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

Hot Spring DittyNinomiya Yukiko

Hot Spring Ditty

Sung by Yukiko Ninomiya, whose clear voice was honed as a children’s song singer and brightened the Showa-era pop scene, this is the quintessential local tune brimming with hot-spring charm! Released in 1966, this classic features lyrics by Yuki Tanaka and music by Seiichi Sakurada, and it’s delightful how it takes you from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu in the south, showcasing hot spring resorts all across Japan.

The swift scene changes in the lyrics—from honeymoon trips to group tours—are vivid, and just listening makes you feel like you’re on a hot spring-hopping journey.

Ninomiya’s light, airy vocals and the shamisen-infused rhythm are perfect for party banquets, too.

Sing it at karaoke and you’re guaranteed a great time with everyone joining in with calls and claps! Give it a try and sing it with a traveler’s spirit.

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.

Town of Steam and Hot SpringsMori Shinichi

Town of Steam and Hot Springs

A travel-tinged song by Shinichi Mori, a singer who has long expressed the heart of Japan with his husky voice.

Considered a signature work from the period when he was experimenting with a fusion of folk and enka, this single was released in December 1974.

It poignantly and beautifully portrays a man visiting a secluded mountain hot spring alone, confronting his lingering feelings for a former lover while enveloped by a rock bath and the murmuring river.

A rock ballad whose quiet scenic imagery seeps into the heart, it gently warms the listener as well.

At the time, it peaked at No.

13 on the Oricon charts and opened the album “Yukemuri no Machi,” making it a longtime favorite among fans.

It’s a number you’ll want to play when you need to get away from the bustle and relax, or on a night when you want to savor the serene mood of a hot spring on your own.

hot springkururi

Quruli – Hot Spring

Anyway, it’s a laid-back, tranquil hot spring song performed by Quruli.

Even when something tough happens or you’re feeling a bit worn out, soaking in a hot spring and watching the steam rise helps you breathe a sigh of relief, doesn’t it? It makes me grateful to have been born in Japan, where this culture exists.

This song is irresistible for Shigeru Kishida’s relaxed vocals, the unpretentious guitar sound, and a melody line that feels nostalgic.

Precisely in times like these, slip into the bath and savor a blissful moment.

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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?

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.

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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