Kenmeiji Temple in the spring is surrounded by a beautiful field full of rape blossoms Nozawana, pickled turnip, originated at this temple. Turnip plantation for nozawana pickles is still maintained today in the adjacent Hosenji Temple fields. The seeds picked from the temple premises are regarded extremely valuable. Every May, the temple fields marvel visitors with abundant yellow rape blossoms. From Togari Nozawa Onsen Station, take Shinshu Bus to Nozawa Onsen. Get off at the terminus (20 min. ride) and walk 6 min. Free entrance / 0269-85-2063

Ogama - Vegetables cooked in boiling natural hot springs make a difference Being the head spring of Nozawa Onsen, water temperature is about 100 degrees Celsius. Designated as Japan's natural monument, Ogama consists of five different pools of boiling water. The springs were once used to soften fabric fiber, thus the Japanese word linen is incorporated into the name Ogama. It is now used as the town's public kitchen as well as a place of social gathering. From Togari Nozawa Onsen, take Shinshu Bus to Nozawa Onsen. Get off at the terminus (20 min. ride) and walk 6 min.

Kurhaus Nozawa - refresh your body and soul The letter yu (which means hot water) painted by artist Okamoto Taro on the wall of the main bath has become a symbol of Nozawa Onsen. In addition to the main bath, the Kurhaus offers a variety of typical Japanese spa facilities that help you enjoy the Nozawa hot spring water in many different ways. For relaxation, health, or simply shaping up purposes, the different courses they have should come in handy. An open-air bath and a pool is also available. Adults 1,500 yen (discounts for visitors staying in the village lodges) / Open from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. (closed on Thursdays), April through November open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. From Togari Nozawa Onsen station take the Shinshu Bus for Nozawa Onsen. Get off at the terminus (20 min. ride) and walk 5 min. / 0269-85-3184.

Bathe your way through Nozawa Onsen in a cotton bathrobe There are 13 public bath houses that are free to residents and overnight visitors. Remnants of the bath houses from the Yedo period (1600 -1868) can still be seen in the architecture of Oyu. Other bath houses as well as Oyu is kept immaculately clean by the town residents. It would be highly appreciated if visitors would do the same.

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