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Susobana Gorge Natural Hot Spring Inn Uruoikan

A riverside hot spring inn known for its natural hot springs flowing directly from the source and authentic daily löyly

  • Scenic View
  • Onsen Ryokan
  • Reserved onsen available
  • Drinking spring water available
  • Natural Hot Spring
  • Free-flow from source
  • Aroma löyly available
  • Sauna Available

About Susobana Gorge Natural Hot Spring Inn Uruoikan

"Susobana Gorge Natural Hot Spring Inn Uruoikan" is a natural hot spring inn and day-use bathing facility in Tsuma, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture. Its highlight is a large open-air bath with sweeping views of the Susobana River’s stream and the beautiful Susobana Gorge. Inside, you can fully enjoy two different hot spring sources: "Susobana Gorge Onsen," a amber-colored spring with strong salinity and excellent heat-retention properties, and "Hodama Yunohana Onsen," a colorless, clear, viscous spring known for its skin-beautifying qualities. The sauna area is equipped with a Finnish-style high-temperature sauna and a mist sauna, and you can experience authentic heat wave löyly. With a restaurant, relaxation services, private rooms, and a footbath as well, it offers deep relaxation for both body and mind.

Hot SpringONSEN

Free-flow from source

Large Bath Susobana Gorge Onsen

A large public bath that luxuriously uses two different hot spring sources. The vast open-air bath, measuring around 20 meters, is filled with "Susobana Gorge Onsen," an amber-colored spring with strong salinity and excellent heat-retention properties, flowing directly from the source at 100%. In the indoor baths, you can also enjoy "Hodama no Yu," a smooth, viscous spring with outstanding skin-beautifying qualities, making for a luxurious hot spring tour.

Free-flow from source

Private Open-Air Bath Susobana Gorge Onsen

A private bath where you can enjoy a brown natural hot spring in a secluded space. Facilities include a barrier-free "family and welfare bath" with few steps and easy access for the legs and back, as well as baths where you can relax while looking out over a karesansui garden. With 100% source-fed cloudy water, you can surrender yourself to a high-quality, tranquil bath and savor the experience together with family or someone special.

Free-flow from source

In-room Open-Air Bath Susobana Gorge Onsen

A private open-air bath attached to the guest rooms "Hyakkei" and "Mizubasho," both of which come with an observation bath. With the magnificent scenery of Susobana Gorge spread out below, you can enjoy exclusive access to amber-colored cloudy hot spring water flowing directly from the source at 100%. Listen to the murmuring of the stream and indulge in the luxury of soaking in an exquisite natural hot spring as many times as you like, without worrying about time.

SaunaSAUNA

01SAUNA

Finnish-style high-temperature sauna

Men'sWomen's

A Finnish-style high-temperature sauna equipped in the large public bath. The spacious room, which can accommodate more than 20 people, has a calm atmosphere with a gentle scent of wood. The soft yet powerful heat from the sauna stones surrounds your body and encourages comfortable sweating. On the men’s side, authentic heat wave löyly using aromatic water is held every day by the staff known as the Uruoikan Spring Team, offering an intense hot-air experience.

02SAUNA

Mist sauna

Men'sWomen's

Fine warm mist fills the room, gently moisturizing the skin while slowly warming the body. There is no stifling feeling, so even those who do not like hot saunas or beginners can stay comfortably for a long time. Warm steam envelops the entire body and slowly releases both physical and mental tension.

Cold BathCOLD BATH

01COLD BATH

Cold Bath

Men'sWomen's

A cold plunge bath located in the indoor bathing area. Its crisp, invigorating coldness lets you refreshingly cool down after sauna use. It has a moderate size and depth, allowing you to immerse yourself comfortably up to the shoulders. The flow from the sauna room is also convenient.

Facility Information

Address
〒380-0872 98, Tsumase, Minaminagano, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
Business Hours
06:00〜09:00/10:00〜23:00

[Day-use bathing] 10:00–23:00 (last admission 22:30), morning bath 6:00–9:00 (last admission 8:30)

Closed Days
Irregular Holidays
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Tattoo Policy (Communal Bath)
No Tattoos
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