Aichi Prefecture does not have volcanic hot springs, but it does have onsen with beautiful coastlines and spectacular views of valleys.
There are many popular hot spring areas, including Kira Onsen Resort, which overlooks Mikawa Bay and boasts a beautiful view of Kira Waikiki Beach stretching out before you; Nishiura Hot Spring, located at the tip of the Nishiura Peninsula and surrounded by the sea; Minamichita Onsenkyo, a catch-all name for hot springs on the southwest coast of the Chita Peninsula, which offers superb views of Ise Bay; and Yutani Onsen, where you can enjoy the rich nature of Horaikyo gorge from an outdoor hot spring.

Shizuoka has many renowned historical attractions, as well as superb views of Mt. Fuji and other peaks, and the beautiful natural scenery of white sandy beaches contrasting with the blue-green sea. It is not an exaggeration to call this place a hot spring paradise with its variety of famous onsen.
Atami Onsen, one of three major hot springs in Japan, opened in the 700s and is said to have been visited by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. Ito Onsen, another of the three, is where many cultural figures and artists have stayed. Doi Onsen is where you can watch a beautiful sunset over Suruga Bay while relaxing in the hot water. There is no end to the number of recommended hot spring resorts, such as Kanzanji Onsen, which offers a wonderful view of Lake Hamana and is a convenient base for sightseeing with the variety of leisure spots in the neighborhood.

Nagano Prefecture is surrounded by 3,000-meter-high mountains, and with rivers flowing between the mountains it is rich in nature. Its unique inland climate makes for large differences in temperature. Located about 10 minutes by car from Matsumoto Castle, which is a National Treasure, Asama Onsen is known for being used as a bathhouse by the lord of Matsumoto Castle in the olden days. In recent years, many cultural icons have stayed there. Shirahone Onsen has a magnificent panoramic view of the mountains and valleys of the Northern Alps, and its clear water becomes cloudy when exposed to the air. Nozawa Onsen is an old onsen town with an evocative atmosphere and is one of the hot spring resorts in Yudanaka Shibu onsen area. Jigokudani Onsen is home to the Jigokudani Monkey Park, famous for the monkeys that bathe in the hot springs.

Gifu Prefecture has many attractions such as old townscapes, traditional culture, and World Heritage sites. Gero Onsen is known for its smooth spring water, good for “bathing beauties,” and a stroll through the hot spring resort is enjoyable. Hirayu Onsen, the oldest hot spring in the Okuhida Hot Spring Resort area in Takayama, became famous as a therapeutic hot spring resort when a white monkey bathed in its waters to cure his wound. Nagaragawa Onsen is located at the foot of Mt Kinka and offers views of Gifu Castle and Nagara River, known for its cormorant fishing. Hida Takayama Onsen has a charming old townscape along the mountains of the North Alps.

Mie Prefecture has been a destination for many since ancient times, with attractions including the Ise Grand Shrine and the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail, and it is also home to a variety of luxurious hot springs. There are many historical hot spring areas, such as Futami Onsen, which is the base for worshipping at Ise Grand Shrine, offering a spectacular view of Ise Bay, including the “wedded rocks.” Yunomine Onsen is where people purified themselves before visiting Kumano in ancient times. Iga Onsen, which flourished as a transportation hub for worshippers visiting Ise Jingu Shrine, is also known as the home of ninja. Yunoyama Onsen, where people can enjoy beautiful views of Mount Gozaisho, has operated their hot springs since the 700s.

Shiga Prefecture, which has prospered as a major transportation hub, is home to many historical attractions, including Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, and National Treasure Hikone Castle. Ogoto Onsen prospered as the gate town of Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hieizan. Sugatani Onsen, where Oda Nobunaga's sister, Oichi no Kata, is said to have visited for a hot-spring cure, is located on the site of Nagahama Castle built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. There are many hot spring resorts with a deep connection to history, including Nagahama Taikoh Onsen, which is said to be a hot spring for children.

Fukui is home to many unique hot springs and blessed with scenic natural beauty, such as the rough waves of the Sea of Japan, the powerful cliffs of Tojinbo and the world-important wetlands of the Five Lakes of Mikata. There are many recommended hot spring resorts with beautiful views, such as Awara Onsen, one of the leading hot spring resorts in Hokuriku, called the "back room of Kansai" as it is a convenient base for sightseeing. Mikuni Onsen overlooks the Sea of Japan and is only a 10-minute drive from the famous rock formations at Tojinbo. Takanosu Hot Spring, which faces the Japan Sea, is also rich in natural beauty.

Ishikawa Prefecture is blessed with magnificent natural surroundings and historical townscapes such as Kenrokuen Garden, one of the three most famous gardens in Japan, the Higashi Chaya entertainment district, and the Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces on a slope facing the Sea of Japan. Wakura Onsen is the largest hot spring resort in Hokuriku and has a long history, believed to have opened in the early 800s. Yamashiro Onsen was loved by many cultural figures, and legend has it it was used by a three-legged crow to heal wounds 1,300 years ago. There are many famous hot springs, such as Yuwaku Onsen, which is called the "back room Kanazawa," said to have been enjoyed by the feudal lord of Kaga as a therapeutic hot spring bath.

Toyama Prefecture is a treasure trove of spectacular scenery, including Kurobe Gorge, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, and the Gokayama Gassho-Zukuri villages. There are many hot springs worth a visit at least once, including Unazuki Onsen, the base for sightseeing in the Kurobe Gorge which offers spectacular views all year round, Himi Onsenkyo, offering magnificent views of the Tateyama Mountain Range and beautiful sunrises, and Mikurigaike Onsen, which is the highest point in Japan, halfway along the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route.