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One of the largest hot spring resorts in Yamanashi, the land of hot springs.
In January 1961, hot water gushed from a vineyard in the town of Isawa and flowed out into a nearby river, creating the "Aozora Onsen," which is said to be the beginning of Isawa Onsen. It is one of the largest hot spring resorts in Yamanashi, the land of hot springs, with more than 30 inns and hotels, ranging from budget inns to large hotels with swimming pools so you can enjoy various hot springs. The spring quality is alkaline simple spring, and is effective for neuralgia, bruises, chronic digestive disorders, and sensitivity to cold.
It is one of the best hot spring resorts in Japan, and has been selected as one of the New 100 Tourist Spots in Japan.
It is also known as a production area of various fruits, and you can enjoy picking cherries in spring, peaches in summer, and peaches, grapes, and apples in summer and autumn.
Isawa Onsen (Hot Spring) is only 90 minutes away from the Tokyo metropolitan area by train. From the resort, it takes only 30 minutes to get to Kofu, home of Takeda Shrine and the Prefectural Museum of Art, which are popular tourist attractions in Yamanashi, and less than 50 minutes to Kiyosato, Yatsugatake, and Yamanashi Prefectural Flower Center Heidi’s Village and Nishizawa valley. Isawa Onsen is recommended as a base for sightseeing in Yamanashi.
Isawa Hot Spring Resort
This hot spring is effective for neuralgia, bruises, chronic digestive disorders, and sensitivity to cold.
Fruit picking can also be enjoyed.
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You can pick peaches and taste wine in the surrounding area.
At the Isawa Onsen Tourist Center, you can try 16 different local wines for just a few hundred yen. Great value!
I stayed at the Isawa Shinko Hotel. From what I remember, the facilities were a bit old and not in the best shape. The next day, we went peach picking at an orchard—the peaches were huge and super sweet, and everyone had a great time 🥳
Besides enjoying the hot springs and staying overnight, there are plenty of wineries nearby. The staff are super attentive when explaining how the wine is made, and you can even taste the delicious wines right there.
This is a famous hot spring area in Yamanashi. I've stayed here many times. After dinner, walking down the Isawa Onsen street in a yukata feels really nice.
