[2 hours from Kanto] Introducing hot springs and leisure activities in Ishiwa, Yamanashi, and Kofu
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Yamanashi Prefecture is the birthplace of Sengoku warlord Takeda Shingen, and will celebrate the 500th anniversary of his birth in 2021. In this place Isawa Onsen Including Yamanashi City or Kofu City Such, Lots of recommended hot springs and activities / leisure .. In addition, around Ishiwa Hot spring inns, sightseeing spots, experiences, activities, tours And so on.
table of contents
- 1 About 2 hours from Kanto! Isawa Onsen for a day trip
- 2 What activities / experiences can you enjoy at Isawa Onsen?
- 3 Hot springs in Yamanashi city
- 4 What activities / experiences can you enjoy at the hot springs in Yamanashi City?
- 5 Hot springs in Kofu city
- 6 What are the leisure and experiences you can enjoy at the hot springs in Kofu City?
- 7 Ishiwa / Yamanashi / Kofu Onsen Summary
- 8 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
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About 2 hours from Kanto! Isawa Onsen for a day trip
Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture boasts the largest hot spring resort in the prefecture. Isawa Onsen there is. Here, we will introduce the access and features of Isawa Onsen and recommended sightseeing spots.
Popular tourist spots
Isawa Onsen Is convenient for transportation from the city center You can also take a day trip from the Kanto area .. Access from Tokyo and Nagoya is as follows.
(Access from Tokyo) ● By car: Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to the Ichinomiya-Misaka IC on the Chuo Expressway ● By train: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the JR Chuo Main Line to Isawa Onsen Station by limited express
(Access from Nagoya) ● By car: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to the Ichinomiya-Misaka IC on the Chuo Expressway ● By train: From Nagoya Station on the JR Chuo Main Line, take a limited express train from Yamanashishi Station to Isawa Onsen Station in about 3 hours.
Isawa Onsen is from Isawa Onsen Station to Fuefuki River A hot spring town with about 50 hot spring inns is. There is a wide variety of hot spring inns, from large facilities for group guests to pure Japanese-style luxury inns. In recent years, it's easy to use health land, etc. One-day bath The number of facilities where you can enjoy is increasing.
The source of Isawa Onsen springs out in 1961. During the excavation of the well, a hot spring of 1200 liters per minute spouted out. The hot spring flows to the nearby river and "Aozora Onsen" is born. Since then, many people have come to visit for sightseeing.
Isawa Onsen can be used free of charge throughout the town, including in front of the station. Footbath facility It is also a feature that there is. You can easily enjoy the feeling of a hot spring, heal your tired feet, and interact with the locals during your trip.
Also, in the town of Isawa Onsen An orchard that grows specialty products such as grapes, peaches, and cherries. There are many, and in season Fruit hunting It is also attractive that you can enjoy.
It's a perfect tourist destination for kids and couples on day trips and weekends.
3 day trip hot springs, inns, and hotels in Yamanashi
* The image is an image, not that of Isawa Onsen.
Near Isawa Onsen Station, there are many accommodations where you can enjoy the scenery and the hospitality of food. By the way, Wine server inside Isawa Onsen Station One of the attractions is that you can easily drink wine from wineries in the city. Hot springs are gentle on the skin Alkaline simple spring .. The property also serves special wines and dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Here are three recommended accommodations.
Gorgeous chapter Keizan
It is a luxury inn with a good location near the station. A large communal bath with abundant hot spring water There is one place, and you can enjoy four hot springs on a daily basis, including the open-air baths of cypress and rock baths.
Supper is a diverse menu that makes use of fresh local ingredients. After cooking, I imagined the stillness and movement of Furinkazan. Powerful Keizan Taiko Show Can be enjoyed.
Famous stone inn Kagetsu
Located in the center of Isawa Onsen Long-established inn is. A vast Japanese garden with a site of 5,000 tsubo Is the charm of the inn. Famous stones and megaliths collected from all over the country are spectacular, such as clear streams, ponds where 8,000 carps play, and 20 waterfalls. Luxury time while gazing at the superb view You can spend. A hot spring that flows directly from the source In addition to a large communal bath where you can relax, there are also guest rooms with open-air baths. You can spend a relaxing time while looking at the beautiful garden.
Hotel Hana Isawa
Separated with an open-air bath where pets can stay Is a hotel. Artesian aquifer that springs on the premises The hot springs that constantly overflow from the bathtub are characterized by their soft quality. In addition to the large communal bath and open-air bath Barrier-free private family bath Is equipped with. It is recommended for those who want to enjoy hot springs, as you can tour the hot springs from three sources, including the Byu Group Sisters Building.
What activities / experiences can you enjoy at Isawa Onsen?
