Just an hour and a half from the Tokyo metropolitan area by Shinkansen, this destination offers the perfect blend of hot springs and unspoiled nature. It is home to two distinctive hot spring resorts—Shiobara Onsenkyo and Itamuro Onsen. Shiobara Onsenkyo, with over 1,200 years of history, is renowned for its abundant springs and rare variety, offering six of Japan’s ten types of hot spring water. Nearby, Itamuro Onsen, long known as “the medicinal hot spring of Shimono,” is celebrated for its traditional Tsunanoyu bathing method and its status as a national hot spring resort.

Surrounded by rich natural landscapes, the area also offers a wide range of outdoor activities: SUP and shower climbing in summer, and skiing and snowboarding in winter. Visitors can enjoy stunning seasonal scenery year-round, from vibrant early-summer greenery to the spectacular autumn foliage.