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Kusatsu
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Maibara
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Omihachiman
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Higashiomi
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Biwafront Hikone
Located in Hikone, 2.6 miles from Hikone Castle, Biwafront Hikone provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho
Located in Otsu and with Daigo-ji Temple reachable within 5.7 miles, Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.
Kishida House - Vacation STAY 78228v
Located in Nagahama, 13 miles from Hikone Castle, Kishida House - Vacation STAY 78228v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
WeeklyHouse Biwako Otsu - Vacation STAY 19732v
Located within 6.1 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 6.7 miles of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Biwako Otsu - Vacation STAY 19732v has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.
WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v
Located in Otsu, 6 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
Comfort Hotel Hikone
Only a few steps from the East exit at Hikone Station, Comfort Hotel Hikone welcomes treats guests to free coffee and free Wi-Fi, as well as a complimentary breakfast featuring freshly baked bread...
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Located on the shores of Lake Biwa, Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offers rooms with lake views, 7 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Lake cruises are available in front of the hotel.
HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama
HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama has accommodations in Nagahama. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.
Kyukamura Ohmi-Hachiman
Located in Omihachiman, within 25 miles of Sanzen-in Temple and 26 miles of Enryaku-ji Temple, Kyukamura Ohmi-Hachiman provides accommodations with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private...
HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi
HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi is located in Higashiomi, within 30 miles of Enryaku-ji Temple and 30 miles of Sanzen-in Temple.
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Lake Biwa's best hotels with breakfast
Hotel New Omi
Hotel in OmihachimanBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 514 reviewsHotel New Omi is located in Omihachiman, within 23 miles of Sanzen-in Temple and 24 miles of Enryaku-ji Temple.
Biwako Hotel
Hotel in OtsuBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 824 reviewsOffering an outdoor pool, indoor/outdoor hot spring baths and 6 restaurants and bars, Biwako Hotel is located a 5-minute walk from Keihan Hamaotsu Train Station.
From $267.81 per nightHotel Route-Inn Nagahama Inter
Hotel in NagahamaBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 668 reviewsHotel Route-Inn Nagahama Inter is located in Nagahama, within 10 miles of Hikone Castle and 5.7 miles of Green Park Santo. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.
From $81.16 per nightHotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu
Hotel in KusatsuBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 718 reviewsOnly a 1-minute walk from JR Kusatsu Station and a 20-minute train ride from Kyoto Station, Hotel Boston Plaza features a restaurant with Western food, a cafe-bar, and bright rooms with free wired...
From $103.47 per nightSuper Hotel Shiga Nagahama Tennen Onsen
Hotel in NagahamaBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviewsLocated within 10 miles of Hikone Castle and 7 miles of Green Park Santo, Super Hotel Shiga Nagahama Tennen Onsen provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nagahama.
From $82.29 per night須賀谷温泉
Hotel in NagahamaBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviewsLocated in Nagahama, 14 miles from Hikone Castle, 須賀谷温泉 provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service.
From $258.87 per nightForest Villa YUMESUZU the Closest Accommodation to the Metasequoia Tree-lined Avenue
Hotel in TakashimaBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 8 reviewsLocated in Takashima, within 17 miles of Kehi Shrine and 21 miles of Omimaiko Beach, Forest Villa YUMESUZU the Closest Accommodation to the Metasequoia Tree-lined Avenue provides accommodations with a...
RESORT SPA FutureRESORT
Hotel in NagahamaBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviewsLocated in Nagahama, 7.5 miles from Hikone Castle, RESORT SPA FutureRESORT has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.
From $113.62 per night
Budget hotels in Lake Biwa
Hotel 21
Hotel in KusatsuCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviewsLocated in Kusatsu, 14 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, Hotel 21 provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.
From $91.98 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 1,124 reviews
Toyoko Inn Hikone eki Higashi guchi is located in Hikone, within a 18-minute walk of Hikone Castle and 4.2 miles of Taga Taisha Shrine.
From $90.18 per night APA Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae
Hotel in OtsuCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 1,095 reviewsLocated a 1-minute walk from JR Seta Train Station, APA Hotel Biwako Seta-Ekimae offers Western-style rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. It provides 24-hour reception and laundry facilities.
From $126.47 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 802 reviews
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa is located in Nagahama, 8.5 miles from Hikone Castle and 5.8 miles from Maibara Station.
From $82.78 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 597 reviews
Toyoko Inn Maibara eki Shinkansen Nishi guchi is located in Maibara, 4.2 miles from Hikone Castle and a few steps from Maibara Station.
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews
Toyoko Inn Biwako sen Minami Kusatsu eki Nishi guchi is located in Kusatsu, 13 miles from Daigo-ji Temple and 13 miles from Shoren-in Temple.
