Onsen

In the heart of the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, four seasons of unspoiled nature and solitude can be experienced at Manza Onsen Hotel. Located 1,800 meters above sea level, this unique highland region is world renowned for its pure and natural theraputic hot springs. Our hotel features the largest wooden bathhouse in Japan and eight different varieties of hot spring water known as “Onsen” water in Japanese. Please see below descriptions of each bath and the healing properties of each one. We hope you can try them all during your stay at Manza Onsen Hotel.

Located inside the “Chyoju no Yu” (the original name for the largest bathhouse in Japan) there are six different baths that are open all day and night for you to enjoy whenever you please. There is also a large outdoor bath with a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains “Gokuraku Yu” and the newly designed “Manten no Yu” on the 4th floor of our main building.

gokuraku_new

Gokuraku Yu

The “Gokuraku Yu” has the finest view of all the baths. Located on a covered balcony outside, you can enjoy a panorama view of the surrounding mountains during all seasons. The water featured in this bath is the same as the “Niga Yu” although it is outside.

Uba Yu

The “Uba Yu” bath is nearly 100% onsen water. Coming out of the ground at more than 90 degrees centigrade, we use a temperature control system for this bath so that the natural healing properties of the onsen water are not dilluted. It is especially good for oily skin and for aching joints.

ubayu_new
ubaniga_new

Uba Niga Yu

The “Uba Niga Yu” is the largest bath where friends and family can enjoy a long soak together. This bath is known for helping speed the process of healing for external injuries, helping cure skin ailments, and provide relief for rheumatism and aching joints.

Niga Yu

The “Niga Yu” bath was the first to be built at Manza Onsen Hotel and is quite famous throughout Japan with visitors returning every year. In addition to providing relief for skin related conditions, this water is especially effective for stomach pains, gastritis and asthma.

 nigayu_new
mayu_takiyu_new

Ma Yu & Taki Yu

The “Ma Yu” bath is fairly mild with properties closely resembling mountain stream water. Recommended for people with sensitive skin and low tolerance for heavy minerals this lower temperature bath is known to speed up the metabolic process and is especially good for elderly people or smaller children who may want to enjoy a longer soak without feeling too tired.

The “Taki Yu” bath, located adjacent to the “Ma Yu” bath, has a small waterfall where you can feel the cascading water fall along your head and shoulders providing for a relaxing massage and a unique hot spring experience.

Sasa Yu

The “Sasa Yu” bath has a heavier sulphur content that can help liver disorders, diabetes and chronic bronchitis. Drinking the water is also effective in raising the metabolic rate effectively curing constipation and bowel disorders.

 sasayu_new

manten_new

Manten no Yu

This spring is known for being particularly helpful for Asthma and other respiratory conditions. There are trace amounts of Hydrogen sulfide found in the air around the bath which can be safely breathed in while soaking. This bath is also known for helping Anemia and particularly for women, this water will help improve circulation.

Enman no Yu (Private Bath)

We also offer a private onsen bath that is barrier free and can be reserved for 2,000 yen per hour. If you are interested in a quiet and relaxing soak in private, please ask about reservation times when you check in at the front desk.

enmannoyu_new