Katakurakan

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A retro Western-style hot spring facility designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Experience the unique onsen in the 1.1m deep 'Sen-ninburo' (Thousand-Person Bath), where you can bathe while standing.

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HighlightsDesignated an Important Cultural Property of Japan, with retro Western-style architecture
1.1m deep Sen-ninburo (Thousand-Person Bath)
Unique onsen experience where you can bathe standing up
Decorations evoking Taisho Romanticism
Observation deck overlooking Lake Suwa

Basic Information

Address: 4-1-9, Kogan-dori, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture 2F, Katakurakan Search for tourist attractions in Nagano

Access: Approximately 5 minutes' walk from JR East Chuo Main Line - Kamisuwa Station Suwako-guchi (West Exit), via National Route 20. From the Chuo Expressway - Suwa IC, approximately 7km via Lake Suwa. Show route

Op.Hours: Monday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Tuesday: Closed, Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Cld.Days: Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month (open on holidays, closed the following day)

Fee: Adults: ¥750, Children: ¥450 (Includes rest area use).

INFO: Shoe lockers and lockers are free to use (100 yen coin return system).

HP: http://www.katakurakan.or.jp/

Overview

Katakurakan is a historic hot spring facility built in 1928 (Showa 3) by Kanetaro Katakura, the second head of the Katakura Zaibatsu (financial clique). Kanetaro Katakura built Katakurakan for the welfare of female factory workers in his silk reeling factories and as a gesture of gratitude to the local community. Katakurakan is characterized by its beautiful Western-style architecture and its large bathhouse known as the "Sen-ninburo" (Thousand-Person Bath), which is 1.1 meters deep. The Sen-ninburo is deep enough to bathe in while standing. The bottom of the bath is covered with smooth river stones, providing a pleasant foot massage. In addition to the hot spring, the facility offers a relaxing atmosphere with rest areas, a dining hall, and an observation deck overlooking Lake Suwa. Katakurakan was also used as a filming location for the movie 'Thermae Romae II', and its retro atmosphere and historical significance make it a popular destination. The interior features decorations that evoke the Taisho Romanticism period, capturing the elegance of that era. Located in the heart of Kamisuwa Onsen town, Katakurakan offers easy access to Lake Suwa and other nearby attractions. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs while admiring the beautiful scenery of Lake Suwa. Katakurakan, a place steeped in history and culture, is sure to create unforgettable memories.