.
Saga Fuga, a traditional onsen ryokan in Furuyu Onsen, introduces a special Valentine's chocolate parfait for adults featuring fresh fruits and liqueur-infused flavors, available from February 13 to 15, 2026.
The ryokan in Beppu, Oita will undergo a major renovation in March 2026, introducing an all-inclusive lounge, amenity bar, and fully bed-equipped rooms for a more comfortable and flexible stay.
Six Relo Hotels & Resorts properties in Hakone introduce year-round packages combining accommodation with Lalique Museum admission and dining, making art tourism more accessible.
Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta offers a special accommodation plan featuring exclusive after-hours access to the Chitose - Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival. The Premium Time Ticket allows guests to explore the illuminated ice sculptures in a relaxed atmosphere after the general public has left.
From February 23 to 25, 2026, three hot spring facilities in the Matsuyama and Tobe area will offer special discounts during the Tsubaki Festival, promoting regional tourism.
Kaga Onsen hot spring area offers discounted lift tickets to two popular ski resorts, Hakusan Ichirino and Hakusan Seymour, for guests staying at participating ryokan through March 22, 2026.
OND SAUNA in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, has introduced a whiskering service, marking a new chapter for this outdoor sauna facility. This achievement was made possible through a partnership with Shirakaba Sports, which promotes whiskering and nurtures talent in the field.
Teiregi no Yu, a hot spring facility in Matsuyama City, has started offering sweets from the beloved Hibi Cafe, including their signature gluten-free cheesecake and artisan baked goods.
A new thermal spa and restaurant complex opens inside edit x seven Setouchi Shodoshima hotel on Shodoshima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. Experience authentic Finnish sauna, infinity pools, and Mediterranean cuisine featuring local island ingredients.
A popular accommodation in Okinawa's Chatan Town has reopened on January 7, 2026, offering a unique "experience-based stay" that combines traditional Japanese culture with Okinawa's appeal.
Atami Tourism Bureau and JR East launch a travel campaign from January 22, 2026, highlighting early spring attractions including early-blooming sakura, plum blossoms, hot springs, and local cuisine with special discount packages.
Four Seasons Resort Lanai on Lanai Island, Hawaii has launched "Embody Gratitude," a new wellness program for 2026 that promotes mind-body harmony and personal growth through seasonal themes.
Hakone Ashino-ko Hanaori launches a special accommodation plan for visitors exploring the Hakone Three Shrines pilgrimage route, featuring an original goshuincho (stamp book) and detailed walking map.
Moving Inn has released a 2-night, 3-day model course for a Hokkaido winter road trip starting from New Chitose Airport, featuring Tomamu and Furano. Book their original HIACE CA camper van for 2+ nights and receive ¥10,000 worth of snow activities at North Snow Land in Chitose.
A special collaboration between the popular anime The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 and Gokurakuyu/RAKU SPA hot spring facilities launches at RAKU SPA Station Fuchu, featuring exclusive merchandise, themed baths, collaboration menus, and more from February 5 to March 3, 2026.
A new luxury hotel opens on Shodoshima Island on January 26, 2026, featuring 45 ocean-view rooms, a thermal spa, and Mediterranean cuisine celebrating local ingredients.
Starting January 10, 2026, the all-inclusive resort hotel introduces a lunch buffet featuring customizable hand-rolled sushi, hamburgers, and teppan-grilled meats with all-you-can-drink alcohol included.
From April 20 to May 31, 2026, Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel offers an exclusive 1-group-per-day picnic experience featuring the vibrant spring foliage of Oirase Gorge, complete with sprout-inspired cuisine and champagne cocktails.
Yunomori Hotel Shidotaira, a Welcome Baby Inn in Hanamaki, Iwate, has renovated its kids space "Oka no Hiroba" under the supervision of Otomokuzai, a 120-year-old local timber company. The area now features the historic Hanamaki Electric Railway's Deha 3 trolley car and a newly established baby plaza.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun's Mori no Yu hot spring facility introduces a limited-time sustainable bath using cacao husks, a byproduct of chocolate production, featuring skincare benefits and relaxation effects from February 1 to 28, 2026.
