Togakushi Onsen Nagano
Togakushi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
- Location
- Togakushi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 39 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium
Nozawana (野沢菜), Brassica rapa var. hakabura, is a Japanese leaf vegetable, a cultivated variety of Brassica rapa in the brassica family. It is a biennial plant often pickled that has been cultivated in the Shin'etsu region, centered around the village of Nozawaonsen, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture. It is of the same species as the common turnip and one of a number of Japanese varieties of leaf mustard.
Insider tip — Togakushi Onsen sits in a mountain plateau north of Nagano city at roughly 1,200 meters elevation, where bicarbonate-rich water at 39°C flows near the ancient cedar-lined paths of the Togakushi Shrine complex. The soft alkaline water is renowned for its skin-smoothing properties and is sometimes called 'beauty water' by locals. Snow lies on the ground well into April, making the contrast of cold forest air and warm baths especially vivid.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 39 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).