Kusatsu Onsen is popular and well known as one of Japan's three major hotsprings. 32300 liters per minute naturally gushes, which is admitted as the highest amount of discharge in Japan, the source water with high acid is known to have an excellent antibacterial effect.
A symbol of the Kusatsu, Yubatake, in which natural hot water with steam and smell discharges without stopping at 4000 liters per minute. Walking around the pavement and sitting on the bench nearby to kick back are recommended.
Sai no Kawara Park is also a popular area where many sources of gushing water are found. “Sainokawara Rotenburo (Sainokawara open-air bath)” opened in the park makes you feel the nature when bathing.
The Jizo area also discharges hot water and completed its redevelopment in 2021, which became a new tourists’ spot Jizo Onsen (Jizo Hotspring). The water is vaporized and used for the face only being inspired by the enshrined “Mearai Jizo (the statue who washes the eyes), this uniqueness is gaining in popularity.
There are a lot of tasteful inns, cafes using local products, and nostalgic souvenir shops filled with goods around the spring precinct, enjoy walking around and dropping by.
Highlights
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The spring precinct is one of Japan's three major hotsprings and the largest water discharge.
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A symbol of the Kusatsu, Yubatake, discharges huge amounts of water and gives you a dynamic impact.
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Sai no Kawara Park has an open-air bath where you can relax.