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sanji
Wed Jan 14, 2009 6:56 pm

Re: Hakuba (Nagano-ken)
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Onsen

While Hakuba has a good selection of onsen, this destination is clearly not one of the best onsen area in Nagano-ken. Still, after a day on the slope, soaking in an onsen is really great, so here is a list of the hot springs facilities available around.


Hakuba Happo Onsen

The clear alkaline mineral waters of this onsen will help sore muscles and tiredness. This is the perfect onsen to jump into after a long day of skiing or hiking. It will make your skin smooth. Its water is also supplied to ryokan and other vistor accommodations around the Happo area.

Obinata No-Yu

&#9679; Admission: Adult 500 yen, Children 250 yen
&#9679; Operating Hours: 10 am - 6 pm
&#9679; Closed: From the begining of November to end of Feburary
&#9679; Contact: +81-261-72-3745

Between Happo and Sarukura you will find a large rock that marks open-air-spa setting for Obinata No-Yu. While relaxing in the Onsen you can hear mountain torrents and see the beautiful natural scenery of the Northern Alps. Closed in winter.

Daiichi Sato No-Yu

&#9679; Admission: Adults 500 yen, Childern 250 yen
&#9679; Operating Hours: Noon- 9 pm
&#9679; Closed: Every Wednesday, except from the end of December to end of March
&#9679; Contact: +81-261-72-5705

This onsen is made of Teppei rock (indigenous to Nagano Prefecture) and is conveniently located near the Happo Ryokan area and the Alpico Bus Center.

Daini Sato No-Yu

&#9679; Admission: Adults 500 yen, Childern 250 yen
&#9679; Operating Hours: Noon to 9 pm
&#9679; Closed: Every Tuesday, except from the end of December to end of March
&#9679; Contact: +81-261-72-6541

The building and the onsen itself are in a unique hexagon shape. The fresh wooden(Japanese Cypress) smell and smooth wooden surfaces of the onsen give it warmth you will enjoy. Near Happo Daisan Parking Lot.

Mimizuku No-Yu

&#9679; Admission: Adults 500 yen, Childern 250 yen
&#9679; Operating Hours: 10 am to 9:30 pm
&#9679; Closed: Every Thursday, except from the end of December to end of March
&#9679; Contact: +81-261-72-6542

Just off the main road toward the Mimizuku Forest you will find this onsen with its large window and the spectacular view of Hakuba's big three mountains.


Hakuba Shionomichi Onsen

The effects of the salty-brown water at this onsen are plentiful. For the last 25,000,000 years Fosa Magna has been building up in the air and water at this onsen giving it its unique color. Sodium, chlorine and carbonated salt water give this onsen a uniquely high salt content that is good for your entire body from the core all the way out to your skin.

Garden No-Yu

&#9679; Admission: Adults 600 yen, Children 300 yen
&#9679; Operating hours: 10 am-10 pm
&#9679; Closed: Never
&#9679; Contact: +81-261-72-6700

From the main onsen here you have a great view of the Japanese Alps. There is also another onsen, a open-air-bath sauna and a training room.

Kurashita No-Yu

&#9679; Admission: Adults 600 yen, Children 300 yen
&#9679; Operating Hours: 10 am - 10 pm
&#9679; Closed: Never
&#9679; Contact: +81-261-72-7989

This onsen is located near Matsukawa River Park and has spectacular views of the mountains.

Iwatake No-Yu

&#9679; Admission: Adults 500 yen, Children 300 yen
&#9679; Operating Hours: 10 am - 9:30pm
&#9679; Closed: Every Thursday except for Winter season
&#9679; Contact: +81-261-72-8304

Located near the Iwatake Ski Resort where you can mountain bike, summer ski or camp in the summer, this is a popular place. Inside you will find a sauna along with a coin laundry.

Echoland No-Yu

&#9679; Admission: Adult 600 yen, Children 400 yen
&#9679; Operating hours: noon- midnight
&#9679; Closed: Every Thursday except from the end of December to end of March
&#9679; Contact: +81-261-72-6686

Pensions and gift shops line the street leading up to the entrance of Echoland onsen. There is an open-air-bath and a sauna open daily until midnight. Very popular at the end of the day, when many skiers meet there.


Hakuba Katakuri Onsen

This onsen has clear waters with mild mineral content. The onsen's water contains various kinds of natural minerals, including sodium choloride, which will make your skin smooth.

Juro No-Yu

&#9679; Admission: Adult 2h=600 yen/5h=1500 yen Children 2h=500 yen
&#9679; Operating hours: 10am-10pm (April-November) 24 hours open (December- March)
&#9679; Closed: The second Tuesday of each month
&#9679; Contact: +81-261-71-8160

This onsen opened in 1998. The first floor has free lounges, while the second floor has private rooms (not included in admission). Please take your time to enjoy this onsen.


Hakuba Himekawa Onsen

This is located on the east side of the Oito train line, affectionately known as Tenjin onsen. You can enjoy the satisfying views of the Alps while you bath in the sodium chloride rich
water.

12151214Tenjin No-Yu

&#9679; Admission: Over 3 years old 500 yen
&#9679; Operating hours: 11 am- 5 pm
&#9679; Closed: Never
&#9679; Contact: +81-261-72-3450

This is the best onsen in Hakuba from which to see the Alps.


Other Onsens and baths

In the middle of Hakuba's great wilderness after a day of exploring its offerings, relax and rest in one of these places.......

Take No-Yu Spa

&#9679; Admission: Adults 410 yen, Elementary school children 300, 3-6 years old 150 yen, under 3 years old free
&#9679; Operating hours: 11 am to 9 pm
&#9679; Closed: From April to June and September and October every Wednesday
&#9679; Contact: +81-261-72-4832

It is near Green Sports Park so it has the appearance of being surrounded by a pine forest. It is not a typical onsen as it has supersonic wave baths, bubble baths, and various other kinds of baths.


source : http://www.vill.hakuba.nagano.jp/e/onsen/index.html
