Ogoto Onsen Rokkaku Ashiyu
Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan
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- Location
- Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan
- Water type
- sodium chloride, thermal
- Temperature
- 39 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Ogoto Onsen Rokkaku Ashiyu, in Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture near Lake Biwa, offers sodium-chloride thermal water at 39°C. It brings together an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo and a sauna.
Insider tip — Ogoto Onsen (雄琴温泉) sits on the western shore of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake. The Rokkaku (hexagonal) Ashiyu is a free public foot bath in the resort area — a charming stop on the Biwako scenic drive. Dip tired feet into the warm sodium-chloride waters while gazing across the lake.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 39 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sodium chloride & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.