Kyoto · SPA & HOT SPRINGS
The 3 spa & hot springs tours below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across the region. Prices, durations and one standout note on each.
Hike sacred Mount Kurama from Kyoto, visit Kurama Temple and Kibune Shrine, then unwind in a mountain hot spring for $80.
“This tour was incredible! Nature was on our side with some light snow on a sunny day. We even saw two deer on our way up. Our guide Philippe was great and so knowledgeable. We learned so much, and Philippe took us to some lesser known spots on the mountain, which made for an unforgettable tour. Would highly recommend!”
Ride Kyoto’s Sagano train, float the Hozugawa River, walk the bamboo grove, and finish with an optional onsen in a small group.
“My dad and I thoroughly enjoyed our day trip with Itsuki. She was very polite,offered many fun little pieces of knowledge about the area and took photos of us. she even had slides prepared for the tour into the bamboo forest, was more than willing to go the extra mile for us and gave us a few extra suggestions for other things to do while we were in the area! if any family or friends will go to Japan I'll be sure to recommend this tour!”
Learn Japanese bathing etiquette with local guide Atsuki, then soak at Kyoto’s historic Funaoka Onsen in a small-group cultural tour.
“What an amazing experience! I really appreciated receiving an explanation of the rituals and practices before entering. The bathing process was delightful. Atsuki was a wonderful and very helpful guide. Thank you!”
