Asama Onsen

A hot spring district located 10 minutes away from National Treasure-designated Matsumoto Castle. An ancient hot spring destination, it is believed that the place named as Tsukama in the Nihon shoki, Japan's oldest historical record, is in fact what is called Asama Onsen today. The 50° C source springs found here are used to constantly replenish the hot spring baths of the area kakenagashi style, without the use of any additional outside water or heating. Their waters are said to treat gastrointestinal disorders, women's diseases, respiratory ailments, and skin diseases. In the Meiji period, many writers and artists, such as Akiko Yosano and Yumeji Takehisa, frequented the district. The district is dotted with many monuments inscribed with poems, mausoleums, hot spring source, temples, shrines, and other Cultural Property which speak of the area's more than 1,300 year long history. Serving as the retreat of Matsumoto, the district produces one of the greatest volumes of hot spring waters in the prefecture.

Spot details

Address: Nagano Matsumoto-shi Asama Onsen 2-6-1 Map
Area: Hakuba / Azumino Area
Phone: 0263461800
Water type: alkaline simple springs
Temperature of spring: 49-50℃
property: nerve pain, muscle soreness, joint pain, aid recovery from fatigue, frozen shoulders, sensitivity to cold, Bruises, chronic digestive diseases, Hemorrhoidsetc
Number of source springs: 7
Amount of water flow: 815l/min
Number of public baths: 13
Number of day trip bathhouses: 3