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Home to over 3,000 natural hot springs, Japan is literally floating on hot water! rom snowbound craters in Hokkaido to steam-filled valleys in Kyushu. This is a country where bathing has been refined into an art form, shaped by ritual, season, and a deep sense of place.
Soak beneath cedar trees, watch the steam rise over snowy landscapes, and let mineral-rich waters soften skin and quiet the mind. Whether you're hopping between ryokan in the mountains or slipping into a city sentō at day’s end, Japan invites you to bathe like a local—and rest like a pilgrim.
Japan - When to visit?
Are private baths (kashikiri-buro) available?
What’s the difference between an onsen, rotenburo and super-sento?
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Price - How much is Japan going to cost?
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Suggested Itineraries
The holidays we create...
Our hot-spring holidays are entirely bespoke. There are no fixed departure dates or one-size-fits-all prices, just sample itineraries to spark your imagination and show what’s possible. We hope they inspire, excite, and guide you toward the perfect hot spring escape.
← Japan →
Kansai Bathing
8 Nights / 9 Days
Osaka → Kinosaki Onsen → Kyoto
← Japan →
The Japan Ski Holiday
11 Nights / 12 Days
Niseko → Hakuba → Tokyo
← Japan →
Alpine Explorer
9 Nights / 10 Days
Tokyo → Matsumoto → Yudanaka → Takayama → Kyoto
← Japan →
Pilgrim Pathways
11 Nights / 12 Days
Kyoto/Osaka → Tanabe → Kumano Mountains → Osaka/Kyoto
← Japan →
Kyushu Onsen Circuit
11 Nights / 12 Days
Fukuoka → Beppu → Kurokawa Onsen → Unzen Onsen → Ibusuki → Kirishima← Japan →
Kyushu Onsen Circuit
11 Nights / 12 Days
Tokyo → Atami → Kyoto → Naoshima → Okayama → Kii-Katsuura → Shirahama → Osaka
Our team have helped hundreds of travellers soak their way around the world
“We didn’t want a typical honeymoon, and Cate completely got that. She planned the perfect mix of rainforest lodges, hot springs in Arenal, and downtime on the Nicoya Peninsula. Soaking in the thermal river near Rincón de la Vieja was a dream — totally wild and peaceful. The whole trip felt like us, adventurous, calm, and deeply restorative.”
— Lara & Jade, London
“We’d never thought to plan a trip around hot springs, but now we’re converts! Every stop had its own vibe with sleek spa hotels mixed in with natural river pools surrounded by wildflowers. Cate’s passion for bathing traditions came through in every detail. We slowed down, and we truly felt good.”
— Richard & Emma H., Bristol
“I’ve travelled to Japan before, but this was different — more meaningful. Cate understood exactly what I was looking for and created a trip that felt deeply personal. From tiny riverside onsens to forest hikes ending in cedar-scented springs, it was everything I didn’t know I needed. I came back grounded, recharged, and already dreaming about the next one.”
— Sophie M., UK
The holidays we create...
Our hot-spring holidays are entirely bespoke. We start by listening closely to your wishes, then craft a personalised itinerary just for you—fine-tuning every detail. Your thermal journey. Your rhythms. Your way.
How to Book
1) Contact
Give us a call, fill out our enquiry form, or send us an email. We’ll take the time to listen, offer expert advice, and suggest ideas tailored to you
2) Itinerary
We’ll put together a personalised itinerary and email it over for you to review. From there, we’ll fine-tune the details together until it’s exactly how you want it
3) Deposit
Secure your booking with a 20% deposit. The remaining balance isn’t due until 10 weeks before you travel
4) Travel Pack
We’ll send you a detailed travel pack in the post, complete with local contact information and our invaluable ‘How To…’ guides to help you make the most of your trip
Iceland
Glacial beauty, geothermal bliss.
Costa Rica
Rainforest springs powered by pura vida and volcanoes.
Mexico
Thermal waters with a volcanic pulse and desert calm
South Korea
Urban jjimjilbangs to forest retreats—soak your way to serenity
Italy
Roman legacies and Renaissance charm in thermal waters
Taiwan
Volcanic valleys and cliffside tubs with a therapeutic touch
Canada
Soak in alpine stillness under starry northern skies
South East Asia
Jungle warmth and ancient waters from Laos to Indonesia
USA
Wild west hot springs and wellness escapes coast to coast.
Hungary
Budapest’s grand baths and countryside cures
Australia
Modern sanctuaries rising from wild, mineral-rich landscapes
Spain
Bathe where Moors, Romans, and mountains meet.
Bulgaria
Mineral springs flowing from Thracian soil.
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