Biwa Lake Hanamichi Onsen — onsen in Otsu, Shiga

Biwa Lake Hanamichi Onsen

びわ湖花街道

Otsu, Shiga, Kansai

Type

Day Use Onsen

Rating

4.0

Tattoo Policy

Private Bathing Allowed

Prefecture

Shiga

About

Biwa Lake Hanamichi Onsen is a relaxing onsen facility near Lake Biwa in Otsu, offering both indoor and outdoor bathing. With private and outdoor baths plus a sauna, it feels calm and comfortable—ideal for unwinding after sightseeing. The mixed hot spring source provides a well-rounded bathing experience.

Facilities & Amenities

🛁Private Bath
🌳Outdoor Bath
🔥Sauna
🍽️Restaurant
⛰️Rock Bath
💧Kakenagashi (Free-flowing Spring Water)

Pricing

Day-use bathing: ¥2,250 adults (tax and bathing admission included); ¥1,100 for elementary school students (tax included, bathing tax not included). Bathing tax does not apply to children under age 12.

Hot Spring Data

Source Name

Goko 3rd Spring (a blend of Otsu City No. 4, No. 5, and No. 6 springs)

Source Temperature

27°C

Reported Benefits

Chronic muscle pain or stiffness from chronic joint pain (including rheumatoid arthritis of the joints, osteoarthritis, neuralgia, frozen shoulder, contusions, sprains)

Facility Details

Equipment & Features

Private baths availableOutdoor baths availableSauna availableRestaurant availableKakenagashi (flowing/streaming water style) available

Recommended For

Chronic muscle pain or joint pain (chronic stage conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis of the joints, osteoarthritis, neuralgia, frozen shoulder, contusions, sprains)

Access & Directions

About 5 minutes by taxi from JR Gokō Station

Parking

On-site parking available

Nearest Stations

  • Goko Onsen Station881 m
  • Hieizan Sakamoto Station2.39 km
  • Sakamoto Hieizan-guchi Station2.82 km
  • Matsunobaba Station3.31 km
  • Katata Station4.11 km
  • Anot Station4.49 km
  • Karasaki Station4.95 km
  • Shiga-Sato Station5.90 km
  • Ono Station6.16 km
  • Minami-Shiga Station6.66 km
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Contact Information

Address

1-1-3 Gokoh, Otsu, Shiga, Japan

滋賀県 大津市 雄琴1-1-3

Hours

11:30 to 18:00 (Tuesdays: 15:00 to 18:00)

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