Ogotoonsen

A history-leaden hot spring district records state was discovered by the great monk Saicho, founder of Tendai Buddhism, 1,200 years ago. Situated at the foot of holy Mt. Hiei near such famous Shiga destinations as Lake Biwa and the Hiyoshi Taisha shrine, this hot spring district is also conveniently close to Kyoto and Osaka and bustles year-round with tourists making use of it as a base for their sightseeing activities. The area's highly alkaline simple springs have a pH of 9.0; gentle on the skin and body, their waters are renowned for their beautifying properties, and are particularly popular with women because they leave the skin soft and smooth.

Spot details

Address: Shiga Otsu-shi Ogoto 6-5-1 Map
Area: Otsu Area
Phone: 0775781650
Water type: alkaline simple springs
Temperature of spring: 36℃
property: nerve pain, muscle soreness, joint pain, aid recovery from fatigue, frozen shoulders, sensitivity to cold, Bruises, chronic digestive diseases, skin diseases, high blood pressure, Hemorrhoids, women's diseases, skin beautifying propertiesetc
Number of source springs: 9
Number of day trip bathhouses: 4