Manza Onsen

What it is

• A hot spring resort located at 1,800 meters within Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park.
• Seven hotels currently operate for guests in this high-altitude volcanic area.
• The site features acidic sulfur spring water with the highest sulfur content in Japan.
• The area includes a ski resort and has a history dating back to the Yayoi period.

What to see

• Hot springs discharging 3,750 liters of mineral-rich water every minute.
• Three volcanic crater lakes located in the immediate vicinity of the resort.
• Mountain landscapes and ski slopes surrounding the various hotel facilities.

When to go

• Winter for skiing and outdoor hot springs accessible via the year-round highway.

Getting there

• Buses run to the resort from Manza-Kazawaguchi Station and Karuizawa Station.
• The Manza Highway provides vehicle access to the village throughout the year.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.