Central onsen districtJozan Gensen ParkThe park has a statue of founder Miizumi Jozan, footbaths and Ontama no Yu for cooking eggs in spring water. Sit beneath the shelter, watch the flowing water or wait for your own egg to cook.Location and accessWalk from the Jozankei Yunomachi stopTime to allow20–40 minutesOpening hours07:00–21:00, year-roundPriceFree entryEggs for the cooking bath are sold at Jozankei Bussankan. Bring a towel for the footbath.Open mapVisitor information
Along National Route 230Jozankei ShrineA torii beside the main road leads into trees beyond the hotel-lined streets. Follow the approach towards the shrine for a connection with local worship and a wooded view distinct from looking down into the gorge.Location and accessWalk towards the main road; the shrine approach has stepsTime to allow20–30 minutesUse walking shoes for the shrine approach, even if you wear a yukata for shorter town outings.Open mapVisitor information
Onsen district, main-road sideIwato KannondoA cave behind the small hall contains Buddhist images. Moving from the open valley into the cave changes the atmosphere within the same hot-spring town. Notice the contrast between the modest exterior and the space continuing behind it.Location and accessWalk from the onsen district; the cave entrance is behind the hallTime to allow20–30 minutesVisitors uncomfortable in dim spaces can make this an exterior stop.Open mapVisitor information
Toyohira River, onsen districtJozankei Ohashi BridgeThis road bridge brings the Toyohira River valley and inns on both banks into the same view. Observe the depth of the gorge from street level, without descending to the river. Water, trees and buildings together show how the town follows the valley; foliage is only one part of the scene.Location and accessUse the pavement from your side of town, keeping clear of trafficTime to allow10–20 minutesLeave room for pedestrians when taking photographs. This plan does not use the Futami Park construction route.Open mapVisitor information
Hoheikyo, outside the townHoheikyo DamThe lake and dam sit among wooded mountains. The electric-bus approach also offers views of Kyudan Falls and Senjoiwa rock. Moving into the forest towards open water differs from looking down at the gorge within the resort.Hoheikyo DamLocation and accessElectric bus from Hiyamizu parking; private vehicles cannot continueTime to allowAllow 1½–2 hours from the entranceOpening hours2026 season: 2 May–3 Nov; electric bus 08:45–16:00, last uphill 15:30. Weekends/holidays only in MayPriceReturn electric bus, adult junior high school and up: ¥1,000 May–Sep; ¥1,200 Oct–NovHoheikyo Onsen's stop is separate from the dam entrance; include the journey back to town.Open mapVisitor information
Hoheikyo Onsen districtHoheikyo OnsenA day-use hot spring farther beyond central Jozankei, with open-air bathing and Indian food in the same facility. Make this an outing centred on bathing and lunch. Its entrance and journey differ from the dam excursion, despite the shared Hoheikyo name, so decide which experience you want before travelling.Location and accessSeparate bus or road journey from central JozankeiTime to allow2–3 hours with a mealOpening hours10:00–22:30; last reception 21:45PriceBath admission: adult ¥1,300Combine bathing and Indian food here; distinguish the onsen shuttle from transport to the dam.Open mapVisitor information
Onsen manjuLook for these onsen sweets at Bisen inside Hotel Milione, a stop around the Gensen Park part of town or before departure.Yunohana manju, an onsen-town sweet.Open mapVisitor information
Onsen eggUse Ontama no Yu at Gensen Park to cook an egg. Eggs are sold at Jozankei Bussankan; the cooking time makes a natural walking break.Open mapVisitor information
Indian curryHoheikyo Onsen serves Indian food, making lunch part of a separate bathing outing beyond town. Food and bath admission are charged separately.Open mapVisitor information
