An extraordinary alternating bath experience with a miraculous orange-glowing iron-carbonated cold mineral spring and the sound of a waterfall
Nagano Chino City
"Yamano-yado Meiji Onsen Mishaka no Yu" is an isolated inn with hot spring baths, tucked away in the Oku-Tateshina Onsen area of Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, and proud of a history spanning more than 130 years. The iron-carbonated spring, cherished since the mid-Edo period as a "clearly healing bath," emerges colorless and transparent, then glows a mystical orange when it comes into contact with the air. In addition to the large public bath and open-air bath, it also offers a luxurious cold water waterfall bath using its own source water at around 24 degrees. Alternating between the hot spring and the cold spring, known as alternating hot-and-cold bathing, delivers outstanding effects for promoting circulation.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A scenic large public bath filled with heated iron-carbonated spring water boasting an acidity level of pH3.8. The cloudy orange water preserves the spring's natural minerals and is said to be especially effective for neuralgia and sensitivity to cold. While looking out at the ancient forests of Oku-Tateshina beyond the windows, you can luxuriate in this historic and renowned therapeutic hot spring.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
When the windows are opened, it feels like an open-air bath. This heated bath lets you soak while listening up close to the deep wilderness of the Shibukawa Gorge and the thunderous sound of the famous Oshidori Kakushi Waterfall. Set at a slightly lukewarm temperature, it is ideal for leisurely long soaks, surrounded by the sound of the river and trees swaying in the wind.
Water QualityHot Spring Water
Capacity2people
A cold spring waterfall bath using the inn's own source water at around 24 degrees, poured directly in a free-flowing stream. Alternating between the hot spring and this cold spring, known as alternating hot-and-cold bathing, is a traditional therapeutic bathing method with a long history, stimulating the capillaries and warming you deeply from the core of your body.
Closed Days: None
4734 Toyohira, Chino City, Nagano 391-0213
Gender Access
Gender Separated
The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.
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 moreAn extraordinary alternating bath experience with a miraculous orange-glowing iron-carbonated cold mineral spring and the sound of a waterfall
Nagano Chino City
"Yamano-yado Meiji Onsen Mishaka no Yu" is an isolated inn with hot spring baths, tucked away in the Oku-Tateshina Onsen area of Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, and proud of a history spanning more than 130 years. The iron-carbonated spring, cherished since the mid-Edo period as a "clearly healing bath," emerges colorless and transparent, then glows a mystical orange when it comes into contact with the air. In addition to the large public bath and open-air bath, it also offers a luxurious cold water waterfall bath using its own source water at around 24 degrees. Alternating between the hot spring and the cold spring, known as alternating hot-and-cold bathing, delivers outstanding effects for promoting circulation.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A scenic large public bath filled with heated iron-carbonated spring water boasting an acidity level of pH3.8. The cloudy orange water preserves the spring's natural minerals and is said to be especially effective for neuralgia and sensitivity to cold. While looking out at the ancient forests of Oku-Tateshina beyond the windows, you can luxuriate in this historic and renowned therapeutic hot spring.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
When the windows are opened, it feels like an open-air bath. This heated bath lets you soak while listening up close to the deep wilderness of the Shibukawa Gorge and the thunderous sound of the famous Oshidori Kakushi Waterfall. Set at a slightly lukewarm temperature, it is ideal for leisurely long soaks, surrounded by the sound of the river and trees swaying in the wind.
Water QualityHot Spring Water
Capacity2people
A cold spring waterfall bath using the inn's own source water at around 24 degrees, poured directly in a free-flowing stream. Alternating between the hot spring and this cold spring, known as alternating hot-and-cold bathing, is a traditional therapeutic bathing method with a long history, stimulating the capillaries and warming you deeply from the core of your body.
Closed Days: None
4734 Toyohira, Chino City, Nagano 391-0213
Gender Access
Gender Separated
The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.
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