From $85.21 per night Tabist Hotel Kurama Hikone
Hotel in TakamiyaCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 5.9Fair - What previous guests thought, 130 reviewsLocated in Takamiya, Tabist Hotel Kurama Hikone offers a restaurant. The hotel also has free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel all rooms include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
From $101.11 per nightAB Hotel Omihachiman
Hotel in OmihachimanCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 117 reviewsLocated within 24 miles of Enryaku-ji Temple and 24 miles of Sanzen-in Temple, AB Hotel Omihachiman provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Omihachiman.
From $100.09 per night
Hotels in Lake Biwa you can book without a credit card
Biwafront Hikone
Hotel in HikoneNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 232 reviewsLocated in Hikone, 2.6 miles from Hikone Castle, Biwafront Hikone provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
YANMAR SUNSET MARINA CLUBHOUSE&HOTEL
Hotel in MoriyamaNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviewsLocated in Moriyama, 12 miles from Enryaku-ji Temple, YANMAR SUNSET MARINA CLUBHOUSE&HOTEL provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a...
From $419.30 per nightWeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 78585v
Hotel in OtsuNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 14 reviewsLocated in Otsu, 6 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 78585v has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
Kishida House - Vacation STAY 78228v
Hotel in NagahamaNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 36 reviewsLocated in Nagahama, 13 miles from Hikone Castle, Kishida House - Vacation STAY 78228v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
From $86.29 per nightWeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 61955v
Hotel in OtsuNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.3Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 13 reviewsLocated within 6.1 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 6.7 miles of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 61955v has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.
Kishida House - Vacation STAY 36613v
Hotel in NagahamaNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 24 reviewsLocated in Nagahama, 13 miles from Hikone Castle, Kishida House - Vacation STAY 36613v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
From $86.29 per nightWeeklyHouse Biwako Otsu - Vacation STAY 19732v
Hotel in OtsuNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.6Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviewsLocated within 6.1 miles of Daigo-ji Temple and 6.7 miles of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Biwako Otsu - Vacation STAY 19732v has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.
From $250.26 per nightWeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v
Hotel in OtsuNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 12 reviewsLocated in Otsu, 6 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
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- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 59 reviewsIncredible ryokan experience! We loved the tranquil scenery which overlooked Lake Biwa. Breakfast and dinner were exceptional and traditional. We stayed two nights and the meals were never repeated. We loved the in room outdoor onsen overlooking the lake and the massage chair was a nice touch. A very relaxing stay. The staff was very friendly and really tried to speak English to us. We had no communication barriers. Will definitely return and highly recommend this ryokan. Very memorable experience.Guest review byToddUnited States
- From $267.81 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 912 reviewsGood lake view. Friendly staff . free drinks and desert on my floor. Excellent tea and grinned coffee beams ready in my room. Free drink in the afternoon happy hour. Both breakfast and dinner is an excellent quality. But the breakfast if you do not like fish, may be a question for you. Plus if you do not know how to grill, may be is hard for you to cock your raw fish.Guest review byLaytonCanada
- From $81.16 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 721 reviewsI loved the location, in Moiyama Station. I loved the staff. I wanted to live here! There is a good fitness center on 3rd floor, a bit expensive but worth it. This is an outstanding value, looking forward to being in Moriyama and staying again.Guest review byDodiJapan
- From $108.21 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 334 reviewsThe location is perfect, and the staff were welcoming (I’ve stayed here many times, and the staff have not always been so friendly, so this is a big improvement). We liked the feeling of being at a beach cabin and the great views from our room.Guest review byLisaJapan
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 289 reviewsThe location was right across from the castle and close to the station, the staff were very friendly, the room was clean, and the breakfast was phenomenal! I’ll be thinking about that breakfast for a whileGuest review byKelseyUnited States
- From $267.81 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 824 reviewsFantastic place n beautiful view facing to Biwa lake. The view is stunning! Staff is vry polite, helpful n friendly . Especially Miss Hoang Thi Minh Chau, Thanks for your fantastic customer service ❣️Guest review byVanille bearSingapore
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 203 reviewsIt is very near my university and located near restaurants and sites. we were able to borrow their bicycles for free and we got around using these bikes. it was very convenient.Guest review byCarmenPhilippines
- From $267.81 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 241 reviewsFood was delicious, staff was exceptionally helpful and proactive. Shuttle service made it all the better. Everything was clean and thr hotspring baths were gorgeousGuest review byStevenUnited States
- From $282.69 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 421 reviewsThe staff were absolutely amazing and the facility is beautiful. We had a great time enjoying the Onsen, delicious food, and seeing the nearby temples.Guest review byIlonaCanada
- From $74.53 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 161 reviewsHotel is very old but room was big and comfortable with a beautiful view of the lake. Staff was polite and helpful. Satisfactory breakfast.Guest review byMariaJapan
- From $185.24 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,593 reviewsView from the room was awesome very specious and clean roomsGuest review byNARENDRA1489India
- From $169.70 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviewsThe location is convenient if you intend to take the ferry.Guest review byYUnited States
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 509 reviewsThe staff was very helpful! Breakfast was great!Guest review byHiromiUnited States
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 514 reviewsLate check out Secure car park PriceGuest review byRyanJapan
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Enjoy the 1st day in Kyoto.
