Enjoy a truly unforgettable experience by staying at a traditional Japanese-style ryokan (inn) with a hot springs when visiting Japan

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Japan Airlines offers nine unique tour packages from the US to Japan, allowing you to choose where you want to go and what you want to see during your visit to the Land of the Rising Sun. From the golden and silver pavilions in Kyoto, Japan's old capital city, to Tokyo, a city that runs on the latest in modern technology, you'll experience over 2,000 years of history and take home a lifetime of memories.

Onsen Hot Springs:
Like a giant sponge soaked full of hot water, Japan leaks from thousands of hot springs. And at some 1,800 of these springs, Onsen resorts have sprung up over 2,000 years of Japanese love of a good, hot bath.
The nation's hot-spring spas are among its most enjoyable destinations for visitors, and offer a mind-boggling array of variations on the seemingly simple act of soaking in hot mineral waters.
Certain once-remote springs were discovered ages past when hunters, pursuing wounded game, tracked the animal down to the bubbling pool where it instinctively went to soothe its pain.

Some Samurai lords even had favorite hot springs where they would go when wounded in battle to speed the healing process.
Until quite recently, Onsen were considered as the provenance of the elderly, who retired to them to soak their arthritic bones. In recent years, however, Onsen have gained a certain cachet among the young, and now most hot-spring spas are popular year-round.
While most Onsen pipe their hot-spring waters indoor to their O-furo (bath), some have built pools outdoors, which are known as Roten-buro. These baths are generally open year-round, and are especially satisfying to enjoy during a light snow fall.

- source from "Your Guide to Japan" JNTO

Hakone Yumoto Onsen
This is the biggest hot spring in the Hakone area, which is famous from the old days. This area is located at the entrance of vast Hakone Park and has many lodgings and hotels along the Hayakawa and Sugumo rivers.
There are many visitors throughout the year since it is close to the Tokyo area. You can find many historic places nearby. Hot Spring facilities are also available to day travelers.
By train its 1 hour from Shinjuku, Tokyo, by Odakyu limited express Romance Car Hakone Yumoto station

Atami Onsen
One of the top three hot springs in Japan. There are various types of lodgings and hotels, which meet the needs of each traveler. There is a fireworks festival in summer and a plum festival in winter. You can also visit an art museum or a park full of natural greenery.
There is a small island called Hatsushima nearby, which might be ideal for an afternoon visit. By Train : 1 hour, 45 minutes by JR express "Odoriko" to Atami station from Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Kawaji Onsen
There is a dam nearby called Kawaji Dam, which is the third tallest dam in Japan. This hot spring is located further down from Kinugawa Hot Spring, which is much quieter. The Hot Spring here was discovered in the Edo era. There are many hiking courses and walkways through the forest. There is also a ski area nearby open during the winter season. By Train & Bus : 3 hours from Asakusa by Tobu line, transit to Noiwa Railway at Shin- Fujihara Local bus from Kawaji Onsen Station on Noiwa Railway

Fukuchi Onsen
Fukuchi is also famous for fossils. It is located between the Hirayu Onsen and Shin Hirayu Onsen. There is a local legend of a Samurai from the Heike Family, who lost a war and escaped to this region from the enemy. There are many other historic stories and places in this area. People here are open and friendly. By Train : 70-minute bus ride from Takayama station on JR Takayama Line

Gero Onsen
The best Hot Spring in the area. It is also said to be one of the best hot springs in the country along with the famous Kusatsu and Arima Onsen, with more than 1000 years of history. There are many lodgings with hot spring facilities along the Hida River. This area has wonderful scenery and offers true Japanese local flavor. By train: 2 hours by JR express "Hida" from Nagoya to Gero station .

Shirahama Onsen
Shirahama Onsen is located along the seashore of Shirahama Peninsula and is famous for its large-scale amusement and Hot Spring facilities. You can enjoy marine sports with a beautiful white sand beach and blue sea. This place is called the "Kansai region's Atami" and it has a long history. Fresh seafood is also available from Kumano- nada. By train 2 hours by JR express from Tennouji, Osaka, 15 minutes by local bus from JR Shirahama Station on JR Kii Line .

Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen is located behind the Keihanshin area, which is on the north side of Rokko mountains. Arima Onsen is one of the three oldest Hot Springs, together with Shirahama Onsen and Dogo Onsen. There are various lodging facilities, from old Ryokan to modern hotels. By train : Arima Onsen station on Kobe Dentetsu.

Kinosaki Onsen
One of the biggest hot springs in western Japan together with Arima Onsen and Shirahama Onsen. It is located along the Otani river with willows and old inns nearby, which creates a rich local flavor. Many poets have visited this town and left their poems on a stone plate. By train : 3 hours by JR express from Kyoto to Kinosaki station .