Gero Onsen

One of Japan's 'Three Great Hot Springs' alongside Arima and Kusatsu. Its smooth alkaline simple spring water is renowned as a 'beauty bath.' The hot spring town along the Hida River features foot baths and a free open-air spring. The rustic charm of the Hida mountain village adds to its appeal.

One of Japan's oldest 'beauty skin' springs recorded in ancient texts. Many visitors pair it with Izumo Shrine worship. Magatama motifs throughout the town create a unique atmosphere.

Five hot spring towns at the foot of the Northern Alps. Said to have the most open-air baths in Japan, its outdoor baths overlooking 3,000m peaks offer breathtaking scale.

A hot spring resort in Gero, Gifu, counted among Japan's three most famous spas. Alkaline simple spring known as 'beautiful skin water' for its silky properties. Historic onsen town atmosphere preserved. Approximately 1 million visitors annually. Prospered as a therapeutic spa since the Edo period.

A hot spring resort in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, known since antiquity for its skin-beautifying properties. Multiple foot bath facilities dot the resort town, with additional baths lining the walking path toward Lake Shinji, allowing casual tourist access. Cosmetic product development leveraging spring minerals is thriving, promoting fusion of bathing and beauty culture.

A hot spring city boasting the highest volume of spring water in Japan. Known for its 'Beppu Hatto' — eight distinct onsen areas — and 'Jigoku Meguri' (Hell Tour), the city has roughly 2,300 individual springs. Diverse tourism experiences leverage these thermal resources in creative ways.