Sainokawara Park
西の河原公園
Hot spring water gushes from between the rocks to form warm streams, with Jizo stone statues and steam all around. Autumn foliage is especially beautiful.
Sainokawara is a valley about a 10-minute walk west of Yubatake. Hot springs bubble out between the stones everywhere, with steam rising around them. It is said to resemble the 'riverbank of Sai' in Buddhism, which is where its name comes from, and many Jizo statues stand here. The park path follows the hot-spring stream, passing small pools such as Oni no Izumi, where you can soak your hands and feet. In autumn the valley is surrounded by red leaves, and it is especially atmospheric when lit up at night. Entry is free and the park is open all day. From Yubatake, a walk along the Sainokawara shopping street takes about 8 minutes, and along the way you'll find small shops selling onsen manju and onsen eggs.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Sainokawara Open-air Bath
- Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort
- Kosen-ji Temple
- Gozanoyu
- Shirane Shrine
- Netsunoyu Yumomi Show
- Shirahata-no-Yu Public Bath
- Yubatake