Ohtakinoyu is famous in Kusatsu Onsen for its unique  Awase-yu baths, four for ladies and five for gents. Awase-yu is a traditional style of bathing, where baths of varying temperatures are offered. It is recommended that the bather starts off with the tepid water bath, and move  gradually to the hottest bath. The bath area has a high ceiling with a beautiful wooden structure, and is nicely illuminated with globe-shaped standing lights.

Ohtakinoyu's baths are segregated. For each gender, the offerings include both indoor, and outdoor baths for ¥900 per adult, and  the use of family bath at ¥2000 an hour. The indoor baths include a hotspring bath, steam, cascading, and a cold spring bath, and a special large room for its Awase-yu bath. There is also one irregular-shaped outdoor bath.

It is a unique experience indeed!

Psst! If you feel hungry after a nice soak, just take a short walk to Restaurant Yunohana for a bite from 11:00 to 18:00 hours on weekdays, 10:00 to 19:00 hours on weekends. The prices are reasonable.