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Shiga · Nagahama Taiko Onsen

Nagahama Taiko Onsen Hamakogetsu

長浜太閤温泉 浜湖月

A lakeside ryokan drawing 'Taiko Onsen' water from the site of Hideyoshi's Nagahama Castle. The rust-red iron-rich spring keeps you warm long after, and the rotenburo looks out over Lake Biwa to Chikubu Island. Day use 11:00–14:30 and 15:00–20:00, ¥1,500 including bath and face towels. Seven minutes' walk from Nagahama Station — easy to pair with the Kurokabe Square old town. About an hour from Kyoto by rapid train.

Essentials

Price (adult)
¥1,500
Hours
11:00–14:30 / 15:00–20:00
Closed
Irregular
Access
7 min walk from JR Nagahama Station
Water type
Iron spring
Tattoos
Ask ahead
Phone
0749-62-1111
Official site
hamakogetsu.co.jp/onsen ↗
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Why go

  • Iron spring from Hideyoshi's castle site
  • Lake Biwa and Chikubu Island views
  • 7 min from Nagahama Station

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

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Amenities

LockersPrivate bathDiningParking

✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 公式(1,500円・タオル付)

Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.

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