Hot spring lovers, check this out! Google's 4.5-point rating for "Top 10 Most Popular Hot Springs & Onsen in Kansai"

The temperature has dropped dramatically, so it’s the perfect time to go to Japan to soak in hot springs! As a country of hot springs, Japan has not only the well-known and popular hot spring resorts, but also various large and small hot springs in various places. People can enjoy one-day limited bathing, massage, food and other services in the facilities without staying overnight. Recently, a Japanese website published a list of the "Top 10 Popular Hot Springs & Hot Springs in Kansai" based on Google Reputation. Players who want to Travel to Kansai this winter may wish to refer to it!



10 most popular hot springs and hot springs in Kansai with the highest Google ratings

The online popularity survey site "ねトらぼ" selected the "Top 10 most popular hot springs and hot springs in Kansai" on October 31, 2024 based on data such as "user reviews", "number of reviews", and "price range" on Google Maps. Now let's take a look at which hot springs and hot springs in Kansai are must-go places in the eyes of Japanese people!



Third place: Kyoto City’s “Sauna Plum Soup” (Sauna Plum Soup) / Rating 4.4pt, 1430 reviews



Although both have large baths for bathing, "hot springs" and "qianyu" are completely different facilities under Japanese law. The quality of the hot spring must meet the ingredients specified in the Hot Spring Law to be called a hot spring, while qianyu is the common name for public bathhouses, which simply provide bathing services. In recent years, qianyu in urban areas have closed down due to old facilities. Only "Sanwen Nuanmeiyu" in Kyoto has grown against the trend with the retro trend. It is not only a place where many young Japanese people unlock the qianyu experience for the first time, but also because it often uses regular holidays to hold music festivals, it has become a unique attraction for foreign Tourists when Traveling in Kyoto.

Google Japanese netizens' comments:

・The retro style bathhouse with a flashing neon sign still retains the firewood hot water service. There are many people at night and you need to queue up to enter!

・The wooden building of the Japanese Kyoto Machiya was once the filming location of the TV series "Sado". The bathhouse is not big but it is very clean. It also sells various peripheral products. After bathing, you can rest in the small and beautiful garden.

Second place: Wakayama Prefecture "Saki no Yu" (崎の湯) / Rating 4.4pt, 2,055 reviews



With a history of 1,350 years, the only remaining "Yuzaki-no-yu" among the "Yuzaki Seven Hot Springs" is an open-air bath connected to the Pacific Ocean. While bathing, you can listen to the healing sound of the waves hitting the rocks. Accompanied by the huge splashes of water, the joyful laughter brought by the sense of openness and excitement is definitely the most memorable portrayal during the Trip. The unique bathing experience, plus the bathing fee of only 500 yen per person per time, is also one of the reasons why many netizens give high praise!

Google Japanese netizens' comments:
・You can enjoy the sea view and listen to the sound of the waves while bathing. The feeling of merging with the sea is really wonderful!
・It was the first time I saw such a bathhouse open to the sea. There were coin lockers and a simple dressing area. It felt like camping outdoors, but being able to bathe in the sea breeze was a memory that I will remember for a lifetime. Especially when the sun sets, it is definitely a six-star beauty. In addition, since it is outdoors, the occasional mosquitoes are still acceptable.

First place: Nara Prefecture "Turtle Bath" (お亀の湯) / Rating 4.4pt, 2422 reviews



The first place is "Turtle Hot Spring" in Soni Village, Uda County, Nara Prefecture, which is famous for its beautiful silvergrass in autumn! The hot spring facility is named "Turtle Hot Spring" because there is a turtle mountain in the Soni Plateau and a "Turtle Pond" nearby that is said to have a beauty. The bicarbonate spring is gentle and pure, colorless and odorless, and has the effect of moisturizing and beautifying the skin, making it smooth and delicate. Men's and women's baths are alternately used in the "rock bath" and "wood fragrance bath". The rock bath offers a view of the Soni Plateau, while the wood fragrance bath allows you to admire Kabuto-dake and Kaku-dake. The restaurant attached to the Qianyu bath serves local cuisine. Therefore, "Kameyu" is not only a holy place for Nara people to bathe in winter, but also the three beautiful factors of delicious food, beautiful scenery, and beautiful skin are the main reasons that attract many people to come!

Google Japanese netizens' evaluation:
・The leading hot spring Qianyu in Nara Prefecture, with abundant and diverse toiletries, and the hot spring water is disposable and no longer recycled, which is very clean. In addition to the open-air bath, there is also a sauna. The hot spring is colorless and odorless, and the skin is smooth after bathing. It is highly recommended for female friends to try!
・It is always crowded on weekends, so if you want to take a leisurely bath, it is recommended to go on weekdays. The food sold in the attached restaurant is very delicious and will make you want to go back for more bathing!

Top 10 Money Soup&Hot Springs in Kansai Region Complete List

First place Kame Soup (official website) 830 Taira Road, Hor Village, Uta gun, Nara Prefecture

Second place: Sakamoto Soup (official website) and 1668 Shirahama cho, Nishimurou gun, Wakayama Prefecture

Third place Hana no Ume Soup (official website) 175 Iwatsumachi, Shimonokyo ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

4th Place: Yuzuru Onsen (Official Website) Yuzuru 10, Kiwa cho, Kumano City, Mie Prefecture

5th Place: Arima Street Onsen (Official Website), Mihoku 11-1, Yamada cho, Kita ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

6th place natural hot spring: Tangguan West Airport in Quanzhou (official website), Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture

7th Place Kobe Yana&Spa (Official Website) 1st Floor Kobe Yana Villa, 2-10 Yamanote dori, Chuo ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

8th place Dragon God Hot Spring Yuan Tang (official website) and Dragon God 37, Dragon God Village, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture

9th Place: Funaoka Onsen (Official Website), 82-1 Minami Funaoka cho, Zino, Kita ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

10th Place: Iniwa Onsen Yamajiuyu (Official Website) Iniwa 391, Kawakami Village, Yoshino gun, Nara Prefecture

Japan has a long history of hot spring culture. In recent years, the planning of hot springs and hot spring facilities has become more and more substantial. The reporter highly recommends a day trip or a two-day and one-night trip for the purpose of hot springs. If you are still looking for a hot spring spot suitable for winter, you may want to refer to this ranking list and take a "hot spring and hot spring tour" in the Kansai region!