{{Short description|Group of hot springs in Japan}}{{Unreferenced|date=October 2025}}

The '''Three Ancient Springs''' (日本三古湯, ''Nihon San Kotō'') are a group of ancient ''onsen'' in Japan.

According to the ''Nihon Shoki'' and ''Fudoki'', both from the eighth century, they are:

*Dōgo Onsen, Ehime Prefecture *Arima Onsen, Hyōgo Prefecture *Nanki-Shirahama Onsen, Wakayama Prefecture

The tenth century ''Engishiki'' gives a slightly different list:

* Dōgo Onsen, Ehime Prefecture * Arima Onsen, Hyōgo Prefecture * Iwaki Yumoto Onsen, Fukushima Prefecture

Category:Japanese culture-related lists Category:Bathing in Japan Category:Hot springs of Japan