Ogoto Onsen is only 20 minutes by JR from Kyoto Station, and boasts more than 1200 years of history since supposedly being established by the monk Saicho; it is now the largest hot spring region in Shiga Prefecture. Here you'll find a introduction not only to Ogoto Onsen but also all of the hot springs within Shiga that you can just visit for the day, along with information about Japanese inns and hotels where you can spend the night.