Known as one of Japan's premier hidden hot spring destinations, Kawamata Onsen "Kura" reopens as Livemax Resort Kawamata Onsen, marking the 200th location of the Livemax Hotels & Resorts chain.
Experience a journey to cleanse your mind and body and attract good fortune with the gods' power at Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort & Spa, located on the coast overlooking the Genkai Sea. Two special accommodation plans are now available.
Teshikaga Town launches a limited-time sightseeing bus pass and luggage delivery service, allowing visitors to explore winter landscapes and hot springs hands-free from January 18 to March 23, 2025.
The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa has launched a new overnight stay plan allowing guests to choose from Japanese, Western, or Chinese cuisine on the day of their stay.
This hot spring resort in Tottori Prefecture introduces weekday-only accommodation packages starting from 10,000 yen per person, including kaiseki dining and radon thermal bath experiences.
Kyoritsu Maintenance will open Dormy Inn Yokkaichi, featuring natural hot spring baths, a high-temperature dry sauna with auto-löyly, and local cuisine breakfast buffet, on March 17, 2026.
A new boutique hotel, mont, has opened in Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture. The 100-year-old former inn has been fully renovated into a modern accommodation featuring a wood-fired restaurant and 10 unique guest rooms.
The day spa facility in Shisui Town, Chiba, celebrates its 10th anniversary from January 24 to February 8, 2026, featuring Japanese drum performances, sake baths, and special promotions.
Nagato Yumoto Onsen's winter tradition features a fantastical light and sound entertainment event inspired by the poetry of Misuzu Kaneko.
Hakkenzan Winery, located in Sapporo's Minami Ward, officially launches its guided winery tour with tasting and shuttle service from December 2025, offering a luxurious wine experience with transportation from Makomanai Station and Jozankei Onsen.
The day-trip hot spring facility with stunning Mount Fuji views introduces winter limited menus including a new kimchi hot pot set and seasonal dishes at their dining areas.
Ocean Spa Fuua in Atami announces additional details for its collaboration with the popular character series Nandemo Ikimono, featuring themed drinks, donuts, facility decorations, and exclusive merchandise.
A stamp rally event featuring four facilities in Shisui Town, Chiba Prefecture, runs from January 10 to May 6, 2026. Collect stamps to win original stickers and exclusive prize sets.
Yu-toria Etchu inn in Toyama launches a limited winter detox stay plan featuring Toyama Yakuzen-certified fermented medicinal hot pot, specialty seafood including the rare deep-sea fish "genge," natural hot springs, and yomogi-mushi herbal steam therapy.
A new stay experience launches in Yobuko, one of Japan's three major morning markets. Opening from January 16 to 30, 2026, Nakao Jinroku HOTEL and facilities unite food, lodging, and sauna for an immersive harbor town exploration.
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa, a highland resort hotel overlooking the majestic Zao mountain range, is now offering an accommodation plan with lift tickets for nearby Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort this winter.
From February 21 to April 26, 2026, Oiso Prince Hotel presents a spring seasonal event featuring cherry blossom art decorations at THERMAL SPA S.WAVE and special cherry blossom menus.
A spring festival celebrating early cherry blossoms arrives at Aomoriya by Hoshino Resorts, featuring the illuminated Apple and Cherry Blossom Corridor and Nebuta Hanasaka Jisan folklore character bringing seasonal joy to Aomori.
A one-day cultural event featuring taiko drums, koto music, and tea ceremony will take place in the Japanese garden of this registered cultural property hotel.
Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan City, Okinawa is launching "Safi Spa Okinawa" with a new outdoor sauna area and renovated indoor saunas supervised by sauna legend Dai Matsuo, rebranding their popular Aqua Zone facility.
