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4 Hot springs Springs Where You Can Enjoy Relaxation and Photogenic Photos

If you're tired from your daily work and the constant rush of "things you have to do," why not treat yourself to a trip? Taking a girls' trip with close friends on the weekend or a holiday will refresh your mind and body.

For a girls' trip, we recommend visiting a Hot springs resort, which is easy to visit. After relaxing in Hot springs, you can enjoy local cuisine and sightseeing in the surrounding area. In this article, we will introduce four Hot springs resorts that will provide both relaxation and photogenic moments, as well as recommended hotels.

Increase your satisfaction on a girls' trip! 3 things to check when choosing Hot springs resort

To enjoy a satisfying hot Hot springs trip, it's recommended that you also check Access and surrounding tourist spots. We'll introduce these points in detail below.

Point 1: Easy Access

It is best to avoid choosing Hot springs resort that is far away, as you will be tired from the travel after returning from your trip.We recommend Hot springs resorts that are easily accessible from the Tokyo or Kansai areas by car, bullet train, or bus in about 2-3 hours.

With a distance like this, you can enjoy the scenery along the way and take small detours. Above all, you'll be able to make the most of your time at the destination.

Point 2: Choose the purpose of your trip based on the quality of the spring water and the atmosphere of Hot springs town

Having a clear "travel theme" for what you want to enjoy at Hot springs resort will make your trip more fulfilling.

If you want to enjoy bathing in different hot springs, we recommend choosing Hot springs resort that has many bathing facilities in the surrounding area, in addition to the large public baths in the hotel.

There are also many other ways to enjoy the hot springs, such as "soaking in the skin-beautifying hot springs," "relaxing at the hotel," and "strolling around Hot springs town and sampling the local cuisine."

Choose a Hot springs resort that suits you while imagining how you want to enjoy your trip.

Point 3: Nearby spots that will make you feel both photogenic and relaxed

Hot springs resorts perfect for girls' trips offer plenty of places to enjoy both photogenic and relaxing experiences, including stylish cafes, local gourmet food, and scenic spots.

Your trip will be even more ideal if you decide in advance what other places you will visit besides Hot springs.Once you have decided on your destination, be sure to check out Sightseeing information for the area in advance.

Enjoy a two-day, one-night trip! Introducing Hot springs resorts and hotels recommended for girls' trips

We will introduce four Hot springs resorts that are perfect for girls' trips, with plenty of Hot springs, gourmet food, and sightseeing in the surrounding area, as well as recommended hotels in each Hot springs resort.

Kusatsu Hot springs: Enjoy the hot springs and gourmet food at one of Japan's three most famous hot springs

Kusatsu Hot springs: Enjoy the hot springs and gourmet food at one of Japan's three most famous hot springs

Kusatsu Hot springs is one of Japan's three most famous hot springs, and was ranked number one for 22 consecutive years in the 36th Japan's Top 100 Hot springs Awards, an unprecedented feat.Located in Kusatsu Town Agatsuma-gun Gunma Prefecture, it boasts the largest natural spring discharge in Japan.

Hot springs town has many public baths where you can enjoy hot spring water straight from the source, and the most famous of these are the Kusatsu Three Hot Springs: Otaki-no-yu, Goza-no-yu, and Nishi-no-kawara Open-Air Bath. The spring water is mainly acidic (around pH 2.0), and is said to be effective for relieving muscle pain, sensitivity to cold, and fatigue.

The area is packed with tourist attractions, including the Yubatake, where the illuminated Yubatake is a great spot for social media, the Yumomi Show, Sainokawara Park, and Kusatsu Anamori Inari Shrine. You can also enjoy eating Hot springs manju, pudding, fried chicken, and more while walking around.

From Tokyo, it takes about three hours Access by taking a limited express train and bus. Express buses also operate from Shinjuku, Shibuya, Yokohama, and other areas, so it's easy to Access without a car, which is another great feature.

KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE

KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE" Japanese Deluxe Twin 10 tatami (2 mattress beds)" KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE" Japanese Deluxe Twin 10 tatami (2 mattress beds)"

KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from the Yubatake and a 1-minute walk from the entrance to Sainokawara Park.If you book a special Staying plan, you can take a direct round-trip bus from Tokyo Station and Omiya Station to Kusatsu Hot springs.

