Kinosaki Onsen Exterior Bath-Hopping Culture

One of Japan's three oldest hot springs, located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Visitors can enjoy two types of water: gold spring (iron-rich) and silver spring (carbonate/radium). Beloved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, this historic resort sits at the foot of Mount Rokko, just 30 minutes from central Kobe. Historical remains including Taiko's bathhouse ruins add cultural depth.

A hot spring town in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture, with beautiful willow-lined streets and stone arch bridges. The culture of visiting seven public bathhouses in yukata and wooden clogs remains, and the town is known as the setting of Naoya Shiga's literary work. Winter crab cuisine paired with hot springs is a popular luxury of the Sea of Japan coast.

A hot spring resort in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture, flourishing since the Edo period. Seven public baths dot the banks of Daitani River, with guests in yukata enjoying bath-hopping culture. Beloved by literary figures including Naoya Shiga's 'At Kinosaki,' its charming willow-lined streets and stone-paved lanes have been preserved through modern restoration projects.

A hot spring resort in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture, with a continuous history since the Edo period. Known for its atmospheric town of wooden-structured inns and seven public bathhouses scattered throughout. Served as the setting for Naoya Shiga's 'At Kinosaki,' giving it significant literary value. Its picturesque townscape exemplifies Japanese onsen culture and attracts visitors from across Japan and internationally.

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.

One of Japan's 'Three Great Hot Springs' in Gunma Prefecture. Roughly 4,000 liters of hot spring water gush per minute from the Yubatake (hot water field), and unique bathing customs include yumomi (water stirring) shows. It consistently ranks among Japan's most popular onsen destinations.