The Hokkaido mountain resort completes major renovation featuring all-new guest rooms, private sauna suites, and renovated public saunas supervised by renowned sauna expert "ととのえ親方" (Sauna Master Matsuo).
HOTEL Hoshitori Terrace Sekigane in Kurayoshi City, Tottori, is hosting a special stargazing campaign from January 9 to February 28, 2026, featuring star observation events, themed rooms with indoor planetariums, and extended day-trip hot spring hours.
A large-scale Identity V collaboration campaign will be held at 40 bathing facilities across Japan from January 23 to February 28, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and limited novelties.
Starting January 7, Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO is offering an exclusive all-inclusive anniversary plan for ¥3.9 million, featuring luxury suites, private dining, and winter experiences in Niseko.
Due to the popularity of its Korean Fair, the day-trip onsen facility in Kamikawa Town, Saitama, is introducing three new menu items combining Korean cuisine with their signature aged brown rice, available from January 13 through March 1, 2026.
Starting December 25, 2025, Yunoyama Onsen in Komono, Mie Prefecture, began selling the "Wakuwaku Onsen Ticket" for budget-friendly day-trip bathing at seven local hot spring facilities.
Yamanaka-za theater in Kaga Onsen hosts its annual New Year opening ceremony on January 2, 2026, featuring traditional dances by Yamanaka geisha. Experience authentic Japanese performing arts in this historic hot spring town.
Handmade bamboo lanterns crafted from reclaimed bamboo forests illuminate the hot spring town in Kumamoto's Kurokawa Onsen through March 31, 2026.
The TV anime Maebashi Witches has launched a collaboration with Natural Hot Spring Yurabu in Ota, featuring life-size character panels, original merchandise, collaboration menus, and special campaigns running through January 2026.
Kyukamura Nikko Yumoto, a resort hotel located on the shores of Lake Yunoko in Oku-Nikko, will launch a "Beginner Snowshoe Hiking" program starting January 13, 2026. This experience allows guests to fully immerse themselves in the fluffy powder snow and winter wonderland of Oku-Nikko.
A new sky-high dining space overlooking Lake Toya will debut at The Windsor Hotel Toya. The restaurant renovation includes breakfast service, afternoon tea, and exclusive lounge access for suite guests.
Cupid Valley ski resort in Niigata Prefecture begins its 2025-2026 season on December 27, 2025, featuring a newly renovated second quad lift that extends to 1,425m and operates at Japan's fastest speed of 5m per second.
Phoenix Seagaia Resort offers a perfect winter retreat for women seeking cozy relaxation. Enjoy illuminations, bonfires, hot springs, a newly opened relaxation lounge, and fine Italian dining in Miyazaki.
Muica Snow Resort in Niigata Prefecture will begin operations for the 2025-2026 season on December 27, 2025, offering a 200m-wide slope, diverse courses for all skill levels, and direct access to Muika Onsen Hotel's hot springs.
Starting January 1, 2026, guests can decorate the baths at The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA and ofuro cafe HITOMA with illustrations of their favorite characters. This unique event celebrates 2026 as the "Year of Baths" (026 = ofuro) and runs through January 12.
Experience authentic hot spring foot baths aboard the scenic Tsudoi tourist train connecting Kintetsu Nagoya Station and Yunoyama Onsen Station, operating on select weekends and holidays from January 31 to February 23, 2026.
BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts introduces a limited-time "Urizun Herbal Stay" event from March 1 to May 31, 2026, offering guests a chance to experience Okinawa's pleasant spring season through herb-infused cuisine, botanical sauna, and custom bath salt bar.
Soubourou Concept Ryukyu, a luxury villa blending Japanese modern aesthetics with Ryukyuan culture, opens in Minamiboso, Chiba. The exclusive one-group-per-day villa features Ryukyuan limestone interiors, ocean views, Minamiboso hot springs, heated pool, private sauna with cold plunge, and climate-controlled BBQ pavilion.
Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Chiba offers a romantic Valentine's and White Day glamping experience from February 1 to March 15, 2026, featuring specially decorated rooms, handcrafted sweets, and French cuisine.
Shimoda Prince Hotel launches a limited-time winter accommodation package combining visits to the Tsumekizaki Narcissus Festival with traditional stone-grilled hotpot dining, available from December 20, 2025 to January 31, 2026.
Experience a magical bath time! Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA team up with Puella Magi Madoka Magica for an exclusive collaboration featuring limited merchandise, themed baths, and special menu items across 19 locations.
The forest resort hotel Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara, Hakone, offers seasonal winter experience programs including kotatsu relaxation, bonfire activities, and calligraphy experiences.
A nine-room small luxury hotel opens in Hashidate, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, celebrating the region's Kitamaebune ship heritage with locally sourced cuisine and renovated traditional architecture.
THE FARM, an agricultural resort in Chiba's Katori City, announces a special accommodation plan for runners and supporters of the 17th Katori Koedo Marathon on December 14, 2025.
The popular collaboration between Azur Lane and traditional Japanese bathhouses returns for its fourth year, expanding to three locations across Tokyo, Osaka, and for the first time, Beppu in Oita Prefecture.
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano-Omachi Kuroyon launches a special mountain retreat stay plan limited to 2 groups per day, featuring natural hot spring rooms, Shinshu minibar selection, fermented face masks, and selectable breakfast at LASOIL restaurant. Perfect for autumn foliage and winter snow activities.
The Sauna Stamp Rally "Hojosai" will be held in Niigata Prefecture from October 25 to December 7, 2025, featuring 29 diverse sauna facilities including new venues, special aufguss events, and prize giveaways for participants collecting stamps across the region
A new luxury pet-friendly hot spring resort is opening in Yufuin, Oita Prefecture. All rooms feature natural hot springs, and villa suites include private dog runs.
Bathclin's "Nihon no Meiyu" (Japan's Famous Hot Springs) bath additive series launches a special collaboration with the beloved board game "Momotaro Dentetsu," featuring six famous hot spring locations from the game.
Ofuro Cafe 13th location will open at the botanical resort, featuring co-ed saunas, local cuisine, and relaxation facilities in Ibaraki Prefecture.
A new tourism destination Banshoen Aiueo no Mori has opened in Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, offering camping, accommodation, and recreational activities in harmony with nature.
A new luxury resort featuring art installations and innovative design will open in Beppu's famous hot spring district, offering guests a unique blend of nature, hot springs, cuisine, and international artworks.
A new natural hot spring and sauna accommodation facility will open in Matsue's Tenjin-cho Shopping Street in spring 2026, featuring day-trip bathing options and dormitory-style lodging to revitalize the historic district.
