This festival includes a historical pageant that proceeds through the traditional city streets, with a large number of onlookers taking in the vast array of gorgeous outfits.

An extension of the Furyu Dance that was popular in the Kinki region during the Muromachi Period, this dance is now mainly performed along the banks of Lake Biwa in Kusatsu City.

A “Sentoe” lantern festival is held in order to pray for wishes to be fulfilled.

A working dairy farm that has opened its doors to the public under the concept of “letting people see the truth about milk.

At this historic ceramics maker, experience making something yourself, watch a master at work or do a little shopping.

Forest Adventure is an outdoor activity park with locations in forests across Japan.

The interior of the Ogawatei hotel is home to a number of Shigaraki-yaki ceramics; sit quietly and you can almost hear the hot breath of the earth that helped to fire them.

Ogawara Onsen hot springs are still relatively new, only having started in 1995.

Rent an entire house in our expansive 1300 square meter facilities, allowing you to enjoy your stay in a completely private space.

A hotel that welcomes you with the gentle splashing of illusory waters, and features ubiquitous open and liberating spaces.

The hotel also features a planetarium with digital surround technology.

The JR Kusatsu Station is located approximately 20 minutes from Kyoto Station on the JR Biwako Line, and this hotel is located immediately outside the station’s west exit, making it perfectly suited for business or pleasure.