Sawando Onsen; Komorebi no Yu
Sawando, Nagano, Japan
- Location
- Sawando, 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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Sawando Onsen Komorebi no Yu, in the village of Sawando (Nagano), has bicarbonate water with a pH of 8, at 40°C, across an indoor bath and an open-air outdoor bath, with a sauna.
Insider tip — Komorebi no Yu, named for the Japanese word describing dappled sunlight filtering through forest canopy, sits in Sawando at the very gateway to Kamikochi — Japan most magnificent alpine valley in the Northern Alps. Soaking in the soft bicarbonate spring after a day among the Hotaka peaks is one of Japan finest mountain experiences.
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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.