Please check the official pages for details of each event. Characteristics of Kanagawa in December In Kanagawa Prefecture, December brings the full onset of winter. Daytime temperatures drop to around 10 degrees Celsius and it gets even colder at night. Nevertheless, there are plenty of winter-specific activities to enjoy. Wrap up in a warm coat […]
History and Overview of “Nanki Shirahama Onsen” “Nanki Shirahama Onsen” is famous as one of Japan’s three major hot springs, and it has a very ancient history. Many emperors, including Emperor Saimei and Emperor Jitō, have visited it. The name of this hot spring comes from “Shirarahama,” a beautiful white sandy beach, and its development […]
History and Overview of the Onsen “Misasa Onsen” is a historic hot spring resort that is said to have been discovered during the Heian period. The spring quality of “Misasa Onsen” is renowned as one of the world’s top radium hot springs, particularly noted for its high radon content. This radon provides a “hormesis effect” […]
Overview and History of “Ibusuki Onsen” “Ibusuki Onsen” is a hot spring area located in “Ibusuki City,” Kagoshima Prefecture, famous especially for its unique “natural sand bath” which is rare even on a global scale. Although the exact opening period of “Ibusuki Onsen” is unclear, it has been used as a sand bath therapy since […]
The Charm and History of “Kurokawa Onsen” “Kurokawa Onsen” is one of Japan’s most popular hot spring resorts. Its history dates back to the Edo period, approximately 300 years ago. In the late 1990s, the introduction of the “Nyuto Tegata” (Bathing Pass) successfully attracted many tourists once again. This pass allows visitors to enjoy three […]
Overview of “Okuhida Onsenkyo” “Okuhida Onsenkyo” is a hot spring area located in the northeastern part of Gifu Prefecture, spread at the foot of the beautiful mountains of the Northern Alps. This region is part of the Chubu Sangaku National Park, and its natural beauty is remarkable. “Okuhida Onsenkyo” is composed of the following five […]
This article provides a detailed introduction to the must-visit spots and highlights in Oita Prefecture during spring! ※ Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please check the official website of each facility for the latest schedule. Make your trip to Oita Prefecture memorable! Click here to request a private photo […]
Oita Prefecture in winter, especially Beppu City, is an ideal place to visit during the cold season. Not only do the hot springs warm your body to the core, but you can also enjoy beautiful natural scenery and unique cultural experiences. This article introduces the charms and recommended spots of Oita in winter. In this […]
Winter in Gifu Prefecture offers a plethora of special delights such as beautiful snowy landscapes, warm hot springs, and enchanting illuminations. Discover the diverse climates and activities in each region to enjoy a fulfilling trip. In this article, we will introduce must-visit spots and highlights in Gifu during winter! *Please note that the event schedules […]
Features of Kinugawa Onsen Kinugawa Onsen, located in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, is one of the premier hot spring destinations in the Kanto region and is widely known as the “back parlor of Tokyo.” This hot spring area stretches along the Kinugawa River and is characterized by its beautiful gorges and natural scenery. The hot […]
Overview of Kaga Onsen-kyo Kaga Onsen-kyo, located in Ishikawa Prefecture, is composed of four hot springs: “Awazu Onsen,” “Katayamazu Onsen,” “Yamashiro Onsen,” and “Yamanaka Onsen.” Situated along the coast of the Sea of Japan, this hot spring resort area is surrounded by rich nature, and its beautiful landscapes and high-quality hot springs have earned it […]
Note: Due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024, “Wakura Onsen” has suffered significant damage, and 18 out of the 21 inns are currently closed. (As of September 3) Please check the official website for the latest information. Official Website: https://www.wakura.or.jp/ Overview of “Wakura Onsen” “Wakura Onsen” is a historic hot […]
Overview and Access to Nyuto Onsenkyo Location of Nyuto Onsenkyo “Nyuto Onsenkyo” is situated within the Towada-Hachimantai National Park in Semboku City, Akita Prefecture. It spans an altitude ranging from 600 to 800 meters and is characterized by its lush natural environment, surrounded by primeval beech forests. The natural beauty and tranquility captivate visitors, allowing […]
The Charm of “Ginzan Onsen” Overview and Features of “Ginzan Onsen” “Ginzan Onsen” is a hot spring town that feels like you’ve stepped back in time. Wooden ryokan (traditional Japanese inns) line both sides of the “Ginzan River,” and as evening falls, gas lamps light up, creating a nostalgic Japanese atmosphere. This scenery is often […]
