Feel relieved and at ease at this harmonious lakeside inn. Enjoy Japanese hospitality and nostalgic, natural wooden interiors lit with the warm light of lanterns at night. Guests and their canine companions can also comfortably enjoy their stay together.

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Biwako Hanakaido is located in the hills of Ogoto Onsen on the west bank of Lake Biwa. At Biwako Hanakaido, you can witness the incredible view of the lake shimmering with the rising morning sun from your room. Upon arriving, you will be instantly greeted by the warmth and hospitality of our staff along with seasonal floral decor. You’ll feel soothed and at peace as you admire the changing of the seasons in the courtyard and entrance. Our farm-to-plate cuisine is cooked by a master chef with fresh local ingredients from Omi and is served in a banquet style. With so much abundant splendor in Shiga including Lake Biwa, we […]

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This small 10-room inn is located next to Lake Biwa. Despite our size, we have much to offer including the owner/chef’s house specialties. Our small size means we are committed to serving you with warm hospitality and meals made with fresh ingredients.

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This traditional Japanese inn is located beside Lake Biwa in the Ogoto Onsen area of Otsu in Shiga Prefecture. The atrium lobby and guest rooms with open-air baths are designed to heal the fatigue of travel. There is nothing more important to the inn’s staff than guests having a relaxing stay.

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Enjoy the panoramic view of Lake Biwa from the Gesshin open-air onsen as well as soaking in all four indoor hot springs.

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Guests of Kotoyu can enter the Ogoto Agaryanse Spa Resort for free. Relax and enjoy the variety of hot springs at Kotoyu including natural hot springs and stone saunas. Rooms that offer views of either Lake Biwa or Mount Hiei are available. Enjoy picturesque views and natural hot springs along with Kotoyu’s delicious cuisine from the comfort of your room.

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The sparkling lake surface. The wooden deck where the refreshing wind caresses your face. The lakeside garden, the lobby lounge where the sun’s light pleasantly streams through. Wherever you are here, you’ll be surrounded by the scenic views of Lake Biwa, and forget the hustle and bustle of the city via the excellent facilities we offer. Barrier-free layout rooms are available. Those in need of wheelchair accessibility can comfortably enjoy our spaces as well. From August 1st, 2014, our long-awaited open-air bath (hot spring) is open. Along with our second-floor large bath, you can now enjoy both of our hotel’s bathing areas.

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Biwako Hotel is located 10 minutes away from JR Kyoto Station. Guests can enjoy rooms furnished with Italian furniture and lakeside views throughout the hotel. Time will melt away as you relax in the hotel’s natural hot spring. The large bath is complete with a sauna and open-air bath that is effective for relieving stiffness and fatigue.

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Bodaiju is situated downstream from Lake Biwa and facing the Seta River, with Ishiyamadera Temple being nearby. Family friendly service is what we strive for with our Ishiyama hot spring.

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Our traditional Japanese style ryokan resides by the shore of the Seta River, whose clear water stream comes straight from Lake Biwa. From our inn, you will be able to witness the abundant seasonal views of Lake Seta up close. You will also be able to experience the Nango Hot Spring, whose water sprouts from the mountains where Iwama temple resides. Additionally, we offer Shiga-themed kaiseki cuisine (traditional multi-course banquet meals) which emphasizes on freshwater fish, with our specialty being our common carp full course meal. You can experience fish cuisine such as sashimi chilled in ice water, fish boiled in soy sauce, koi fish miso soup, and much more […]

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Komorebi Hotel was built in March 2006 and features 2-person rooms starting from the affordable price of 8,800 yen (including tax). The hotel also has a connection with the adjacent Yumotokan Inn where guests can use the large and open-air baths for 600 yen per person. Unwind from the stresses of daily life and refresh your soul as you relax in peaceful silence.

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Biwako Grand Hotel Kyo-Ohmi is located on the shore of Lake Biwa with room for 150 guests. The hotel features large baths for men and women, from which you can enjoy views of Lake Biwa, and a large garden-style bath with an open-air bath attached. There is also a 1,000-seat convention hall where you can enjoy the seasonal taste of popular banquet-style dishes. Each room at the Kyo-Ohmi annex also has a private bath and open-air bath where you can relax while taking in the sights of Lake Biwa.

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