Enjoy a walk in the hot springs at Shima Onsen, a famous hot spring in Nakanojo, Gunma Prefecture! A legendary hot spring that heals illnesses

Shima Onsen, also known as the “finishing bath of Kusatsu”

Hot springs that can be drunk hot or cold!

The photo above is a spot with drinkable hot springs and footbaths near Shima Onsen Town.

Shima Onsen is known for its high quality hot springs and is also known as the ``Beauty Hot Spring.'' It has been popular for a long time because bathing in it is good for your skin, and drinking it is good for your stomach and intestines.

It is said that drinking it warm will help with diarrhea, and drinking it cold will help with constipation.

Shima Onsen Town is dotted with hot spring drinking fountains, communal baths, footbath spots, and other nice spots to stroll around.

Emotional scenery of a hot spring resort

Shima Onsen has flourished as a hot spring resort since ancient times, and there are buildings with a long history.

The Sekizenkan Main Building, Japan's oldest existing wooden hot spring inn built in 4th year of Genroku, and the red bridge in front of it are very popular tourist spots!

Tourists visiting Shima Onsen are constantly visiting and taking pictures.

Many people visit Shima Onsen to see this scenery, which is reminiscent of the movie "Spirited Away."

The hot spring town is perfect for strolling around.

cute bus stop

This bus stop is marked by a cute carved wooden statue. It imitates the Japanese serow, which is rarely seen in this area.

You can see them at various bus stops heading from Nakanojo Station to Shima Onsen.

If you are heading to the station by bus, be careful of the time! There are only a few trains, so it's best to plan your trip in advance.

Shima Onsen can be reached by express bus or car from the Tokyo metropolitan area.

To go to Shima Onsen and Kusatsu Onsen from Tokyo, we recommend taking the train to Gunma Prefecture and renting a car from Takasaki Station !

Retro playground! Targeting and hand-hitting smart balls

Shima Onsen Town also has a very retro playground that is nostalgic for adults.

It's okay even if you're new to old-fashioned target shooting or hand-hit pachinko-like smart balls. The store staff will carefully teach you the tips.

Is there a store where I can buy daily necessities?

There are no supermarkets or convenience stores in Shima Onsen Town.

There are sweet shops and shops that sell drinks, but you may need daily necessities.

Washinoya Saketen is located at the Yamaguchi bus stop, three stops from the Shima Onsen bus stop.

It's convenient because they have Shima Onsen souvenirs, magazines, and daily necessities.

There are tourist spots near Shima Onsen. A hot spring town where cars are convenient

This time we introduced Shima Onsen Town, a place where you can relax while enjoying nature.

If you are going for a walk near the Shima Onsen shopping street, there is no difference in elevation, making it perfect for relaxing and enjoying the retro-feeling hot springs.

The nearby tourist attraction, Shimagawa Dam, is located at a high altitude from the hot spring town, and although it can be reached on foot, it is best to travel by car.

After dusk, there are few lights and it gets pitch dark, so it's best to finish your shopping early.

Access to Shima Onsen Town

[Address] Shima, Nakanojo-cho, Azuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture

[Parking] Yes

[Official website] https://nakanojo-kanko.jp/shima/

*The information on this page is the information at the time of publication. Please check the official website for the latest information.