What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word onsen?
Where nice and quiet, where you may rest in hot water, away from the stresses of the world. Contrast this with the hustle, throngs, and never-ending activity of Japan’s metropolis, Tokyo.
It seems entirely incompatible, doesn’t it?
However, with these 5 hotels that include on-site onsens, you can have the best of both worlds. After a long day of rushing around the city, nothing beats plunging into a hot spring and letting the water relax your hurting muscles.

Read also:

• Hakone Onsen
• Arima
• Akita’s Onsen Paradise
• Kurama/Kibune

Hotel chinzanso tokyo

Set in a historic Japanese garden, Hotel Chinzanso offers a much-needed spot of nature and greenery in the modern metropolis of Tokyo. The hotel offers an open-air hot tub as well as a hot spring. Note that these are part of the on-site spa, so an extra fee will be charged. However, if you’re in the mood to treat yourself, you can go all out and enjoy a rejuvenating massage with scented oils and go for a soak. The hotel is decorated in classic Western styles, and you can expect luxurious rooms with marble en-suite bathrooms.

The b tokyo suidobashi

Despite the hipster-sounding name, you can expect a cozy and homey stay at the b tokyo hotel suidobashi. The Western-style rooms are tidy and spotless, with a fridge and a satellite TV. The public onsen is beautifully decorated with plants and soft lanterns, creating a relaxing and dreamy atmosphere. The property is just a short walk away from Suidobashi Subway Station and Tokyo Dome, which has an amusement park and shopping mall. Before you come after me, a small disclosure: I’m ranking them by onsens IN the city and In the building.

Centurion Hotel & Spa Ueno Station

Located at Taito, Ueno, Centurion Hotel & Spa is only a three-minute walk from Okachimachi Station and a five-minute walk from Ueno Station. A popular weekend destination, Ueno is an excellent choice for tourists as it offers a lot of attractions and shopping areas like Ueno Park, Tokyo National Museum, and Ameya Yokocho Market (Ameyoko), among others. After strolling down Ueno’s streets, head back for a relaxing and comfortable stay at this hotel. You can use the sauna, hot tub, hot spring bath, and public bath to unwind and de-stress. Each room also features organic toiletries, including shampoo, conditioner, and body soap. For the next day, wake up to a lavish buffet breakfast served at the on-site restaurant, Yakiniku Yansando, featuring Japanese delicacies like yakiniku barbeque.

Sadachiyo

To live the real Japanese experience, book yourself a stay at Sadachiyo. Located in Asakusa, Sadachiyo is one of the really traditional ryokans in modern and bustling Tokyo. The baths are public and are divided by gender. You can also choose between a stone onsen and a wood onsen. The ryokan is filled with Ukiyoe art and antiques, and is a great way to experience Japanese customs. The rooms at Sadachiyo are all Japanese-style, so guests sleep on tatami floor on futons. The property is just three-minutes away from Asakusa Train Station! Would suggest to check with the site, coz Google somehow says it’s permanently closed.

Onsen Ryokan Yuen Bettei Tokyo Daita

Featuring 4-star accommodations, Onsen Ryokan Yuen Bettei Tokyo Daita is located in Tokyo, a 9-minute walk from Shinganji Temple and half a kilometer from Kitazawa Hachiman Shrine. Japan Folk Crafts Museum is 2.3 km from the ryokan, and the Museum of Modern Japanese Literature is 2.4 km away. Among the facilities of this property is a restaurant. A 24-hour front desk, a concierge service, and free WiFi throughout the property.
All guest rooms at the ryokan come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box, a private bathroom with a shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hairdryer. Each room is equipped with an electric tea pot, while some rooms here will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with garden views. At Onsen Ryokan Yuen Bettei Tokyo Daita every room comes with bed linen and towels.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Onsen Ryokan Yuen Bettei Tokyo Daita offers 4-star accommodations with a sauna and hot spring bath. Hanegi Park is a 9-minute walk from the ryokan, while Tokyo Holy Cross Church is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 19.3 km from Onsen Ryokan Yuen Bettei Tokyo Daita.