Manza Kogen Hotel

We stayed as a couple.The open-air bath was outstanding—easily the best among all the Onsen Accommodations we’ve stayed at. The water quality was excellent, and we were able to fully enjoy Manza Onsen’s signature milky, cloudy waters to our heart’s content.It was our first time trying a mixed-gender open-air bath, but we decided to go in together “since we were here and wanted to make a memory.” We were a little nervous at first, but it turned into a truly fun experience and an unforgettable memory for us as a couple.When I asked a staff member who was cleaning the washing area by the open-air bath, they responded very politely, and I really appreciated the kind service.The meals were more than satisfying, and the Room was spacious and comfortable—there wasn’t anything to complain about.Before staying, I thought, “At this price point, it’ll probably be about what you’d expect,” but after actually staying here, it far exceeded our expectations. It honestly felt like twice the value for money—we’re extremely satisfied.Next time, we’d love to visit in another season and enjoy these wonderful hot springs again.

I stayed at Manza Kogen Hotel. In conclusion, the Onsen was outstanding—truly in a class of its own, even by Japanese standards.The highlight is the stone-garden open-air bath where you can enjoy multiple types of spring water in one place. With sulfur springs, acidic springs, iron-rich baths, and more, each bath has its own character—it felt like an Onsen theme park. My skin felt noticeably smoother after every soak, and there aren’t many Accommodations where you can genuinely “feel” the benefits so clearly.The meals felt “appropriate for the price,” and compared with the overwhelming quality of the Onsen they were a bit modest. That said, if you see this as an Accommodation where the Onsen is the main attraction, it was perfectly satisfying.In the guest room, there was an air cooler instead of air conditioning, but temperature control was not an issue at all. Because of the high elevation, it stays relatively cool even in August and is very comfortable; I slept well with just that cooling unit. Combined with the refreshing highland climate, my stay was consistently pleasant.Overall: “The best Accommodation if your goal is to enjoy Onsen.” The variety of spring qualities, their effect on your skin, and the strength of the waters are truly one-of-a-kind—I highly recommend it for anyone who loves Onsen.