Nagano · Nozawa Onsen
O-yu (Nozawa outer bath)
大湯（野沢温泉 外湯）
The centerpiece of Nozawa's 13 public baths, a traditional bathhouse in the middle of the village. Local 'yunakama' associations have cleaned it daily since the Edo period; payment is a donation in the box at the door. Two pools, hot and 'mild' — though even the mild one exceeds 42°C. Adding cold water is bad manners: rinse first, then keep soaks short. No soap or shampoo.
- Price (adult)
- Donation / free
- Hours
- 05:00–23:00(Dec–Mar 06:00–)
- Closed
- Open daily
- Access
- 5 min walk from Nozawa Onsen bus stop
- Water type
- Sulfur spring
- Tattoos
- Allowed
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Essentials
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Why go
- Face of Nozawa's 13 baths
- Pay by donation
- Very hot water
Before you go
- As a communal bath there is no soap or shampoo — bring your own or buy at the shop.
- The water runs hot (43–45°C). Don't add cold water; take short repeated dips instead.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
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Mood & scenery
✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 shinshu.net・たびハピ（外湯13ヶ所 寸志・5–23時/12–3月 6時〜）※混雑期は湯仲間・宿泊者優先の場合あり
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