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

Let’s go to the hot springs.yamori

Let's go to the hot springs.

A classic by Yamori that gently gives a nudge to overworked adults swept up in the busyness of everyday life.

Woven by two of Japan’s leading artists, Ryoko Moriyama and Akiko Yano, this piece humorously and warmly portrays the feeling of heading to hot springs in search of a reset for body and mind.

Set to sprightly piano and exquisite harmonies, it celebrates the importance of choosing to take a break—and the more you listen, the lighter your heart feels.

Included on the July 2010 album “Anata to Utaou” (“Let’s Sing with You”), the song drew attention when it was performed on NHK’s “SONGS” that September, accompanied by on-location footage from Hakone-Yumoto.

Perfect for a quick breather between work or chores, or as the soundtrack to planning a little reward trip for yourself!

Debut at the public bath~ANZEN manzai

Debut at the public bath~

A bathhouse song written and composed by the duo ANZEN Manzai—Miyazon and Arahpon—released in 2017.

Despite being self-taught, Miyazon, a natural talent who can play a song on guitar after hearing it just once, delivers a light and pleasant guitar sound.

Created by two childhood friends who grew up familiar with the neighborhood sento, the song exudes a warm, natural atmosphere.

With the theme of “10 rules for entering a public bath,” it’s also recommended for young children.

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Welcome! This is a delightful hot spring village.Sendagaya Tetsu (Ono Yūki) & Hyū za Dāku Arujānon Sansei (Murase Ayumu)

Oidemase! Koko wa Yukaina Onsenkyou / Sub español+Romanji/Servamp

Accompanied by the lively tones of the Tsugaru shamisen, this work invites you to a cheerful hot spring town.

Yūki Ono, who voices Tetsu Sendagaya, the heir to a hot spring inn, and Ayumu Murase, who voices the arrogant vampire Hugh, handle the vocals.

Their back-and-forth, as they try to entertain weary guests with exuberance and pride, is as delightfully funny as a comedy sketch.

As a related track to the TV anime SERVAMP, it was included on the album “TV Anime ‘SERVAMP’ Character Song Mini Album,” released in October 2016.

It’s a soothing, invigorating number that makes you want to loosen up and sink into a hot bath—perfect for a relaxing night.

Nozawa Onsen Ko-uta (Nozawa Onsen Little Song)Fujimoto Nisankichi

Nozawa Onsen Ko-uta (Nozawa Onsen Little Song)

When the weather turns cold, nothing is more enticing than a hot spring.

Just imagining the view beyond the rising steam or the murmur of the river warms the heart, doesn’t it? This piece, sung by Fujimoto Fumiyoshi, lets you fully savor that hot-spring ambience.

With shamisen tones and a rich, velvety voice, it vividly portrays the atmosphere of a famous bath reached after crossing the Chikuma River and the feelings of a traveler.

There’s also a lovely anecdote that in the winter of 1930, composer Nakayama Shinpei actually visited the area and created the song together with local residents.

You can enjoy it on albums such as “Japanese Popular Song Stars (10): Fujimoto Fumiyoshi.” It’s the perfect listen when you want to forget your busy routine and relax, or when you’re dreaming up your next trip—guaranteed to immerse you in a leisurely hot-spring mood.

Thermae RomaeChatto Monchī

CHATMONCHY 'Thermae Romance' Music Video

Chatmonchy’s 12th single, released in 2012.

Written specifically as the theme song for Fuji TV’s anime Thermae Romae, it naturally takes hot springs as its theme.

But rather than being laid-back, it’s an energizing track with Chatmonchy’s signature powerful, rock sound.

The lyrics, which also focus on Lucius’s struggles in the anime, convey an assertive, “on the attack” mood while singing about baths.

Sharp, gleaming guitar lines and a clear, high-toned vocal give it a crisp, refreshing feel!

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Steam-Bath UtopiaGingitsune to Kitakitsune

Steam-Bath Utopia

A perfect warm-and-cozy J-pop tune for the cold season that soothes both heart and body.

Sung by Silver Fox and Ezo Red Fox from the anime Kemono Friends, this song paints a richly atmospheric picture of a snowbound hot spring inn, expressing the comfort of soaking in the bath and proper bathing etiquette.

The vocals by Yuka Aisaka and Suzuko Mimori deftly capture the contrast between a responsible type and a laid-back one, letting you drift into pure bliss just by listening.

It’s a character song included on the 2017 album Japari Café 2, beautifully recreating the healing ambience of the anime itself.

Wrapped in steam-like sounds, it’s truly a hot spring trip for your ears.

Why not give it a listen when you’re tempted to visit a hot spring on your next day off, or on a night when you want to relax leisurely in your own bath?

Steam of LongingYagisawa Mai [Takahashi Mikako]

[Railway Musume] Vol. 5 Mai Yagisawa [Mikako Takahashi]

This is a travel-themed Japanese-style ballad sung by Mikako Takahashi, performing as the character Mai Yagisawa, the stationmaster of Bessho Onsen Station.

Yumao’s lyrics carefully depict the seasons of a hot spring town with rising steam and the nostalgic scenes of the round-window train.

Set to Funta’s gently bittersweet yet warm melody, Takahashi’s tender, enveloping vocals resonate, drawing listeners into a nostalgic world.

Released in October 2007 on the single “Tetsudou Musume Character Song Collection Vol.

5: Mai Yagisawa,” this piece is a character song from Tomytec’s figure project “Tetsudou Musume.” Packed with local charm, it’s perfect for a relaxing soak in the bath or for nights when you want to savor the feeling of travel.