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These rejuvenating hot springs offer stunning boundary-blurring views

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Not your average bath: Japan’s infinity hot springs offer a unique way to unwind. (Photo by Hideyuki Miura)

HIROYUKI UEDA

January 1, 2026 12:43 JST

TOKYO — Relaxing, serene and rejuvenating, hot springs and the resorts around them have long been at the heart of Japanese culture. Now, waves of overseas visitors are discovering the calming appeal of these onsen, where warm waters and the chance to unwind offer a welcome respite from jam-packed tourist itineraries.

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