Sainokawara Park Hot Springs - Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan

Hot spring water flows through a rocky valley at Sainokawara Park, where visitors stroll along a winding path and relax at an outdoor foot bath. A stream runs beside the pool, while trees cover the slopes and a red shrine stands among the foliage in the distance.

Located in the hot spring town of Kusatsu, Sainokawara Park (西の河原公園) is known for the warm water that emerges throughout its valley. The springs collect in pools and flow into streams, creating an unusual landscape shaped by the area’s volcanic activity.

The view changes with the seasons, from fresh green leaves in spring and summer to autumn colors and winter snow. Visitors come and go along the path, and lights illuminate the park after dark. The larger Sainokawara open-air bath is located farther along the valley.

Did You Know? Sainokawara was once associated with demons, and local place names still include the “Demon’s Teapot” and the “Demon’s Sumo Ring.”

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