Kagai Onsen; Ichiyokan
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
Kagai Onsen Ichiyokan, in the city of Nagano, has bicarbonate water with a pH of 8, heated to 40°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna available.
Insider tip — Ichiyokan, the single-leaf inn, takes its name from the Buddhist image of finding the universe in a single fallen leaf. Located in the Kagai district, this Nagano city spring offers a meditative respite near the ancient Zenkoji Temple whose principal image, never publicly shown, has drawn pilgrims for 1400 years.
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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.