Nango Onsen Shakunage no Yu
Nasu, Tochigi, Japan
- Location
- Nasu, Tochigi, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °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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Nango Onsen Shakunage no Yu, in the town of Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, offers sulfurous water at 44°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Nango Onsen Shakunage no Yu sits in the mountain interior of Tochigi Prefecture, an area where volcanic ridges feed powerful sulfurous springs used by locals for generations. The hot water at 44°C carries a sharp mineral scent and a silky texture that relieves muscular fatigue from hiking the surrounding highland trails. Shakunage means rhododendron, and the gardens bloom extravagantly each May, drawing photographers alongside bathers. A small outdoor rotenburo allows guests to soak beneath cedar canopies while listening to the mountain stream below.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).