Matsunoyama Onsen

Matsumotoyama Onsen is known for containing 15 times the standard components of hot springs. It has been a popular hot spring resort since ancient times and is now recognized as one of Japan's three great medicinal hot springs, along with Kusatsu and Arima. Of particular note is that the water of Matsumotoyama Onsen has a salty taste. The salt concentration is extremely high, and salt crystals may even form around the spout. Why not spend a luxurious time at Matsumotoyama Onsen, experiencing the effects of this unique hot spring and healing your mind and body?

It is said that the source temperature of Matsunoyama Onsen is about 90℃, an astonishingly high temperature that makes you feel like you could get burned in an instant. However, this is due to a unique phenomenon called "geopressure type". Hot water deep underground rapidly gushes up through a fault, realizing this astonishing temperature. Fortunately, each inn and facility in Matsunoyama Onsen adjusts the temperature to ensure the safety and comfort of their customers. Please enjoy a blissful moment of healing for your mind and body by immersing yourself in this hot water. Experience the hidden mysteries and allure of the hot springs in Matsunoyama Onsen on your journey.

The specialty dishes of Matsunoyama Onsen, "Yujibuta" and "Yujitamago," are delicious foods made using a unique cooking method that utilizes the hot springs. "Yujibuta" is matured meat from Tsubame-Sanjo's "Koshinohiro," a low-temperature vacuum-cooked pork using the source temperature of Matsunoyama Onsen. You can enjoy the surprising tenderness and sweetness of the pork. "Yujitamago" is a special hot spring egg boiled for 24 hours in the high-temperature source. The outside is firm, and the egg inside is browned, with a slight saltiness as its characteristic. Please enjoy the exquisite gourmet food of Yujibuta and Yujitamago, which can only be tasted at Matsunoyama Onsen.

The Matsumoto area of Tokamachi City in Niigata Prefecture is known for its heavy snowfall. The average snowfall is over 3.5 meters, and in some years it can exceed 5 meters. However, the roads are always well-cleared of snow, so you can visit with peace of mind. For those who are uneasy about driving on snowy roads, we recommend using taxis, buses, or shuttle services provided by accommodations. In winter, ski resorts are also open, so you can enjoy a fun trip even in heavy snow.

Every year on January 15th, Matsunoyama Onsen holds a traditional event called "Muko Throwing and Sumi Painting". The groom throws a wooden ball from a high position onto a snowy slope, deepening the bond between the newlyweds. In addition, during "Sumi Painting", they mix ash and snow and paint each other's faces, praying for good health and prosperity in their business. These events are part of the culture of Matsunoyama Onsen and are passed down as valuable traditions. Why not experience the traditional events of Matsunoyama Onsen?