Shiga · Eigenji Onsen, Higashiōmi
Eigenji Onsen Happu-no-yu
永源寺温泉 八風の湯
A modern-Japanese spa on the clear Echi River at the gate of Eigen-ji, a temple famed for autumn colour. Named for the 'eight winds' off the Suzuka mountains, it offers a wide spread of tubs: indoor bath, herbal bath, seated bath, two open-air baths above the stream, pot baths, lie-down baths, sauna, salt sauna and cold plunge. The water is a gentle alkaline simple spring. Adults ¥1,300 on weekdays, ¥1,500 on weekends and holidays, with towels and loungewear included so you can come empty-handed. Open 10:30–22:00 (last entry 21:00), every day apart from maintenance. There is an optional bedrock-bath suite, a gorge-view restaurant, a charcoal-grill dining room and lodging, and at night the lit-up building feels like a ryokan. About 20 minutes by car from Yōkaichi IC or 35 minutes by bus from Ōmi Railway Yōkaichi Station. Pair with Eigen-ji's November foliage.
- Price (adult)
- ¥1,300
- Hours
- 10:30–22:00
- Closed
- Open daily
- Access
- Ōmi Railway bus for Eigenji-shako from Yōkaichi Station, about 35 min to 'Eigenji Onsen-mae' right by the stop; about 20 min by car from Yōkaichi IC
- Water type
- Alkaline simple
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0748-27-1126
- Official site
- www.happunoyu.com ↗
- Open in Google Maps
- Google Maps ↗
Essentials
Stay in this onsen town
Compare and book stays in Eigenji Onsen, Higashiōmi. Day bathing itself needs no booking.
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Why go
- At Eigen-ji's gate, baths above the river
- Towels and loungewear included
- Pair with autumn leaves; open daily
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- Ryokan day-use hours are limited and may be suspended in peak season — phone the same morning.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Mood & scenery
Sauna & wellness
Price
Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 じゃらん 2026（10:30–22:00 受付21:00・年中無休）／ゆ〜ナビ（大人平日1,300円・土日祝1,500円 タオル館内着込み）
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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