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Hot springs in Asia

Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, the Himalaya and the Middle East. Pick a country below, or browse every listing on the map.

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Open-air hot spring bath beside a wooden inn in a snowy mountain village at dusk

Countries in Asia

Every hot spring in Asia

81 hot springs
Stone channels and pools along the river walk through Arima Onsen beneath hotels and green hills

Arima Onsen

Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Narrow street climbing through Asama Onsen town past inns toward green hills in Matsumoto

Asama Onsen

Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Hillside view over downtown Atami and its hot spring hotels along the blue Sagami Bay coast

Atami Onsen

Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Plumes of hot spring steam rising over Beppu rooftops at sunset with mountains behind

Beppu Onsen

Oita Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Gero Onsen hotels lining the rocky Hida River below green mountains on a clear day

Gero Onsen

Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Snow covered wooden inns lining the river in Ginzan Onsen with forested hills behind

Ginzan Onsen

Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Short walk

Near Hakone-Yumoto

Resort or spa

Hakone Yuryo

Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Near Hirayu Onsen (Takayama)

Resort or spa

Hirayu no Mori

Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Surikami River flowing through Iizaka Onsen between hotels and a pagoda style inn

Iizaka Onsen

Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Ishidan no Yu public bathhouse at Ikaho Onsen with its tall wooden sign and light snow

Ikaho Onsen

Gunma Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Hotels of Kaike Onsen lining the sandy beach on the Sea of Japan

Kaike Onsen

Tottori Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Near Yamanouchi (Yudanaka)

Resort or spa

Kanbayashi Onsen

Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

108°F42°C

Resort or spa

Myoken Onsen

Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

108°F42°C Paid Drive-up

Distant view of Naruko Onsen town in a green mountain valley under clouds

Naruko Onsen

Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

102-115°F39-46°C Paid Drive-up

Near Shirahama

Public pool

Saki-no-yu

Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Shibu Onsen village at dusk with lit inns and a bridge below forested mountains

Shibu Onsen

Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Clear river running over rocks past hotels in the Shima Onsen valley under blue sky

Shima Onsen

Gunma Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Free Drive-up

Near Hakone-Yumoto

Resort or spa

Tenzan Tojikyo

Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Temp n/a Paid Drive-up

Clouds of steam rising from the Unzen Jigoku fumarole field beside a wooden walkway

Unzen Onsen

Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan

104-109°F40-43°C Paid Drive-up

Steam rising over snowy stone steps and buildings in Zao Onsen town

Zao Onsen

Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

104-109°F40-43°C Paid Drive-up

Hot springs in Asia: common questions

How many hot springs are in Asia?

We currently list 81 hot springs in Asia: 36 resorts or spas, 45 public pools or bathhouses. 1 of them is closed or temporarily closed, and marked on their cards and pages. The list grows as we verify new places.

Are there free hot springs in Asia?

Yes, 3 of the springs we list in Asia have no entry fee, including Kawayu Onsen Sennin-buro, Nozawa Onsen and Shima Onsen. Free springs are usually undeveloped, so expect no changing rooms or lifeguards, and check parking rules.

What is the hottest hot spring in Asia?

Of the springs with published temperatures, Naruko Onsen runs hottest, at up to 102-115°F (39-46°C). Water that hot needs short soaks; test it with a hand before you get in.

Which hot springs in Asia are good for kids?

Arima Onsen, Arima Onsen Gin no Yu, Arima Onsen Kin no Yu, Asama Onsen and Atami Onsen are the most family-friendly options we list, with lifeguarded or shallow pools and facilities on site. Clothing-optional springs are excluded.

Which hot springs in Asia can you drive right up to?

Arima Onsen, Arima Onsen Gin no Yu, Arima Onsen Kin no Yu, Asama Onsen and Atami Onsen have parking within a few minutes' walk of the water. 4 others need a walk or a hike, which is noted on each listing.

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