Kirishima-Onsen Hot Spring Village

Kirishima-Onsen Hot Spring Village is a generic name for hot springs located in the southwestern part of the Kirishima mountain range at elevations between 600m and 850m above sea level. Each hot spring offers different qualities and benefits.

The center of Kirishima-Onsen Hot Spring Village is Maruo Onsen, where large hotels and ryokan (Japanese-style hotels) are located in rows. The steamy atmosphere of the town, the steam rising from the streets everywhere gives the town the atmosphere of this is The Onsen Resort. The Onsen resort has developed and is a popular area as a base for sightseeing in Kirishima, including Kirishima Shrine and Takachiho Farm. Other unique hot springs include Iodani Onsen, which was visited by Ryoma Sakamoto and his wife on their honeymoon, and Shinyu Onsen, a hot spring popular among hot-spring cure guests for its Cloudy sulfur hot spring water and rustic one-house hotel. The area is also popular for its autumn foliage.

The Kirishima Onsen Market, located in the center of Maruo Onsen, is recommended to obtain information on the hot springs and nearby sightseeing spots and select souvenirs. Eggs, vegetables, Manju (steamed buns), and other items cooked in the hot spring steam are available for takeout, and a footbath for a fee is also popular. There is also a tourist information center and restaurants.