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Hakuba is not only about winter sports..... there's
things to do all through the year including onsen hot springs and all
sorts of other outdoor activities. For more information on year-round
activities in Hakuba, check out the Hakuba website at
www.vill.hakuba.nagano.jp/e/
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Hakuba Happo Onsen
The clear alkaline mineral waters of this onsen help sore
muscles and tiredness. This is the perfect onsen to jump into after
a long day of skiing, snowboarding or hiking. It's
water is also supplied to ryokan and other vistor accommodations
around the Happo area. |
| Obinata No-Yu |
Contact: +81-261-72-3745 |
Admission:
Adult 500 yen, Children 250 yen
Operating Hours:
10 am - 6 pm
Closed:
From the beginning of November to the end of February |
Between Happo and
Sarukura you will find a large rock that marks the 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
- it'll make you feel like you're in a different world. |
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| Daiichi Sato No-Yu |
Contact: +81-261-72-5705 |
Admission:
Adults 500 yen, Children 250 yen
Operating Hours:
Noon - 9 pm
Closed:
Every Wednesday, except from the end of December to end of March |
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. |
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| Daini Sato No-Yu |
Contact: +81-261-72-6541 |
Admission:
Adults 500 yen, Children 250 yen
Operating Hours:
Noon to 9 pm
Closed:
Every Tuesday, except from the end of December to end of March |
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 a comforting warmth. Near Happo Daisan Parking Lot. |
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| Mimizuku No-Yu |
Contact: +81-261-72-6542
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Admission:
Adults 500 yen, Children 250 yen
Operating Hours:
10 am to 9:30 pm
Closed:
Every Thursday, except from the end of December to end of March |
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. |
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Hakuba Shionomichi Onsen
The effects of the salty-brown water at this onsen are
plentiful. For the last 250,000,000 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. |
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Garden No-Yu |
Contact: +81-0261-72-6700 |
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Admission:
Adults 600 yen, Children 300 yen
Operating hours:
10 am - 10 pm
Closed:
Never |
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 to keep you in great shape. |
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Kurashita No-Yu |
Contact: +81-261-72-7989 |
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Admission:
Adults 600 yen, Children 300 yen
Operating Hours:
10 am - 10 pm
Closed:
Never |
This onsen is located near Matsukawa River Park and
has spectacular views of the mountains. There is a open-air-bath
open feeling here that can heal your tiredness from a hard day of
work or play. |
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Iwatake No-Yu |
Contact: +81-261-72-8304 |
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Admission:
Adults 500 yen, Children 300 yen
Operating Hours:
10 am - 9:30 pm
Closed:
Every Thursday except for winter season |
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 and resting (lounges) along with
a newly completed coin laundry. |
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Echoland No-Yu |
Contact: +81-261-72-6686 |
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Admission:
Adult 600 yen, Children 400 yen
Operating hours:
Noon- midnight
Closed:
Every Thursday except from the end of December to the end of March |
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. |
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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. |
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Juro No-Yu |
Contact: +81-261-71-8160 |
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Admission:
Adults 2h=600 yen/5h=1500 yen
Children 2h=500 yen
Operating hours:
10 am-10 pm (April-November) 24 hours open (December- March)
Closed:
The second Tuesday of each month
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This onsen opened in 1998. The first floor has free
lounges, while the second floor has private rooms (not included in
the admission charge). |
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Hakuba Himekawa Onsens
Located on the east side of the Oito train line and affectionately known as Tenjin onsen.
Enjoy
the satisfying views of the Alps while you bath in the sodium
chloride rich
water. |
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Tenjin No-Yu |
Contact: +81-261-72-3450 |
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Admission:
Over 3 years old 500 yen
Operating hours:
11am- 5pm
Closed:
Never
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This is probably the best onsen in Hakuba from which to see
the Alps. We recommend you relax with a group of friends here. |
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