Ogoto Onsen Yumotokan (Official Website) A hot spring ryokan on the bank of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture

Heal your heart and body

Experience the essence of traditional Ayurveda medicine at the first appearance in Ogoto Onsen.
【Opening hours: 14:00-22:00, Last appointment at 20:30】

Relax your body and mind with the healing powers of nature, hot springs, and Ayurveda.

Voice of the Customer and Menu
The Synergistic Effects of
Hot Springs and Ayurveda
Recommended spend
Q&A

Create a more beautiful and healthier you.

Ayurveda is a treatment to rejuvenate and purify your body and mind. Using high-grade herbal oils selected to suit the individual's overall condition, a therapist with genuine Sri Lanka technique provides a deep and thorough treatment.

Ayurveda is a form of traditional medicine that originated in India. It is a daily healthcare wisdom, so to speak, that creates resilience in the body and mind.
We recommend you take the Dosha test in advance, if you would like to have a deeper understanding of your overall condition.

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Voice of the Customer

Spa "Yuu"　Customer Satisfaction

(From August 2023 to July 2024)

(1) It was very nice to have the whole body done with care.
Thank you very much. It was a luxurious time. I will be able to work hard from tomorrow. (Short body 70 minutes course, 50's)
(2) I felt good for 60 minutes.
The pressure was just right, and after it was over, my eyes were wide open. Thank you always. I look forward to seeing you again. (Ultimate Shiro Abhyanga Course, 50's)
(3) I received a head massage.
I felt very refreshed and lighter from my head to my shoulders. Thank you very much. (Ultimate Shiro Abhyanga Course, 50's)
(4) I was satisfied with the attentive service and the smiling response.
In the midst of busy days, I was able to relax and feel refreshed with a slow massage. Thank you very much. (Short Body 70 minutes Course, 30's)
(5) Thank you for accommodating my last-minute reservation so graciously.
Even though it was only for the face, I felt such a pleasant sensation that I want to have a full-body treatment next time. Thank you very much. (Face Care 30 minutes Course, 50's)

Special Discount Service Information

*Please let us know in advance if you would like to use the discount service.

Advance reservation discount: ♦ Subject to Ayurvedic oil course ♦
10% off treatment fee if you make a reservation at least 5 days in advance!!

We offer a very economical “Plan with Esthetics by Advance Reservation”.: Enjoy the hot spring baths and other high-quality relaxation services at your stay.

Ayurveda Trivia You Should Know Before Making a Reservation

It is recommended to receive Ayurveda treatments before meals. By receiving them early in the day, the elimination of toxins is promoted.
Drinking warm water, taking a hot spring bath, and sweating profusely can enhance detoxification and make it easier to maintain a lightness in the body.

Treatments

Note: All prices include tax.
Note: You can ask for a particular esthetician for an additional fee of 1,100 yen (including tax).
If you would like to do so, please let us know in advance.

Full body care

* Herbal oil treatment from head to toe (except the face).Includes the neck, shoulders, and decollete.

Standard Body Treatment90 minutes(With Warm Sweat-Out Service) 24,000 yen(including tax): For those who want to detox thoroughly and drain away the stiffness.
For those who want a thorough massage of the head, or who are bothered by a tense back, back ache, puffy legs/feet, or stiff neck and shoulders.
* This treatment provides high satisfaction through detox effects and a hand massage to alleviate stiffness.
* This course includes warm a sweat-out service that uses a far-infrared heat mat.
* This popular treatment is also suitable for men.

Recommended!Short Body treatment70 minutes(With Warm Sweat-Out Service) 19,800 yen(including tax): The all-hand massage technique that infuses a lot of herbal oil and the far-infrared heat mat will help you sweat out the tiredness and waste accumulated in your daily life.
The ultimate relaxing experience, in which both mind and body are slowly unwound, will leave you feeling refreshed throughout your entire body.
A typical Ayurvedic course. We recommend this course for those who have problems with the course.

Facial treatments

* Includes head, neck, and shoulders.

Lift up facial treatment45 minutes14,500 yen(including tax): Results-oriented facial treatment which makes your face appear smaller. Your facial muscles are stimulated. Accumulated waste products are drained away and your facial expressions become gentler through the softening of your muscles.
Also recommended for those with concerns about eyestrain and smile lines.
* Results may differ from person to person.
* Please remove your makeup before you come.

Abhyanga facial treatment30 minutes10,500 yen(including tax)

An ample amount of beautifying oil is used to relieve your face from tension and puffiness. Recommended if you feel you are under a lot of stress and want to regain your composure.
* Includes some work on the decollete area, but if you want a more thorough treatment of your neck and shoulders, please add the decollete as an option.

* Please remove your makeup before you come.
* You can add an optional rank-up oil if you suffer from inflammation, pimples, acne, pigmented spots, or dry skin.

Care for body areas

Half body course to choose from30 minutes11,000 yen(including tax): the upper body (back & décolletage) or the lower body (entire legs) if you are particularly tired. A generous amount of high-quality herbal oil is rubbed to loosen the stiffness of the body.

Head care

Ultimate Shiro Abhyanga treatment60 minutes16,500 yen(including tax): * Includes the head, face, neck, and shoulders.
Herbal oils are generously applied to your head, and the tension is massaged away from your scalp. For those who are exhausted from working day in, day out. Improves eyestrain and headaches, and regulates the autonomic nerves.
Experience the amazing sensation of your head actually becoming lighter.
Also recommended for men.
* Please remove your makeup before you come.

Shirodhara treatment45 minutes19,800 yen(including tax): This ultimate healing is also known as a treatment for the brain. The autonomic nerves and hormonal balance are regulated through the pouring of oil over the forehead.

