Category Onsen, Hot Springs and Bathhouses

Japan · ONSEN, HOT SPRINGS AND BATHHOUSES

3 Onsen & Bathhouse Visits in Japan Worth the Shinkansen Fare

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Booked six months out or from a hotel lobby that morning, these 3 onsen & bathhouse visits are the ones to take. Every entry below carries its price, its length and the detail that decides it, so you can choose one and get back to the map.

From Osaka: Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen & Mt. Rokko Day Tour

From Osaka: Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen & Mt. Rokko Day Tour - Koko-en Garden: the castle backdrop you cannot fake

1.From Osaka: Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen & Mt. Rokko Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 339 reviews · 10 hours · from $53Our pick

Osaka day tour to Himeji Castle, Koko-en, Arima Onsen, and Mt. Rokko. White Heron sights, a hot-spring break, and big views.

“Gerry was great — friendly, knowledgeable, and full of interesting facts. The castle was beautiful, the garden became our highlight, and we only wished for more time there. We loved having plenty of free time to explore on our own, and the meal was tasty with wonderful views from Mount Rokko. Gerry also took fantastic photos of us from all the perfect spots. If you have a moment, visit the tea room in the garden and enjoy a quiet cup of tea. A smooth, memorable day from start to finish.”

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Osaka: Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park and Hot Spring

Osaka: Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park and Hot Spring - Deer Park at Nara: How to Feed the Deer Without Losing Your Cool

Kyoto: Traditional Concert at Townhouse or Bathhouse

Kyoto: Traditional Concert at Townhouse or Bathhouse - The 45 to 105 minutes you will likely remember for years

3.Traditional Concert at Townhouse or Bathhouse

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 224 reviews · 45 - 105 minutes · from $32Best value

Small-group koto and shamisen concerts in a Kyoto townhouse or historic bathhouse, with Q&A and optional koto workshop. From $32.

“Very intimate encounter in a small commitee with the Gen team in a Japanese house. We were first taught about the instruments, their history and how they are played and then we had a wonderful concert of 5 songs. We could film and take pictures and there was enough time to ask all the questions we had. Overall incredibly heart-warming experience. The musician was truly great”

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