[2026] Masterpieces that sing of hot springs. Songs that make you want to go to a hot spring.

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Hot springs are wonderful, aren’t they?

A bath at home feels great, but hot springs are on a whole different level.

There’s the allure of nostalgic hot spring towns and the joy of savoring an escape from the everyday.

In this article, we introduce songs themed around hot springs and special tracks that will make you want to visit one.

Along with local songs that tell stories about hot springs, we’ve also gathered a few tunes related to things like table tennis.

It’s music with the same relaxing effect as a hot spring.

Whether you’re about to head to a hot spring or haven’t been in a while, refresh yourself with these hot spring songs!

[2026] Masterpieces about hot springs: Songs that make you want to visit an onsen (71–80)

Exciting Onsen JapanMADOKA

Exciting Onsen Japan Music Video [Japanese]

Exciting Onsen JapanMADOKA

From the Great East Japan Earthquake reconstruction support project comes a proper onsen support song themed around hot springs—Japan’s spiritual hometown.

The tune has a bit of a boogie-woogie feel, cheerfully inviting people to enjoy a pleasant soak.

Since the affected region is Tohoku, the anime’s model features kokeshi dolls.

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Ishikawa Hot Spring OndoYOSHIKO

Ishikawa Onsen Ondo (Hot Spring Dance) - Sample Listening

Ishikawa Hot Spring OndoYOSHIKO

It’s a tourist destination in Ishikawa Prefecture known for its original song, often called a “little Kyoto,” and brimming with hot spring resorts like Kaga Onsen, Yamanaka Onsen, and Awazu Onsen in the castle town of the Kaga Hyakumangoku.

There’s no end to the hot spring areas you could visit across Japan.

For local communities, singing a PR song now seems almost essential.

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Kusatsu-bushi (Kusatsu folk song)Kozuki Makiko

Kusatsu-bushi by Makiko Kosugi

Kusatsu-bushi (Kusatsu folk song)Kozuki Makiko

When it comes to hot springs, Kusatsu Onsen is the first place that comes to mind.

There are hot springs all over Japan, but Kusatsu’s yumomi show is especially famous.

The spring water emerges at around 50°C, which is far too hot to bathe in as is.

Adding cold water would dilute the beneficial properties, so back in the Edo period they devised yumomi—stirring the water with wooden paddles—to lower the temperature and soften the water.

It’s a hot spring resort worth visiting at least once.

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Travel Lodgeyoshida takurou

Traveling Inn / Takuro Yoshida

Travel Lodgeyoshida takurou

I imagine a young couple at a rustic hot spring inn.

Maybe it’s because it feels different from the distinctly folk-like style up to that point, but Takuro’s melancholy singing voice makes it seem like watching a scene from a drama.

The harmonica resonates all the more effectively.

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Song of the Hot Springs

Song of the Hot Springs

Song of the Hot Springs

It clearly introduces, through animation, the types of hot springs, how to enjoy them, proper etiquette, and ways to spend your time—showing that they are relaxing places anyone, young or old, can enjoy.

No matter the type or location of the hot spring, it’s certain that anyone can feel soothed, unwind, and slip into a blissful mood.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced songs about hot springs and tracks that go well with a hot spring soak! There were plenty of local tunes that capture the vibe of hot spring towns, as well as songs that make you want to visit a hot spring.

With this kind of music as your companion, it’s nice to unwind, heal, and refresh both body and mind at a leisurely pace.