 Noboribetsu Onsen -Hokkaido- |
 Once voted the number one hot spring destination by a Japanese travel industry magazine, Hokkaido's Noboribetsu boasts 11 different types of hot springs-including all of the types listed in this article except the simple spring.
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| Naruko Onsen -Miyagi- |
| Nestled in the hills, 'Naruko Onsen' is known for the wealth of its spring qualities, with no fewer than nine types of spring qualities (out of eleven) as formally defined in Japan to enjoy. |
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| Kinugawa Onsen -Tochigi- |
 Kinugawa is located on the west bank of a river of the same name, which runs through Tochigi Prefecture. The mildly alkaline simple springs are said to have been discovered in 1752. Today, along with Kawaji Onsen across the river, it forms an accessible hot spring destination for those living in the Tokyo area.
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| Ikaho Onsen -Gunma- |
An ancient hot spring town in Gunma Prefecture. The town is built around old stone steps leading down to the source, a golden sulfate spring.
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| Kusatsu Onsen -Gunma- |
 Kusatsu is located at the southeastern foot of Mount Shirane in the northwestern part of Gumma Prefecture. The hot spring became well known about 120 years ago when Dr. Balz, a doctor of medicine from Germany, found its acidic waters to be very effective for skin conditions and neuralgia. The hot spring town is built around one of the major sources known as Yu-batake (hot water garden), which is illuminated at night.
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| Hakone Onsen -Kanagawa- |
 Situated in Kanagawa Prefecture, there are 17 hot springs in the area, due to the volcanic activity of Mount Hakone. First opened in the year 738, these springs have appeared time and time again in Japanese history: they have been a hiding place for Minamotono-Yoritomo, and a resting place for Hideyoshi Toyotomi's army during the siege of Odawara Castle.
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| Izu(Atami/Ito) Onsen -Shizuoka- |
 Located close to Tokyo, 'Izu Onsen' is the largest spa resort in Japan. Over 60 'onsen' sites are divided into six areas, each featuring their unique hot spring qualities.
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| Yuzawa Onsen -Niigata- |
 The mild, simple alkaline springs are said to be effective for myalgia and neuralgia. Many public baths and facilities are well organized and are crowded with day trippers or skiers.
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| Gero Onsen -Gifu- |
 A hot spring that originates along the banks of Hida River, in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture. Legend has it that the spring stopped flowing after a major earthquake, but its return was heralded by a white heron standing at the new source for several days. It is classified as a mildly alkaline simple spring, with a temperature of 84°C.
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| Nagahama Onsen -Shiga- |
| This hot spring is named "Water Treasure of Children" commemorating a story written by 'Hideyoshi Toyotomi' celebrating a first child. The water keeps the body warm for a long period after bathing. |
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| Nanki Shirahama Onsen -Wakayama- |
 Nanki Shirahama is mentioned in writing as early as 658, as having been visited by emperors. It is a group of five springs along Shirahama Beach in Wakayama Prefecture, and is easily accessed from the Kansai area.
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| Arima Onsen -Hyogo- |
 An ancient hot spring located north of Kobe City, on the other side of Rokko Mountain. There is a ggoldh spring and a clear, colorless gsilverh spring. The former has a high concentration of iron as well as salt, causing it to change color when it comes into contact with outside air.
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| Dogo Onsen -Ehime- |
 Possibly the oldest recorded hot springs in Japan, Dogo consists of numerous springs in and around the Dogo flatlands, in the vicinity of Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture. Here too is a legend of a white heron that visited the springs daily to nurse its wounded leg.
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| Beppu Onsen -Oita- |
 Beppu is located in Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, between Beppu Bay and Mount Tsurumi. It boasts the highest number of sources and gush volume in Japan, and is second in the world to Yellowstone National Park. Here also you can take the Jigoku (Hell) Tour, which takes you to various hellish-looking volcanic phenomena-blue, cool-looking yet superh o t pools, blood-red springs, bubbling mudpots, geysers and vents.
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| Yufuin Onsen -Oita- |
| Welcoming more than 3 million visitors annually, Yufuin was developed as a health resort combining beautiful nature and fine arts. Natural hot thermal water flows out in abundance in the basin. Treasuring its traditions, hot spring spas in Yufuin are graciously unique. |
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| Ibusuki Onsen -Kagoshima- |
 Ibusuki, located in the southeastern end of the Satsuma Peninsula, is a beautiful seaside hot spring resort on the southern island of Kyushu. It is famous for its sand baths, as hot springs percolate through the sand on the beaches and facilities exist where staff, armed with shovels, can help to bury you in "hot sand."
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