Overview
Hanashiki Onsen is a hot spring located in Nakanojo, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture, in the mountains of what was once Kozuke Province. Together with Shiriyaki, Otoku, and Kyozuka hot springs, it forms a cluster known as the Kuni Onsen-kyo.
Highlights
- ●A hot spring long known as the 'finishing bath' after Kusatsu Onsen
- ●Part of a small circuit of springs in the Kuni Onsen-kyo, including Shiriyaki Onsen
- ●A quiet, traditional bathing-town atmosphere in the Kuni district of Nakanojo
- ●A secluded mountain setting within Agatsuma District, Gunma
History
The spring has long been nicknamed the 'finishing bath after Kusatsu,' a bath traditionally visited after a stay at Kusatsu Onsen, said to help soothe the skin following Kusatsu's famously strong waters.
Access
Located in the mountainous part of Nakanojo, public transport options are limited, so it is advisable to check current bus schedules and road conditions through official sources before visiting.
Best season
The onsen can be enjoyed year-round for quiet, restorative stays, while fresh spring greenery and autumn foliage add extra scenery to the surrounding mountains. Winter visitors should watch for icy or snow-covered roads.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Travel from central Nakanojo into the surrounding mountains
- 2Stop at Hanashiki Onsen for a day bath or a relaxing break
- 3Continue on to other springs in the Kuni Onsen-kyo, such as Shiriyaki Onsen
- 4Take a walk through the nearby nature and town before heading back
Did you know?
💡 The Kuni Onsen-kyo grouping consists of four springs -- Hanashiki, Shiriyaki, Otoku, and Kyozuka -- all scattered through the mountainous Kuni area of Nakanojo.
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