Natural hot spring · Japan
Babadani Onsen Spring Source
Japan · 9.9 miles west of Hakuba
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Hakuba (10 mi / 16 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Babadani Onsen Spring Source
Babadani Onsen Spring Source is a natural hot spring in Japan, about 9.9 miles west of Hakuba. The nearest large city is Uozu, roughly 17 miles away as the crow flies.
No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Map and directions
Red marks Babadani Onsen Spring Source. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 36.69971, 137.68235.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Hakuba. The spring is about 9.9 miles (16 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Uozu, about 17 miles (27 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Toyama, Japan.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Babadani Onsen Spring Source
- Kanetsuri - Onsen Not recorded
- Guesthouse Tomoshibi Onsen Not recorded
- Momoji Hot Spring Not recorded
- Skyward Eye Pavilion Hisakata Onsen Not recorded
- Villa Amehata Not recorded
- Taian Hot Spring Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Babadani Onsen Spring Source?
Babadani Onsen Spring Source is in Japan, about 9.9 miles west of Hakuba. The GPS coordinates are 36.6997, 137.6824.
Can you soak at Babadani Onsen Spring Source?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Babadani Onsen Spring Source?
The closest listed spring is Kanetsuri - Onsen, about 2.7 miles northwest. Guesthouse Tomoshibi Onsen is about 37 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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