Kami-Suwa Onsen
Suwa, Nagano, Japan
- Location
- Suwa, 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
Onsen-ji (温泉寺) is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Rinzai school of Japanese Zen, located in the city of Suwa, Nagano, Japan. Its main image is a statue of Yakushi Nyōrai. The temple is located a 15-minute walk from Kami-Suwa Station.
Insider tip — Kami-Suwa Onsen lines the northern shore of Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture, one of Japan's few hot-spring resort areas set directly beside a large body of water. Bicarbonate-rich waters are gentle on skin and the lakeside scenery provides a serene backdrop for outdoor baths that seem to merge with the horizon. Winter brings the spectacular shimenawa rope ice bridges across the lake when conditions are cold enough to freeze. The nearby Suwa Taisha, one of Japan's oldest shrines, lends the area a deep spiritual character.
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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 (idéal automne-hiver).