Biwako Hanakaido
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About this property
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. A free shuttle runs to/from JR Ogoto-Onsen Station, which is a 5-minute ride away. Japanese-style rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding, while Western rooms come with beds and a sofa. All rooms all soundproof and air-conditioned, and fitted with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an attached bathroom. Biwako Hanakaido has a 24-hour front desk, drinks vending machines and a souvenir shop. Guests can unwind in gender-separate public hot-spring baths, or rent a family bath for private use. Guests can enjoy kaiseki traditional multi-course dinner featuring original dishes based on Kyoto cuisine, seasonal ingredients and local specialties. The property also houses cafe hanakomachi and soba noodle restaurant. Room service is available. Biwako Hanakaido is a 15-minute drive from the Omi Jingu Shrine and Saikyo-ji Temple.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Spa
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
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Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
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3 twin beds | ||
3 futon beds | ||
4 futon beds | ||
2 twin beds and 4 futon beds | ||
2 twin beds | ||
2 twin beds and 4 futon beds | ||
2 twin beds and 4 futon beds | ||
2 twin beds and 2 futon beds | ||
3 twin beds | ||
3 futon beds | ||
4 futon beds | ||
2 twin beds and 4 futon beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mark
United States
“The staff, service, accommodations, facilities and food were all top notch.” - Sandcastle
United States
“Staff are super caring and I felt overwhelmed. The place is clean. Family friendly. All the meals, especially dinner, are top notched. The osen condition is perfect. I wish the pool would be a bit bigger but that's plenty to use for my family of...” - Ilona
Canada
“The staff were absolutely amazing and the facility is beautiful. We had a great time enjoying the Onsen, delicious food, and seeing the nearby temples.” - Elise
United States
“Very comfortable accommodations with just about everything you need on-premise. The highlight of the stay were the kind people of the hotel and exceptional kaiseki cuisine. Absolutely amazing food, with great skill, care and attention to detail....” - Charon
United States
“This was a one night splurge, and I have never felt so well attended. I stayed in the Nakagawa Woodcrafts Concept Room. It was beautiful and serene. The balcony held my own private open-air hot spring bath that looked out to the lake. It was...” - Azami
United States
“Everything about the hotel experience was superior. The dinner and the breakfast the quality of the taste and the presentation was so beautiful. It was beyond our expectation. We had a little one with us and they were very accommodating too.” - Brandon
United States
“Interesting authentic experience, people were extremely friendly. The premises was very open and easy to navigate. Staff was great.” - Eran
Israel
“This is our first time in Japan and we landed straight for 4 nights in this great hotel. You get the full japanese experience when you land including traditional Japanese breakfasts and dinners, the dinners are amazing so take the half board. The...” - Elena
United States
“It is located facing Lake Biwako, and the rooms have a beautiful view. Personnel are very professional and ready to help at all times. We had a fluent English speaker help us with check in and explain how to use and enjoy the facilities.” - Olivia
Switzerland
“wonderful view of the lake with beautiful onsen and tasty dinner, very nice experience”
Area info
Amenities of Biwako Hanakaido
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Spa
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Lake view
- View
Outdoors
- Balcony
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
- Spa facilities
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Sauna
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.







The fine print
Guests are kindly requested to indicate the mean of transportation to the property at the time of booking.
In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.
To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation in advance and call the property when you arrive at the Ogoto Onsen Station. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Guests with children must inform the property in advance of the number of children and their respective ages as different rates are applicable according to their age. Please note that facility fees apply to children using existing beds.
Please note that the maximum occupancy of the room includes all children and cannot be exceeded under any circumstances. For extra guests exceeding the room occupancy, guests will be asked to separate rooms and additional charges will apply. Guests may not be accommodated if there is no availability.
Please inform the property in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary needs.
For children aged 0 to 5, bedding and meals are not included in the price. Additional fees apply for bedding and meals.
For dinner-included reservations, a Japanese meal is served between 17:30 and 20:00.
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.
Guests must check in by 19:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
License number: 滋賀県指令大保1112号