SPA Q&A
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- Q1.What kind of a place is Manza Onsen?
- A1.Located at 1,800 meters above sea level, it is the highest hot spring in Japan that can be visited year-round.
- Q2.What are the benefits of the hot springs at Manza Onsen?
- A2.It is effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, sensitivity to cold, joint pain, recovery from fatigue, and musculoskeletal disorders.
- Q3.Are you springs circulated? Or is it free-flowing?
- A3.All of our 20 baths are free-flowing. It boasts high water quality and abundance of water sourced from an eruption of 5.4 million liters of spring water each day.
- Q4.What is the temperature of your hot springs (source water)?
- A4.The Ubayu Spring, which is primarily drawn by the Manza Prince Hotel and Manza Kogen Hotel, is at about 80℃. The source water temperature changes due to the climate. The temperature is adjusted by natural temperature drop and heat exchange in the hot water withdrawal pipe, and water is added as the final adjustment method.
- Q5.Do you rent out towels to day-use customers?
- A5.Face towels: 110 yen per towel (for sale)
Bath towels: 300 yen per towel (rental) - Q6.Are soaps, shampoos, conditioners, etc. available?
- A6.They are available at the large communal area.
- Q7.Are lotions and other skin care products available?
- A7.They are available in the female bathing area. (Not available at the Manza Kogen Hotel).
- Q8.Is it safe to drink the spring water?
- A8.It is undrinkable, as it is too acidic.
- Q9.Can your hot springs be rented out for private use?
- A9.Yes, Manza Prince Hotel offers private hot springs reservations.
Hours: 11:00 A.M.–10:00 P.M. (Last entry at 9:00 P.M.)
Price: 3,000 yen (for a 45-minute session)
* Day-use is available until 4:00 P.M. (Last admission at 3:00 P.M.).
* For day-use guests, an additional day-use bathing fee will apply. - Q10.Can you enter a bath with a swimsuit in your communal baths?
- A10.Wearing swimsuits is not allowed.
We provide rental towels specifically for use in the baths.
Free for overnight guests, 300 yen for day-use guests.
Special bathing garments are also available for purchase at the shop. - Q11.Please describe the water components and quality.
- A11.The water is classified as an acidic sulfur-sodium-magnesium sulfate hot spring (hydrogen sulfide type) (low tonic acidic high-temperature spring).
* From the Ubayu hot spring source. - Q12.What conditions or diseases prevent a person from entering the bath?
- A12.Diseases in progress (e.g., acute illness (especially with fever), malignant tumor, active tuberculosis, severe heart disease, respiratory failure, renal failure, hemorrhagic disease, severe anemia).
- Q13.I have allergies, but is that OK?
- A13.Just to be safe, please analyze the water quality and thoroughly consult your attending physician.
- Q14.Is your hot springs accessible all day long (24 hours)?
- A14.Yes. However, some bathtubs may not be available during cleaning times.
- Q15.Do you sell any hot spring tickets or passes for day-use guests?
- A15.You may use the Yumeguri Tegata passes issued by the Manza Onsen Tourist Association.
Click here for details >> - Q16.Are your hot springs available for day-use?
- A16.Yes.
[Manza Prince Hotel]
Operating hours: 11:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M. (Last admission at 3:00 P.M.)
Price: 1,500 yen for adults, 750 yen for children (age 6 to 11)
[Manza Kogen Hotel]
Operating hours: 11:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M. (Last admission at 5:00 P.M.)
Price: 1,700 yen for adults, 850 yen for children (age 6 to 11) - Q17.Why is each bathtub colored differently in the Sekitei Rotenburo?
- A17.The Sekitei Rotenburo is a mixed spring consisting of four different sources (Ubayu, Dainigayu, Ryusen No Yu, and Tsumatori No Yu).
* Each bathtub consists of different water components. - Q18.Are there handrails at your bathtubs?
- A18.They are installed along the entrance and exit of each bathtub.
- Q19.Do you have footbaths?
- A19.There are no footbaths in the Manza Onsen area.
- Q20.Can I take baths at both Manza Prince Hotel and Manza Kogen Hotel?
- A20.Hotel guests can enjoy baths at both establishments for free.
It is not free for day-use guests. - Q21.What are the white things floating in the bathtubs?
- A21.They are hot springs mineral deposits. The original source water is transparent, but turns cloudy white when exposed to air, which can crystallize hot spring components.
