Awa no Yu; Gaiyu

泡の湯;外湯
Info pending

Nagano Matsumoto City

長野県 松本市

Onsen RyokanFree-Flowing Onsen

AT A GLANCE

Awa no Yu; Gaiyu is a sulfur spring and bicarbonate spring (pH 6.5, neutral). Naturally flowing (no recycling or dilution). 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.

More on toji length
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
AI draft (unverified)
Official site
Bathing wear (Yuami-gi)
Not available
Hours
Weekdays: 10:30〜13:30
Weekends & holidays: 10:30〜13:30
Check-out by 14:00. Business days may vary, please confirm in advance.
Closed days: Every Thursday
Transit
From JR Matsumoto Station (JR松本駅), take the Kamikochi Line (上高地線) to Shinshimashima Station (新島々駅). From Shinshimashima Station, take the Alpico Kotsu (アルピコ交通) bus bound for Shirahone Onsen (白骨温泉) for about 80 minutes, then get off at Awanoyu-mae (泡の湯前) bus stop. By car, it's about 60 minutes from Nagano Expressway Matsumoto IC (長野自動車道松本IC) via National Route 158 (国道158号) and Prefectural Road 300 (県道300号).
Parking
Available (free), 50-60 spaces
Day use fee
¥1,000Adults (junior high school age and above). Children (3 years old to elementary school age) are 600 yen.
Facilities
Mixed-gender large open-air bathSeparate indoor baths for men and womenSeparate open-air baths for men and womenDrinking spring water facility
House rules
Children of elementary school age and younger are not permitted.
Sources
This information may change without notice. Please contact the facility directly for accurate details.

Choose a ryokan in Matsumoto & Kamikochi

Plan your onsen trip

Onsen towns are often rural with patchy Wi-Fi and limited public transport. Sort out data, tours and a car before you go.

Includes affiliate links

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