Manza Onsen × Stays Popular For Snow-View BathsHot springHighly rated Hotel·Ryokan

We were blessed with great weather and were glad to have chosen a stunning Japanese-style room with a view of Karabuki from the window. The Onsen's open-air bath was around 39–40°C, perfect for a long soak. The indoor bath was also about 40°C and very pleasant. Unlike many women

Because it was inexpensive, I stayed one night in a Room without windows. Since there were no windows, it felt a bit humid, but the Onsen was right outside the Room, so I could use the large public bath as if it were part of my Room—it was fantastic. The water at Manza is, needless to say, excellent. If I can enjoy such wonderful water at this price, I would definitely like to stay again.

This was my second stay, and I stayed for one night. The hot springs were excellent, with a different water quality from Kusatsu Onsen and a unique appeal of their own. While there isn’t the bustle of a typical hot spring town, there was also a guitar and violin performance starting at 8:00 PM, making it very relaxing to spend time inside the hotel. The dinner and breakfast buffets offered a wide variety of dishes and everything was delicious. The service from the international staff was also very polite, and it felt like they are well trained. I would love to stay again if I have the chance. Thank you very much.

The Onsen water quality, the spacious and open feel, and being able to bathe as a couple made it the best Onsen I’ve ever visited. I enjoyed how the atmosphere changed in the morning, evening, and at night. You buy a bathing garment at the shop and wear it in the bath. It may be a bit short for tall women, so you might want to bring your own. Since we stayed two nights, we went to the Prince Hotel buffet on the second night. The food selection wasn’t very different—just crab and a few additional items, with more variety overall. The Hotel Facility is old and not particularly luxurious, but it’s not expensive, and above all the Onsen is excellent, so I was satisfied.

The baths are wonderfully relaxing. The open-air bath is outstanding, with a view of autumn foliage, the well-formed sulfur-steaming valley of Owakudani, and the lush green grass of the former Mt. Asahi ski slopes all coming together right before your eyes. The meals are carefully prepared and delicious across the board. I also remember a dinner from over 40 years ago, when a hotel staff member told me that this place sits at a higher elevation than Takenokoyama in Naeba. The building is old but solid, and I think it would be even more appealing with some updates to the interior.