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8 hotels

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28 hotels

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Biwafront Hikone

Hotel in 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.

Y
YUTANG
From
Taiwan
everything is so wonderful and well arranged.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews
Price from
$282.20
1 night, 2 adults

Machiya no Yado Iroha

Hotel in Nagahama

Located in Nagahama, 8.9 miles from Hikone Castle, Machiya no Yado Iroha has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

S
Sayuri Beatriz
From
Japan
The property is located in a unique neighborhood, close to shops and restaurants. It is also a walking distance from the Nagahama Castle and the Biwako. The room was very spacious and well equipped, total silence during the night. The hotel also provided some mini bar snacks and cup ramen. The parking lot was easy to find and there were signs indicating where the reception was. We would totally come back for another visit!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews
Price from
$101.60
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho

Hotel in Otsu

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.

H
Holly
From
Canada
Outstanding welcome, sense of genuine Japanese culture and history, beautiful common area for morning coffee and goodies, excellent communication.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
$186.95
1 night, 2 adults

Forest Villa YUMESUZU The Closest Accommodation to the Metasequoia Tree-lined Avenue

Hotel in Takashima

Located 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...

T
Tony
From
United States
Convenient located right in front of the famous sequoia tree lines blvd , owner was so kind and helpful, dining area are bright with ample space, food are delicious and more than enough, private parking just outside the building
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
$181.62
1 night, 2 adults

Kishida House - Vacation STAY 78228v

Hotel in Nagahama

Located in Nagahama, 13 miles from Hikone Castle, Kishida House - Vacation STAY 78228v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Molly
From
United States
Extremely comfortable sleeping room and a gorgeous house situated in a lovely neighborhood. The owner was extremely kind and provided a wonderful meal and a ride to the train station at the end of my stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
$77.35
1 night, 2 adults

Kishida House - Vacation STAY 36613v

Hotel in Nagahama

Located in Nagahama, 13 miles from Hikone Castle, Kishida House - Vacation STAY 36613v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
$83.83
1 night, 2 adults

WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v

Hotel in Otsu

Located in Otsu, 6 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
$165.74
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...

S
Shadman Shifat
From
Japan
The staffs were super nice and friendly. It was easy to communicate with them. The rooms are very comfortable for stay with all the necessary things like toothbrush, soap, etc.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,201 reviews
Price from
$53.34
1 night, 2 adults

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Hotel in Otsu

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.

L
LIK MUN
From
Hong Kong
The room is very spacious, after opening 2 luggages on the floor, I can still walk around the room freely without worrying being tripped. The room is clean and quiet. The toilet, washing basin and bathing area are all separated. The lake view is simply marvellous. The breakfast (buffet) is fantastic, lots of varieties to choose from. There is a convenience store in the lobby. A supermarket can be found at the entrance of the hotel. There are 2 swimming pools, but they are not opened on the day of my stay. A nearby Aeon Mall is only a few minutes drive away.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,550 reviews
Price from
$105.97
1 night, 2 adults

HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama

Hotel in 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.

J
Julia
From
United States
The coin laundry and vending machines were very conveniently close. The free instant meals helped when I had no time to buy dinner upon arrival.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews
Price from
$85.09
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews

Located in Hikone, 2.5 miles from Hikone Castle, Super Hotel Minami Hikone Ekimae provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

From $57.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 504 reviews

Located in Nagahama, 8.3 miles from Hikone Castle, Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From $159.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews

Hotel New Omi is located in Omihachiman, within 23 miles of Sanzen-in Temple and 24 miles of Enryaku-ji Temple.

Biwako Hotel

Hotel in Otsu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 859 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 $175.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 665 reviews

Hotel 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 $69.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 749 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 $78.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

Located 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 $255.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Located 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.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews

HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi is located in Higashiomi, within 30 miles of Enryaku-ji Temple and 30 miles of Sanzen-in Temple.

From $64.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews

Located in Kusatsu, 14 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, Hotel 21 provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

From $72.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

Located in Nagahama, 13 miles from Hikone Castle, Kishida House - Vacation STAY 36589v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $83.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,212 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 $57.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,052 reviews

Located 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 $73.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 925 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 $62.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 630 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.

From $64.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 472 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 $59.34 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

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Located in Otsu, 6 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 78585v has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Located 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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Located in Otsu, 6 miles from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 719 reviews

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

From $73.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Located within 7.1 miles of Shoren-in Temple and 7.4 miles of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Enmanin Sanmitsuden - Vacation STAY 03295v provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.

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From $90.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,550 reviews
The room is very spacious, after opening 2 luggages on the floor, I can still walk around the room freely without worrying being tripped. The room is clean and quiet. The toilet, washing basin and bathing area are all separated. The lake view is simply marvellous. The breakfast (buffet) is fantastic, lots of varieties to choose from. There is a convenience store in the lobby. A supermarket can be found at the entrance of the hotel. There are 2 swimming pools, but they are not opened on the day of my stay. A nearby Aeon Mall is only a few minutes drive away.
Guest review by
LIK MUN
Hong Kong
From $280.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 956 reviews
Good 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 by
Layton
Canada
From $73.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 719 reviews
I 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 by
Dodi
Japan
From $76.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 346 reviews
The 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 by
Lisa
Japan
From $251.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
The view was beautiful and the open air bath was amazing, really recommend staying here, it's worth the money. We also had the half board included which was very tasty. Overall amazing stay, would love to come back.
Guest review by
Daniela
Italy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews
The 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 while
Guest review by
Kelsey
United States
From $60.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews
It 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 by
Carmen
Philippines
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews
Comfortable place with a great location and good breakfast in the morning. Convenient having the train station so close by
Guest review by
Will
United States
From $69.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews
Although it was built in the 1990s, this hotel is actually really value-for-money. Good for a short getaway.
Guest review by
Eu Shawn
Singapore
From $265.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Premium service. Even five stars hotels couldn’t provide this level of care and attention. 10/10
Guest review by
ERRAZI
France
From $223.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
wonderful view of the lake with beautiful onsen and tasty dinner, very nice experience
Guest review by
Olivia
Switzerland
From $159.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 504 reviews
The location is convenient if you intend to take the ferry.
Guest review by
Y
United States
From $175.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 859 reviews
Comfortable hotel, wide space and very good hot spring.
Guest review by
nawarat
Thailand
From $63.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 468 reviews
The staff was very helpful! Breakfast was great!
Guest review by
Hiromi
United States

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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
10

Beautiful town, loved the shops, quiet places.

Beautiful town, loved the shops, quiet places. Had dinner at a wonderful little place with great noodles in soup, gracious chef. There were no places for early breakfast, so ultimately went to the train station which was out of our way and found a place that opened at 9am.
Guest review by
Susan
United States
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
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

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