Wakatsuki Onsen
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.
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Wakatsuki Onsen, in the city of Nagano, offers bicarbonate water with a pH of 8, at 40°C, across an indoor bath, an open-air outdoor bath and a sauna, for a restful stop.
Insider tip — Wakatsuki Onsen is named for the historic Wakatsuki district north of Nagano city where the Zenkoji Temple pilgrimage road once ran. The bicarbonate spring draws from the Nagano basin aquifer, and the nearby Togakushi mountains — sacred since antiquity for warrior monks and ninja traditions — are within easy reach.
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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.