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. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Otsu Train Station, which is a 9-minute train ride from JR Kyoto Train Station.
Rooms at Prince Hotel Lake Biwa feature high ceilings and large picture windows. Each room includes satellite TV channels and a seating area with sofa.
The hotel provides a Welcome Counter at JR Kyoto Train Station where guests can leave their luggage while they explore Kyoto. A convenience store and a business center are available.
Shimizu Japanese Restaurant serves sushi with breathtaking lake views. Other dining options include French cuisine, while another restaurant features Japanese, Western and Chinese buffet-style cuisines using local organic ingredients. A poolside barbecue is available during summer. A sky lounge and coffee shop are also offered.
A free shuttle bus to and from Otsu Train Station is provided. Lake Biwa Flower Fountain is a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
“The view of the lake from my 21st-floor room was beautiful and romantic. Breakfast was available on three different floors, which was super convenient.”
Dexter
United States
“Room view of Lake Biwa from 32 floor was spectacular. Loved seeing Mt. Hiei morning and evening. Room had windows in all rooms providing lake and city views. Even from the bathroom!”
Ping
Thailand
“There was a full moon across the Lake Biwa so the view from our high floor room was wonderful.”
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Brian
United States
“Great views! The Breakfast Buffet was great. I enjoyed the food and drink in the upstairs lounge. The shuttle to and from the Otsu train station was very convenient.”
Joielen
Japan
“The room is clean and i loved the amenities except they don’t have a facial wash. Everything is excellent,my family loved it!”
Alex
Japan
“It offers amazing lake view and comfortable rooms.”
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Bart
Belgium
“We had a great stay at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel on our way to Hiroshima. It’s a large hotel with spacious rooms and beautiful views of the lake. The room size exceeded our expectations, offering plenty of space to relax after a day of...”
Rocket
United States
“Amazing view of Lake Biwa! Exceptional hospitality. My second stay at this hotel! Discovered Sakamoto Cable to Enryakuji Temple (World Heritage Site). Fantastic experience!”
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Ramakanth
India
“The hotel room is super clean and spacious. The bed is very comfortable. I just wanted to stay in my room, it was that nice. The staff are very friendly and helpful.”
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Xinchi
Switzerland
“Stunning view, you can see both sunrise and sunset from your beautiful room almost directly on the Biwa lake. The rooms are also very spacious.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
6 Restaurants On Site
Lake View Dining "Biona"
Cuisine
Chinese • Japanese • European
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Shimizu Japanese Restaurant
Cuisine
Japanese • Sushi
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Beaux Sejours French Restaurant
Cuisine
French
Open for
Dinner
Ambience
Romantic
Riho Chinese Restaurant
Cuisine
Chinese
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Lobby Lounge Port NIO
Open for
High tea
Ambience
Modern
Sky Lounge Top of Otsu
Open for
Cocktail hour
Ambience
Romantic
Amenities of Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking on site
Non-smoking rooms
Free Wifi
Facilities for disabled guests
6 restaurants
Bar
House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
< 1 year old
Crib upon request
Free
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
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