Dogo Onsen Town

One of Japan's three oldest hot springs, nestled in the hills behind Kobe. Two distinct spring types — 'gold' (kinsen) and 'silver' (ginsen) — complement the charming atmosphere of ryokan and souvenir shops lining narrow hillside lanes.

A hot spring city boasting Japan's highest number of springs and water volume. Beyond unique bathing experiences like hell tours, sand baths, and mud baths, the distinctive townscape with rising steam creates an atmosphere steeped in onsen culture.

A volcanic region in Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture. Offers diverse attractions including dramatic Mount Fuji views, Lake Ashi, numerous hot springs, and aerial ropeway experiences. Famous for its natural beauty and mountain resort atmosphere, attracting approximately 20 million visitors annually. Popular gateway destination from Tokyo.

Island in Japan's southwest region rich in hot springs, volcanic landscapes, and historical structures. Notable hot spring areas including Beppu and Yufuin alongside natural attractions like Sakurajima and Aso Volcano. Western cultural heritage including Nagasaki's Glover House abundant. Receives tens of millions of visitors annually as important tourism region, particularly popular with Asian tourists.

Hot spring in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture with 3,000 years of history. Referenced in the Nihon Shoki as Japan's oldest hot spring. The wooden three-story Dogo Onsen Honkan is a National Important Cultural Property. Featured in Natsume Soseki's 'Botchan'. Attracts over 1 million visitors annually. Represents Ehime's tourism and Japan's hot spring heritage.

A cultural city in Hokuriku that flourished as the castle town of the Kaga domain, where tradition and modernity coexist at Kenroku-en Garden, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, and Higashi Chaya District. The 2015 Hokuriku Shinkansen dramatically improved access from Tokyo, triggering a tourism surge.