Sugatani Onsen

♨️A Secret Bath Where Warlords of the Sengoku Era Once Washed

Shiga Prefecture · Sugatani Onsen

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A Sengoku-Era Secret Bath, Steeped in History

• ♨️An onsen said to have healed the war wounds of Odani Castle's lord, Azai Nagamasa, and his wife Oichi-no-kata
• 🩸An iron-bearing carbonated spring that turns reddish-brown on contact with air
• 💧Shiga Prefecture's first kakenagashi spring, a renowned bath unchanged since ancient times

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Large Baths and Open-Air Pools for Men and Women

• 🛁Separate large baths for men and women, each with an open-air pool and indoor bath
• 🕒Bathing hours are 3:00–11:00pm, plus 6:00–9:00am the following morning
• 🌿Said to be beneficial for neuralgia, muscle pain, poor circulation, and fatigue recovery

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Farm-to-Table Kohoku Cuisine

• 🥩Sukiyaki and shabu-shabu featuring Omi beef, one of Japan's three great wagyu brands
• 🍲Kohoku's signature duck hot pot, made with wild mallard in winter and Omi duck the rest of the year
• 🍶Kaiseki courses 'Hikiyama,' 'Momiji,' and 'Yubae,' built on the bounty of Lake Biwa and local produce

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Just 6,000 Head a Year — Prized Omi Beef

• 🐂A rare beef, with only about 6,000 head shipped annually across all of Shiga Prefecture
• 🥩À la carte options include A5-grade sirloin steak cooked tobanyaki-style
• 🍚A varied lineup including Omi beef roast beef nigiri sushi and simmered hamburg steak

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Healing Rooms for a Restful Stay

• 🛏️Mainly Japanese-style rooms of various types, including some with a semi-open-air bubble tub (filled with herbal bath water, not onsen)
• ♿Wheelchair-accessible barrier-free rooms and rooms fitted with massage chairs
• 🐕Pet-friendly rooms are also available for guests traveling with animals

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A Breakfast Built on Local Bounty

• 🍳A Japanese-style breakfast generously built on local ingredients
• 🐟Lake ingredients such as Biwa trout and freshwater suji shrimp
• 🍚Served with Nagahama-grown Omi rice and traditional local dishes of Kohoku

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Kohoku's Scenery, Beautiful in Every Season

• 🏯Nearby sites steeped in Sengoku history, including Odani Castle Ruins and Kurokabe Square
• 🚗Year-round scenic views along the Mount Ibuki Driveway
• 🌾Take in the rustling leaves of the Odani mountains and the shimmer of Lake Biwa's surface

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A Quiet Inn in Kohoku, Nagahama

• 📍An onsen inn located in Sugatani-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, in the Kohoku area of Lake Biwa
• 🚌About 8 minutes by car from JR Kawake Station, with free pickup for guests (contact by the day before)
• 🏨Reopening after renewal on July 16, 2026, with the renowned bath preserved and hospitality made even more attentive

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Farm-to-Table Kohoku Cuisine

• 🥩Sukiyaki and shabu-shabu featuring Omi beef, one of Japan's three great wagyu brands
• 🍲Kohoku's signature duck hot pot, made with wild mallard in winter and Omi duck the rest of the year
• 🍶Kaiseki courses 'Hikiyama,' 'Momiji,' and 'Yubae,' built on the bounty of Lake Biwa and local produce

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Just 6,000 Head a Year — Prized Omi Beef

• 🐂A rare beef, with only about 6,000 head shipped annually across all of Shiga Prefecture
• 🥩À la carte options include A5-grade sirloin steak cooked tobanyaki-style
• 🍚A varied lineup including Omi beef roast beef nigiri sushi and simmered hamburg steak

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Sugatani Onsen is a historic secret bath where Sengoku-era warlords and their families once healed body and mind. Shiga Prefecture's first kakenagashi iron spring, together with local Kohoku dishes built around Omi beef, offers a quiet healing escape set against scenery that changes with the seasons.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 15:00 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 19:00

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sugatani Onsen?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Sugatani Onsen located?

It is in Shiga Nagahama. Address: 36 Sugatanicho, Nagahama-shi, Shiga.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩396,630 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.