Enjoy the 1st day in Kyoto. Do the Hop On Hop Off bus (both Blue and Red Lines), which stops at all the major sites. Then train to Otsu for relaxing stay at Lake Biwa. Go on a sightseeing / luncheon cruise or organised trips - example the cable car at Sakamoto. Plenty of places to eat including 36th floor of Lake Biwa Otsu Princess Hotel with great views.Guest review byGregory FortuinNew Zealand - 8.0
Hikone is mostly a student town with the castle, and close...
Hikone is mostly a student town with the castle, and close to the largest lake - Lake Biwa. The sports complex is pretty nice and cool too. I recommend coming here during Sakura for the castle or even snow fall. 1-2 days is enough for a stop for sure.Guest review byTanyaAustralia - 8.0
Nagahama is great place for renting a bike and cycling...
Nagahama is great place for renting a bike and cycling around. We got e-bikes from rent place near station. Museums are good - take the Nagahama museum pass for 2 days. Shops, boutiques and restaurants are open around 11-16. No much hope to find any place where to dinner in the evening. Luckily there is a grocery shop in Station, and they have good sushi, onigiri and gyoza selection. For breakfast there is 1 cafe in the station, and very lovely Sheep cafe (opens at 11, fluffy pancakes and cafe to eat in). Anegawa onsen was very good as we were in Nagahama when it was very cold outside.Guest review byPiretEstonia - 10.0
We were cycling around Lake Biwa and I was deciding between...
We were cycling around Lake Biwa and I was deciding between to stop overnight in Makino or Takashima. The area is very windy and somehow there was a lot of cars passing this street where the accommodation is located. There is no convenient store, 2 restaurants nearby and a local sake brewery. There wasn’t much to walk around for us. The accommodation is fantastic, we couldn’t ask for more.Guest review byWai LengSingapore - 8.0
Maibara is a great 'gateway' location for basecamp if you're...
Maibara is a great 'gateway' location for basecamp if you're exploring Kansai [ie less expensive lodging than staying in Kyoto or Osaka] utilizing the shinkansen. If you're a first-timer in Japan and hoping to hit scenic historic sites, you should especially consider it; access to Nagahama Castle and Hikone Castle is super easy [and both are off-the-beaten path where foreign tourists are concerned [if you're at either mid-week, even in 'high' season (ie cherry blossom or autumn leaf viewing), you'll like encounter few foreign tourists], but quick walks from main local JR stations] *Photos attached are @ Hikone Castle, 1 station south of Maibara station; about a 10 minute walk from Hikone Station]Guest review byAdamUnited States - 10.0
A quiet little town, a great place to visit to avoid the...
A quiet little town, a great place to visit to avoid the crowds of tourists. Make sure to take the rope-way to the top of Mount Hachiman for a breathtaking view of Lake Biwa and the surrounding area. Also a good place to try out the local Omi beef, one of Japan's top quality wagyu beef brands.Guest review byMatheusNetherlands - 6.0
From my perspective, there wasn't much to do within a mile...
From my perspective, there wasn't much to do within a mile walk of the property. Only one restaurant off site in that mile two convenience stores and if you walk a bit further a pretty mellow "redlight" districtGuest review byJeffUnited States - 8.0
Hikone is a pleasant place, but not one you should plan a...
Hikone is a pleasant place, but not one you should plan a trip around. Possibly best for a day trip. The atmosphere and climate is reminiscent of small cities in New England. The lake is pleasant, but if you're interested in kayaking you should try towns on the western shore of the lake, even though they're more expensive resort towns. Hikone castle is obviously the reason to come here, but there are a few nice local restaurants as well. Other than that, it's mostly auto shops and people revving the engines of their souped-up cars every night.Guest review byPeterJapan - 10.0
Beautiful, quiet city with an old Japan feel, no tourists,...
Beautiful, quiet city with an old Japan feel, no tourists, beautiful lake views and extremely beautiful and powerful shrines, as well as a lively but not overcrowded city center during Matsuri season. The perfect destination if you enjoy a quieter Japan, away from the crowds and noise of bigger city. Just please, don't turn it into the next overcrowded tourist destination.Guest review byPaulFrance - 10.0
Takashima is a wonderful destination, especially for those...
Takashima is a wonderful destination, especially for those seeking a peaceful retreat. A highlight of our trip was a charming bakery near the train station. The owner doesn't speak English, but a little Google Translate goes a long way. The bakery is stunning, offering some of the best pastries we've ever had, and my kids loved it too. Takashima is a quiet and serene place, a refreshing contrast to bustling cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. It's perfect for a family getaway to relax and unwind. The lake is absolutely stunning, with fresh air and beautiful blue waterGuest review byWeijiaUnited States