Hokkaido is one of the most attractive regions in Japan and is popular among both domestic and international tourists. With its vast land, rich nature, and gourmet food, Hokkaido has many attractions that will make you want to visit again and again. In this issue, we will introduce 22 classic spots in each area that […]
Overview and History of “Jozankei Onsen” “Jozankei Onsen” is a famous hot spring area located in Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. It is conveniently accessible, being about a 60-minute drive from the center of Sapporo. Surrounded by beautiful nature, this hot spring area is affectionately known as the “back parlor of Sapporo” and is beloved by many […]
Overview of “Yunokawa Onsen” “Yunokawa Onsen” is a hot spring resort located in Hakodate, Hokkaido, and is selected as one of the top 100 famous hot springs in Japan. This hot spring area faces the Tsugaru Strait and forms part of a group of hot springs surrounding Mount Yokotsu. The history of “Yunokawa Onsen” is […]
Overview of “Arima Onsen” “Arima Onsen” is a hot spring town located in Kita Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, nestled at the base of the Momijidani Valley on the northern side of the Rokko Mountain Range. The name “Arima” is also written as “有間” which means “between mountains.” This geographical feature creates a tranquil atmosphere […]
History and Features of “Kinosaki Onsen” Overview of “Kinosaki Onsen” “Kinosaki Onsen” is a hot spring resort located in “Kinosaki Town,” Toyooka City, in the northern part of Hyogo Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan. It has a history of over 1300 years since its opening. This hot spring area has been loved by people […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you may want to incorporate into your itinerary things that can only be seen or experienced during that season. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in October in Hokkaido for those who are interested in such things. To learn more about Hokkaido […]
Autumn in Hokkaido is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature and scenery due to the pleasant weather. The calm atmosphere of Japan can be enjoyed, which is different from the energetic summer. This article details the highlights of autumn travel in Hokkaido, from a description of the weather and clothing to the […]
Hokkaido in winter is extremely cold with a lot of snow, but there are many events and scenery that can be enjoyed only during this season. This article details the highlights of winter travel in Hokkaido, from climate and clothing to the best places to visit! To learn more about Hokkaido, click here. 📸Let’s make […]
When you plan a trip, you often want to include experiences or sights that are unique to the season. This article is for those who are interested in what Nagano Prefecture has to offer in October, including events, recommended spots, and more. Please note that the dates for the events mentioned may change. Check the […]
Overview and Features of “Yufuin Onsen” “Yufuin Onsen” is a beautiful hot spring resort located almost in the center of Oita Prefecture, Japan. Nestled in the “Yufuin Basin” at the foot of “Mount Yufu,” this hot spring area is known as a place where you can relax in nature. It was designated as a “Kokumin […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you may want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the weather conditions, events, and recommended spots in January in Hokkaido for those who are interested in such things! To […]
Hokkaido is famous for its magnificent nature and delicious food, but there are actually many unusual tourist spots that can only be found in Hokkaido. This article introduces some unique spots that can only be found in Hokkaido. If you are interested in traveling outside of the standard spots, please check it out! To learn […]
Features of Dogo Onsen History and Culture Dogo Onsen is considered Japan’s oldest hot spring, with a history spanning approximately 3,000 years. Over its long history, many legends and stories have emerged. For example, the “Botchan Bath” featured in Natsume Soseki’s novel “Botchan” is modeled after the Dogo Onsen Main Building. This main building was […]
Blessed with its vast land and abundant nature, Hokkaido offers beautiful scenery in each of the four seasons. Magnificent mountains, crystal clear lakes, expansive grasslands, and forests teeming with diverse wildlife are just a few of the natural attractions. Let’s relax and have a wonderful time of refreshment at Hokkaido’s nature-rich spots to relieve your […]
