Well, this may be the most frequent question that I receive. If you are staying in Tokyo and have a day off, I would recommend to visit either Hakone or Kusatsu.
- Hakone: Easy access from Tokyo. Take the Odakyu Romance Car. There are many tourist spots too. If you haven't seen the Mt. Fuji before, go to Hakone and enjoy both onsen and Mt. Fuji. There are many onsen places around the Hakone Yumoto Station, but my recommendation is Ashinoyu.
Tourist Information: Haknoe Navi
- Kusatsu: It's a fun onsen town with many free public onsen. It takes about 3 hours from Tokyo, but it is worth visiting to experience one of the most famous onsen sites in Japan. The onsen water is sulfuric acid. If you are not used to onsen, it might be too strong.
Tourist Information: Kusatsu Onsen
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