Shiatsu & marma stimulation body care

Stimulates muscles and marma (pressure points) to drain away waste products that have accumulated in the body.
* Herbal oil treatment is recommended for persistent fatigue.

Standard treatment (full body)90 minutes13,000 yen(including tax)
Short treatment (full body)60 minutes9,700 yen(including tax)
Intensive body area treatment30 minutes6,400 yen(including tax)
10-minute extension2,000 yen(including tax)

Options

* Herbal oil treatment

Extending treatment duration10 minutes+3,300 yen(including tax): * To extend the length of treatment for areas of the body included in the treatment program.(Which areas may vary depending on the treatment program.)

Adding to a treatment10 minutes+3,800 yen(including tax): * For customers who request treatment on areas of the body that are not included in the treatment program.

Gharshana (silk brushing)10 minutes2,000 yen(including tax)

The Synergistic Effects of Hot Springs and Ayurveda

Hot springs and Ayurveda treatments go very well together.

When you receive Ayurveda treatment, the herbal ingredients work on the internal organs, making it easier for waste products to be expelled from the body. In Sri Lanka, there is a herbal steam bath called "Hammam" that warms the entire body from the core with steam infused with herbs. It helps to eliminate toxins accumulated in the body through sweat, leaving you feeling refreshed.

In Japan, there is a traditional natural blessing called "onsen," and by entering a hot spring after a treatment, the detoxification is enhanced by the synergistic effect of hot springs and herbal oils, leading to a healthy body.

Action of hot springs: Promotes blood circulation, relieves fatigue, accelerates metabolism, reduces swelling, relaxes the body, etc.
Action of Ayurveda treatments: Prevention of aging (rejuvenating effect), strengthening of immune system, detoxification, fatigue recovery, prevention of insomnia and neurological diseases, recovery after illness, adjustment of mind and body balance, etc.

Characteristics of herbal oils

The oil used at Spa "Yuu" is the ultimate oil made with traditional methods. It is adjusted to suit the fine texture of Japanese skin. It is a very smooth oil that penetrates the skin easily.

Maharanyana: For overall fatigue, neurological pain, joint pain, lower back pain, shoulder stiffness, and constipation.
Tripala: Good for balancing the whole body, detoxification, and reducing swelling.
Ashwagandha: Recovery from fatigue, nourishment and strengthening, and hormone balance adjustment.
Sarsaparilla: Mustard-based oil. For body swelling, coldness, and muscle fatigue.
Pinda: Leads to beautiful skin. Moisturizing, dryness, blood purification.
Neela: Coconut oil-based. For headaches, beautiful hair, and also for eye strain.

Recommended spend

Ayurveda treatments are recommended before meals.

After the treatment, the detoxification of waste products continues. By drinking plenty of hot water and sweating well in a hot spring, detoxification can be expected. As the body uses energy for this process, it is recommended to have the treatment on an empty stomach before a meal, so that the digestive energy of the stomach and intestines after eating does not overlap.

The sequence of treatment -> hot spring -> meal -> relaxation is the Golden Plan of Ayurveda. Please experience the lightness of your body the next day. We have also received feedback that receiving treatments consecutively leads to even more refreshing results for the body.

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Bathing
Meal
Relaxation
Bedtime

PointSpa: Ayurveda x Onsen for body and mind maintenance.
By having the treatment before dinner (avoiding a full stomach), the herbal oil will be absorbed into the body, making it easier for the body to detoxify.

PointBathing: After the treatment, please soak slowly in the hot spring and sweat profusely. The hot spring bath with its scenic view will give you a relaxing and peaceful rest.

PointMeal: Eating local food is one of the best parts of traveling. In Ayveda, eating is said to be a form of meditation.
Chew slowly and thoroughly and enjoy the experience with all your senses. Before going to bed, please spend time talking with your loved ones or enjoy some quiet time alone.

Q＆A

What does Ayurveda treatment involve?: At Spa "Yuu", Ayurveda treatments involve using high-quality herbal oils imported from Sri Lanka to gently stroke and massage the body, helping to relax muscles and stimulate the removal of toxins and waste from the body. Additionally, by incorporating massage techniques, it effectively addresses muscle tension. A distinctive feature of Spa Esthe Yu is the use of herbal oils tailored to each individual's mind and body.
What are the precautions to take after the treatment?: After the treatment, please make sure to drink plenty of warm water. For your post-treatment meals, chew your food well to aid digestion. You may occasionally feel tired or sleepy, but this is part of the body's process of realignment. Please rest assured.
Can men receive the oil menu?: Men are also welcome. Many couples and married couples also come to our salon to receive Ayurveda treatments. Ayurveda treatments are said to be rejuvenating and long-lasting. It is also recommended for the elderly.
Can two people take the course at the same time?: Simultaneous treatment for two persons is possible. However, we may not be able to accept this service depending on the reservation situation. Please contact us for more information.
What if I should not undergo the procedure?: Currently, we do not provide treatment for pregnant clients.
We also ask that you refrain from having the treatment if you have a fever, infection, skin disease, doctor's orders, illness, have just undergone surgery, are menstruating (especially on the first to third day), have a full stomach, or have been drinking alcohol.
What is the difference between Ayurveda treatment and Aromatherapy treatment?: Ayurveda uses herbal oils, while aromatherapy uses essential oils.
This makes the effects of the oils on the body and mind different.
When is the best time to receive Ayurveda treatments?: Daytime hours are recommended. In India and Sri Lanka, Ayurveda treatments are performed during the daytime when the sympathetic nervous system is dominant and the body is active, and the detoxification effect is enhanced. If you arrive early, please take this treatment before dinner.

Day trip plans

Day-trip are also available.
Each course fee plus a separate input fee (1,000 yen) is required.