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Otsu

89 hotels

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58 hotels

Kusatsu

23 hotels

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8 hotels

Takashima

105 hotels

Maibara

9 hotels

Omihachiman

29 hotels

Higashiomi

10 hotels

Katsuno

2 hotels

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Biwafront Hikone

Hotel in Hikone

Located in Hikone, 4.2 km from Hikone Castle, Biwafront Hikone provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

s
sebastien
From
France
The view on the lake. And the kids loved the Udon bar at night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews
Price from
US$288.49
1 night, 2 adults

Machiya no Yado Iroha

Hotel in Nagahama

Set in Nagahama, 14 km from Hikone Castle, Machiya no Yado Iroha offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

T
Tomas
From
Japan
The room was very beautiful & modern looking with lots of amenities. Staff was very friendly and showed us around the property and explained to us everything we needed to know. The beautiful garden near the reception was freely accessible with a place for small fireworks. The surrounding area was very peaceful in the evening but lively and full of interesting shops and restaurants during the day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 352 reviews
Price from
US$103.87
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho

Hotel in Otsu

Set in Otsu and with Daigo-ji Temple reachable within 9.2 km, Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

M
Miglė
From
Lithuania
Amazing place and amazing experience! The city itself maybe was not so tempting, but the hotel was splendid, one of the nicest we ever stayed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$245.06
1 night, 2 adults

Kishida House - Vacation STAY 78228v

Hotel in Nagahama

Set in Nagahama, 21 km from Hikone Castle, Kishida House - Vacation STAY 78228v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

F
Franck
From
France
Everything is perfect here, owner, room, facilities, location ! The area is very calm, close to Lake Biwa. Very enjoyable place !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
US$79.07
1 night, 2 adults

WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v

Hotel in Otsu

Set in Otsu, 10 km from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

N
Nick
From
United States
A beautiful, well thought out space. An amazing location near Biwa lake, and an extremely considerate host. This will be our goto space anytime we're in Kyoto and our recommendation to others.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$140.82
1 night, 2 adults

Comfort Hotel Hikone

Hotel in 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...

K
Karine
From
Brazil
It is really near the station, and the station is near of the Hikone Castle. The breakfast was excellent!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,196 reviews
Price from
US$68.81
1 night, 2 adults

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Hotel in Otsu

Situated 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.

W
Waldemar
From
Poland
Excellent location, wonderful surroundings of lake and parks. Shopping nearby and nice restaurants. Very helpful staff. Highly recommended. Breakfast wonderful- best we every had traveling around the world.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,575 reviews
Price from
US$148.81
1 night, 2 adults

HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama

Hotel in Nagahama

HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama is located in Nagahama, within 7.9 km of Maibara Station and 10 km of Green Park Santo. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.

C
Changchang
From
China
It's a good experience to living in a container. The room is fully equipped.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
Price from
US$89.58
1 night, 2 adults

Kyukamura Ohmi-Hachiman

Hotel in Omihachiman

Located in Omihachiman, within 41 km of Sanzen-in Temple and 41 km of Enryaku-ji Temple, Kyukamura Ohmi-Hachiman provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private parking...

C
Céline Catherine
From
France
Everything Staff was very Nice and wanted us to be happy even if they werent used to foreigner. They did theyre best. Very Nice hospitality The area very Nice Far from the crowed Kyoto Food very Nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
US$260.96
1 night, 2 adults

HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi

Hotel in Higashiomi

Located in Higashiomi, 48 km from Enryaku-ji Temple, HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

C
Canyon
From
Singapore
The facilities were definitely clean and in good condition. let's just cut to the chase about what was special about it: 1. One Free frozen meal 2. The room chair came with a massager. 3. Easy and automated self check-out process
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 255 reviews
Price from
US$84.39
1 night, 2 adults
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Lake Biwa's best hotels with breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews

Set in Hikone, 4.1 km from Hikone Castle, Super Hotel Minami Hikone Ekimae offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

From US$105.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews

Set in Nagahama, 13 km from Hikone Castle, Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$198.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 720 reviews

Vessel Inn Shigamoriyama Station is offering accommodation in Moriyama. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge.

Biwako Hotel

Hotel in Otsu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 842 reviews

Offering 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 US$669.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 663 reviews

Hotel Route-Inn Nagahama Inter is located in Nagahama, within 16 km of Hikone Castle and 9.3 km of Green Park Santo. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From US$77.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Located within 17 km of Hikone Castle and 11 km of Green Park Santo, Super Hotel Shiga Nagahama Tennen Onsen provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nagahama.

From US$110.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

Located in Nagahama, 23 km from Hikone Castle, 須賀谷温泉 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service.

From US$306.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Set in Moriyama, within 19 km of Enryaku-ji Temple and 20 km of Sanzen-in Temple, Setre Marina Biwako offers accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests...

From US$415.46 per night

Budget hotels in Lake Biwa

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

Located in Kusatsu, 22 km from Daigo-ji Temple, Hotel 21 provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

From US$94.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,171 reviews

Toyoko Inn Hikone eki Higashi guchi is located in Hikone, within 1.5 km of Hikone Castle and 6.8 km of Taga-taisha Shrine. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

From US$68.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,076 reviews

Situated 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 US$160.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews

AB Hotel Hikone is located in Hikone. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk.

From US$64.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 876 reviews

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa is located in Nagahama, 14 km from Hikone Castle and 9.4 km from Maibara Station.

