Isawa Hot Spring Resort

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.