Question 1

Can I pay by credit card or electronic money?

Accepted Answer

Credit cards and electronic money are accepted. For details on accepted brands, please contact the facility.

Question 2

What types of baths are available?

Accepted Answer

There are two outdoor baths: the main building's garden outdoor bath (sukiya-style with a bamboo garden setting) and an outdoor bath at the annex Taikan-so. Overnight guests can use both. We also have a private bath available.

Question 3

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Accepted Answer

Check-in is from 15:00 (some plans allow until 22:00), and check-out is 10:00. Times may vary depending on your plan, so please confirm.

Question 4

Do you have barrier-free facilities?

Accepted Answer

We have barrier-free facilities including wheelchair-accessible toilets and diaper-changing stations (annex). Service dogs (guide dogs, hearing dogs, and assistance dogs) are welcome.

Question 5

Can I stay with pets?

Accepted Answer

Pets require advance notice. Depending on room availability, pet stays may not be possible. Also, if pets are allowed in your room, the assigned room may differ from the one specified in your plan. Please contact us in advance.

Question 6

What are the nearby tourist attractions?

Accepted Answer

Goura is the birthplace of modern Japanese art, and the Rokakudo pavilion (within walking distance) is famous for its connection to Okakura Tenshin. The Ibaraki Tenshin Memorial Goura Museum is also nearby. You can also enjoy the scenic coastline that Yokoyama Taikan used as a model.

Question 7

Can I use the bath for day visitors?

Accepted Answer

Day-visitor bathing is available from 11:00 to 15:00 (reception closes at 14:30). The spring water is sodium-calcium chloride, and credit cards and electronic money are accepted.

Question 8

What is the hot spring water quality?

Accepted Answer

The spring is sodium-calcium chloride. The open-air bath Taikan-no-yu features natural hot spring water at 71°C from the source and flows directly (non-recycled). Both the main building and annex have open-air baths available for guests.

Question 9

Is there a shuttle service?

Accepted Answer

Free shuttle service is available (microbus for both arrival and departure; advance notice required; minimum 2 guests). The shuttle is to and from Otsu-ko Station. Please contact us in advance.

Question 10

What dishes are on the menu?

Accepted Answer

We prepare dishes using seasonal ingredients from Ibaraki and fresh produce from local mountains and sea. In winter (October–March), our signature anko (monkfish) cuisine is excellent. We offer various plans including seafood cuisine and abalone gourmet plans.

Question 11

Where can I smoke?

Accepted Answer

There is a smoking area in the building. For details, please contact the facility.

Question 12

Is there a parking lot?

Accepted Answer

Free parking is available. Maximum capacity is 200 vehicles (outdoor). Valet service is not available.

Question 13

Is there a parking lot?

Accepted Answer

Yes, parking is available. For details, please contact the facility.

Question 14

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi is available. Please contact the property for where it can be used and whether there is a charge.

Question 15

What time is check-out?

Accepted Answer

10:00.

Question 16

What time is check-in?

Accepted Answer

15:00.

Question 17

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 5 minutes by taxi from Otsu-ko Station on the JR Joban Line (shuttle service available; reservation required; microbus for 2 or more guests). About 15 minutes (approximately 10 km) via Route 6 from the Kita-Ibaraki IC on the Joban Expressway.

Question 18

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

722 Otsu, Kita-Ibaraki, Ibaraki Prefecture

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