arge onsen facility located in Tsuruhashi, Osaka, designed with traditional Edo-period aesthetics. Offers a wide range of baths: open-air rotenburo, indoor baths, carbonated baths, stone baths, and saunas. Also includes a relaxation area, Japanese restaurant, and wellness zone with massage and beauty treatments. The ambiance is elegant and serene, perfect for a longer wellness break. 💴 Price: – Adults: ≈ 950 ¥ (weekday) / ≈ 1,050 ¥ (weekend & holidays) – Towel rental: ≈ 300 ¥ (optional) 🎯 Touristy?: Moderately touristy. Known among urban onsen enthusiasts and frequented by locals and in-the-know travelers, but still relatively under the radar.

Located just minutes from Kansai International Airport (KIX), this hotel offers a relaxing stay with natural hot spring baths, a Japanese restaurant, and free shuttle service to the airport. Guests can choose between Japanese-style or Western-style rooms, making it perfect for a restful night either before or after a flight. 💴 Price: – Room: ≈ 7,000–12,000 ¥/night depending on season and room type – Onsen: Free for hotel guests | Public access without overnight stay: ≈ 1,000–1,500 ¥ 🎯 Touristy?: Not very touristy. Mostly visited by Japanese travelers and international transit passengers seeking a quiet stay with onsen access near the airport.

Japanese bathhouse located in Hirano, Osaka, offering a mix of indoor and outdoor baths, including whirlpool baths, rock baths, dry sauna, and steam bath. The atmosphere is laid-back and neighborhood-oriented, making it perfect for an authentic and affordable relaxation experience. A small dining area and some family-friendly facilities are also available on site. 💴 Price: – Adults: ≈ 800–900 ¥, depending on time and day – Towel rental: ≈ 300 ¥ 🎯 Touristy?: Not touristy. Mainly visited by local residents. A good option for a low-key, local onsen experience.

Iceland’s most famous geothermal spa set in a stark lava field on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Milky blue water rich in silica and algae. A calm, steamy scene with modern facilities.

Part of the Krýsuvík field on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Boiling mud pots. Hissing steam vents. Hot springs staining the ground yellow, red and white. A vivid, high energy landscape. 🌋

A large hot spring pool in the Geysir Geothermal Area. The name means King’s Spring, after King Christian IX who visited in 1874. Clear water at near boiling shows the heat beneath even when the surface is calm. 🌋

Such a nice hot spring with three small bathing areas, off the beaten path and very Icelandic in feel. Warm water, mossy stones, steam in the cold air, quiet and simple, incredible. Clean changing rooms and a welcoming reception, small and local, worth the detour. ♨️Kind of a hidden hot springs in Iceland.

The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland’s most famous spots. With warm milky-blue water at around 37–39°C and dark rocks, this spot is perfect for relaxing. It’s more of a luxury spa than a wild hot spring, so expect crowds during high season and higher prices. Still it’s worth visiting at least once, especially if you go early in the day. They also give you a face mask (the silica mud mask leaves your skin feeling incredible).

A geothermal spa located in southwestern Iceland, in a lava field. The warm, mineral-rich waters are perfect for soaking.

Alright, so this is like the Blue Lagoon but quieter and with an infinity pool looking over the ocean. Warm water, fresh air, and just amazing views. And they have this whole seven-step ritual where you go from hot to cold. Super relaxing.