1Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-yu

Hoshino hot spring Tombo no Yu, with its sophisticated atmosphere and exterior modeled after a post town, has a history dating back to the Taisho era. The water, beloved by cultural figures such as Yosano Akiko, is known as "beautiful skin water" and is smooth, viscous and soft. You'll feel moisturized even after you get out of the bath.

The flowers dancing in the bathtub are proof that the high-quality source is being utilized as it is. It is a source that can be drunk. It was also used as a finishing hot spring for Kusatsu hot spring hot springs.

The indoor bath is bright and open with large windows, while Outdoor hot spring is surrounded by nature and exudes a rustic charm. Both are spacious and comfortable spaces where you can stretch your limbs and relax. The indoor bath, made from cypress, is deep and allows you to fully immerse yourself up to your shoulders. Outdoor hot spring, made from granite, seems to be one with nature.

Along with the seasonal scenery, you can also enjoy the elaborate seasonal baths. In autumn, there is an apple bath, and in winter, there is a yuzu bath.

The sauna, where you can immerse yourself in the calming indirect lighting and the faint sound of jazz, is also popular. The cold water bath, which uses water from the Wild Bird Forest and is kept at around 13 degrees throughout the year, and the outdoor bathing where you can feel the highland breeze are also popular with sauna lovers.

2Drop in at Sengataki hot spring in Karuizawa

The open-air garden Outdoor hot spring is surrounded by trees and offers a view of the changing seasons of Karuizawa. You can relax as if you are embraced by nature, listening to the rustling of the trees, the chirping of the birds, the vivid autumn leaves, and the pure white snowscape.

The other Outdoor hot spring is roofed, so you can bathe comfortably even on rainy or snowy days. Both Outdoor hot spring are free-flowing, and feature soft water.

The indoor bath is shallow, so even small children can bathe safely, making it a hot spring Property that families can feel at ease in. The authentic sauna, reminiscent of an authentic Finnish cottage, is a low-temperature sauna that uses far-infrared rays to warm the body from the inside out.

3Station above the clouds (Hishino hot spring Tokiwakan open-air observation Outdoor hot spring)

The open-air Outdoor hot spring "Kumonosuke" at Hishino hot spring Tokiwakan will open in 2024. It has been renovated as "A Station Above the Clouds." A special mountain train ride takes you from the main building to Outdoor hot spring, located at an altitude of 1,050m. The train that departs from the base station next to the lobby is a full-scale train with two trains crossing each other along the way. It can be operated by simply pressing a button, so even children can take charge. Driver costumes are available for rent for children, making it a memorable Experience for children who love vehicles.

From Outdoor hot spring you can see Tateshina, Yatsugatake, Okuchichibu, and Sakudaira, and the view is captivating. On a clear day, you can even see the peak of Mt. Fuji. Outdoor hot spring on the mountain changes its appearance with the seasons, and even during the course of a day, it changes from moment to moment.

4Kusatsu day trip hot hot spring "Sainokawara open-Outdoor hot spring"

Kusatsu is famous as one of Japan's leading hot spring resorts. Its unique traditions, such as yumomi, remain, and it is a popular hot hot spring both in Japan and overseas, but it also has plenty of Daytrip Destinations.
Among them, Sainokawara Open-Air Outdoor hot spring is the largest Outdoor hot spring in Kusatsu. It is an open-Outdoor hot spring bath Property that is open to the public and has an area of about 500 m2 including both the men's and women's baths.

The Bandai Onsen spring has a high temperature (about 95°C) and allows you to feel the energy of the earth. The open Outdoor hot spring is surrounded by forests and offers a pleasant breeze across the surface of the water in each season, with fresh greenery in spring, deep greenery in summer, autumn leaves, and snowy scenery in winter.

It depends on the season, but if you want to relax, the quietest time is before noon.

5Otakinoyu

Here is hot spring for those who want to enjoy a variety of hot water.
Outdoor hot spring Public hot spring ・In addition to the sauna, there is a "combined bath" that is unique to Kusatsu. Matching baths" are a type of bath where water is not added to the spring water, and the spring water is passed through several bathtubs in sequence so that it cools down naturally. There are five different temperature bathtubs in the men's bath and four different temperature bathtubs in the women's bath, and you can enjoy a unique bathing experience by starting with a lukewarm bath and gradually acclimating your body to the heat. Experience

The hot water is drawn from the Nikawa hot spring, which is renowned for its beauty benefits, and is characterized by its high temperature and soft feel on the skin.
Public hot spring has a high ceiling and is spacious, and also features a waterfall bath that gently relaxes your shoulders and back.

When you step out of Outdoor hot spring, you'll see the Yunotaki waterfall, which Property is named after. Another attractive feature is that on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, the water turns milky white with hot spring minerals.

6Public bath Shirahata no Yu

At "Yubata," you can see hot spring gush out from the source, passing through seven pipes and cascading down into the waterfall, raising steam. It is a symbol of Kusatsu hot spring which has many sources with abundant hot water. The surrounding area is maintained like a park, and there is also the Yuji Hiroba, which has a Showa retro theme, making it a fun spot to stroll around.
"Shirohata no Yu" is located right in front of the "Yubatake" and is the largest Property among the public baths. The water is a little high because it uses the "Shirohata source" that springs out next to the "Yubatake", but it is a popular hot hot spring that even hot spring lovers can understand why.

The wooden bathtubs are very tasteful, and it's fun to soak with the locals in a tub that can fit several people.