Toyono Onsen; Ringo no Yu
Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, 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
Toyono Onsen; Ringo no Yu is located in Nagano city, Nagano Prefecture. The bicarbonate water emerges at 40°C. The bathhouse includes an indoor bath, an outdoor bath (rotenburo) and a sauna.
Insider tip — Toyono Onsen Ringo no Yu — the Apple Bath — takes its name from the surrounding Nagano apple orchards that make this region Japan's premier fruit-growing area. The bicarbonate-rich waters are famously smooth and slightly alkaline, earning the nickname bijin no yu or beauty water among regular bathers. The facility blends mountain onsen tradition with local agricultural culture, sometimes floating fresh apples in the baths during harvest season. The scenic location in the Nagano highlands makes it a perfect stop on the way to the Japanese Alps.
Nearby
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).