[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 (41–50)
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.
[2026] Masterpieces That Sing of Hot Springs: Songs That Make You Want to Visit an Onsen (51–60)
Kira Kira☆KatayamazJUMPIN’
JUMPIN’ is an idol group based in Ishikawa Prefecture.
To energize Ishikawa, they showcase a variety of its charms.
In Katayamazu Onsen, they dance energetically with local residents against the backdrop of beautiful natural scenery, conveying the appeal of the people as well.
They are, quite literally, sparkling.
Niigata Hot Spring TourKoshihikari BAND
It’s a song that takes you on a tour of Niigata Prefecture’s hot springs, packed with the region’s charms.
While Niigata is known as a heavy snowfall area, it’s also rich in hot springs.
The lyrics seem to depict visits to many famous baths, such as Senami Onsen, Tsukioka Onsen, and Sakihana Onsen.
The bold costumes of Koshihikari BAND are striking, and they likely express Niigata’s appeal through a unique worldview.
As a local song that makes the most of regional characteristics, it may also be helping with tourism promotion.
Listening to this track will probably make many people want to visit Niigata’s hot springs.
It’s a recommended song for anyone planning a hot spring trip or wanting to experience the allure of Niigata.
Hyotan Island New Bathing SongDongabachō (Fujimura Arihiro)
It’s like something out of a dream: when a stone was thrown, a hot spring gushed forth.
The hot spring is called “Torahige Onsen,” and Dongabacho is soaking in the bath, singing happily.
It’s a song from Hyokkori Hyoutan-jima, but it’s quite old, so younger people might not know it.
I’m sure they at least know the theme song.
Song of Onsen PonMukku Keiko
In the bath, everyone—me, the older girl, the middle-aged man, and grandpa—is completely naked.
From a child’s perspective, it seems they’re enjoying the hot spring while also taking in the people sharing the bath.
If you really soak thoroughly, it feels like it could even extend your lifespan.
Truly heaven—pure heaven.
Yunoyama Shower of DrizzleYashio Ayako
The place names that appear in the lyrics of this song are Gozaisho, the Ise Plain, and Yunoyama—hot springs located in Komono Town, Mie District, Mie Prefecture.
The song is about an unfulfilled love for a married man, but Mount Gozaisho is also home to Mitake-ji Temple, which is said to grant success in love.
This song is a promotional piece by the Komono Town Tourism Association and the Yunoyama Onsen Association.
Tsunagi Onsen Songyuuzenn & pī chikupā chiku
This is a hot spring located on the shore of Lake Gosho, a dam lake in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture.
It was created by local singer-songwriter Tomoyoshi Taguchi, and local ladies (?) joyfully sing to introduce the hot spring.
The lyrics explain all the history and highlights, stirring up your wanderlust.