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Find the best onsen and ryokan in Japan
331 hand-checked listings across all 47 prefectures: onsen, ryokan, festivals, ramen, temples, ski resorts, anime spots and more. Tap the map to explore.
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Hover or tap a prefecture, then open its page. Deeper green = has listings. Prefer a list?
All 47 prefectures
Popular prefectures
A 2-page PDF so your first soak is stress-free.
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Onsen towns
Hot-spring towns, each linked to its official tourism site.
27 listings →Ryokan with private baths
Traditional inns. Many offer rooms with private baths; check room types on the official site before booking.
13 listings →Tattoo-friendly onsen
Baths and resources for travellers with tattoos. Policies change, so always confirm with the bath.
3 listings →Day-trip onsen near Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto
Day-use baths you can reach from the big cities.
10 listings →Festivals and seasons
Matsuri, cherry blossoms, autumn leaves and snow festivals, linked to official sites.
19 listings →Ramen, sushi and izakaya
Famous ramen shops, fish markets, conveyor sushi and izakaya chains.
16 listings →Sake breweries and local craft
Breweries, distilleries and traditional crafts that make great omiyage.
18 listings →Temples, shrines and castles
Japan’s great temples, shrines and original castles.
34 listings →Ski resorts and snow country
Powder snow for Canadians who think they’ve seen winter.
9 listings →Family-friendly and theme parks
Theme parks, aquariums, zoos and kid-friendly days out.
14 listings →Anime and pop culture
Ghibli, manga museums, Pokémon and the anime districts.
14 listings →Budget stays and capsule hotels
Capsule hotels, hostels, business hotels and temple lodgings.
10 listings →Rail passes and getting around
Official rail passes, IC cards and route planners.
12 listings →eSIM and travel insurance
Stay connected and covered.
8 listings →Experiences and tours
Tours, museums and bookable experiences.
13 listings →Plan your trip
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Affiliate disclosure: some links in this directory are affiliate links (marked "Affiliate link", or in the "Plan your trip" box). If you book through them, NorthWest Wa may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. How we list: listings are free and chosen for usefulness; paid placements are always labelled Sponsored. Facts come from each business's official site; prices, hours and rules (including tattoo policies) change, so always check before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.