🗺️ Shui Shang Shi Ba Tang (Shui Shang Wen Quan Xiang) - Water Resort Eighteen Hot Springs (Shui Shang Hot Spring Village)みなかみ18湯

In the mountains along the Joetsu border, there are 18 hot spring areas located on the southern slopes of Mount Tanigawa, collectively known as "Minakami Juhachiyu." With the Joetsu Line and Kanetsu Expressway nearby, it is a conveniently accessible high-quality hot spring area, developed alongside Kusatsu and Ikaho. Numerous accommodations are built along the upper reaches of the Tone River, all offering views of the valley and forest scenery. Minakami Onsen is famous for its water activities, including rafting down the Tone River and canyoning, where participants slide down waterfalls or streams in specialized gear. A cable car easily takes visitors to Tenjindaira, located on the ridge of Mount Tanigawa at an altitude of 1,500 meters, where they can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views. Strolling along the trails of Suwa Gorge to admire the beauty of the valley shaped by the rushing Tone River is also delightful. In winter, several ski resorts open, allowing visitors to enjoy the hot spring area throughout the seasons. The spring water is a sulfate spring, renowned for its excellent calming and anti-inflammatory effects, making it famous as a beauty hot spring that helps suppress skin inflammation.

The soothing hot springs flowing gently along the Tone River. There are also abundant natural activity facilities. Famous for its skin-beautifying hot springs.