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It is a hot spring resort deep in the mountains at the foot of the Northern Alps. Enjoy the milky white soft hot spring water with nature's beauty mineral that is gentle on the skin.
Matsumoto is a hot spring resort in Matsumoto City, Shinshu, located roughly in the center of Nagano Prefecture. It is a hot spring that bubbles up on the eastern mountain side of Mt. Norikuradake, a famous scenic spot in Japan. Deep forests and the Yukawa Valley, a hot spring resort with abundant natural beauty, surround it.
In the Taisho era (1912-1926), it was praised by Nakazato Keizan in his long historical novel as "a magnificent view in gorgeous and brilliant multi-colored," and its name became well-known throughout Japan. Since then, it has been loved by many hot-spring- cure visitors who wish to escape the hustle and bustle, feel the change of the seasons, and enjoy the blessings of nature.
The milky white, slightly acidic water is gentle on the skin and has a silky smooth texture. It has been said that "if you bathe in this hot spring for three days, you will not catch a cold for three years."
There are many Onsen hotels in this hot spring resort. Still, there is also a public hot spring, the "Shirahone Koukyou Noten Buro Onsen (Shirahone Public Open-air Onsen)," where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the valley from the open-air baths. Note that the Shirahone Koukyou Noten Buro Onsen is closed in winter from late November to mid-April.
Onsen town is covered with pure white snow in winter
Shirahone Onsen's hot water is milky white soft hot spring water with nature's beauty mineral that is gentle on the skin.
Shirahone Koukyou Noten Buro Onsen (Public Open-air Onsen) is" a hot spring in the valley, surrounded by greenery, where you can enjoy Onsen with a sense of spaciousness.
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Shirahone Onsen is said to have a history of over 600 years. The white mineral deposits in the hot spring water make it look like white bone powder, which is how it got its name—Shirahone Onsen. ♨️
At Shirahone Onsen, the hot spring water is crystal clear when it first comes out, but turns milky white after it touches the air. It's said to be especially good for stomach and nerve issues. Highly recommended!
Many Japanese people come to Shirahone Onsen to recover from illness or injuries. The milky white hot spring water is something locals really love.
