Omuro Onsen Makiba no Yu
Nagano, Nagano, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Nagano, 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.
BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium
Omuro Onsen Makiba no Yu, in Nagano, offers bicarbonate water with a pH of 8, heated to 40°C. An indoor bath, an open-air outdoor bath and a sauna make up this onsen.
Insider tip — Makiba no Yu, the pasture spring, evokes the apple orchards and dairy farms surrounding Nagano city, once famous worldwide for the 1998 Winter Olympics. The soft bicarbonate spring draws from the volcanic piedmont of the Togakushi highlands and the basin of the ancient Zenkoji Temple pilgrimage.
Nearby
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.