Minamiaiki Onsen; Takimi no Yu
Minamiaikimura, Nagano, Japan
- Location
- Minamiaikimura, 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
Minamiaiki Onsen, known as Takimi no Yu ("waterfall view"), is located in Minamiaikimura, Nagano prefecture. The bicarbonate water, pH 8, emerges at 40°C, supplying an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Takimi no Yu, the waterfall-viewing spring, lives up to its name in South Aiki village where mountain streams cascade through forested gorges to join the Nakatsu River. The village sits on the volcanic plateau between the Yatsugatake mountains and the Minami Alps, surrounded by beech forest and wild boar country.
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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.