Features of Beppu Onsen Types and Quality of Hot Springs “Beppu Onsen” is one of Japan’s leading hot spring areas, boasting ten different types of hot spring qualities. It has the largest volume of hot water and the most number of hot spring sources in Japan, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of hot spring […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time of year. In this article, we’ll introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots for January in Nagano Prefecture for those looking for unique experiences. Please note that the dates […]
History and Features of Gero Onsen History The origins of “Gero Onsen” can be traced back to the Heian period (947–957). During the Edo period, the Confucian scholar Hayashi Razan praised it as one of the “Three Great Hot Springs of Japan” alongside “Arima Onsen” and “Kusatsu Onsen.” Water Quality and Benefits The water quality […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in January in Fukuoka for those who are interested in such things. *The schedule of […]
Overview of Kusatsu Onsen Kusatsu Onsen, located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, is one of the country’s most renowned hot spring resorts, recognized as one of the “Three Famous Hot Springs of Japan.” With over 32,300 liters of hot spring water naturally gushing out every minute, it boasts the highest volume of hot spring water in […]
Overview of Atami Onsen “Atami Onsen” is one of Japan’s three major hot spring areas, located in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The charm of “Atami Onsen” lies in its abundant water discharge of 18,000 liters per minute and over 410 different sources. This ensures that visitors can always enjoy fresh and rich hot spring water. […]
This time we visited “Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai,” which opened next to Toyosu Market on Thursday, February 1, 2024. There are many new experiences to enjoy throughout the day, such as an open-air bath with one of the best bay views in Tokyo and food experiences at restaurants gathered from all over Japan! Let us introduce […]
Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Club, a bathing facility at Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai opened in 2024, is a spot where you can refresh yourself with a spectacular urban view and a bath. We will introduce in detail the facilities full of attractions, including an open-air bath with a panoramic bay view and a rooftop footbath that is […]
What is Noboribetsu Onsen? Noboribetsu Onsen is a popular hot spring resort located in the southwestern part of Hokkaido. It is easy to access, taking about 15 minutes by bus from JR Noboribetsu Station. For those traveling by car, it is about 10 minutes from the Noboribetsu Higashi IC on the Doo Expressway and about […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for January in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. To learn more […]
Summary I went for an autumn drive in Gunma.After taking a hot spring bath and picking tastes, we hiked up to a roadside station…It was a fulfilling day enjoying the peaceful natural scenery✨We hope you will use this plan as a guide for your visit! Travel Itinerary Jomo Kogen Station（上毛高原駅） This time, we got off […]
Summary This time we stayed at the FAV Hotel in Kagoshima Chuo and enjoyed the nature of Kagoshima with two girls! You can see Sakurajima in various forms, enjoy Kagoshima’s gourmet food, and have a girls’ party at a stylish hotel… It was two days of luxury and plenty of fun. All of these spots […]
Summary This time, I went to Kurahashi Island in Hiroshima Prefecture for a relaxing island trip plan.It was a beautiful sunny day for a scenic tour, and we were able to enjoy the beautiful scenery!It was a full day of leisurely driving and exploring. Please refer to it and go there! *Please note that information […]
Summary This time, we rented a car and enjoyed a road trip.There were so many places I wanted to visit that I didn’t get around to all of them, so I want to revisit them again.I recommend Okutsu Onsen! Please refer to this page! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. […]
In winter, Tokyo attracts visitors from all over the world with its glittering illuminations, heartwarming cuisine, and events that allow visitors to experience Japanese New Year culture. The winter season brings with it a cool air and a romantic urban atmosphere. This article details some of the highlights, from what to wear for winter travel […]
In winter, Hiroshima attracts visitors from all over the world with its glittering illuminations and many events that allow visitors to experience Japanese year-end and New Year culture. The winter season comes with cool air and a romantic urban atmosphere. This article details some of the highlights of Hiroshima, from what to wear for winter […]
