Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Kyubanyu Oyu, in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, heats sulfurous, sodium-chloride water to 50°C (pH 6.5). An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna are available.
Insider tip — Likely located in the Shibu Onsen district (山ノ内町), famous for its 9 public baths (kyubanyu) — an evening pilgrimage in yukata between each bath is a cherished tradition. The 'Oyu' (main bath) is the centrepiece. Also the gateway town for the Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani).