Shitoku Onsen Yuya
Fujimi, Nagano, Japan
- Location
- Fujimi, Nagano, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °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
Shitoku Onsen Yuya is located in Fujimi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, at the foot of the Japanese Alps. Its bicarbonate water reaches around 40°C, with the facility offering an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — Shitoku Onsen Yuya occupies the Suwa-Fujimi corridor in Nagano Prefecture, where bicarbonate-rich thermal waters emerge from the foothills of the Yatsugatake volcanic range. The soft, slightly alkaline water is renowned in this region for leaving skin noticeably smooth, earning onsen here the local nickname 'beauty water.' The facility blends traditional Japanese wooden architecture with mountain views that shift dramatically with the seasons. Autumn foliage from late October transforms the surrounding forest into a vivid backdrop for outdoor baths.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °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).