Kami-Suwa Onsen

What it is

• A hot spring resort located on the eastern shore of Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture.
• The area originally flourished as a post town along the historic Koshu Kaido.
• Onsen-ji Temple was established specifically to protect the hot spring source.
• The resort features colorless, transparent spring water with an average source temperature of 65 degrees Celsius.

What to see

• The Katakura-kan bathhouse is a designated Important Cultural Property open to visitors.
• A free footbath is available for use inside the JR Kamisuwa Station.
• The Suwa Lake Geyser Center was established in 1990 near the water.
• Jonan Elementary School features its own unique onsen bathing facility on the grounds.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.