No. 88 · Nagano
Tobira Onsen
Tobira Onsen ranked No. 88 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 Tobira Onsen
Facility-level figures; blank town-wide averages are not inferred.
Tobira Onsen is represented by its sole named inn, Myojinkan. The inn's official spa page reports a shared spring profile for its three named baths; it does not publish pH. The Japan Onsen Association separately lists 40.2°C for the inn.
| Facility | Spring | Source data | Supply | Bath type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobira Onsen Myojinkan — Setsugekka, Hakuryu and Kuzan | Alkaline simple spring | Source temperature: The spa page lists 38-40°C; the Japan Onsen Association facility record lists 40.2°C. These are figures reported by separate sources. pH: Not published on cited pages | The Japan Onsen Association lists free-flowing tubs at the inn but does not map them to each named bath; bath-by-bath handling is not published. | Setsugekka standing bath; Hakuryu indoor public bath with open-air bath; Kuzan reclining bath. Each is available separately for men and women. |
Destination comparison
What this onsen town offers
History
72/100Spring character
78/100Town culture
73/100Seasonal scenery
74/100Access
69/100Local history
How the town developed
Four seasons
Seasonal conditions and travel rhythm
Plan your stay
Tobira Onsen: day trip or overnight?
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Day trip
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One-night stay
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