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Shiga Otsu City

Ogoto Onsen

Located on the western shore of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, this historic famous hot spring is said to have opened around 1,200 years ago by Saicho, the founder of Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei. Its greatest strength is its unbeatable accessibility, with Kyoto Station just about 20 minutes away by train, making it hugely popular with inbound travelers from around the world as the easiest place to enjoy an authentic hot spring resort and spectacular views of Lake Biwa. Soaking in the smooth, highly alkaline water known as a beauty bath, while taking in the gorgeous sunrise from an open-air bath overlooking Lake Biwa, becomes an unforgettable highlight of any trip to Japan. Some ryokan also offer a global environment that welcomes travelers from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, including halal-friendly services.

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Shiga Otsu City

Ogoto Onsen

Located on the western shore of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, this historic famous hot spring is said to have opened around 1,200 years ago by Saicho, the founder of Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei. Its greatest strength is its unbeatable accessibility, with Kyoto Station just about 20 minutes away by train, making it hugely popular with inbound travelers from around the world as the easiest place to enjoy an authentic hot spring resort and spectacular views of Lake Biwa. Soaking in the smooth, highly alkaline water known as a beauty bath, while taking in the gorgeous sunrise from an open-air bath overlooking Lake Biwa, becomes an unforgettable highlight of any trip to Japan. Some ryokan also offer a global environment that welcomes travelers from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, including halal-friendly services.

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Day-Use Onsen, Hotels & Ryokan in Ogoto Onsen

Ogoto Onsen
Spa Resort Ogoto Agaryanse
Shiga

Spa Resort Ogoto Agaryanse

Shiga's pilgrimage site for authentic saunas and two on-site natural springs with Lake Biwa views

Ogoto Onsen
Biwako Ryokusuitei
Shiga

Biwako Ryokusuitei

A premium ryokan with a full-scale barrel sauna overlooking Lake Biwa and a skin-smoothing beautiful hot spring

Ogoto Onsen
Biwako Grand Hotel
Shiga

Biwako Grand Hotel

A hot spring inn with a spectacular infinity open-air bath and sauna overlooking a grand panorama of Lake Biwa

Ogoto Onsen
Yuzanso
Shiga

Yuzanso

Open-air baths on a hill overlooking Lake Biwa, plus the signature taruburo where you can enjoy the spring just as it is

Ogoto Onsen
Yumotokan
Shiga

Yumotokan

An inn for a bath-hopping experience, with a top-floor open-air bath overlooking Lake Biwa and four diverse large public hot spring baths

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