The hotel has an open-air bath, a cypress bath, and a rock bath, and guests can enjoy water directly from three of the six main hot springs in Kusatsu Hot springs. Most of Guest rooms are traditional Japanese-style, but you can also choose rooms with beds.

Food are served buffet style for both dinner and breakfast. They mainly feature Gunma specialties and local dishes such as "Joushu Beef Sukiyaki" and "Himokawa Udon." You can also try the hotel's original cocktail, "Yubata no Yume," inspired by the Yubatake hot spring, as a memento of your trip. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available.

Facility name KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU YUBATAKE
Location 512-3 Kusatsu, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711 Japan
Official website URL https://kamenoi-hotels.com/kusatsuyubatake/

Kusatsu Onsen Daitokan

Kusatsu Onsen Daitokan hot spring source Kusatsu Onsen Daitokan hot spring source

Kusatsu Onsen Daitokan hot spring source through a dedicated pipe.Another great feature is the "free rental of colored yukata" which allows you to choose your favorite yukata.

There are nine types of Guest rooms available, including spacious Japanese-style rooms and spacious Japanese-Western style rooms, and some rooms offer views of the Yubatake.

Depending on your dinner plan, you can choose between a buffet or kaiseki cuisine. Breakfast is buffet style. Both options offer dishes made with carefully selected local seasonal ingredients.

Furthermore, to make your Hot springs trip more convenient, there are plans available that include a direct round-trip bus from Tokyo Station or Omiya Station to the hotel. Enjoying the views from the window or chatting with friends during the journey is also part of the fun.

Facility name Kusatsu Onsen Daitokan
Location 群馬県吾妻郡草津町草津126
Official website URL https://daitokan.co.jp/

KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU RESORT

KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU RESORT "A rare garden open-air bath even in Kusatsu Hot springs" KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU RESORT "A rare garden open-air bath even in Kusatsu Hot springs"

KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU RESORT is a 10-minute walk or 3-minute ride on the free shuttle bus from Kusatsu Hot springs Bus Terminal.This hotel is recommended for those who want to relax in a quiet location.If you book a special Staying plan, you can take a direct round-trip bus from Tokyo Station and Omiya Station to Kusatsu Hot springs.

The large public bath is fed by the Bandaiko Spring, which boasts the highest flow rate and temperature of any hot spring in Kusatsu Hot springs addition to the rare open-air garden Hot springs, there is also a sauna and a cold bath.

Guest rooms offers a variety of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms with a warm wooden feel, twin Western-style rooms, and spacious Japanese-Western rooms. The hotel also has a wide range of facilities, including a gift shop and a comic corner.

The buffet-style dinner features local delicacies such as Joshu vegetables and "Gibier or Joshu Barley Pork" grilled on a teppanyaki grill. The breakfast buffet offers freshly prepared dishes from the live kitchen and a Japanese menu made with plenty of local ingredients.

Facility name KAMENOI HOTEL KUSATSU RESORT
Location Gunma Agatsuma-gun 15-8, Kusatsu, Kusatsu-machi
Official website URL https://kamenoi-hotels.com/kusatsuresort/

Atami Hot springs: Enjoy the charm of the sea and retro townscape, and try some delicious sweets!

Atami Hot springs: Enjoy the charm of the sea and retro townscape, and try some delicious sweets!

Atami Hot springs is a hot Hot springs resort that boasts a convenient location, about an hour by Access from Tokyo Station, and abundant tourist resources.

The main type of spring is chloride spring, which is expected to be effective for relieving sensitivity to cold, etc. There are also simple Hot springs Hot springs (including alkaline simple Hot springs) that leave your skin feeling smooth after bathing, and Hot springs with a high metasilicic acid content that are expected to have skin-beautifying effects.

For those who want to visit various hot springs, we recommend the "Atami Seven Baths Tour," which allows you to enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of Hot springs town. It will be even more enjoyable if you also visit the public baths with their retro tiled designs and the day-use bathing facilities.

The surrounding area is dotted with attractive sightseeing spots, including Izu's most famous power spot, Kinomiya Shrine, the beautifully lit Atami Sun Beach, and the MOA Museum of Art, which stands on a hill overlooking the sea.

