Exploring famous places

In Shibu Onsen, you can enjoy visiting the various public baths and playing games like table tennis, shooting galleries, and smartball in the hot spring town, but there are also many sights to see in the surrounding area.
The natural beauty of the mountains and lakes, as well as some of Shinshu's most famous historical sites, are among the many attractions of Shibu Onsen.
To help you fully enjoy Shibu Onsen, we'd like to introduce some of our top recommended spots.

Jigokudani Monkey Park is famous for its hot springs where monkeys can be seen.
It is famous for being the only place in the world where monkeys take baths.
You can enjoy their humorous appearance in their natural environment, free from fences and other barriers.

Shiga Kogen is located in the heart of the Joshin'etsu National Park, surrounded by mountains reaching over 2,000 meters in height.
In addition to sports such as skiing, golf, and hiking, the area is blessed with a rich natural environment, allowing visitors to enjoy strolling through botanical gardens and nature parks, and connect with nature throughout the seasons, observing seasonal plants and fireflies.

This popular spot is a thriving commercial district dating back to the Edo period, where you can enjoy traditional art at places like the Hokusai Museum and Iwamatsu-in Temple, and savor local specialties such as chestnut confections, making it a stylish place to spend time while appreciating beauty and food.

Zenkoji Temple, a national treasure, is a renowned temple representing Shinshu, where the scent of incense never ceases.
In addition to numerous temple lodgings and temple streets in the surrounding area, there are plenty of other attractions nearby, such as the Higashiyama Kaii Museum and a zoo.

Togakushi is famous as a village of legends and soba noodles.
Togakushi Shrine is the centerpiece of this historic tourist destination, surrounded by nature. Visitors can enjoy the refreshing highlands, including the Togakushi Plateau and the Togakushi Birdline, and admire the beautiful autumn foliage.
And above all, please try the "Togakushi Soba," which is highly praised by soba connoisseurs nationwide.

Matsushiro is home to many historical sites, including the famous "Kawanakajima Battlefield," where Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin fought, as well as the "Sanada Treasure Museum," which displays treasures from successive generations of the Sanada family, and the "Sanada Residence."
Koshoku, home to the "Apricot Village" said to have 100,000 apricot trees per spot, is also nearby.
*Apricot blossoms appear around April, and apricot picking takes place from June to July.