Maniwa anchors the Hiruzen Highlands at the foot of three named peaks — Naka-Hiruzen, Kami-Hiruzen, Shimo-Hiruzen — set in Daisen-Oki National Park. Beyond the ridge trails, the area runs on dairy farming and a quiet onsen culture along the Yubara hot springs. Katsuyama's noren-curtain townscape is a short drive south.
What Maniwa is known for
Top-rated in Maniwa
Kanba Falls
4.3nature
Forest waterfall in Maniwa surrounded by maple trees, known for autumn colors and wild monkeys.
Yubara Onsen
4.2onsen
Riverside hot spring town where bathers soak in outdoor rotenburo beside the Asahi River's sand-bottom pools.
Hiruzen Herb
4.1park
Highland herb garden with lavender fields, organic products, and views across the Hiruzen plateau in summer.
Katsuyama Noren Town
4.0landmark
Edo-era post town with 100+ unique hand-dyed noren curtains adorning every shopfront.
Hiruzen Kogen Center & Joyful Park
3.8entertainment
Highland recreation park with summer cycling, winter snow activities, and atmospheric Yuki-Koi lantern festival.