Ashiyu Hakuba Happo Onsen
Hakuba, Nagano, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Hakuba, Nagano, Japan
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Ashiyu Hakuba Happo Onsen sits in Hakuba, in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture. Its sulfurous thermal water, with a pH of 6.5, emerges at 42°C (108°F). An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna are available on site.
Insider tip — Hakuba Happo-One hosted the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics alpine skiing events and is Japan's largest ski resort, with the snow-plastered Northern Alps behind as backdrop. The ashiyu (free foot bath) at Happo Onsen lets visitors — skiers, hikers, and cyclists — warm cold feet for free while enjoying Hakuba Valley views. Happo-One's July–August alpine flower meadows are as spectacular as the winter skiing; combine with a soak at one of the valley's many ryokan onsens after a day on the slopes.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.