Ishiwa Onsen

Overview

Ishiwa Onsen is a naturally abundant hot spring resort town located in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, surrounded by the majestic mountains of Mount Fuji and the Southern Alps. It boasts excellent access from the city center, with a convenient one-hour and 30-minute express train ride from Shinjuku and a one-hour and 45-minute Shinkansen ride from Tokyo Station, making it easily accessible for day trips. Ishiwa Onsen has a long history as a spa town, with its origins dating back over 1300 years. The water of Ishiwa Onsen is an alkaline simple spring with a pH of 8.8, making it a gentle and skin-friendly onsen. Known for its beautifying effects, muscle fatigue relief, and benefits for neuralgia and rheumatism, it attracts many visitors. The onsen town features historic ryokans (traditional Japanese inns) and hotels, day-trip onsen facilities, and restaurants, creating a lively atmosphere unique to onsen towns. At the heart of the onsen town lies "Ishiwa Onsen-gai" (Ishiwa Onsen Street), a symbol of Ishiwa Onsen, offering a charming retro ambiance perfect for a stroll. In addition to the onsen, the surrounding area offers various sightseeing spots, including vineyards, wineries, museums, and parks. Ishiwa Onsen is a captivating hot spring resort harmoniously blending nature, onsen, history, and culture. We invite you to experience it for yourself.