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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!
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[2026] Masterpieces About Hot Springs: Songs That Make You Want to Visit a Hot Spring (1–10)
Yukemuri Soul Onsen IItamane izumi
A song that’s perfect for boosting your mood to the max—whether it’s the season when you long for hot spring steam or you just want to forget the daily grind and go all out.
It’s an upbeat number by Tamaonsen, boldly turning a Touhou Project original into a rap arrangement.
Just listening to it makes you feel whisked away to a fictional hot spring town, with an irresistible, festival-like heat and energy.
The track is included on the album “Elysion II : TOHO Geek,” released in May 2017, and many people might have discovered it through rhythm games like CHUNITHM.
The call-and-response sections that create a live-concert sense of unity and the playful lyrics are packed with Tamaonsen’s signature spirit of warm hospitality.
It’s the perfect pick when you need a boost or want to hype things up at karaoke with friends.
Charisma Hot Spring VillageShichinin no Karisuma
Charisma Hot Spring Village is a fresh and unique dance tune that fuses the lively rhythms of Mexican folk music with the “Bath Fill Complete” melody.
It’s a track by Seven Charisma, a project featuring a cast of distinctive, personality-packed characters.
Released as a single in June 2025, it was also included in advance on their third album, Charisma Gumbo.
With lyrics that comically introduce the charms of famous hot springs like Dogo and Kusatsu, and a surreal MV featuring polygon-style characters dancing, many listeners have said it really boosts their spirits.
The final sequence where the members combine also became a hot topic.
It’s an energetic song that heats up both body and soul just by listening.
Perfect for a car ride to a hot spring trip, or whenever you want to laugh off the fatigue of daily life.
Sayoponi’s Steamy Onsen Dance Part 1sayonara poniiteeru
It’s a somewhat mysterious yet delightful song that blends the atmosphere of a hot spring town with steam rising into the air and the buoyant excitement of a festival.
It’s known as a hidden gem by Sayonara Ponytail, a pop group that performs without showing their faces.
While it’s based on a traditional ondō rhythm, it’s crafted into a light, upbeat pop sound, imbued with a gentle, positive message: wash away everyday stress and failures in the hot springs.
It was released on YouTube in August 2013 as a seasonal gift, and was later included on the concept album Enban Utopia, released in November 2015.
It’s perfect for when you’re worn out by busy days or want to forget everything and refresh yourself.
Let the easygoing melody carry you, and both your heart and body will feel warmly soothed.
Let’s go to the hot springs.yamori
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!
OSKyūso Nekokami
A biting, exhilarating, up-tempo hot-spring rock tune.
With an irresistibly groovy rock sound, Kyuso Nekokami’s knack for turning even hot springs into cool rock ’n’ roll is truly impressive.
It expresses the feeling of “I love hot springs!” in a straightforward way, and as you listen, you’ll find yourself wanting to belt it out along with them.
The unique music video—where hot spring water bubbles up from beneath the feet of the hyped-up live audience—is also a must-see.
Let the ultimate combo of music and hot springs help you blow off some steam!
Yunohana KOUTAIshikawa Sayuri
This classic song, released in 2003, marks Sayuri Ishikawa’s 30th anniversary as a singer and cheerfully captures the lovestruck heart of a geisha in a hot spring town.
With lyrics by Osamu Yoshioka and music by Masato Sugimoto, the track brings together the fun of a traditional ozashiki kouta with contemporary pop in brilliant fashion.
It’s striking how everyday words like kotatsu and futon sketch a bittersweet woman’s heart, yet in Ishikawa’s sultry voice they somehow ring bright and buoyant.
The rhythm, complete with handclaps and English-style calls, is perfect for parties, and just listening to it makes you feel giddy—like you want to head straight to a hot spring.
There’s none of the heaviness people associate with enka; it’s a song you’ll want to pick when everyone’s in the mood to have a lively, good time!
Rabbit Onsen BalladKadokawa Hiroshi
A ballad-style ondo song depicting a small flirtation unfolding in a hot-spring town where steam rises into the air.
Looking up at the moon floating in the sky, Hiroshi Kadokawa’s vocals leave you with a feeling that’s somehow both wistful and warm—truly captivating.
This piece was originally produced as an insert song for the drama “An-chan,” which aired from October 1982.
It was never released at the time and became a phantom ondo, but it was included on the album “Eiichi Ohtaki NOVELTY SONG BOOK / NIAGARA ONDO BOOK,” released in March 2023.
The playful yet lyrical sound crafted by Eiichi Ohtaki and Takashi Matsumoto really sinks into the heart.
Whether you listen to it on the way to a hot-spring trip or during a relaxing evening at home, it’s sure to give you an exquisite moment of relaxation.