Kita Yatsugatake Matsubarako Onsen; Yatsumine no Yu
Koumi, Nagano, Japan
- Location
- Koumi, 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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Kita Yatsugatake Matsubarako Onsen Yatsumine no Yu, in Koumi (Nagano), draws bicarbonate water with a pH of 8, at 40°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna make up this bathhouse.
Insider tip — Yatsumine no Yu rises beside Matsubarako lake at the foot of the Yatsugatake volcanic range, whose eight peaks define the Nagano-Yamanashi border. The lake freezes in winter and the highland plateau offers superb cross-country skiing, with the soft bicarbonate spring providing the perfect warm recovery.
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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.