Yukawa Onsen Kappa no Yu
Chino, Nagano, Japan
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Chino, Nagano, Japan
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Yukawa Onsen Kappa no Yu, in Chino, Nagano prefecture, features thermal water at 40°C across an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna, for a quiet break.
Insider tip — Kappa no Yu in Chino celebrates the playful kappa water spirit said to inhabit the mountain streams feeding Lake Suwa, the largest lake in Nagano. The Suwa region was historically one of Japan most important silk and precision instruments manufacturing centres, and Seiko Watch museum is nearby.
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 thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.