Yamanouchi Town, Nagano Prefecture
Even monkeys can warm up in the hot springs
A town of nature, hot springs and healing
Yudanaka Shibu Onsenkyo, which consists of nine hot spring towns, is said to have been discovered over 1,300 years ago. It is a famous hot spring that has been loved by many writers and artists, including Kobayashi Issa.
Yudanaka Onsen is named "Yokarei," and since "yokarei" means longevity, it is said that bathing in this hot spring will bring you health, beauty, and longevity benefits.
Additionally, Jigokudani Monkey Park is the only place in the world where you can observe monkeys bathing in hot springs, and is a paradise for Japanese macaques living in the wild.
Access from Osaka
Shiga Kogen, a UNESCO Ecopark, boasts magnificent nature surrounded by 2,000m-class mountains.
You can enjoy winter sports in the winter, and mountain climbing and trekking from spring to autumn.
In addition, Kita Shiga Kogen offers the opportunity to take an aerial stroll on one of the world's largest ropeways, and enjoy the spectacular views from SORA terrace, a popular spot for viewing sea of clouds.
"Sukagawa Soba" is characterized by its 100% buckwheat soba noodles, which are made with the fiber of the Oyamabokuchi leaves as a binder. By using the tasteless and odorless Oyamabokuchi as a binder, you can enjoy the original flavor, firmness, and smooth texture of the soba noodles.
Also, the local dish "Oyaki" is a steamed bun made of dough made from flour such as wheat, millet, buckwheat, or rice, and filled with vegetables and other ingredients. It has a long history, and its origins are said to date back to the Jomon period. It is an ideal food that utilizes the bounty of the mountains and allows you to consume many vegetables.