It’s the hot spring season again, are you ready to go?

In fact, when it comes to good places to soak in hot springs, we have to talk about Japan. Today I will introduce to you some of the better places to soak in hot springs in Kanto, Japan!

Izu Hot Spring When talking about hot spring resorts in Kanto, "Izu" cannot be ignored.

"Izu Peninsula" is located at the southernmost tip of Shizuoka Prefecture, surrounded by mountains and the sea. The sea view hot spring has an excellent view, and you can enjoy Mount Fuji while bathing.

Most of the hot springs in "Izu" are concentrated in "Ito" and "Naka-Izu", each with its own characteristics.

Every year around early February, the "Kawazu Sakura" blooms first, and a whole row of pink cherry blossoms are so beautiful.

From Tokyo to the Izu Peninsula, if you want to save time, take the limited express train Shinkansen_ or JR Yueko, but the fares are relatively high.

If you want to save some money, you can choose Odakyu_. Odakyu Electric Railway now also offers the "Ito Sightseeing Pass" for only 4,400_ for 2 days. You can also ride the domestic bus - Tokai Bus for free. It is very popular for tourists who want to sightsee in Ito.

Suitable for this package.

Atami Hot Spring "Atami" is located on the "Izu Peninsula" and has a long history. It is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu also came to "Atami". Since then, "Atami" has been famous as "the royal hot spring of the Tokugawa family".

Because "Atami" developed very early, it has been a very popular hot spring resort since the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods. Although it has declined much compared to its heyday, the local area still retains the nostalgic and retro hot spring shopping street "Atami Ginza"

, and the Atami villa "Kiunkaku" visited by many Japanese writers, you can also get a glimpse of the bustling street in the past.

The "Maritime Fireworks Festival" is the scenery of Atami and can be enjoyed all year round.

From Tokyo, the transportation methods to Atami are as follows: JR Tokyo Station - Take the JR Tokaido Honkyu (regular car) for about 1 hour and 36 minutes, the fare is 1944, or take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen for about 40 minutes, the fare

3670_(Unreserved seats) - Get off at JR Atami Station (Shizuoka Prefecture) and get off at Nikko Onsen. You can also enjoy hot springs in "Nikko", which is famous for its red leaves and world cultural heritage.

"Yumoto Onsen" is located in Oku-Nikko. It is surrounded by mountains such as Mount Shirane and has an altitude of 1,500 meters. Even in summer, the climate is still quite comfortable and cool, making it suitable for summer escape.

The hot springs in "Yumoto Hot Spring" are sulfur springs that have a good skin beautifying effect. It seems that this "national skin care hot spring resort" is very suitable for women who like beauty.

Also located in Oku-Nikko are "Yunoko Lake", "Yu Falls", and "Senjougahara", with charming natural landscapes.

"Yumoto Hot Spring" has abundant water, and the springs of the nearby "Chuzenji Hot Spring" and "Kotoku Hot Spring" also come from it.

It can be reached by the following transportation methods: There are two transportation options from Tokyo: The first is to use the Tobu Railway Nikko Pass and take the Tobu Nikko Line from Tobu Asakusa Station to Tobu Station.

The second option is to use the JR Tokyo Wide Pass to take the direct express train (Nikko and Kinugawa) from JR Shinjuku Station to Tobu Nikko Station.

"Kinugawa Onsen" located in Nikko National Park in Tochigi Prefecture began in the Edo period. At that time, only daimyo and monks visiting Nikko could visit "Kinugawa Onsen". It was not open to the general public until after the Meiji era.

It can be said to be an ancient high-end hot spring area.

The hot spring hotel is built along the Kinugawa Valley and is one of the representative hot spring towns in Kanto.

The alkaline spring quality is very effective in recovering from frozen shoulder, neuralgia, and fatigue.

Kinugawa Onsen is famous for its ability to treat burns, and there is a saying that if you are injured by a burn, go to Kinugawa.

The Kinugawa Valley, with abundant water and miraculous craftsmanship, is also a famous rafting resort. It is also surrounded by theme parks such as Japan's Lilliputian "Tobu World Plaza" and "Nikko Edo Village".

The transportation from Tokyo is the same as to Nikko Onsen.

There are two transportation options: the first is to use the Tobu Railway Nikko Pass and take the Tobu Nikko Line from Tobu Asakusa Station to Tobu Station.

The second option is to use the JR Tokyo Wide Pass to take the direct express train (Nikko and Kinugawa) from JR Shinjuku Station to Tobu Nikko Station.

Kusatsu Onsen Kusatsu Onsen is one of the three most famous hot springs in Japan. It is said that it can cure all diseases except lovesickness.

The thick white smoke and the unique smell of sulfur springs are the best proof of coming to Kusatsu.

A great feature of Kusatsu Onsen is that the water does not need to be diluted to soak in it.

Since the temperature of the Kusatsu spring source is very high, you need to go through the "soup kneading" step in the early stage, and use the method of constantly stirring the soup to achieve the cooling effect. Now you can still experience this special culture in the local area.

The "Yu_" located in the center of the hot spring town uses natural cooling methods to deliver spring water to various hot spring hotels. It is a famous sight in Kusatsu. At night, it is lit up and you can see another style.

Because Kusatsu Onsen is located deep in the mountains, it cannot be reached directly by train. It must be reached by bus, so pay attention to the bus schedule when planning transportation.

You can take a regular train from Tokyo, transfer to JR Azuma_ at Takasaki Station and then arrive at Naganohara Kusatsuguchi Station.

This station is the closest station to Kusatsu Onsen.

This choice is more suitable for people who have plenty of time.

If you are in a hurry, you can also choose to take the JR Kusatsu Limited Express, which can save about an hour.

However, it should be noted that the Kusatsu Limited Express runs very rarely, so you must reserve a reserved seat as early as possible.