Makino Kogen Onsen; Sarasa
Takashima, Shiga, Japan
- Location
- Takashima, Shiga, Japan
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium
In Takashima, Shiga Prefecture, Makino Kogen Onsen / Sarasa has bicarbonate water at 40°C. An indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo, and a sauna make up this bathhouse near the Makino plateau.
Insider tip — Sarasa Onsen serves the Makino Plateau on the northwestern shore of Lake Biwa, celebrated for its 2.4-kilometre avenue of 500 metasequoia trees planted in 1976 that transforms from spring green to blazing autumn gold in one of Shiga most photographed seasonal landscapes. The plateau overlooks the full expanse of Lake Biwa, Japan largest freshwater lake, stretching south across the Omi basin.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.