Natural hot spring
TypeNatural Hot Spring
An alkaline simple hot spring with pH 10.3. Enjoy the skin-beautifying waters across a variety of baths including an open-air bath, a reclining bath, a bubble bath, and a jacuzzi-style tub.
A soothing onsen space that feels like exploring the forest
Yamanashi Nanbu Town
Mori no Naka no Onsen Nanbu no Yu in Nanbu Town is a day-use onsen facility renewed with the concept of a "forest onsen". Its high-concentration alkaline hot spring, pH 10.3, is sourced from 1,500 m underground and is popular for its skin-smoothing properties. The spacious public bath area includes a dry sauna and a mist sauna, and just outside the sauna there is a mild cold plunge bath kept at around 20°C. With a manga and book corner holding about 8,000 volumes and a selection of full-scale gourmet dining options, you can relax here all day.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
An alkaline simple hot spring with pH 10.3. Enjoy the skin-beautifying waters across a variety of baths including an open-air bath, a reclining bath, a bubble bath, and a jacuzzi-style tub.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove Typeelectric
Capacity14people
A dry sauna made from Hinoki cypress sourced in local Nanbu Town, with a pleasant wood aroma. It is spacious and feels very open.
Sauna TypeSteam Sauna
Capacity5people
A mist sauna exclusive to the women's bathing area. The temperature is on the lower side but the humidity is high, gently warming the body.
Water Qualitytap
Capacity6people
A relatively large cold plunge bath located immediately outside the sauna that can hold about six people. The water temperature is around 20°C, with a soft feel that makes it comfortable to stay in for longer.
Closed Days: None
8106-1 Uchifune, Nanbu Town, Minamikoma District, Yamanashi Prefecture 409-2305, Japan
Gender Access
Gender Separated

Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn moreA soothing onsen space that feels like exploring the forest
Yamanashi Nanbu Town
Mori no Naka no Onsen Nanbu no Yu in Nanbu Town is a day-use onsen facility renewed with the concept of a "forest onsen". Its high-concentration alkaline hot spring, pH 10.3, is sourced from 1,500 m underground and is popular for its skin-smoothing properties. The spacious public bath area includes a dry sauna and a mist sauna, and just outside the sauna there is a mild cold plunge bath kept at around 20°C. With a manga and book corner holding about 8,000 volumes and a selection of full-scale gourmet dining options, you can relax here all day.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
An alkaline simple hot spring with pH 10.3. Enjoy the skin-beautifying waters across a variety of baths including an open-air bath, a reclining bath, a bubble bath, and a jacuzzi-style tub.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove Typeelectric
Capacity14people
A dry sauna made from Hinoki cypress sourced in local Nanbu Town, with a pleasant wood aroma. It is spacious and feels very open.
Sauna TypeSteam Sauna
Capacity5people
A mist sauna exclusive to the women's bathing area. The temperature is on the lower side but the humidity is high, gently warming the body.
Water Qualitytap
Capacity6people
A relatively large cold plunge bath located immediately outside the sauna that can hold about six people. The water temperature is around 20°C, with a soft feel that makes it comfortable to stay in for longer.
Closed Days: None
8106-1 Uchifune, Nanbu Town, Minamikoma District, Yamanashi Prefecture 409-2305, Japan
Gender Access
Gender Separated

Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more