Yudanaka-onsen, loved by Kobayashi Issa (regarded as the greatest haiku poet), has a long history of approximately 1350 years. It is a unique hot spring village Nestled in a small valley, Shibu Onsen is spread out on a gentle slope beside the Yokoyugawa River, with Yudanaka Onsen located below. Shibu Onsen Ryokan Association in Nagano it was the ryokan that gave us the chance to visit 9 onsen. by TRAIN. Its combination of Shinkansen + Nagano Dentecu TRAIN to get to Yudanaka station. I recommend to travel to this area by trains even is possible to go by car (beware hard snow)One of Nagano’s classic onsen resort areas set at the base of Shiga Kogen Heights. Yudanaka, Shibu, Kanbayashi and the other onsens that make up this best spot in japan closed and feree shuttle to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
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