# Hot Springs Story

> Strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id408854559](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id408854559)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id408854559`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (58 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.80
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-09
- **First published:** 2011-02-28
- **Size:** 62 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hot-springs-story/id408854559)
- **Website:** [http://kairopark.jp/iphone/en/?from=m25](http://kairopark.jp/iphone/en/?from=m25)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://kairosoft.net/priv.html](https://kairosoft.net/priv.html)

## Description

Hot Springs Story is a unique resort simulation where you design and manage every detail—rooms, restaurants, arcades, and baths. Place facilities for optimal flow, boost guest satisfaction, and propel your resort to fame with a touch of the finger.

Craft a tranquil Japanese garden with lanterns, pines, azaleas, and more to lure VIPs such as pop stars and novelists. Only one resort can be number one—are you ready to build the ultimate hot springs experience? To explore more games, search for Kairosoft and visit kairopark.jp.

## Rankings

- #165,046 — Overall

## Review summary

Hot Springs Story is praised for its relaxing, accessible building gameplay, charming visuals, and lasting appeal. Players enjoy the casual pace, room synergy, and long replayability. Common drawbacks center on the game’s aging status and infrequent updates, potential repetition or limited variation in spa amenities, and occasional bugs or device compatibility concerns on newer iPhones. While fans love the calm experience, many would welcome more updates, content variety, and improved optimization to keep the game feeling fresh.

### Pros

- Relaxing, stress-relieving gameplay.
- Fun and engaging building mechanics with room synergy.
- Easy to learn and casual to play.
- Long-lasting/replayable; players have years-long involvement.
- Charming visuals and spa-theme that fit the vibe.

### Cons

- Aged game with infrequent updates; some users feel it hasn’t been updated in years.
- Repetitive over time and limited variation in spa amenities.
- Not fully optimized for newer devices and screen sizes; occasional device compatibility/rotation quirks.
- Occasional bugs or stability issues (crashes, black screen, progress resets).
- Mixed opinions on value for money.

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