The 6 Best Hot Springs near Osaka

1.Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen & Mt. Rokko Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 339 reviews · 10 hours · from $53Our pick

Spend 10 hours with an English or Chinese-speaking guide visiting Himeji Castle, Koko-en Garden, Arima Onsen and Mt. Rokko. Guides such as Gary, Harry and Nick are often praised for clear explanations and personal help. Choose the optional Japanese lunch, then enjoy free time at each stop.

“The day was not rushed. Plenty of time at each location. Our guide Harry was excellent. Very informative”

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2.Solaniwa Onsen Hot Spring Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 51 reviews · 1 day · from $14

Spend a full day at Solaniwa Onsen OSAKA BAY TOWER, where slightly alkaline spring water rises from 1,000 meters underground. Explore the 3,000-square-meter Tenku Garden, use nine baths and saunas, and enjoy a traditional hot spring town atmosphere in Osaka.

“Love this family friendly onsen. Couldn’t work out how to get the lunch that we bought with our ticket and ended up having to purchase it again but overall we still would recommend the experience.”

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3.Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen & Mt. Rokko: 1-Day Bus Tour from Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · from $67

Travel from Osaka to Himeji Castle, Kokoen Garden, Arima Onsen, and Mt. Rokko in about 9 to 10 hours. Expect a clean, air-conditioned bus, English or Chinese commentary, optional Japanese lunch, and guides such as Harry or Gary. The schedule is full, and traffic can change the order or length of stops.

“I’m giving this a mixed review. First— the tour guide (named Taka) was great—he gets five stars. He was friendly, fun, informative—tops. The sites we visited also get five stars. The castle is beautiful. The onsen was relaxing. The scenery grRead more”

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4.Nara Deer Park, Uji Matcha, & Hot Spring Full-Day Tour from Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · from $49

Spend nine hours visiting Nara Park, Todaiji Temple, Uji’s matcha street, Byodo-in Temple, and Genji-no-Yu hot spring. Round-trip transport from Osaka, multilingual guidance, and free time at each stop are included. Guides such as Etta, Leo, Joe, and Yao have earned special praise.

“Etta was great! She was informative and funny! She gave good tips on how to feed the deer at Nara Park and gave us insights on things to do in Osaka.”

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5.Tennen Onsen Naniwa-no-Yu, the famous hot spring spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $5Best value

Spend a day at Tennen Onsen Naniwa-no-Yu, an Osaka hot spring on the 8th floor. Soak in naturally carbonated mineral water pumped from 659 meters below ground, enjoy city views, and use the indoor and outdoor baths at your own pace. Towels cost extra, while soap and shampoo are provided.

“It was ok. My first time and it’s not really my thing. Stayed for 30mins and left. Too hot for me.”

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6.Private Car Day Trip to the Kobe Mountains, Gardens and Hot Springs from Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews

Leave central Osaka in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Kevin or Levi. Ride a historic Mount Rokko cable car, walk through Kobe Municipal Arboretum, then spend two hours at Arima Onsen. The itinerary can shift to suit your group.

“A great day out in Kobe and nice experience in hot springs. Kevin the tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun to be with.”

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