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Matsumoto bathhouse days: Biwa no Yu
Matsumoto ｜ Around us
Matsumoto bathhouse days: Biwa no Yu
A day off from the mountains can be just as rewarding. Asama Onsen has several bathhouses open to visitors; Biwa no Yu is one of our favourites. Here are a few of our favourites. First up is Biwa no Yu. This day-use hot spring revives the palace baths favoured about 400 years ago…
2025.04.28
Matsumoto bathhouse days: Hot Plaza Asama
Matsumoto ｜ Around us
Matsumoto bathhouse days: Hot Plaza Asama
An indoor bath, an outdoor soak among greenery, a dry sauna and a cold bath: Hot Plaza Asama makes a good stop on a day exploring the neighbourhood. There is a footbath at the entrance too, if your feet would like a shorter visit. There is no restaurant inside. The facility has t…
2025.04.28
Matsumoto bathhouse days: Senki no Yu
Matsumoto ｜ Around us
Matsumoto bathhouse days: Senki no Yu
Senki no Yu is a small communal bath with a history stretching back to Japan's Edo period, before 1868. Locals and visiting bath-lovers come for a straightforward, traditional soak. No elaborate itinerary required. Spring water flows into the bath without added heat or water; the…
2025.04.28