Touring the Hot Springs of Norikura Kogen

Norikura Plateau is home to three unique hot springs.Norikura Hot Springs" is a hot spring resort called "Norikura Onsenkyo." Located in the heart of Mount Norikura, you can enjoy the hot springs, a blessing from nature. Enjoying a relaxing soak in the hot springs amid the changing colors of spring and winter will leave you feeling like your body and soul are being cleansed. The quality of the springs and the facilities vary greatly. In this article, we will introduce the charms of Norikura Onsenkyo.

❶ Norikura Hot Springs

Norikura Onsenkyo is a hot spring area that spreads across the Norikura Plateau. This area has 1) simple sulfur springs that are drawn from the mountainside of Mount Norikura to the Norikura Plateau.Norikura Kogen Onsen・②Colorless, transparent, and mild spring water that springs from within the plateauSuzuran Hot Spring・③The spring springs from 1,300 meters underground and is rich in calcium and magnesium.Azumi Norikura OnsenThat is "Norikura Three Hot SpringsThere is a spring called "

There are many accommodations within Norikura Highlands that draw their own hot spring water. Each accommodation has its own unique hot spring, so you can relax and enjoy it while you stay overnight. There are also day-trip bathing facilities, so you can drop in and enjoy the hot springs whenever you like. Why not try out the various hot springs in Norikura to suit your preferences?

❷ Norikura Kogen Hot Springs

Norikura Kogen Onsen is a hot spring that springs from the mountainside of Mt. Norikura (at an altitude of about 2000m) and is drawn into the plateau. It is a milky white simple sulfur spring,This is a hot spring!"It has a unique smell. It has strong antibacterial properties, warms the body from the inside, and stimulates metabolism.Yukemuri-kan" is also this hot spring. It is a hot spring that has been loved for a long time in the highlands.

There are many theories about the history of Norikura Kogen Onsen. Mount Norikura has long been a sacred place of mountain worship, and it is said that a monk discovered the hot spring while walking through the mountains. Another theory is that Takeda Shingen used the milky-white hot spring, which is said to have naturally gushed forth from the Ohi Silver Mine, which he developed, to soothe his fatigue from the time of his development. Why not spend a relaxing time at Norikura Kogen Onsen, where the scent of ancient romance still lingers, while reminiscing about the past?

Spring qualitySimple sulfur spring
efficacy[General indications] Nerve pain, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, stiff joints, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive diseases, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, recovery from illness, fatigue recovery, and general health promotion
[By spring quality] Cuts, burns, chronic skin diseases, chronic gynecological diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis

3. Suzuran Hot Springs

Suzuran Onsen is a simple hot spring that springs up in the Norikura Plateau. It is colorless and transparent, and contains a lot of bicarbonate ions, which gives you a long-lasting feeling of warmth. The water is not too hot and has little stimulation, so you can soak in it for a long time and relax, so you can soothe your daily fatigue.

There are only about 10 facilities on the plateau that draw hot spring water, but those with sensitive skin, pregnant women, and babies can bathe safely, and the effects are different from the sulfur springs of Norikura Kogen Onsen that many of the inns on the plateau draw water from. It might be a good idea to stay a few nights and try both.

Spring qualitySimple hot spring (hypotonic neutral hot spring)
efficacy[General indications] Nerve pain, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, stiff joints, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive diseases, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, recovery from illness, fatigue recovery, and general health promotion
[By spring quality] Autonomic nervous system instability, insomnia, depression

❹ Azumi Norikura Hot Springs

Azumi Norikura Onsen is a clear, colorless bicarbonate spring that springs from 1,300 meters underground and is rich in calcium and magnesium. It has a slight metallic smell, which is rare in this area. The smooth water is also known as a beauty bath, and it brings out the natural power of your skin.

This hot spring is the private hot spring source of Kyukamura Norikura Kogen. What's great is that you can take a day trip to bathe there even if you're not staying overnight. There is also a free resting room after bathing, so it's a good idea to finish your activities early and enjoy a relaxing time in the hot spring at Kyukamura.

Spring qualityCalcium-magnesium bicarbonate spring (hypotonic, neutral, low-temperature hot spring)
efficacy[General indications] Nerve pain, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, stiff joints, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive diseases, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, recovery from illness, fatigue recovery, and general health promotion
[Spring quality] Burns, atopic dermatitis and other chronic skin diseases [Drinkable spring water] Chronic digestive diseases, diabetes, gout, liver disease

❺ How to enjoy Norikura time

At Norikura Onsenkyo, we encourage you to take the time to find your own balance by enjoying the hot springs and nature. Recharge your energy in the natural surroundings of Norikura, and relax both your body and mind in the hot springs. You'll surely find yourself gradually overflowing with energy for your daily life.

However, even if you are able to refresh yourself for a moment while traveling, everyone will find that fatigue and stress accumulate without them realizing it once you return to your daily life. That's why it's good to consciously create a cycle of self-care in nature and regulate yourself - whether it's within a year, a month, a week, or even a day. Let's start by finding an opportunity to create such a rhythm. So, let's head to Itsunorikura Hot Springs.

How to enjoy Norikura time

Stories of people enjoying Norikura time


What did you think? It's nice to choose a regular inn and enjoy your favorite hot springs over and over again, or to try different springs with different atmospheres by changing the quality of the springs or the inn. Those who like Norikura Onsenkyo often visit it several times a year and enjoy the different atmospheres.A special place I don't want to tell anyone about"It's a place that is loved by many fans. The reason for its popularity is...? Everyone feels differently, such as feeling a gradual sense of oneness with nature, feeling a subtle sense of comfort, and there's nothing unnecessary here... yet there are things that you truly need. Please come and experience it for yourself.