Minamiuonuma, Japan

Minamiuonuma City, Japan is located in the southeastern part of Niigata Prefecture in the central part of Honshu Island, Japan. Specifically, the city is bordered by the Sea of ​​Japan to the east and the Echigo Mountains to the west. Here are some tourist attractions in Minamiuonuma, Japan: Natural Landscape - Okutadami Dam/Okutadami Lake (Kaneyama Lake): The lake is clear and surrounded by mountains. The scenery varies with each season, with cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring and red leaves covering the mountains in autumn. - Oze: It is an entrance to Niigata Prefecture. It has abundant natural landscapes such as primeval forests, wetlands, and streams. It is a good place to appreciate natural scenery and conduct ecological observations.  - Uono River: It runs through Minamiuonuma City. The river is clear and the scenery along the river is beautiful. You can enjoy the beautiful riverside scenery and surrounding rural scenery. History and Culture - Undongam: A temple dedicated to saving women Located in Minamiuonuma City, Niigata (xi). More than 1,300 years ago, Fujiwara no Fusamoto's mother built a temple here and became a nun, using the natural spring water here to provide relief to the world. After the death of Fujiwara no Fusamoto's mother, Undoan was established as her ancestral temple. It belongs to the Vinaya sect and has been famous for its mission to save women throughout its long history. It is known as the first temple in Echigo and the first hermitage in Japan. - Eirinji Temple and Saifukuji Temple: They have beautiful sculptures created by Ishikawa Unchou in the late Edo period and are designated as cultural properties by Niigata Prefecture. - The Former Residence of the Meguro Family and the Sato Family: As an important national cultural property, the building has a unique architectural style and the interior furnishings reflect the lifestyle and cultural characteristics of the time. Hot spring resort - Yunotani Onsen Village: It is a famous hot spring resort in Minamiuonuma City. The hot spring water here is of excellent quality and has many health benefits. There are also many hot spring hotels and resorts around it. - Ginzandaira Onsen: Surrounded by mountains and with a beautiful environment, you can soak in the hot springs here while enjoying the moisturizing effects of the hot springs and appreciating the surrounding natural beauty. - Osawayama Onsen "Satoyama Jujo": With a history of 150 years, it was originally rebuilt from an old house. The open-air bath offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and Uonuma Basin at about 2,000 meters. Special experience - Uonuma no Sato: Mainly based on the "Hakkaisan" facilities, it has rich agricultural resources and traditional cultural experiences. It also provides barbecue areas, accommodation areas, dining areas and other functional areas. - Koide Ski Resort: There are various ski slopes suitable for skiers of different levels. The surrounding facilities are complete, and there are hot springs for you to relax after skiing. - Tsukioka Park: The park has green spaces, lakes, recreational facilities, etc. It is a good place for local residents to relax and have fun, and it is also a good place for tourists to learn about local life.