No. 24 · Nagano
Kamisuwa Onsen
Kamisuwa Onsen ranked No. 24 in the published 2025 Japan hot-spring destination list. Check bathing options, access and stay details before planning your visit.
Spring information
Water and bathing details for Kamisuwa Onsen
Facility-level figures; blank town-wide averages are not inferred.
Named facility records for Kamisuwa Onsen. Figures marked “Not published” are not treated as town-wide averages.
| Facility | Spring | Source data | Supply | Bath type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katakurakan | Simple hot spring (low-tonicity, weakly alkaline, high-temperature spring). Source: Kamisuwa Onsen; the current main official pages do not name the individual source used by Katakurakan. | Source temperature: Not published. pH: Not published. | The facility identifies its Sen'nin Bath as a natural hot spring and also has a lower-temperature jacuzzi spring bath. Current main text pages do not give full water addition, heating, circulation, disinfection or source-flow conditions for each pool, so the whole facility is not described as 100% source-flowing. | Day-use bath. A strong first stop in Kamisuwa if you arrive by train, have two or three hours, or want to see the historic building. Suwakko Land is a better fit for multiple pools, a sauna, swimming and a lower admission price. |
| Suwakko Land | The facility confirms natural Kamisuwa hot-spring water but does not list a detailed chemical classification on its current main page. Source: Kamisuwa Onsen; the current main facility page does not name the individual spring used. | Source temperature: Not published. pH: Not published. | The facility says its two bathing areas, Roman and Aroma, are switched between men and women weekly and use Kamisuwa spring water. Do not assume that the cave bath, reclining bath, plain bath, herbal bath and jet bath all use the same natural spring or are source-flowing; treatment conditions are not published for each pool. | Day-use bath. A good choice for drivers, families or a half-day visit built around the baths, sauna and pool. If you have only a short stop near JR Kamisuwa Station and no car, Katakurakan is easier to reach on foot. |
Destination comparison
What this onsen town offers
History
82/100Spring character
76/100Town culture
86/100Seasonal scenery
92/100Access
92/100Local history
How the town developed
Four seasons
Seasonal conditions and travel rhythm
Plan your stay
Kamisuwa Onsen: day trip or overnight?
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Day trip
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Kamisuwa Onsen Itinerary by Train: A Short Stop or a Half DayOne-night stay
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Where to Stay in Kamisuwa Onsen: Station Access, Luggage and Lakefront RyokanNearby destinations
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Guides to Kamisuwa Onsen
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Day-use bathsKamisuwa Onsen Itinerary by Train: A Short Stop or a Half Day
Plan a Kamisuwa stop between trains: walk to Katakurakan for a few hours or allow half a day for Suwakko Land and its infrequent bus.
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Destinations & itinerariesKamisuwa Onsen in Every Season: When to Walk, Soak and Stay by Lake Suwa
Plan a Kamisuwa visit around Katakurakan's seasonal hours, Suwakko Land's summer pool and Lake Suwa events that can affect transport and access.
Read the guideDestinations & itinerariesKatakurakan’s Sennin Bath: A Deep Historic Onsen in Kamisuwa
Katakurakan’s historic Sennin Bath is about 1.1 metres deep; bathing admission and the building tour are separate, an eight-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station.
Read the guideComparisonsSuwakoen, Hotel Beniya or Saginoyu? Choose by the Bath You Want
Compare three Lake Suwa stays by room-view and onsen details, private bathing, meals and station access. Check what each room’s bath actually offers.
Read the guideDestinations & itinerariesKamisuwa Onsen for One Night: A Relaxed Lake Suwa Itinerary
Plan a car-free night in Kamisuwa with Katakurakan, a Lake Suwa walk and a choice of station-area or lakeside lodging. Includes timing and access tips.
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Day-use bathsKamisuwa Onsen Day Trip: Katakurakan or Suwakko Land?
Walk eight minutes from Kamisuwa Station to Katakurakan’s historic bath; Suwakko Land costs less but sits 3 km away. Check bus times before choosing.
Read the guideComparisonsKamisuwa Onsen Rooms with Private Baths: What You Actually Get
Compare private-bath rooms at Suwakoen, Hotel Beniya, Shinyu and Suwa Bettei Shuhaku by lake view, access and spring type.
Read the guideGetting thereWhere to Stay in Kamisuwa Onsen: Station Access, Luggage and Lakefront Ryokan
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Read the guideComparisonsWhere to Stay in Kamisuwa: Near the Station or on Lake Suwa?
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