Ponpoko no Yu, Day-trip hot spring facility in Nakano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
This thermal bath facility features indoor and outdoor pools with sodium calcium chloride sulfate spring water, offering views of the Hokushin Five Mountains and downtown Nakano from its elevated location.
The facility was developed as a modern resort utilizing regional hot spring resources, becoming a popular destination for local residents and tourists seeking therapeutic bathing experiences.
The establishment follows traditional Japanese onsen customs where visitors cleanse themselves in shower areas before entering communal baths, maintaining proper etiquette and respect for shared spaces.
Open daily from 10:00 to 20:30 except Thursdays, with adult admission at 450 yen and children at 200 yen, accessible by bus from Shinshu-Nakano Station in 25 minutes.
The facility offers special Sunday promotions where elementary school children can bathe for free during summer seasons, encouraging family visits and community engagement.
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