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Biwako Hanakaido

Ogoto Onsen, Otsu

Biwako Hanakaido features outdoor and indoor hot-spring baths, 3 dining options and rooms with a balcony and Lake Biwako views. It also has a garden and a sauna, while the lobby offers free WiFi.

C
Chan
From
Canada
Very friendly helpful staff, great food and nice surroundings.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
Price from
US$394.08
1 night, 2 adults

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Ogoto Onsen, Otsu

Biwako Ryokusuitei offers Japanese-style/Western rooms with Lake Biwako views, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.

S
Supasuda Bell
From
Thailand
This delightful place is conveniently located near Biwako Lake. It offers the best in-room and common area onsens, ensuring a relaxing experience. Even on a rainy day, the surroundings remain stunning. The spacious rooms and excellent facilities provide a comfortable stay, and to top it off, my room features a luxurious massage chair for ultimate comfort. The hotel provide Japanese robes with a variety of colorful options that adorable and Instagrammable. Additionally, the breakfast at this hotel offers a wide selection of delicious and luxurious dishes. It is truly one of the most indulgent breakfast experiences.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 955 reviews
Price from
US$237.85
1 night, 2 adults

Yumotokan

Ogoto Onsen, Otsu

Situated in Otsu, 16 km from Enryaku-ji Temple, Yumotokan offers accommodation with a hot spring bath, a hot tub and spa facilities.

C
Carmen
From
New Zealand
What’s not to like… we had the best room in the ryokan, super spacious room, had a huge bathroom, shower and a private open air onsen. We had a living room and a bedroom, the space we had was probably bigger than our apartment back home! Dinner and breakfast was beautifully presented, I literally was so relaxed I lost myself there. Wish I booked it for more than one night!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 987 reviews
Price from
US$287.88
1 night, 2 adults

Dantokan Kikunoya

Ogoto Onsen, Otsu

Boasting a hot spring bath, Dantokan Kikunoya is located a 5-minute drive from JR Ogoto Onsen Station. Free pick-up from the station is available upon advance request.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$304
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Beniayu

Nagahama

Situated just 26 km from Hikone Castle, Ryokan Beniayu features accommodation in Nagahama with access to an open-air bath, free bikes, as well as a lift.

c
choon lan
From
Singapore
Very unique and impressive interior design with tatami flooring everywhere, even in lift.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Price from
US$267.41
1 night, 2 adults

長浜城下 町屋ホテル 和乃リトリートひといき

Nagahama

長浜城下 町屋ホテル 和乃リトリートひといき features a sauna and free private parking, and is within 14 km of Hikone Castle and 8.6 km of Maibara Station.

D
Darren
From
United Kingdom
Everything. The location was perfect. Very traditional as well. Right near an amazing temple. The host was lovely and accommodating. I would highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
US$307.46
1 night, 2 adults

KAMENOI HOTEL Hikone

Hikone

KAMENOI HOTEL Hikone provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 2.7 km of Hikone Castle and 6 km of Maibara Station.

R
Raymond
From
Canada
Amazing kaiseki dinner and breakfast. Great view of Lake Biwa.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews
Price from
US$171.17
1 night, 2 adults

Honmachi Juku

Hikone

Located in Hikone, less than 1 km from Hikone Castle, Honmachi Juku has a garden, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access. The 2-star ryokan is 7.2 km from Maibara Station.

P
Paloma
From
Brazil
Everything was great, amazing building, very comfortable facilities, room and futon. Staff was kind and friendly. Also in a great location and the meal was delicious!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
Price from
US$95.96
1 night, 2 adults

Kiyotaki Ryokan

Hikone

Located in Hikone, near Hikone Castle, Kiyotaki Ryokan is a historic ryokan that features a garden. The property is non-smoking and is set 8 km from Taga-taisha Shrine.

R
Rebecca
From
Australia
This was the best location imaginable. We loved exploring Zenkoji Temple and surrounds early in the morning and in the evening. The many food and shopping opportunities along Nakamise-dori are literally at the doorstep. Our favourite was the apple and custard pie from Benibeni.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
US$75.48
1 night, 2 adults

Yuzanso

Ogoto Onsen, Otsu

Only a 5-minute drive from JR Ogoto Onsen Station with the complimentary shuttle, hotel Yuzanso features Japanese-style rooms with a private open-air hot spring bath and spectacular views of Biwako...

S
Sabariah Mahmud
From
Japan
The breakfast was very good, quite a variety. Tasty the Japanese way. The location is a bit far out but the train and their shuttle helped a lot. Place is nice and quiet to relax. As I am a Muslim I was happy to see that you have the Japan Halal certification so we feel confidant to come again and share news with family and friends. You also had souveniers but I had to scan one by one to see if it is halal.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
Price from
US$253.33
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$383.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Fantastic sauna and super comfy futons with premium bed linen. Easy checkin and very nice host.
Guest review by
Jonas
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$253.33
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
Cozy old Japanese onsen house. Great hospitality.
Guest review by
Ting Yee
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$61.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
The Kiyotaki Ryokan is a beautiful traditional house, the atmosphere is quiet and perfect to relax. The owners are very kind and helpful. The breakfast is delicious!
Guest review by
Coline
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$225.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
Amazing service. The hotel picked us up from the train station and also provided transportation to local sights. We enjoyed a variety of delicious food at dinner and breakfast. We really enjoyed the private onsen with view of Biwa Lake.
Guest review by
Chen
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$84.44
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews
Host was hospitable and friendly. Onsen usually closed in the morning but he offered to open upon request from 6am to 8am. Room was clean and spacious.
Guest review by
Vincent Teo
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$194.48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Onsen robe dinner and staff
Guest review by
Sheila
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$93.10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews
Spacious room, quiet neighborhood, free ramen at night, and onsen with a beautiful view of Lake Biwa. Breakfast was exceptional, too bad we didn't get to try their dinner
Guest review by
Ellen
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
The hotel has a very nice view of Lake Biwa especially for the sunset. The space of the room is not huge but it perfectly fit a family of 4 with open air hot spring bath. The public onsen is also good and quite with nice view. Ard 45-55 mins drive to Gransnow Obuibuki
Guest review by
Frank
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$319.87
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 987 reviews
The staff were all friendly and welcoming. Dinner and breakfast were amazing, great service and so much food. The onsens were also lovely. The room was great, had good amenities, and information available in several languages - which was helpful. As a solo traveller it was great to be able to experience a ryokan - as many don't allow this
Guest review by
Chiara
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$63.33
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
We expected a ryokan and this is what we found. The 3-room ryokan was well equipped with futons, microwave and fridge. The ryokan also offers a small but pleasant onsen. Staff were very amiable and friendly, though their English was supported by Google Translator. The place is a bit more than 1km from Hikone Castle and good restaurants.
Guest review by
Jayme
Family with young children