Spend the day at Spa World, Osaka’s iconic multi-floor bathing complex, where you can unwind in themed baths inspired by cultures from around the world. Afterward, wander the retro streets of Shinsekai and try kushikatsu skewers under the glow of Tsutenkaku Tower.

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Choose your pace—climb Osaka Castle, browse the buzzing food halls of Kuromon Market, or take it slow with a morning bath and a matcha break in Namba. It’s your last evening in Osaka, so savour the city's energy before tomorrow’s shift into stillness.

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Let the rituals of onsen life set your pace. Wander from bath to bath, stopping for fresh seafood, soft-boiled onsen eggs, and quiet moments on riverside benches. If you're feeling indulgent, book a massage or reserve a private bath at your ryokan.

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Travel to Kyoto and settle into a hot spring hotel near Kyoto Station. Spend the afternoon in Arashiyama, where you can walk through the bamboo grove, visit Tenryu-ji Temple, and soak your feet in an ashiyu footbath before returning for an evening soak.

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Take a day trip into the forested hills north of the city. Ride the train to Kibune, hike over the pass to Kurama, and soak in the open-air baths of Kurama Onsen, surrounded by cedar trees. Back in Kyoto, have dinner in Gion or catch a glimpse of geiko on an evening stroll.

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Visit some of Kyoto’s most beloved sights—Fushimi Inari’s endless red gates, the golden reflection of Kinkaku-ji, or the peaceful grounds of Nanzen-ji. As your journey winds down, enjoy one final bath under the stars at your hotel or a local sentō with vintage charm.

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Take a slow morning for a final Kyoto café or last-minute gift shopping before heading to the airport—or onward to your next destination.

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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.

There are no fixed departure dates or one-size-fits-all prices—just sample itineraries to spark your imagination and show what’s possible

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