"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.
Ishikawa Prefecture
Awazu Hot Springs
This is the oldest hot spring town in Kaga Hot Springs. It has a 1,300-year history and is said to have been opened by Taichou-taishi. The transparent, smooth hot spring is famous as a "hot spring for beauty," and is...
Ishikawa Prefecture
Yunokuni-no-Mori
Yunokuni-no-Mori is an amenity zone for traditional culture where 17 buildings made in the Edo period have been moved and developed on a hill surrounded by rich greenery. Traditional craft works of Kutani Pottery, Kag...
Toyama Prefecture
Kintarou Hot Springs
Kintarou hot spring has one of the largest indoor rock baths in Japan. The hot spring is a rare one which is a mixture of sodium spring and sulfur spring.
Nagano Prefecture
Shinshu Hiraya Hot Springs
This is a hot spring facility established in Shinshu-Hiraya at a road service station famous for the sun flowers in the summer. There are large open-air baths: the men's bath is 100 square meters, and the women's bath...
Nagano Prefecture
Shimojou Hot Springs
This hot springs are located amidst peaceful pastoral scenery. The hot spring quality is alkaline which makes your skin smooth. The view from an open-air bath inside the "Akizakura-no-yu," a day hot spring facility ne...