Kusatsu Onsen leads intermediate rankings for Nippon Onsen 100 Selection

Intermediate results for the 40th ‘Nippon Onsen 100 Selection’ show Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma Prefecture holding the first place position. Gero Onsen in Gifu Prefecture and Dogo Onsen in Ehime Prefecture follow in second and third place, respectively. The voting process, which aims to gauge traveler support and revitalize local hot spring regions, remains open until the end of October, with final results scheduled for release on December 14.

In a separate ranking of the top 100 Japanese ryokans (traditional inns), Suimeikan in Gero Onsen rose to the number one spot. Other top-ranked establishments include Shiratama No Yu Senkei in Niigata and Hachiman-ya in Fukushima. These rankings evaluate accommodations based on hospitality, cuisine, facilities, and planning to highlight high-quality traditional Japanese lodging experiences.