Nakabusa Onsen

中房温泉
Info pending

Nagano Azumino

長野県 安曇野市

Onsen RyokanFree-Flowing Onsen

AT A GLANCE

Nakabusa Onsen is a sulfur spring (pH 9.2, alkaline). Naturally flowing (no recycling or dilution). Contains ≥50 mg/kg of metasilicic acid, certified as a beauty spring. Per Japan's Ministry of the Environment guidelines, indicated for atopic dermatitis, chronic eczema, and psoriasis.

How Long to Stay (Toji)
Start with 2 nights / 3 days

Japan’s Ministry of the Environment notes that even a short stay refreshes you. For a full therapeutic cure, around 2–3 weeks is the guideline.

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USAGE
Free-Flowing Onsen
Pure spring water — no dilution, no recirculation
HeatedNo
DilutedNo
RecycledNo
FilteredNo
DisinfectedNo
AdditivesNo
▸Note

The temperature, pH and component values shown here are based on the hot spring analysis (source). Actual values in the bath may differ depending on heating, dilution, recycling and filtration. Please check current usage status at the facility.

FACILITY INFO
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Official site
Private bath (Kashikiri)
Available
About tattoos and onsen
Travelers with tattoos can still bathe comfortably in a private bath (Kashikiri) or a room with a private open-air bath.
Hours
Weekdays: 09:30〜17:00
Weekends & holidays: 09:30〜17:00
Last admission for day-trip bathing is 16:00. The Day-Trip Hot Spring Enjoyment Plan (with light meal) is available for up to 3 hours between 10:00 and 15:00. The Day-Trip Hot Spring Enjoyment Plan (with dinner) is available for up to 6 hours between 15:00 and 21:00.
Closed days: Winter season (late November to late April)
Transit
Approx. 50 minutes by Nanan Taxi (南安タクシー) regular bus from JR Hotaka Station (JR穂高駅).
Parking
Dedicated parking available. There is a paid parking lot for climbers (reservation required) and a free parking lot (Azumino City-operated). Users of the paid parking lot receive a bathing privilege at Yuhara no Yu (湯原の湯). Paid parking is also available near Hotaka Station (穂高駅).
Day use fee
¥950Standard adult fee for Yuhara no Yu (湯原の湯). Day-Trip Hot Spring Enjoyment Plan (with light meal) is 3,300 yen, Day-Trip Hot Spring Enjoyment Plan (with dinner) is 6,600 yen.
Facilities
Geothermal Steaming ExperienceSaunaRest AreaHot Spring PoolSteam BathGeothermal BathFoot BathShop
House rules
In the indoor mixed-gender bath, wrapping a bath towel is not permitted (there are women-only hours). In the outdoor mixed-gender baths, wrapping a bath towel or wearing a bathing suit is permitted. Outdoor baths located remotely are not available at night. Private baths can be used by borrowing a key at the front desk (approx. 30 minutes per use). Overnight guests are required to pay an additional bathing tax of 150 yen. Guests with dinner included must check in by 17:00, and room-only guests must check in by 19:00.
This information may change without notice. Please contact the facility directly for accurate details.
REVIEWS
✨ The descriptions, catch phrases, and translations on this page are generated by AI (Claude). pH, temperature, and component values are OCR-extracted from the official analysis report. Learn more