Shirahone Onsen

What it is

• A mountain hot spring resort located at an altitude of 1400 meters.
• Established as a lodging area during the Edo period.
• Designated by the government as a People's Health Resort.
• Situated within the boundaries of Chubu Sangaku National Park.

What to see

• Milky white hot spring water colored by oxidation.
• Calcium carbonate deposits formed on the edges of the bathtubs.
• A geyser designated as a National Special Natural Monument.

Getting there

• Accessible by bus from Shin-shimashima Station.
• Located in the vicinity of Norikura Highlands and Kamikochi.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.