Last additions - Sugatani Onsen Spa 須賀谷温泉 |
Hot spring water composition. The water supposed to be good for a variety of ailments.Jan 09, 2014
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Very nice, especially in winter and after you go hiking on Mt. Odani.Jan 09, 2014
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Outdoor bath at Sugatani Onsen Spa in Nagahama, Shiga.Jan 09, 2014
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The water temperature is just right. Not too hot at all.Jan 09, 2014
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The outdoor bath is at the foot of a hill. You can gaze at the green trees and sky while bathing.Jan 09, 2014
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Outdoor bath at Sugatani Onsen Spa in Nagahama, Shiga.Jan 09, 2014
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The other indoor bath is very brown due to the iron content. The glass door goes to the outdoor bath. On the right side of this photo are sit-down showers where you can soap.Jan 09, 2014
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Two indoor baths. In the forefront is a lukewarm bath which feels good after you soak in the hotter bath.Jan 09, 2014
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LockersJan 09, 2014
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Bath for men. The sign says "Bath for Nagamasa" and the women's sign says "Bath for Ichi."Jan 09, 2014
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Changing room. Bright and clean. You can store your clothing in a large basket on the left or use the lockers.Jan 09, 2014
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Entrance to the hot spring baths. Women on the left and men on the right. No coed bathing except in guest rooms.Jan 09, 2014
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Massage chairs.Jan 09, 2014
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Ticket machine to enter the bath. Only 1,000 yen for a hot spring bath. 500 yen for kids older than age 1. Towels can be rented for 200 yen. Give your ticket to the front desk clerk.Jan 09, 2014
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Sugatani Onsen lobby. Jan 09, 2014
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Sugatani Onsen lobby. Very nice and spacious. They had New Year's decorations when I visited in early Jan. 2014.Jan 09, 2014
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Entrance to Sugatani Onsen. This building was built anew in fall 2004. The old facility still stands further behind this building.Jan 09, 2014
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Sugatani Onsen Spa offers natural hot spring waters in indoor and outdoor baths and accomodations. First opened in 1971, this is the only hot spring facility in Sugatani.Jan 09, 2014
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Sugatani hot spring is famous for being a favorite of Ichi, the sister of feudal lord Oda Nobunaga and wife of Lord Azai Nagamasa in the 16th century. She lived in nearby Odani Castle.Jan 09, 2014
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Sugatani Spa is a hot spring near Mt. Odani. The hot spring water has been used since centuries ago. MAPJan 09, 2014
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Turn here from Route 365 to go to Sugatani Onsen Spa in northern Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. 須賀谷温泉Jan 09, 2014
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The old Sugatani Spa in mid-2004 before the new building was completed.Feb 28, 2007
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The old outdoor hot spring bath at the old Sugatani Spa in mid-2004 before the new building was completed.Feb 28, 2007
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