Bessho Onsen Oyu
Ueda, Nagano, Japan
- Location
- Ueda, Nagano, Japan
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.2
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SiliceSodiumBicarbonates
Bessho Onsen Oyu is an onsen (Japanese hot spring bath) located in Ueda, Nagano. The water emerges at around 41°C. The site includes an indoor bath, an open-air bath (rotenburo) and a sauna. A simple spot, valued for its neighbourhood feel.
Insider tip — Bessho Onsen is known as the 'Little Kyoto of Shinshu' — a charming historic hot spring village in Ueda, Nagano, surrounded by Buddhist temples and ryokan. The Oyu (main communal bath) is free to day visitors. The silica-rich waters leave skin remarkably smooth.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features silica & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.