After being healed by the hot springs, in a workshop surrounded by abundant nature Manufacturing How about trying to challenge?
"Plenty of ceramic art experience with 900g of clay" teeth 3 for teacups, 2 for medium plates A plan that allows you to make a degree. It takes about 2 hours, so feel free to stop by during your sightseeing in Yamanashi. Participation is possible from 3 years old Therefore, it is also recommended to participate as a family.
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Why don't you experience making pottery at a pottery workshop surrounded by nature in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture? It's really fun to shape the vessel while touching the soil and imagining the baking. Please enjoy a special encounter with your own special vessel.
Hot springs in Yamanashi city
Yamanashi city Nishizawa Valley Blessed with abundant nature such as, there are many activities that you can play in nature. Blessed with hot springs A secret hot spring in the mountains and a famous hot spring with a long history And so on. Here, let's introduce the hot springs and sightseeing spots in Yamanashi City.
Popular tourist spots
Yamanashi City, which is adjacent to Fuefuki City, where Isawa Onsen is located, is also an easily accessible tourist destination from the city center.
(Access from Tokyo) ● By car: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the Chuo Expressway / Katsunuma IC ● By train: Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the JR Chuo Main Line to Yamanashishi Station by limited express
(Access from Nagoya) ● By car: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to the Ichinomiya-Misaka IC on the Chuo Expressway ● By train: Approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes from Nagoya Station on the JR Chuo Main Line to Yamanashishi Station by limited express
Yamanashi City has the Nishizawa Gorge, which is famous as a scenic spot. Mt. Kobushi, one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan It is a region rich in nature surrounded by mountains such as. Including the largest production of grapes in Japan, peaches and strawberries are actively cultivated.
This is a famous place as the area ruled by the Takeda clan during the Warring States period. Along with the rich nature, there are many hot springs. There are various hot springs such as secret hot springs in the mountains and famous hot springs with a long history, including "Hayabusa Onsen" and "Shotokuji Onsen Hatsuka". One-day bath facility Is also abundant.
In addition to hot springs, Yamanashi City Lots of activities to enjoy in nature is. Full-scale at the headwaters of the Fuefuki River Mountain stream fishing There is also a facility where you can enjoy the fish and eat the fish you caught immediately at the barbecue area. Fuefukigawa Fruit Park, where you can play all day long, is a spot for families to enjoy.
3 hot spring facilities, inns, and hotels in Yamanashi
Enter Yamanashi City while gazing at the famous hot springs and nature Open-air baths and one-day hot springs And so on. There are many inns that offer hospitality with specialty wines and local cuisine "hoto", so you can expect an experience unique to Yamanashi.
Here, we will introduce especially recommended one-day hot springs and accommodations.
Popular one-day hot springs: Hottarakashi hot springs
At the top of the mountain overlooking Mt. Fuji and the Kofu Basin, One-day hot spring facility is. There are two bathing areas, "Kokonoyu" and "Achinoyu". It is popular to be able to take a bath while looking at the superb view and feeling the wind .. Many people are visiting from all over the country. Perfect for those who forget their daily routine and want to immerse themselves in a sense of openness.
Wine and Koshu's oldest famous hot spring Iwashita Onsen Ryokan
Yamanashi's oldest source It is a luxury inn with. In the old building built in the 8th year of the Meiji era 28.2 degree cold spring There is, and you will be healed slowly while alternating with the heated hot springs. All food ingredients and wine are locally produced .. You can forget about your daily life and spend a relaxing time while touching the charm of this land.
Kawaura Onsen Yamakenkan
Located upstream of the Fuefuki River, it is a long-established inn that has been popular since the Warring States period as one of the "Hidden Hot Springs of Shingen-ko". The source of 43.6 ℃ is 100% flowing from the source without adding water at all. .. There are two large public baths with different tastes, and you can also enjoy an open-air bath that boldly uses giant cypress trees. You can enjoy the famous hot spring while overlooking the Fuefuki River There is also a private open-air bath for a fee, which is recommended for those who want to heal their mind and body slowly in nature.
Fruit Park Fujiya Hotel
This hotel is located overlooking the clear stream of the Fuefuki River. All rooms overlook the Kofu Basin, and at night Illumination of Fuefukigawa Fruit Park Can be enjoyed. As the name of "Fruit Park", Parfait using specialty grapes and peaches It offers and is popular with guests. The hot spring is a semi-open-air bath with a view of Mt. Fuji and the night view. You can relax in the calm public bath with natural stones.
What activities / experiences can you enjoy at the hot springs in Yamanashi City?
Introducing leisure activities that you can enjoy after relaxing in the hot springs of Yamanashi City. Guided is recommended for naturalists Mountain walk .. Fruit hunting teeth Popular with a wide range of people such as couples, girls traveling, and families is.
Nature enjoyment plan to walk the mountain guide and Nishizawa valley
Mountain specialist guide along with Nishizawa Valley Walk "Deluxe Plan ②" teeth Plan for beginners .. Because a guide who knows the local area will guide you Recommended for traveling alone is.
Cherry hunting plan
"Cherry hunting plan" Has an outdoor and a greenhouse, so you can choose according to your taste.
When will be held Limited time offer from early May to around June .. If you go to Yamanashi during this time, be sure to experience it with the hot springs.
Hot springs in Kofu city
Kofu City Is abundant in hot springs, like the neighboring Ishiwa Onsen and Yamanashi City. Shosenkyo Including Lots of tourist spots There is. Here, let's take a look at the popular sightseeing spots in Kofu City.
Popular tourist spots
Kofu City is the prefectural capital of Yamanashi Prefecture, and access from the Tokyo metropolitan area is as follows.
(Access from Tokyo) ● By car: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to the Chuo Expressway / Kofu-Showa IC ● By train: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the JR Chuo Main Line to Kofu Station by limited express
(Access from Nagoya) ● By car: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to the Chuo Expressway / Kofu-Showa IC ● By train: Approximately 3 hours and 17 minutes from Nagoya Station on the JR Chuo Main Line to Kofu Station by limited express
The origin of Kofu City begins when Nobutora Takeda moved the building from Ishiwa to the present Kofu City during the Warring States period. It has come to be called "Kofu", which is an abbreviation for "Kai Fuchu" which means the castle town of Kai Province.
As a tourist spot The highlight is Shosenkyo, a scenic spot designated as a national special scenic spot. is. The valley is filled with mysterious rock formations and refreshing clear streams, and you can enjoy the rich nature of the four seasons while strolling along the promenade. Kofu City Birthplace of domestic crystal However, natural stone accessories such as crystals are sold around Shosenkyo.
Kofu Birthplace of Japanese wine But also Famous for "Koshu wine" made from Koshu, a variety unique to Japan is. The climate of Kofu, where the temperature difference between day and night is large, is suitable for grape cultivation, and many wineries are lined up. When you come to Kofu, you should definitely enjoy wine as well as hot springs.
3 hot spring inns, inns, and hotels in Kofu city
* The image is an image, not that of Kofu Onsen.
Kofu is an area with abundant hot springs, and many hot spring inns are lined up within a 15-minute drive from the station. Here are three particularly recommended inns.
Koshu Yumura Onsen Yanagiya
A luxury ryokan where you can feel the four seasons in the guest rooms facing the Japanese garden. One of Shingen's hidden hot springs, a hot spring with abundant hot water Can be enjoyed. You can enjoy 4 large and small open-air baths, and the open-air private open-air bath is recommended for families and couples. The kaiseki set, which includes local ingredients, has a monthly menu change. The skill of the chef who won the first place in the meat cooking competition nationwide You will be able to fully enjoy.
Hotel Danrokan
A long-established hotel with a history of over 130 years. A 100% natural hot spring that flows from the premises Boasts. You can enjoy hot spring bathing in the men's bath made of marble and the women's bath made of cypress. Some rooms have an open-air bath where you can take a bath while looking out at the garden, which is recommended for special family anniversaries.
Joban Hotel
It is a hotel that combines the atmosphere of a Japanese inn with the convenience of an urban hotel. 3000 tsubo Japanese garden You can enjoy the appearance of each season. Yumura Onsen, 1200 years after its opening teeth Black Yunohana Is a feature. There are open-air baths in the large communal baths for men and women. The Japanese kaiseki meals that are particular about the ingredients and the course meals that the chef is proud of change every month, so it is a hotel that you can enjoy even if you repeat.
What are the leisure and experiences you can enjoy at the hot springs in Kofu City?
If you come to Kofu City, you can enjoy the nature of Yamanashi Beginners of "Yama Deluxe Course ①" Experience the plan. Guided by a certified guide from the Japan Mountain Guide Association Rest assured that it will do it for you. We will aim for the stone peak of Shosenkyo, a scenic spot in Yamanashi, with a mountain specialist guide.
I can remember Yamanashi when I get home "With souvenirs (one per person)" I'm so happy!
Ishiwa / Yamanashi / Kofu Onsen Summary
Many of the hot springs in the Ishiwa, Yamanashi, and Kofu areas are simple hot springs that are soft on the skin, and are characterized by relaxing the mind and body. Recommended for those who want to enjoy the hot springs while gazing at nature. It is close to the city center and there are many facilities where you can take a day trip bath. If you want to take a break, why don't you feel free to go out?
