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Nagayu Onsen
Detox with a fizzy carbonated spring!
What makes Nagayu Onsen famous is the carbon dioxide spring. It is regarded as "the best carbon dioxide spring in Japan" based on the source's concentration of carbon dioxide gas, the amount of water gushing from the spring, and the temperature.
The spring has two types of spring water, Carbonated Springs and Carbon dioxide springs, and contains a large amount of carbon dioxide gas, so bubbles cling to the skin when bathing. Carbon dioxide gas dilates capillaries and improves blood circulation, and is effective for various conditions such as neuralgia, muscular pain, and relief of fatigue. The long hot spring water is effective for drinking and is also beneficial for the heart, stomach, and intestines, as in the old song, "The long hot spring water is effective for drinking and is good for the heart, stomach, and intestines."
The Serigawa River flows through the hot spring resort. The area is dotted with open-air baths such as "Gani-yu," which is located in the river and can be taken in a bathing suit, "Lamune Onsenkan," where carbonated spring water spouts out naturally and can be drunk, and "Kur park Nagayu," which was modeled after a German medical treatment facility.
Highlights
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The highly concentrated carbonated spring is also effective for drinking.
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There is also a spa facility with exchange relations with a hot spring resort in Germany that has adopted German-style hot spring cures.
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The "Gani-yu" (hot spring for crabs), which springs from the river, allows bathing in swimsuits.
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The unique architectural designs of the "Ramune Onsenkan" and "Kua Park Nagayu" are also highlights.
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Dr. Matsuo, a doctor of onsen therapy, says, "Nagayu's hot water is effective for drinking and beneficial for taking long baths, and is a blood medicine for the heart, stomach, and intestines.
Photos
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![Located at the foot of the Kujyu mountain range, the area is filled with fresh air.]()
Located at the foot of the Kujyu mountain range, the area is filled with fresh air.
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![Gani-yu (hot springs for crabs) springing up on the Serikawa riverbank lined with hot spring hotels are open to the public free of charge.]()
Gani-yu (hot springs for crabs) springing up on the Serikawa riverbank lined with hot spring hotels are open to the public free of charge.
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![Gani-yu at night can be enjoyed while looking at the starry sky.]()
Gani-yu at night can be enjoyed while looking at the starry sky.
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![Architect Terunobu Fujimori designed Lamune Onsenkan. One of the world's most highly concentrated carbonated springs.]()
Architect Terunobu Fujimori designed Lamune Onsenkan. One of the world's most highly concentrated carbonated springs.
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![COLONAD, a free drinking fountain established through international exchange with Germany]()
COLONAD, a free drinking fountain established through international exchange with Germany
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 長湯温泉
- Postal Code
- 878-0402
- Address
- Naoirimachinagayu, Taketa City, Oita
- Telephone
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Nagayu Onsen Tourist Information Center 0974-75-3111
Lamune Onsenkan 0974-75-2620 - Holiday
- Depend on facilities (Lamune Onsenkan is closed on the 1st Wednesday of the month; closed on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in January and May)
- Hours
- Depend on facilities （Lamune Onsenkan 10:00～22:00）
- Admission
- Depend on facilities (Lamune Onsenkan is 500 yen for adults, 200 yen for children aged 3 to elementary school, and free for children aged two and under)
- Direction
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1) From JR Bungo-Oita Station, take the Oita Station Line of the Takeda City Community Bus and get off at "Michi no Eki Nagayu Onsen" or the like.
2) Take the Takeda City Community Bus Nagayu Line from JR Takeda Station and get off at "Michi no Eki Nagayu Onsen," etc. - Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)