Naeba Onsen; Yukisasa no Yu
Naeba, Yuzawa-machi, Niigata, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Naeba, Yuzawa-machi, Niigata, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Naeba Onsen Yukisasa no Yu is located in Naeba, Yuzawa-machi, Niigata Prefecture, a region known for heavy snowfall. Sulfurous water reaches 44°C, shared between an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — In the Naeba highland made famous by Fuji Rock Festival and Japan's premier ski resorts, Yukisasa no Yu (snow-covered bamboo grass waters) celebrates the deep snowfall that blankets these Niigata mountains — in Kawabata's Snow Country territory where winter transforms everything into pristine white; the sulfurous volcanic spring warms skiers and festivalgoers through the long mountain season.
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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.