Shiga · Takashima & Ōmi-Shirahama (West Biwa)
Takarabune Onsen Yumoto Kotobuki
宝船温泉 湯元ことぶき
A lone inn with its own spring near Ōmi-Shirahama, the pine-fringed white-sand beach on Lake Biwa's west shore. The simple carbonated iron spring (a cold mineral spring, heated) turns tea-brown on contact with air and is locally prized as a skin-beautifying bath that warms to the core. Drop-in bathing 9:00–20:00 (last entry 19:30), a modest ¥700; closed Mondays. The open-air bath is private-hire only (from ¥3,000 per 50 min), good for families and couples. The restaurant (11:00–20:00) serves Ōmi beef and lake fish. Five minutes by car from JR Ōmi-Takashima Station — on the way back from Shirahige Shrine's lake torii or the metasequoia avenue. Day use may be unavailable when groups are staying, so phone ahead.
- Price (adult)
- ¥700
- Hours
- 09:00–20:00
- Closed
- Mon
- Access
- 5 min by taxi from JR Ōmi-Takashima Station (Kosei Line); 60 min by car from Kyōto-Higashi IC via the Kosei road
- Water type
- Iron spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0740-32-1293
- Official site
- takarabune-onsen.com ↗
- Open in Google Maps
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Stay in this onsen town
Compare and book stays in Takashima & Ōmi-Shirahama (West Biwa). Day bathing itself needs no booking.
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Why go
- Iron-rich spring by Lake Biwa's white beach
- ¥700 drop-in; closed Mon
- Private open-air bath; Ōmi beef restaurant
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.
- Payment is usually by ticket machine in cash — bring coins.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
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✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 ゆる〜と・駅探（9–20時 受付19:30・大人700円・月曜休・貸切露天50分3,000円〜）
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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