Highest point on the national highway

Situated along the Shiga-Kusatsu Route, the highest point on Japan’s national highway provides a magnificent panorama in summer and beautiful red and yellow leaves in autumn.

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Nearby Attractions

Karabuki

Renowned as a symbol of Manza Onsen, Karabuki is a fumarole which jets volcanic gas containing steam from the belly of the small Kusatsu-Shirane …

Manza Onsen Tour Pass

This ticket entitles holders to free access to all hot springs in the Manza Onsen district. Please inquire at the Reception Desk for more …

Manza Yakushido

Manza Yakushido (‘healing temple’) has watched over Manza Onsen since long ago and is still highly regarded as a guardian deity of the area’s …

Mt. Yokote Peak Hut

At an altitude of 2,300 meters, the Mt. Yokote Peak Hut is also renowned as the ‘mountaintop …

Skylator

The Skylator is a moving walkway located along the Shiga-Kusatsu Kogen Route which also provides access to the peak of Mt. Yokote by the adjoining …

Tsumagoi Farm

Located midway along the Manza Highway, Tsumagoi Farm features a rest area where you can enjoy a meal and browse through the locally-made …

Ushiike

Ushiike Lake is nestled amidst tranquil forest and provides visitors with spectacular scenery as red and yellow leaves reflect on its surface in …

Yoshigadaira Hiking Course

This relatively gentle sloping course is ideal for beginners. The course is especially impressive in autumn due to the deep red fruits of mountain …

Yubatake

Also known as ‘Ubayu’, Yubatake is Manza Onsen’s largest wellspring and boasts an abundant hot water flow of 1,100 litres per minute at a …