About Shima Onsen

Shima Onsen is located in Nakanojo-cho, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture, and is one of the most famous hot spring resorts in Japan. The origin of its name is believed to be “to heal illnesses in Shima,” and it has been loved by many people as a therapeutic hot spring since ancient times. Surrounded by beautiful nature, the hot spring resort is especially attractive for its clear water and quiet environment. Along with the elegant scenery of the hot spring resort, Shima Onsen has the power to heal the body and soul, providing visitors with a deep sense of relaxation.

The most distinctive feature of Shima Onsen is its clear and beautiful spring water. Shima Onsen is also known as “hot water for beautiful skin,” and is characterized by its colorless transparency and smooth texture. The hot spring water is especially popular among women because its ingredients are gentle on the skin and leave it moist and supple after bathing. The hot spring water can also be drunk, and is said to be effective for gastrointestinal and chronic digestive diseases. Another attraction of Shima Onsen is that there are multiple sources of hot spring water in the hot spring resort area, and each bathhouse offers its own unique hot spring water.

Another attraction of Shima Onsen is its serene environment. Surrounded by lush green mountains and clear rivers, visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons. The fresh greenery in spring, the changing leaves in fall, and the snowy landscape in winter are especially breathtaking, and each visit reveals a different aspect of nature. Strolling through the hot spring resort area, you can enjoy the wooden inns and old streets, and the charm of Shima Onsen is that you can spend a peaceful time as if time has stopped.

The hot spring town is dotted with communal bathhouses that can be used free of charge, making it easy to enjoy the hot springs. In particular, the “Kawahara-no-yu” and “Yamaguchi open-air baths” are located in the midst of nature, and visitors can bathe while listening to the murmuring of the river, allowing them to forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a relaxing moment. The Sekizenkan, a symbolic place in Shima Onsen, is a long-established ryokan dating back to the Edo period, and its history and traditional architecture impresses visitors. This Sekizenkan is known not only as a hot spring hotel, but also as the setting for movies and animations.

Furthermore, Shima Onsen is home to the “Shima River Dam” and the beautiful river scenery known as “Shima Blue,” whose clear blue waters are popular among nature lovers and photographers. In particular, the clarity of the Shima River is one of the clearest in Gunma Prefecture, and the ability to enjoy a hot spring while experiencing the beauty of the clear waters is a feature not found in any other hot spring resort.

All in all, Shima Onsen is an attractive hot spring resort with clear, beautiful skin and a tranquil environment. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this is an ideal destination for those seeking relaxation and refreshment, where they can heal their body and soul in the midst of nature, stay at a historical hot spring hotel, and enjoy the scenery of the four seasons.