Sashikirikyo Onsen Sakakitaso
Chikuhoku, Nagano, Japan
- Location
- Chikuhoku, 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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Sashikirikyo Onsen Sakakitaso, in the village of Chikuhoku (Nagano), offers bicarbonate water with a pH of 8, at 40°C, across an indoor bath, an open-air outdoor bath and a sauna.
Insider tip — Sashikirikyo gorge, carved by the Nishina River through the mountains of Chikuhoku-mura, provides a dramatic setting for this hillside spring resort. The village retains traditional farmhouse architecture among walnut and chestnut forests, and the gorge itself turns brilliant amber and crimson each October.
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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.