Ryokan in Shiga — 스가타니온천

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

Shiga Prefecture · Sugatani Onsen

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

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

Farm-to-Table Kohoku Cuisine

🥩Sukiyaki and shabu-shabu featuring Omi beef, one of Japan's three great wagyu brands
🍲Seasonal local hot pots, including duck nabe and wild boar 'botan' nabe
🍶The kaiseki course 'Chacha-no-Hana,' built on the bounty of Lake Biwa and local produce

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

Healing Rooms for a Restful Stay

🛏️Mainly Japanese-style rooms of various types, including some with a semi-open-air (bath-equipped) tub
♿Wheelchair-accessible barrier-free rooms and rooms fitted with massage chairs
🐕Pet-friendly rooms are also available for guests traveling with animals

A Breakfast Built on Local Bounty

🍳A Japanese-style breakfast generously built on local ingredients
🫕Freshly made warm tofu, praised for its rich soybean flavor and silky texture
🐟Served alongside grilled fish, rolled omelet, and a tray reflecting the flavors of Shiga

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

A Quiet Inn in Kohoku, Nagahama

📍An onsen inn located in Sugatani-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, in the Kohoku area of Lake Biwa
🚌A secluded location about 20 minutes by shuttle from Kawake Station
🏨Reopening after renewal on July 16, 2026, with the renowned bath preserved and hospitality made even more attentive

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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Property Description Sugatani Onsen is located in Nagahama and about 20 minutes by shuttle service from Kawake Station, near Odakyuji and Sugaya Onsen. Yukata are available for guests to wear during their stay. Guests may borrow conveniences such as hair dryers and trouser pressers at no additional charge (please inquire at the front desk for details). Facilities include a communal bath, an open-air bath and a cafe. The hotel possesses 21 guest rooms. Property Access About 20-minutes from Nagahama Interchange on Hokuriku Expressway Exit on Route 365 (There is a signboard.). Free shuttle bus available from JR Kawake Station on Hokuriku Main Line

* This description is the property's own text, in English.

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