Summary This time, I toured Shimonoseki, Tsunoshima, Nagato, and Nagato Yumoto using the Yamaguchi West Pass (unlimited rides on trains, buses, and ships within the tour area for two days) sold by setowa! The seafood was delicious, the hot spring town was fun, and it was a very satisfying 2-day/1-night trip. This article is its […]
Saitama Prefecture, which is fairly accessible from Tokyo, is full of attractive tourist spots! Here is a selection of the best photogenic spots to visit with friends or partners. What is Saitama Prefecture? Saitama Prefecture is located adjacent to the northern part of Tokyo, just 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo. It is characterized […]
Summary This time, we visited Yamaguchi Prefecture, dotted with historical spots, and Shimane Prefecture, famous for tourist attractions such as Izumo-oyashiro Shrine and Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine.Since the prefectures are adjacent to each other, you can spend two days and one night traveling alone to Yuda Onsen and the Hofu area in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and […]
Kusatsu Onsen is one of the most popular hot spring tourist destinations in Japan, having once been ranked No. 1 in the hot spring rankings. Visitors can stroll around the hot spring town centering on Yubatake, where they can feel the hot spring atmosphere, and experience the unique hot spring culture. In this issue, we […]
Hakone-Yumoto Onsen (箱根湯本温泉) – Kanagawa Hakone is one of the most famous hot spring resorts in Japan with a history of 1,200 years. Hakone-Yumoto is the gateway to Hakone and is the oldest of the Hakone hot spring resorts. It is easily accessible from Tokyo and is dotted with tourist attractions, so it is crowded […]
Gunma Prefecture’s Ikaho Onsen is known throughout the country as a famous hot spring. It is a popular hot spring tourist destination surrounded by nature in the mountains of Mount Haruna. In addition to souvenir shops and ryokan (Japanese-style inns), the townscape with its stone steps in Ikaho still retains spots where visitors can play […]
Kusatsu Onsen is a popular hot spring tourist destination that has been ranked No. 1 in the hot spring ranking. Visitors can stroll through the hot spring town centering on Yubatake (hot water field), a symbol of Kusatsu, where they can feel the hot spring atmosphere, and experience the unique hot spring culture.
Summary This time I took the sightseeing train called “Berumonta” (Belles Montagnes et Mer) to Himi & Amaharashi 🚞 Had luxury experience of riding the train while enjoying sushi made by sushi chef🍣 Walking through the bustling Himi Banyagai was a lot of fun 🤤 Taking a footbath and looking out at the ocean, it […]
Here are some of the popular sightseeing spots in Hakone that you should not miss if you are planning to visit Hakone.There are famous spots such as hot springs, Owakudani, and the Hakone Open-Air Museum, as well as Hakone's unique rides such as the Hakone Tozan Train, cable car, and pirate ship. Yumoto Area: The […]
A local team member's day trip to Sumatakyo Gorge in Shizuoka, featuring the Dream Suspension Bridge, handmade soba, Kawane tea, and a free onsen footbath. Plus practical tips on Mt. Fuji viewpoints, Shizuoka food, and seasonal highlights.
A complete guide to things to do in Hakone — from riding the Odakyu Romance Car to soaking in hot springs. Follow our team's day-trip itinerary through Hakone-Yumoto's shopping street, soba restaurants, the Open-Air Museum, a footbath cafe, and a forest day spa, plus tips on seasonal highlights and the Hakone Free Pass.
Yokohama has flourished as a port town since the opening of Japan to the outside world in the Edo period. In addition to the lively Chinatown filled with merchants and the settlement where foreigners once lived, there are many sightseeing spots such as parks built on reclaimed land, night view spots, shopping spots, amusement parks, […]
Nasu is a tourist destination that immerses you in nature, allowing you to experience the changes of the four seasons up close. It is an ideal place for family trips, offering events that can be enjoyed by everyone, including interactions with animals and engaging in craft activities.Since it is easily accessible from central Tokyo, it […]
Summary This time, a 2-day/1-night trip to enjoy Kusatsu in summer 🚌. Enjoy not only hot springs but also izakaya gourmet food and eating 🤤💖. It is a summer trip to stay cool wearing a yukata too 🌿. On the second day, we also tried an activity to enjoy walking in the air! Please refer […]
Summary Two girls went to Kusatsu Onsen in winter! 😊 Kusatsu with snow is also nice. ⛄️❄️ This course includes a lot of new spots in Kusatsu and even a zoo! Please take a look at it for your reference! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 13:00 Kusatsu […]