Best Hot Springs in Nagoya, Japan

As part of our guide for visitors to Nagoya City, here is a list of onsen in Nagoya, Japan.

Many visitors to Japan want to try the famous hot-baths that are part of Japanese culture. Below we share some guidelines for onsen, a list of onsen and sento in Nagoya (natural hot springs, man-made spas, and hotel onsen), and a tattoo-friendly Nagoya onsen.

What is the difference between Onsen and Sento?

An onsen is hot spring in Japan that uses naturally hot, mineral-rich, spring water. There are two kinds of Onsen; one is tennenn onsen which is natural, and the second is a man-made (jinko onsen) onsen. A sento is public bath, that typically uses heated tap water (not mineral water).

Many people call the entire category of hot springs in Japan “onsen.”

Rules for Onsen/Sento in Nagoya, Japan

There are certain customs, expectations, and rules you should follow at Nagoya onsen. At most onsen in Japan you should expect:
— Full nudity (you can’t wear any clothing in the water)
— No tattoos allowed
— Shower first before taking a bath
— Leave the towel off to the side of the bath (don’t bring your wash cloth into the water)

While most onsen and public baths in Nagoya do not allow tattoos, there is at least one onsen in Nagoya that allows tattoos, see below for more information.

Traditional Onsen

Originally, onsen in Japan were all natural, with hot water coming up from the earth. In modern Japan, many onsen include hot public baths, but the water is not coming from a natural hot source. Both experiences are very nice, and relaxing. Of the 25,000 onsen in Japan, only 3,000 use natural water; about 10% of onsen use an all-natural source of water. For each of our listings below, we state the source of water (naturally occurring, or created by man).

— Canal Resort

Canal Resort is a one of the largest hot spring facilities in Nagoya. Canal Resort features bedrock bath (ganbanyoku – a natural rock bath) and man-made baths. They is a dining area, with food and drinks. There is also manga library, where visitors can read from the collection of Japanese manga. Nagoya’s Canal Resort is easy to access; there is a free shuttle bus service from Nagoya Station, Fushimi Station, Kanayama Station, and Rokubancho station (see their website for the bus schedule).
— Onsen or Sento: Sento
— Type of Water: Sodium chloride hot spring
— Address: 4-1-1, Tamagawa cho, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya
— Admission Fee:
* Sento only: 900 to 1,000 JPY for adults, 350 to 400 JPY for children (4 years old to elementary school students)
* Full access: 950 to 1,100 JPY for adults, 350 to 400 JPY for children (4 years old to elementary school students)
— Website: https://canalresort.jp

— Korona World

Korona World is a huge facility where you can enjoy hot spring, sauna, karaoke, bowling, movie theater, and pachinko slot.
— Onsen or Sento: Onsen
— Type of Water: Low expansion, neutral hot spring
— Address: 3-110, Ematsu, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya
— Admission Fee: 900 to 1,040 JPY for adults, 400 JPY for children
— Website: https://www.korona.co.jp/onsen/nak/index.asp

— Marriot Nagoya Associa

Marriot Nagoya Associa has good relaxation area and many people enjoy sauna, massage, pool and bath.
— Address: 1-1-4, Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya
— Website: https://www.associa.com/nma/

— Raku Spa Garden

Raku Spa Garden is a facility where you can enjoy hot springs, natural rock materials, karaoke room and dining space.
— Onsen or Sento: Sento
— Type of Water: Natural water
— Address: 1-65-2, Heiwagaoka, Meito-ku, Nagoya
— Admission Fee: 800 JPY to 1,200 JPY for adults, 500 JPY for children
— Website: https://rakuspa.com/nagoya/

— Sanno Onsen Kita no Yu

Sanno Onsen Kita-no-Yu is a chain of relaxation spas where you can enjoy baths and saunas. In the lounge area, there are a variety of facilities for customers to use like massage chairs, and an aesthetic and massage salon. The spa’s restaurant serves fresh smoothies and other tasty delights.
— Onsen or Sento: Sento
— Type of Water: carbonated water, hydrogen water
— Address: 1-601, Sanno, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya
— Admission Fee:
* Hot spring: 850 to 900 JPY for adults, 200 to 350 JPY for children
* Stone baths: 600 JPY for adults
— Website: https://super-sentou.com/shop-information/sanno-onsen/

— Tiad Autograph Collection Hotel

Tiad Autograph Collection Hotel is one of the popular hotels in central in Nagoya. This hotel has a lot of facilities such as lounge, indoor pool, fitness gym, bath area, and private spa.
— Address: 5-15-19, Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya
— Website: https://hotel-tiad.com/#page1

— Urban Quar Spa & Living

Urban Quar Spa & Living is one of the largest natural hot springs in Nagoya where you can enjoy a variety of baths including hot spring baths, carbonated springs, nano natural open-air baths, and jet baths.
— Onsen or Sento: Onsen
— Type of Water: Natural water, carbonated spring, and nano-natural
— Address: Castle Town Memorial Bridge 3F, 16-17 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Nagoya
— Admission Fee: 880 JPY to 1,580 JPY for adults, 300 JPY for children (3 years old to junior high school students)
— Website: https://p-castle.co.jp/urban_quar/

— Utopia Takara

Utopia Takara is a facility that includes a rest lounge, relaxation center, karaoke room, and theater room. It is located next to Nagoya Kasadera Hotel and Nihon Gaishi Sports Plaza.
— Onsen or Sento: Sento
— Type of Water: natural trees and rich aroma healing water
— Address: 1-9 Maehama-dori, Minami-ku, Nagoya
— Admission Fee: 2,000 to 2,400 JPY for adults, 600 to 2,400 JPY for children
— Website: https://www.yu-t.com/english/

Tattoo Friendly Onsen

While most onsen and hot springs in Nagoya do not allow tattoos, there is at least one location where you can use the baths even if you have a tattoo:

— Ryusenjinoyu Moriyama

Ryusenjinoyu Moriyama is tattoo friendly onsen in Nagoya. The onsen allows you to use the baths after your cover your tattoo; if the tattoo can be covered with sheets provided by the onsen (9.5 x 14.0 cm, sold for 200 JPY each), you can cover the tattoo, and then use the onsen baths.
— Onsen or Sento: Sento
— Type of Water: Alkaline simple hot spring
— Address: 1-1501, Ryusenji, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya
— Admission Fee: 750 to 950 JPY for adults, 300 to 400 JPY for children
— Website: https://www.ryusenjinoyu.com/moriyama/

List of Hot Springs, Public Baths, and Onsen in Nagoya, Japan