There are many shopping streets where you can enjoy a retro Showa-era atmosphere, and your girls' trip is sure to be even more exciting as you sample sweets such as puddings, cream puffs, and Atami Buta Anpan, which are perfect for social media.

KAMENOI HOTEL ATAMI

KAMENOI HOTEL ATAMI

Approximately 15 minutes by free shuttle bus (reservation required) from JR Atami Station, KAMENOI HOTEL ATAMI is located on a hill overlooking Atami-shi and Sagami Bay.

Hot springs water is a calcium-sodium sulfate-chloride Hot springs, and is expected to be effective in easing coldness and relieving fatigue. The large public bath is equipped with a semi-open-air bath where you can relax in peace, as well as a reclining bath and an indoor bath.Another great thing about this place is that it comes with a free ice cream after your bath.

There are over 10 types of Guest rooms to choose from, including Western-style rooms with ocean views and Japanese-Western style rooms. The Ocean View Deluxe Fourth room, which was renovated in 2025, offers a spectacular view of the sunset from the balcony on clear days.

For dinner, guests can choose from a buffet with 90 different dishes or a kaiseki banquet at the Japanese Restaurant, which uses local ingredients. Breakfast is a buffet-style meal featuring freshly baked bread and seafood dishes prepared in a live kitchen.

Facility name KAMENOI HOTEL ATAMI
Location 2-12-3, Minaguchi-cho, Atami-shi, Shizuoka 413-0016 Japan
Official website URL https://kamenoi-hotels.com/atami/

Hotel New Akao

Hotel New Akao

Hotel New Akao is a resort hotel that stands tall above Nishikigaura, a scenic spot in Atami with its cliffs. It can be Access in about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from Atami Station.

Inside the hotel,Infinity-design open-air bath "Sparium Nishiki"There are 12 types of hot springs, with a focus on the following: There are also private baths where you can enjoy Hot springs with close friends, so you can enjoy bathing in different baths even just within the hotel.

There are over 20 types Guest rooms, including Western-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms, so you can choose the one that suits you best based on the view, number of people in your group, etc. Another attraction is the wide range Activity and facilities that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, such as an ocean pool (only available in summer) and a shell photo stand making experience.

Depending on the dinner plan, you can choose from a buffet, French cuisine, or Japanese cuisine. After dinner, you can also enjoy a drink at the bar or lounge. For breakfast, you can also enjoy a buffet with approximately 70 different dishes.

Facility name Hotel New Akao
Location Atami 1993-250, Atami-shi Shizuoka
Official website URL https://hotel-new-akao.com/

Explore the gold and silver springs! A relaxing trip for adults to the historic Hot springs town of Arima Hot springs

The illuminated Nene Bridge in the center of Arima Hot springs The illuminated Nene Bridge in the center of Arima Hot springs

Arima Hot springs is one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan and is a hidden gem in the Kansai region.It's easily Access by public transportation or car from the center of Kobe-shi, and about 60 minutes by bus from Osaka, making it the perfect place for women looking to take Hot springs trip in the Kansai region.

The waters of Arima Hot springs are considered rare worldwide, containing seven of the nine commonly known Hot springs ingredients. Among them, the famous brown "Kinsen" spring is known for its mild texture on the skin and long-lasting heat retention. The colorless and transparent "Ginsen" spring is also said to promote blood circulation.

This charming Hot springs town, where you can enjoy a stroll after a bath, is dotted with tourist spots that will make your girls' trip even more enjoyable. Recommended spots include the photo spot "Nene Bridge" and "Tanzansengen Park," located midway through Hot springs town from Arima Hot springs Station on the Rokko Arima Ropeway.

At Mitsumori, a long-established shop next to the park, you can purchase Arima 's famous carbonated rice crackers, so why not try some as a snack or buy some as a souvenir?You can also relax at one of the stylish cafes scattered around Hot springs town.

KAMENOI HOTEL ARIMA

KAMENOI HOTEL ARIMA "Premium Japanese-Western Room with Golden Spring Semi-Open-Air Bath" KAMENOI HOTEL ARIMA "Premium Japanese-Western Room with Golden Spring Semi-Open-Air Bath"

KAMENOI HOTEL ARIMA is located about a 10-minute walk from Hot springs town, making it convenient for sightseeing in the area. A free shuttle service is available from Arima Hot springs Station, Hankyu Bus Terminal, and JR Bus Terminal (advance reservations are required for both the outbound and return trips).

