Nozawa Onsen "Soto-yu"

Famous for its historic and traditional ski resort, Nozawa-onsen village is well renowned among onsen (hot-spring) areas dotted around Japan.

The thirteen Soto-yu dotted around the Onsen district are assets that are shared and cherished by the villagers.

Well maintained, the bathhouses are always kept clean, and provide a comfortable setting for villagers' everyday use, as well as for visiting guests.

Opening days and hours: April to November: 5:00–23:00

                                        December to following March: 6:00–23:00

Charge: Up to you.Put some money into donation box at each Soto-yu.

※The Soto-yu do not have parking.

Location / Access: Nozawa-onsen Village, Shimotakaigun, Nagano

                             By Train: 25 min Nozawa Onsen Liner bus from Iiyama Station (JR Hokuriku Shinkansen)

By Car: 20 km / 30 min from Toyoda Iiyama IC

MAP CODE: 293 323 265*14

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