From US$123.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 616 reviews

Toyoko Inn Maibara eki Shinkansen Nishi guchi is situated in Maibara, 6.7 km from Hikone Castle and 50 metres from Maibara Station.

From US$72.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 481 reviews

Toyoko Inn Biwako sen Minami Kusatsu eki Nishi guchi is located in Kusatsu, 20 km from Daigo-ji Temple and 21 km from Shoren-in Temple.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu is set in Otsu, 9.4 km from Daigo-ji Temple and 10 km from Shoren-in Temple. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

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Biwafront Hikone

Hotel in Hikone
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews

Located in Hikone, 4.2 km from Hikone Castle, Biwafront Hikone provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$642.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Set in Otsu, 10 km from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 78585v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Situated within 10 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 11 km of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 61955v features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Set in Otsu, 10 km from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$223.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 465 reviews

Located in Omihachiman, 38 km from Sanzen-in Temple, Hotel New Omi features views of the city. Featuring a restaurant, this 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 729 reviews

Only 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 US$94.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews

Hikone Castle Resort & Spa is situated in Hikone, within 500 metres of Hikone Castle and 6.2 km of Maibara Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Set in Takashima, within 27 km of Kehi Jingu Shrine and 33 km of Omimaiko Beach, フォレストヴィラ夢寿々 offers accommodation with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for...

From US$260.64 per night

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From US$198.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews
An amazing 4-star hotel located just next to the shoreline, and all rooms have a view of the beautiful Lake Biwa. Right next to parklands and Nagahama castle, and 5 mins from the city centre and old town market street. Staff is always really helpful and polite, the room was impeccably clean, and there is also free parking. If the hotel would have been located in Europe, a room would probably have costed twice as much as it normally does at Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie, and if you travel during the rainy season or similar, you can get a room for as little as £50, which is astonishing! The hotel also got an Italian restaurant, which I can strongly recommend, because it serves proper Italian cuisine to a reasonable price; normally, when something is advertised as Italian food in Japan it is either something that would make an Italian person cry (and not of joy), or you got yourself a proper but exclusive Italian eating place in Tokyo or Osaka that serves delicious food to a very high price and only to the select few. It is rare to get something that is proper Italian in Japan and 1) outside the big cities, and 2) will not ruin you for a simple meal. You know, if you want to take a short break from all the sushi and ramen...
Guest review by
Travelling Oxonian
United Kingdom
From US$669.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 842 reviews
Biggest room I've ever stayed in Japan! Bright and cheerful with a nice balcony that overlooks the lake. There were 3 of us in one room but there was still plenty of space. The good quality coffee and tea provided in the room are great touches. Love the breakfast too - there's plenty of choices and they all taste good. Would love to stay there again.
Guest review by
Shirley
Singapore
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
awesome staff were friendly helpful and the location is just near Kusatsu station. it takes 15 mins to get to Kyoto on the local JR line. stayed out of the maddening crowds and were one of the locals. well almost no tourists here so I stood out well and truly. loved this hotel will come pack.
Guest review by
Deidre
Australia
From US$414.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews
The staff were friendly and accommodating, and it easy to communicate with them. The ladies that presented the food at dinner were exceptional, explaining each dish in detail, and even assisted in frying the meats perfectly. An overall amazing experience
Guest review by
Jasheen
South Africa
From US$153.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,575 reviews
Excellent location, wonderful surroundings of lake and parks. Shopping nearby and nice restaurants. Very helpful staff. Highly recommended. Breakfast wonderful- best we every had traveling around the world.
Guest review by
Waldemar
Poland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Excellent location, beautiful view of the lake, possibility of observing wild birds. Delicious food. Above all, the wonderful people who run this ryokan. We felt very special there.
Guest review by
Piotr
Poland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
Breakfast was outstanding. Impressive choice of dishes. Rooms were comfortable and the public bathing facility was just perfect, overlooking the castle view.
Guest review by
helskir
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 947 reviews
Very good food, amazing service, very nice private onsen. It was a pleasure to stay and our whole time there was amazing. Looking forward to visit again.
Guest review by
Robert
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 720 reviews
The staff was very polite and patience. He answered all of our questions even though we didn’t really understand Japanese.
Guest review by
Er
Singapore
From US$299.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews
The food was great and the onsen felt great. The shuttle service made it easy to get there and back.
Guest review by
Martin
Czech Republic
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 491 reviews
the place was very clean and comfy, the staff was very nice and kind, very good located
Guest review by
Nadine
Switzerland
From US$71.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Very spacious room with a nice big window and view. Cool showa-era style room
Guest review by
Leon-Maurice
Germany
From US$123.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 339 reviews
Great room, nice to take a walk and cycle by the lake
Guest review by
teh wei lung
Singapore
From US$67.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Comfortable. All the essentials one could need.
Guest review by
Stephen
United Kingdom

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8.0

The street the hotel is in is beautiful.

The street the hotel is in is beautiful. There's lots to see and do nearby. You can go to the lake. There's a couple of really amazing cafés and restaurants nearby. The locals really want you to try and spend time in their town competing with Kyoto can't be easy, but it's well worth spending a day exploring Otsu.
Guest review by
Stephanie
United Kingdom
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 by
Tanya
Australia
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 by
Piret
Estonia
10

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 by
Wai Leng
Singapore
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 by
Adam
United States
10

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 by
Matheus
Netherlands
8.0

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 by
Gregory Fortuin
New Zealand
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 by
Peter
Japan
10

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 by
Paul
France
10

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 water
Guest review by
Weijia
United States