Sakura no Yu (Takato Onsen)
Takato, Ina, Nagano, Japan
- Location
- Takato, Ina, Nagano, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Sakura no Yu, also known as Takato Onsen, is located in Takato, Ina city, Nagano Prefecture, famed for its cherry blossoms. Bicarbonate water rises at 40°C, shared between an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — Appropriately named Sakura no Yu (cherry blossom waters), this Takato onsen sits in Japan's most celebrated cherry blossom castle town — Takato Castle Ruins Park holds 1,500 Kohigan cherry trees whose deep pink blossoms are considered among the most beautiful in the country; the bicarbonate spring offers soothing warmth during the peak hanami season in late April.
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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.