Onsen Towns Near Tokyo

Above, a view of Atami from a patio deck of a ryokan. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

For those who are planning a winter trip to Japan, but are mainly staying in and around Tokyo but want to try out a Japanese onsen (hot spring) resort for a good soak, Tokyo Cheapo has some recommendations.

They start out with:

Japan has more hot springs than anywhere in the world, so it’s the perfect place to warm up this winter with a good soak. Lucky for you, there are plenty of onsen towns near Tokyo to dip your toes into, as well as some a little further afield for your travels. 

Probably the only thing that makes winter in Japan bearable is the prospect of sinking into a hot, steaming onsen so relaxing you forget the 20 other naked people around you—if only temporarily. There are plenty of baths in Tokyo, including the mega Oedo Onsen Monogatari, but for a real escape, head to one of the resorts to enjoy a mini-break that’ll leave you sloth-like in your levels of relaxation.

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