Sanogawa Onsen Chikurin no Yu
Chikuma, Nagano, Japan
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- Location
- Chikuma, Nagano, Japan
- Water type
- 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.
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Sanogawa Onsen Chikurin no Yu is set in Chikuma, Nagano prefecture, near the Chikuma River. Its bicarbonate water emerges at 40°C with a pH of 8, alongside an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Chikurin no Yu, the bamboo grove spring, draws bicarbonate water from beneath the orchards of Chikuma City, Nagano leading producer of apricots and peaches. The Chikuma River flows through one of Japan most storied literary landscapes, immortalised by Toson Shimazaki in his novel Hakai.
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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.