야마토 더 시즌스 스가타니 온센

♨️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
• 🍲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

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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 (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

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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

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

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 19:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

What are the check-in and check-out times at 야마토 더 시즌스 스가타니 온센?

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

Where is 야마토 더 시즌스 스가타니 온센 located?

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

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩390,147 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.