Togari Onsen; Akatsuki no Yu
Iiyama, Nagano, Japan
- Location
- Iiyama, Nagano, Japan
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 44 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Akatsuki no Yu, in Togari (Iiyama city, Nagano prefecture), draws its character from sulfurous waters heated to 44°C. The onsen offers an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath, and a sauna in a mountain setting.
Insider tip — Akatsuki no Yu, the dawn spring, serves Togari Onsen ski village in northern Iiyama City where the first light of dawn strikes the volcanic ridgelines above the Nakatsunarigawa valley. The Togari ski area at 1,100 metres is one of the highest and snowiest in the Nagano mountain belt, and the volcanic geothermal heat that warms the sulfurous spring also prevents ski runs from closing even during the extreme cold spells that periodically push winter temperatures below minus twenty degrees in this northernmost corner of Nagano Prefecture.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 44 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.