Specifically to force Power into a hygiene routine.
It’s not as wild as it sounds. In fact, the franchise has fully embraced the onsen lifestyle, making a Chainsaw Man hot spring trip a unique reality for fans. This guide will show you how to craft the perfect "Devil Hunter's Holiday," from where to bathe with your favorite characters to the merchandise you need to bring home.
"Chainsaw Man Hot Spring Travel" primarily refers to a popular fan-led travel trend and specific social media content where fans visit real-life locations in Tokyo that inspired the (adapted in the 2025 film Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc ). While there isn't a single official "Hot Spring Travel" episode, the movie's romantic and atmospheric scenes have turned various Tokyo neighborhoods into "pilgrimage" sites for fans. The "Travel" Experience: Real-Life Locations
You are not just going to a spa. You are going on a mission . Wear your Division 4 tie (optional, but psychologically beneficial).
Traditional Japanese onsens strictly ban tattoos due to historical associations with the Yakuza. If you have ink, purchase waterproof cover-up tapes or book a kashikiri (private rentable bath).
: Denji will likely order the most expensive items on the room service menu multiple times.
: Official events like the Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc x Sunshine City Prince Hotel offer themed stays and "Collaboration Afternoon Tea" for approximately ¥10,000. These hotel-based events often feature exclusive character art in casual or travel-themed outfits.
To fully immerse yourself in a Chainsaw Man hot spring travel theme, you need to balance traditional onsen etiquette with a few nods to the series. The Travel Checklist
Enhance the travel experience by bringing specific Chainsaw Man merchandise designed for travel:
For a deeper, more atmospheric dive into the roots of the series, head north.
Steam curled like ghosts above the rocky pool, swallowing footsteps and the low murmur of voices. Denji perched on the bath’s edge, chainsaw hidden under a towel, watching Power daringly splash water at the cliff-edge where the sea pounded. Aki stood a little apart, eyes on the mountains, as if expecting trouble to arrive on the wind. The proprietor, an elderly woman with a knowing smile, poured tea that tasted of ash and pine. For one night, blades and bargains were out of reach—yet in the hush beneath the stars, everything dangerous felt closer than ever.
would simply be looking for the fastest route to the snack bar and the biggest bath available. Afternoon: The Hot Spring Soak ( Onsencap O n s e n
This transformation from a vengeful soldier to a protective "older brother" figure is what makes the subsequent tragedy of the series so devastating. The hot spring trip represents the only time Aki prioritizes his love for his "family" over his hatred for his enemy.
Fujimoto is notoriously secretive about his real-life references, but fans have (through painstaking panel-to-pixel matching) identified the most likely inspiration for the infamous hot spring scene.
Keep your hair out of the water completely to maintain cleanliness for all guests. 5. Planning Your Chainsaw Man Itinerary