It is characterized by strongly acidic sulfur springs and has been known as a therapeutic hot spring resort since ancient times. The 'Yubatake' (hot water field) source area is also a tourist attraction.
It is attractive for its abundant spring quality and diverse accommodation facilities, with good access from Tokyo. There are also many museums and tourist spots in the surrounding area.
One of Japan's three oldest hot springs, you can enjoy different spring qualities called Kinsen (golden spring) and Ginsen (silver spring). The historical townscape is also worth seeing.
A hot spring area with various types of springs, popular for tourist spots such as 'Jigoku Meguri' (hell tour).
There are various types of springs derived from an active volcano, and the hot spring town has a tourist attraction called 'Jigokudani' (hell valley).