We especially recommend Guest rooms "Premium Japanese-Western Room" with a semi-open-air bath and the "Japanese-Western Room" with an indoor bath.You can enjoy the free-flowing water from Kinsen hot spring in a private space.The large public bath also uses natural hot spring water from Kinsen.

Dinner is a kaiseki course meal, and you can choose from a plan that lets you fully enjoy Kobe beef, one of Japan's three great wagyu beefs, or a plan that uses high-quality seasonal ingredients.

Breakfast is a buffet with around 80 Japanese and Western dishes, including Arima specialty, Sansho croquette, and rice cooked with octopus from Awajishima Island, all of which are unique to Hyogo.

Facility name KAMENOI HOTEL ARIMA
Location 兵庫県神戸市北区有馬町1617-1
Official website URL https://kamenoi-hotels.com/arima/

Beppu Onsen: A Hot springs Hot springs paradise with rising steam! An extraordinary experience on the "Hell Tour"

The cobalt blue "Umi Jigoku" is one of the Beppu tourist attractions that is part of the "Beppu Hell Tour." The cobalt blue "Umi Jigoku" is one of the Beppu tourist attractions that is part of the "Beppu Hell Tour."

Beppu is a "Hot springs town" that boasts one of the largest numbers of hot springs in Japan and an abundant supply of hot spring water.The eight Hot springs in Beppu are called the "Beppu Hatto," and Hot springs area that spreads across the downtown area centered around JR Beppu Station is called "Beppu Hot springs."

The Beppu Eight Hot springs have six different spring types, including "simple Hot springs" that are gentle on sensitive skin and "sulfur springs" that leave your skin feeling refreshed. The public Hot springs "Takegawara Hot springs, has a "bicarbonate spring" that is known for its beauty benefits.

Beppu Hot springs is also home to many sightseeing spots in the surrounding area. Why not stop by the museum shop "SELECT BEPPU" or "Beppu Park." We also recommend taking the bus to tour the "Beppu Hell Tour." About 20 minutes from Beppu Station is the cobalt blue "Sea Hell," and if you take another bus, you will reach the bright red "Blood Pond Hell."

It takes about 50 minutes by bus from Oita Airport to Beppu city. It takes about 2 hours by express train from Hakata Station to Beppu Station. Why not enjoy the scenery along the way and take a reward trip to experience something out of the ordinary?

KAMENOI HOTEL BEPPU

KAMENOI HOTEL BEPPU "Deluxe Twin" KAMENOI HOTEL BEPPU "Deluxe Twin"

KAMENOI HOTEL BEPPU is conveniently located about a 5-minute walk from Beppu Station.

The simple Hot springs in the large public bath is expected to be effective in easing cold sensitivity and relieving fatigue. The open-air bath has lukewarm water that you can soak in for a long time, and is popular as a relaxing space after the sauna. We also recommend using the massage machine to relieve stiffness in your body after bathing.

We offer a wide variety of guest Guest rooms, including the "Standard Twin" and "Deluxe Twin" which are perfect for girls' trips.There are rooms that can accommodate three or more people, so it is also recommended for girls' group trips.

For dinner, depending on the plan, you can choose between a buffet that includes dishes like Jigokumushi and Beppu Hot springs water jelly, or a kaiseki meal featuring the flavors of Oita. Similarly, for breakfast, you can choose between a buffet or a morning meal centered around a seafood tub.

Facility name KAMENOI HOTEL BEPPU
Location 大分県別府市中央町5-17
Official website URL https://kamenoi-hotels.com/beppu/

Summary

Why not soothe the fatigue of your busy days with a trip Hot springs?This Hot springs resort is perfect for a girls' trip, and there is plenty of sightseeing and gourmet food in the surrounding area, so you can enjoy an extraordinary experience.Another attraction is that you can come across some photogenic spots that will make you want to post them on social media.

Find your favorite spot from Hot springs springs, tourist spots, and hotels we've introduced and head off on a fun girls' trip.

Published 2026.1.23
*Please check the official website of each facility for the latest information.