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    Northern Nagano’s Best Après Snow Hot Springs: 40 Soaking Spots in Hakuba, Nozawa, Shiga, Iizuna, Togari and More
    Northern Nagano’s Best Après Snow Hot Springs: 40 Soaking Spots in Hakuba, Nozawa, Shiga, Iizuna, Togari and More
    Northern Nagano’s Best Après Snow Hot Springs: 40 Soaking Spots in Hakuba, Nozawa, Shiga, Iizuna, Togari and More
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    Northern Nagano’s Best Après Snow Hot Springs: 40 Soaking Spots in Hakuba, Nozawa, Shiga, Iizuna, Togari and More

    By Peter Ninnes

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    Northern Nagano in Japan has some of the world's best snow parks. The powder is first class and the variety of slopes is endless. The area also has some of Japan's best hot springs. What better way to relax after a big day out on the snow than in a hot bath in an exquisite setting? This book introduces readers to the best day-use hot springs near the major ski resort areas of Hakuba, Nozawa and Shiga Kogen, as well as other smaller resorts in the region. Most hotels and ryokans (inns) have their own hot spring baths. But to really experience the Japanese onsen (hot spring) culture, it's great to get out to the local establishments and admire the views, architecture and history of these unique bath houses. The book provides detailed descriptions of each bath house, including the types of bath, the water quality, and other facilities provided such as cafeterias, restaurants, massage services, and so on. There are also detailed instructions on how to get there, with hot links to route and location maps. Whether it's a long soak at the end of the day, or a half- or full-day trip on a rest day, with this book, skiers and snowboarders alike will be able to greatly enrich their Japanese snow sports experience.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPeter Ninnes
    Release dateOct 28, 2014
    ISBN9781311486738
    Northern Nagano’s Best Après Snow Hot Springs: 40 Soaking Spots in Hakuba, Nozawa, Shiga, Iizuna, Togari and More
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    Peter Ninnes

    Peter Ninnes has lived and travelled extensively in Japan since 2005, initially as a tourist and then as a resident from 2007-2015. Apart from Japan, he has lived in East Timor, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and the US. He currently calls Sydney, Australia home.

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      Northern Nagano’s Best Après Snow Hot Springs - Peter Ninnes

      Table of Contents

      How to Use a Japanese Hot Spring Bath

      Central Hakuba Ski Fields

      Onsen Hopping Trip Options from Hakuba Ski Fields

      Nozawa Onsen Ski Fields and Togari Ski Field

      Rural Onsen Explorations from Nozawa Onsen Ski Fields

      Shiga Kogen Ski Fields and Snow Monkey Park Vicinity

      Yamaboku Wild Snow Park Area

      Further Down the Hill from Shiga Kogen or Yamaboku Wild Snow Park

      Iizuna Ski Fields Area

      Onsen Hopping Day Trips from Hakuba, Shiga or Nozawa Onsen Ski Fields

      Glossary

      Acknowledgements

      About the Author

      Other Books by Peter Ninnes

      How to Use a Japanese Hot Spring Bath

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      For gender segregated baths, take a small towel with you. For mixed bathing, women should take a bath towel. The different sides are marked by the kanji for woman (女) and man (男). Take off all your clothes in the change room and put them in the locker or basket available. Have a 100 yen coin with you to use in the locker, if necessary. Lock up your valuables. Go into the washing area, sit on the stool (don’t stand), and wash yourself all over with soap and hot water. Wash your hair, too. Rinse off the soap thoroughly before getting into the baths. If there is no soap or shampoo provided, just rinse yourself thoroughly before getting into the baths. Fold your towel and put it on your head, or leave it on the side away from the bath water. If you have long hair, tie it up so that it does not dangle in the water. Do not put your towel or your head in the water. When you have finished soaking, use your small towel to dry yourself as much as possible before returning to the change room.

      Links

      Taking a Japanese Bath – OnsenJapan.net

      How to Take a Bath – JapanGuide.com

      Central Hakuba Ski Fields

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      There are about 10 day-use onsens in the Hakuba area, and my favourite four are listed below. The main criteria for inclusion were if the place had a view, a decent sized outdoor bath and represented good value for money. Almost included but too expensive for my tastes was Sierra Resort, which will set you back 1,000 yen for the pleasure of getting warm and wet in their gorgeous baths.

      1. Tenjin no Yu, Hakuba Himegawa Onsen

      白馬姫川温泉・天神の湯

      Summary This classy establishment in the Hakuba Highland Hotel is one of the most fabulous onsens from which to view the Northern Alps (see photo).

      Address 21582 Hokujo Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano 北安曇郡白馬村北城21582

      Parking 20 spaces

      Coordinates 36.690781N 137.866775E

      Elevation 720m

      Telephone 026-172-3450

      Hours 1100-1700; Open all year round except for maintenance or occasional private functions

      Web http://www.hakuba-highland.net/ (Japanese)

      Cost Adults: 600; Elementary students: 300; Infants 3 years or less: free

      Bath types Separate male and female indoor (1) and outdoor (1) baths, plus a sauna on each side.

      Water qualities Weak alkaline with sodium and chloride ions.

      Directions

      From Hakuba Happone Ski Field (3.6km)

      From Hakuba Goryu Ski Field (7.1km)

      From Tsugaike Ski Field (9.5km)

      From Cortina Ski Field (15.4km)

      Other Coin lockers are in the corridor outside the change rooms. You get a 5% discount in the hotel shop if you have used the baths. There is a nice lounge next to the lobby to relax in after your soak. Tenjin no Yu means bath of the heavenly gods.

      2. Mimizuku no Yu, Hakuba Happo Onsen

      白馬八方温泉・みみずくの湯

      Summary Brilliant views of the Northern Alps from the outdoor stone baths in this centrally located bathhouse.

      Address 5480-1 Hokujo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano 北安曇郡白馬村北城5480-1

      Parking 30 spaces

      Coordinates 36.697413N 137.855576E

      Elevation 720m

      Telephone 026-172-6542

      Hours 1000-2130; Open all year round

      Web http://www.shinshuu-hakuba.com/onsen/mimizukunoyu/ (Japanese)

      Cost Adults: 600; Elementary students: 300; Infants: free.

      Discount coupon here

      Bath types Separate male and female indoor (1) and outdoor (1) baths.

      Water qualities Alkaline baths with a pH of 11.1.

      Directions

      From Hakuba Happone Ski Field (2km)

      From Hakuba Goryu Ski Field (7.3km)

      From Tsugaike Ski Field (9.5km)

      From Cortina Ski Field (15.4km)

      Other There are a few vending machines in the lobby and a small lounge for relaxing. Mimizuku means horned owl.

      3. Obinata no Yu, Hakuba Happo Onsen

      白馬八方温泉・おびなたの湯

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