Togakushi Kamitsuge Onsen Yugyokan
Nagano, Nagano, Japan
- Location
- Nagano, Nagano, Japan
- Water type
- thermal, 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
Yugyokan, in Togakushi Kamitsuge near Nagano city, channels alkaline (pH 8) thermal bicarbonate water at 40°C in a mountain setting, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — An inn with baths (yugyokan) in the Togakushi area west of Nagano city — home of the famous Togakushi Shrine trilogy (upper, middle, lower) buried in ancient cedar forests. The mountain baths here are a perfect end to the 2 km cedar-lined approach path to the upper shrine.
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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 thermal & bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.