"Ten Thrilling Scenic Sites -Travel to Chubu中部*" is a catchphrase that expresses the attraction of Chubu, central Japan area, in ten themes of 「景」「花」「史」「跡」「博」「祭」「楽」「浴」「食」「産」.
Hot Springs
Restful, Relaxing, and Restorative Hot Springs
Blessed with abundant nature, the Chubu region is a treasure-trove of hot springs, whether well-known or secluded. Let the soothing waters carry your cares away as you gaze upon a view of the sea from a hot spring in the mountains.
Shizuoka Prefecture
Izu-Nagaoka Hot Springs
This hot spring town stretches to surround Mount Genji, which abounds with natural beauty. There are many high-class ryokans built in pure Japanese style. Some accommodations boast great a view of Mount Fuji from thei...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Ito Hot Springs
It is said that the hot spring was found in Heian period and had been very prosperous as a place for hot-spring cures. Matsukawa River runs through the town and the hot-spring town developed along the river is filled ...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Sumatakyo Hot Springs
This hot spring is located near the mountain stream of Sumata River, a tributary of Oi River in the mountain. It is popular as a "hot spring that makes women beautiful," and has a good effect on making one's skin smoo...
Gifu Prefecture
Okuhida Hot Springs
Okuhida hot springs has the largest number of open-air baths. There are many unknown hot springs, both large and small in size, scattered throughout the area. Due to its great location at the foot of the Northern Alps...
Ishikawa Prefecture
Yamashiro Hot Springs
The history of Yamashiro Hot Springs goes back 1,300 years. It is located in the center of Kaga Hot Springs and is called the "great hot spring of Kaga." This hot spring town flourished as the domain hot spring of Kag...