A Japanese hot spring and the bathing facility built around it, is called an onsen. Many have testified, that soaking in onsens have cured ailments, relaxed muscles, aided beautification, and matured the bonds between family and friends.

If you are seeking to experience the older side of Japan away from the cities, here are my top 15 recommendations of what Gifu has to offer for your next visit!

Kagoshima is well-known as a hub of hot spring resorts. In fact, Kagoshima prefecture ranks second in the number of hot springs in Japan.