Japan Trip: Letting Go at Awanoyu in Shirahone Onsen, Japan, Nagano Prefecture 042

Shirahone Onsen (白骨温泉) is a lovely onsen (hot springs) town located within the Northern Japan Alps in Nagano Prefecture. The name shirahone literally means “white bone”. This may be due to the milky white spring water, which is nearly opaque with magnesium and calcium sediments. The water here is known for its healing powers and it is believed drinking this water can cure gastrointestinal pains.

There is only one public bath in this town. However, many of the ryokan (inns) allow non-staying visitors to use their hot springs baths (onsen) in the daytime for a nominal charge.

Awanoyu Ryokan (Inn) is mountain onsen ryokan. This facility has both mixed gender baths as well as gender separated baths. There are two outdoor baths: one is a mixed gender bath and the other is an only women bath. There are two indoor baths: one for men and the other for women. It is believed the water here provides relief to stomach ulcers, rheumatism, neuralgia, and skin problems. The water is nearly opaque and has a nice silky feel to it. Also, compared to different hot springs (onsen), the water is said to be lukewarm.

Facility Information:
Hours: 10:30 to 13:30
Closed: Thursdays
Admission: 820 yen

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