Kawarayu Onsen Shiga Kogen

Kawarayu Onsen is located within the Shiga Kogen plateau of Nagano Prefecture, Japan's largest highland national park and a landscape shaped by volcanic forces that continue to supply its remarkable thermal springs across the high-altitude basin. The sulphurous waters here carry mineral salts and hydrogen sulfide compounds traditionally associated with well-being and the softness they leave on the skin, and were historically frequented by travellers on the ancient mountain routes of the Japanese interior. In winter, Shiga Kogen transforms into one of Japan's premier ski destinations, and Kawarayu Onsen's outdoor baths provide an unmatched combination of volcanic warmth against snowy alpine scenery unique in the country.