# Hot Springs Story

> Build and manage a successful hot spring resort simulation game. (iPhone/iPad app by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-springs-story/id408854559 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 58 App Store ratings · 354 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 4 more
- Released: 2011-02-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-springs-story/id408854559/reviews.md

## What is Hot Springs Story?

Build your own resort and propel it to success with but a touch of the finger in this one-of-a-kind simulation!

Rooms, restaurants, arcades, and baths--position each facility to lull your guests into hot spring Nirvana and skyrocket your establishment to fame!

Craft the perfect Japanese garden from lanterns, pine trees, azaleas, and more--you'll need it all if you want to attract VIPs like pop stars and novelists.

There can only be one #1! Do you have what it takes?

Try searching for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at https://kairopark.jp. Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and our paid games!

## Key features

- Build and manage a resort
- Place rooms, restaurants, and baths
- Design Japanese gardens
- Attract VIP guests
- Compete for #1 ranking

## What do users think of Hot Springs Story?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Highly addictive and time-consuming
- 💡 Unique Japanese hot springs theme
- 👍 Charming retro graphics and style
- 👍 Great value for the price

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. pond not unlocking, screen rotation issues)
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 👎 Repetitive and gets boring after a while
- 👎 Lack of customization and room for expansion

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Pond not unlocking
- Screen rotation issues
- Crashes and freezes

**Most requested features**

- More room types and decorations
- Ability to rotate and move facilities
- Longer gameplay with more content
- Optimization for larger screens (iPad)
- Ability to set custom pricing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 354)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-springs-story/id408854559/reviews.md

### 4/5 — とても良いが、改善して欲しいところがある

*2026-07-11*

ゲーム自体はすごく楽しくてついやり込んでしまいます。でも一度設置した部屋、植物、床などは移動することが出来ません。もし動かしたい場合は一度壊してから設置します。ただ、お金を払って置いたので壊してしまうとまたお金を払う必要があります。他にも、植物などをショップで購入すると、それを置く際にもお金がかかります。この２つが個人的に改善して欲しいところです。

### 5/5 — すごく楽しいです^^

*2026-07-02*

カイロソフトさんのゲームはすし街道、ハンバーガー堂とプレイしています。
今回は初の温泉でしたが、個人的にはお店の経営よりも楽しかったです。
色々と配置を考えるのも楽しく、またお客様を観察するのも楽しかったですね。
150円でこれだけ楽しめたら最高だと思いました。
これから、周回プレイ開始します^^

### 3/5 — コンビニの反転ボタンがない

*2026-05-23*

コンビニの回転ができてたのにできなくなったので置きにくい…修正してほしいです

### 5/5 — ずっと見ていられる…

*2026-04-12*

隙間時間のお供に最強！無心でやり続けられます。

### 5/5 — 面白かった

*2025-12-10*

昔ガラケーに入ってて懐かしく思い購入。当時のまんまで懐かしく遊べました。
クリアは5.6時間くらいかな？
2週目も頑張りたい

### 5/5 — Mt Sinai Spring

*2025-08-15, version 2.80*

I’m playing BOTH games, HOT SPRINGS 1 & 2, BOTH are FUN.

HOT SPRINGS 1 NEEDS MORE AN UPDATE WITH BETTER PRODUCTS & DECORATIONS & MORE ROOM TO BUILD !!!

Thank You !!!

### 5/5 — 楽しいけど…

*2025-08-10*

ゲーム自体は楽しいですが、もう少し機能がほしいです。例えば、いろんな方向から見れるようにしたり、物件を建てる位置を細かく調節できるようにしたり…
あとは、もっと敷地を広くできるようにしてほしいです。

### 5/5 — おすすめします

*2025-08-04*

楽しくてあっという間でした。

### 5/5 — 너무 재밌어요

*2025-07-20*

어릴적부터 종종 다운받아서 즐긴 게임인데 어른이 되어서야 클리어하네요!
너무너무 재밌어요. 카이로소프트 짱!

### 5/5 — So relaxing

*2025-06-29, version 2.80*

I’ve had this game for years and I hope it’s stays around forever because it relaxes me when Im stressed

## Frequently asked questions about Hot Springs Story

### What is Hot Springs Story?

Hot Springs Story is a simulation game where you build and manage your own hot spring resort. You'll strategically place various facilities to attract guests and aim to become the number one resort.

### What are the key features of the game?

Key features include building and managing resort facilities like rooms, restaurants, and baths, designing Japanese gardens with decorative items, attracting VIP guests, and competing to achieve the top ranking.

### How much does Hot Springs Story cost?

Based on the provided information, this app is a paid game. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or ads, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What kind of devices is Hot Springs Story compatible with?

While specific compatibility details are not provided, this is a mobile application, typically designed for smartphones and tablets running iOS or Android operating systems.

### What are common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for players looking for a relaxing yet engaging simulation experience. It's perfect for those who enjoy the challenge of building a business from the ground up and optimizing resource placement for maximum guest satisfaction and profit.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.80 — 2024-04-09

Fixed minor issues.

### 2.79 — 2024-04-09

Fixed minor issues.

### 2.73 — 2022-08-29

Fixed minor issues.

### 2.52 — 2021-07-02

Now available in English and 14 other languages.

### 2.02 — 2016-12-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Now available in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean and Thai!

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