Akakura Onsen
Location |
Akakura, Myoko City |
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Benefits |
Effective against diabetes, external wounds, arteriosclerosis, gastrointestinal disorders, nervous disorders, rheumatism, hemorrhoids |
Description |
A hot spring surrounded by the natural beauty of the highlands and facing Mt. Myoko, one of the hundred famous mountains of Japan with a height of 2454 meters. The water is known for its rejuvenating properties, so some Japanese names for it translate as “water for beautiful women” and “natural skin toner”. |
Myoko Onsen
Location |
Myokokogen, Myoko City |
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Benefits |
Effective against chills, nervous disorders, fatigue, rheumatism, chronic women’s diseases |
Description |
The source spring is located halfway up Mt. Myoko. This area has many hot springs, but Myoko Onsen is the only place where you can enjoy a full view of the beautiful mountain. |
Ike-no-Taira Onsen
Location |
Ikenotaira, Myokokogen, Myoko City |
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Benefits |
Effective against chronic skin diseases, sensitivity to cold, nervous disorders, rheumatism, fatigue, chronic women’s diseases |
Description |
Ike-no-Taira Onsen is located on the plateau east of Mt. Myoko. The area is dotted with birch trees and has an almost European atmosphere. The 72-degree hot spring water from the Minami-Jigoku valley has a sulfurous scent and creates unique black mineral deposits in the shape of flowers. |
Tsubame Onsen ("Ogon-no-yu" and "Kawara-no-yu")
Location |
Tsubame Onsen, Myoko City |
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Benefits |
Effective against rheumatism, neuralgia, gynecological problems and minor burns |
Description |
A hot spring located in the small mountain village of Tsubame. The spring boasts white yubana (flower shaped crystals) in its mineral rich waters. |
Alpen Blick
Location |
Alpen Blick Hotel, Ikenotaira Ski Area, Myokokogen |
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Qualities |
Natural black mineral waters |
Description |
The hotel has an indoor onsen on the bottom floor plus a small rotemburo (outside bath) on the third floor. Cost is 500 yen for casual use or free for hotel guests |
Tengu Onsen
Location |
Iizuna-kogen, Nagano (turn right near Iizuna Resort night skiing area, then just past the golf club) |
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Benefits |
Unknown |
Description |
Large indoor bathing area, small rotemburo with great mountain views, TV lounge, children's game area, as well as a restaurant with frosty mugs of beer. |
Matsugamine Onsen
Location |
Eguchi, Nakago-ku, Joetsu City |
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Benefits |
Effective against cuts, burns and skin diseases |
Description |
This onsen’s spring source contains low levels of edible salt.
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Unohama Onsen
Location |
Kudohama, Ogata-ku, Joetsu City |
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Benefits |
Effective against cuts, burns, nervous disorders, rheumatism, skin diseases, chronic women’s diseases |
Description |
Unohama Onsen is a small hot springs town with many inns. Enjoy a superb view of distant Sado Island as the sun sinks into the sea on the horizon. |
Yutaki Onsen
Location |
Iiyama City - click on the above link for directions |
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Description |
Enjoy the views of the Chikuma River as you relax in the open-air rotemburo. The change of each season is uniquely distinct. |
Hokuryu Onsen
Location |
Iiyama City |
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Description |
Fabulous views from the outdoor hot spring (rotemburo) of the five peaks of the Hokushin region and the Sekita mountain range. Click here for directions |
Togari Onsen
Location |
Togari Ski Park, Iiyama |
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Benefits |
Unknown |
Description |
With two popular onsen - the Akatsuki Bath and the Nozomi Bath |
Madarao Kogen Onsen
Location |
Madarao Kogen, Iiyama City |
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Benefits |
Unknown |
Description |
Enjoy a relaxing mountain onsen located more than 1000 metres above sea level. |
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