Hot Springs
Asama Spa and Yokota Spa
Asama Spa is located at the foot of Utsukushigahara Heights, commanding a fine view of the Northern Alps.
Asama Spa was found and inaugurated by Mr Inukai, a member of a powerful family in this area,
in the second year of the Tenkei era (939). This is a hot spring boasting a long history and high formality.
A group of poets called the Araragi School, was organized here, so Asama Spa is visited by many literary men.
The newly constructed Yokota Spa attracts many people as a new hot spring resort.
Effective for: Women's diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, skin diseases, etc.
Hot spring temperature: 42C
Number of hotels: 51 (Asama), 5 (Shin-Asama)
Transportation: 20 minutes by bus from Matsumoto JR Station to Asama Spa stop.
Contact: Asama Spa Sightseeing
Association Tel: 0263-46-1800.
Utsukushigahara Spa
Utsukushigahara Spa is called "Wonderful Shinano hot spring of Tsukamanomiyu".
This spa boasts a long history of 1,300 years since the Nara Era. There are both modern
hotels and inns still emanating from the atmosphere of this old style hot spring resort.
You can enjoy feelings of peace and tranquility. There are also wonderful walks in the surrounding area.
Effective for: Rheumatism, arteriosclerosis, etc.
Hot spring temperature: 42 - 47'C
Number of hotels: 30
Transportation: 20 minutes by bus from Matsumoto JR Station to Utsukushigahara Spa stop.
Contact: Utsukushigahara Spa Hotel Association Tel 0263-33-2353
Gakenoyu Spa
Gakenoyu Spa, in the southernmost part of Matsumoto City, is situated halfway up the Takabotchi Heights.
This is a peaceful hot spring surrounded by beautiful white birch trees.
It is said that, in the distant past, a hunter found an injured monkey taking a hot bath here.
Since then, for the past 100 years or more, Gakenoyu Spa has been famous for its effectiveness for rheumatism.
Gakenoyu Spa commands magnificent views of the Northern and Central Alps on the west side.
Gofukuji Temple is also found in this area.
Effective for: Rheumatism, gastrointestinal disorders, etc.
Hot spring temperature at source: 37 - 47'C
Number of hotels: 4
Transportation: 45 minutes by bus from Matsumoto JR Station to Gakenoyu Spa stop.
Contact hotels directly for more information.
Tobira Spa
Tobira Spa is located at the gateway to Utsukushigahara Plateau and Sanjiro Stock Farm.
Tobira Spa is a peaceful mountainous hot spring resort along the Suzukigawa River.
Tobira Spa is famous for its fresh verdure and red leaves, among which you can enjoy open-air bathing.
Effective for: Gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatism, etc
Hot spring temperature: 38'C
Number of hotels: 2
Transportation: Bus between Matsumoto JR Station and Tobira Spa stop on the lriyamabe line.
Contact hotels directly for more information.
Shirahone Spa
One of the most famous Hot Springs in Japan.Shirahone Spa is located at the middle of the Japan Alps, near Kamikouchi.
Shirahone Spa is famous for its milk colored hot water, which you can enjoy open-air bathing.
Effective for: neuralgia, muscular rheumatism articular rheumatism, gastrointestinal disorders, skin disease etc
Hot spring temperature: 37~40'C
Number of hotels: 13
Transportation: Bus between Matsumoto JR Station and Shirahone Spa on the Alpico Bus Service (TEL.0263-92-2511 http://www.alpico.co.jp/access/route_k/)
Contact: Shirahone Tourist Information Center for more information. (TEL) 0263-93-3251(FAX) 0263-93-3001
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