[2026] Masterpieces that sing of hot springs. Songs that make you want to go to a hot spring.
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!
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[2026] Classic songs about hot springs: Tunes that make you want to visit an onsen (21–30)
Steam-Filled NightJunretsu
This is a treasured masterpiece by Junretsu that you’ll want to listen to while reminiscing about an unforgettable night at a hot spring inn.
Known as “super sento idols,” their emotionally rich mood kayō (Japanese ballad style) is truly captivating! This song was included as the B-side on Type D of the single “Ai de Shibaritai,” released in September 2017.
Its poignant yet beautiful lyrics, which let lingering feelings for a former lover drift like steam in the bath, strike right at the heart.
They’ve performed it on stages at health centers—their home base—and it has won over fans there as well.
The gently flowing melody and warmly enveloping chorus work heighten that sense of travel romance.
Why not play it in the car on the way to a hot spring trip or during a leisurely moment after a bath, and let it soothe both body and soul?
What a nice hot bath (Viva Non Rock)Za Dorifutāzu
It’s one of The Drifters’ signature songs, showcasing not only their comedy act but also their side as a band.
Because it was used as the ending theme for “It’s 8 o’clock! Everybody Gather Round!” and “Drifters’ Big Laughter,” it’s strongly associated with The Drifters’ music, but it’s actually a cover of a song by the chorus group Duke Aces.
However, the distinctive call-and-response interjections appear only in The Drifters’ version, which makes the fun of hot springs feel even more emphasized.
Heartbreak Hot Springssumurūsu
To heal the pain of heartbreak, they go alone to a hot spring… You can picture the protagonist, swaying on a local train through a snowy landscape and finally arriving at a hot spring town, letting tears fall as they’re wrapped in steam.
It’s a bittersweet yet warm journey where they regain their true self in exchange for a sad farewell—captured in this song by Sumurusu.
The track is the B-side of the single “Fuyuiro Girl,” released in November 2004, a disc also known for its title track being used as the ending theme for TBS’s “CDTV.” Set to a pop sound, its down-to-earth message about facing forward gently resonates in the heart.
Perfect for cold seasons when you want to warm both body and soul.
Listen while relaxing, and you’ll surely feel the energy for tomorrow welling up.
Hakone SkylineCRAZY KEN BAND
From the Gotemba side, the Hakone Skyline serves as a gateway to Hakone and Izu.
It’s only about 5 km long, but on clear days you can enjoy stunning views of Mount Fuji, making it a perfect driving course for a date.
Beyond that, it connects to the Ashinoko Skyline, and you can sense the man’s hesitation in the lyrics, too.
After all, wherever you go in Hakone, you’re in a hot spring town.
Atami BluesYuri Akemi
When you think of hot spring resort towns, doesn’t this song come to mind for many people? This piece paints a scene of rising steam and a woman’s poignant heart as she reflects on a past love.
Akemi Yuri’s low, sultry voice evokes the quiet romance of a journey.
Originally created in 1939 as a tourism PR song for Atami, this historic track has been loved for generations, even being reissued as a single in December 1998.
Its Showa-era modern flair and bluesy melody blend exquisitely, making you feel as if you’ve time-traveled just by listening.
It’s the perfect number to play in the car on your way to the hot springs, or to relax with after a soak.
Hanamaru Onsentakahashi akira
This is a track from Kurukuru Miracle Grand Operation.
We perform play-song concerts across the country, using music to cheer up children and their moms and dads.
At kindergartens, we sing and dance to this song together with the principal and the teachers.
You can feel the happy, top-notch vibes coming through.
Squeeze and snuggle upKapibara-san to Mayumiinu
There are quite a few zoos that provide capybaras with the ultimate pampering hot springs that make you think, “I want to be a capybara too!” It’s hard not to envy them as they soak leisurely in yuzu baths and sit perfectly still in the water.
Their expressions don’t show much, but they must feel amazing, right?