When people think of Kyoto, temples, shrines, and strolling through historic streets often come to mind. However, many charming hot springs are actually scattered outside Kyoto’s city center. These onsen can be difficult to reach by public transportation, but renting a car allows you to visit them comfortably and without the stress of complicated transfers.
In this blog, we introduce three carefully selected hot springs in Kyoto that are especially convenient and highly recommended to visit by rental car.
No.1: Rurikei Onsen
Address： Click here to view on Google Maps
Access： About 1 to 1.5 hours by car from central Kyoto
Parking: Free (Large parking lot available)
Rurikei Onsen is one of the largest hot spring resort facilities in Kyoto Prefecture. Located in a mountainous area and surrounded by beautiful seasonal nature, it is an ideal place to relax and spend an entire day at a leisurely pace.
Reaching Rurikei Onsen by public transportation such as trains or buses is quite difficult, so having a rental car is essentially necessary.
In addition to the hot springs, visitors can enjoy nature walks along scenic trails, exciting outdoor activities such as buggy rides, and a wide variety of playground equipment for children, making it a destination the whole family can enjoy.
No.2: Fukuchiyama Onsen Yoro no Yu
Address： Click here to view on Google Maps
Access： About 1.5 hours by car from central Kyoto
Parking: Free (Large parking lot available)
No.3: Takao Onsen Hikari no Yu
Address： Click here to view on Google Maps
Access： About 1 to 1.5 hours by car from central Kyoto
Parking: Free (Large parking lot available)
This hot spring can be reached by train from central Kyoto; however, the surrounding area is home to many attractive destinations such as Amanohashidate and the Ine no Funaya boat houses. To visit these nearby spots efficiently, renting a car is essential.
The best sightseeing route is to explore Amanohashidate and the Ine no Funaya area first, then stop by this hot spring on your way back to central Kyoto. After a long day of driving, we highly recommend soaking in the hot spring to relax, restore your energy, and refresh both body and mind.
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