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Biwafront Hikone

Hotel in Hikone

Featuring a shared lounge, Biwafront Hikone is located in Hikone. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub.

K
Kevin
From
United Kingdom
Staff here are lovely, stunning views, excellent food! One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Definitely recommend and stay half board. Special mention for Nguyen from Vietnam who looked after us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews
Price from
US$302.69
1 night, 2 adults

Machiya no Yado Iroha

Hotel in Nagahama

Offering free WiFi, Machiya no Yado Iroha is set in Nagahama. Featuring a garden, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

J
Jorge
From
New Zealand
Everything was great. The staff were really friendly and made us feel at home, the location was excellent and central, and the room was clean and comfortable. The snacks were a great touch after a long day of travel. We will definitely love to stay again in the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews
Price from
US$138.85
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho

Hotel in Otsu

Set in Otsu, Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho has a shared lounge, bar and free WiFi. Featuring a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

W
Wei Hsiang
From
Taiwan
The staff speaks fluent English, highly recommended the street tour. Our stay, Koujiya, is clean and quiet, and there’s a parking space in front of the house (seems to be the only option with parking space)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews
Price from
US$185.81
1 night, 2 adults

Biwako Hotel

Hotel in Otsu

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.

C
Cerny
From
Israel
Excellent hotel, amazing lake Biwa view, large rooms, very good breakfast and a 20-30 minutes short walk plus train got me to Kyoto.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 948 reviews
Price from
US$167.73
1 night, 2 adults

YANMAR SUNSET MARINA CLUBHOUSE&HOTEL

Hotel in Moriyama

Featuring a bar and free WiFi throughout the property, YANMAR SUNSET MARINA CLUBHOUSE&HOTEL is located in Moriyama.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$927.77
1 night, 2 adults

Kishida House - Vacation STAY 78228v

Hotel in Nagahama

Kishida House - Vacation STAY 78228v is set in Nagahama. The hotel offers both free WiFi and free private parking. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
US$83.32
1 night, 2 adults

Kishida House - Vacation STAY 36589v

Hotel in Nagahama

Kishida House - Vacation STAY 36589v is located in Nagahama. The hotel provides both free WiFi and free private parking.

G
Gloria
From
Hong Kong
Located in a quiet village off biwa lake, but not too far, we biked to there as we were doing round biwa trip. Owner offers free pick up from nearest train station. No worry that you don't have a car. But the place is for someone who like quiet stay. The nearest supermarket is 10 minutes bike away. It is village house fashioned into a guest house. There is washing machine 200 yen per wash+dry! We washed our bike clothes. The bar like lobby allows cooking and meeting other guests. Owner is very friendly. My friend was too tired to continue biking, she wanted to take a taxi to next guest house, owner provided a very doable solution: asked another guest whom we chatted at dinner time, also a biker in her home country to bike with me, saved my friend carrying her bike, and at the same time satisfying this guest 's plan to bike around. She went back by train. I said she was imaginative ! Everyone was happy. She answered email, ie our needs promptly as she stays in her house a little away.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Price from
US$76.87
1 night, 2 adults

Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwa Lake - Vacation STAY 15463v

Hotel in Kusatsu

Located in Kusatsu, Boston Plaza Kusatsu Biwa Lake - Vacation STAY 15463v provides free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$166.92
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.

Y
Yi Sin
From
Singapore
The spacious well equipped room with a fantastic view of Lake Biwa. We got a free upgrade to a mini suite. Thank you Otsu Prince Hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,426 reviews
Price from
US$127.02
1 night, 2 adults

HMHouse 長浜北高前 A棟

Hotel in Nagahama

Situated within 12 km of Hikone Castle and 6.8 km of Maibara Station, HMHouse 長浜北高前 A棟 features rooms in Nagahama.

S
Soham
From
Japan
Great amenities, plenty of space and staff was very helpful and polite
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
US$38.63
1 night, 2 adults
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Biwako Hotel

Hotel in Otsu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 948 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 948 reviews
Amazing, so amazing! The hotel looks like a 5* hotel, and feels like one. The interior is so fancy, I should have booked it for longer duration, considering how easy it is to reach Kyoto from here. It is double the price of a hotel from Kyoto, but the facilities make up for it. I had the Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking and the view was amazing and I was lucky enough to catch the fountain show at the docks, which can be viewed clearly from the balcony.
Guest review byStefan
Norway
From US$143.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Just 5 mins walk from station. Easy access to site seeing spots nearby. 10 mins to Nagahama Castle, 5 mins to Nagahama harbour that take ferry to Chikubushima. Welcoming and helpful staff. Nice room with welcoming drinks, free amenities, public bath and very nice view of Biwako.
Guest review byIrene Kung
Hong Kong
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews
Lovely food, staff, baths, own private dining room, meticulous service and very clean area. I think it’s almost impossible to top in those regards. The room with its own hotspring was divine. The massage was excellent. Would recommend.
Guest review byBernard
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 80 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 byPiotr
Poland
From US$69.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
This is an older hotel. However, the efficiency & friendliness of the staff, the location of the hotel plus the added extras thrown in make up for everything. Highly recommend.
Guest review byNicholas
Australia
From US$243.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,426 reviews
The spacious well equipped room with a fantastic view of Lake Biwa. We got a free upgrade to a mini suite. Thank you Otsu Prince Hotel.
Guest review byYi Sin
Singapore
From US$107.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 608 reviews
The staff was very polite and patience. He answered all of our questions even though we didn’t really understand Japanese.
Guest review byEr
Singapore
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews
The facilities were amazing, an in room onsen and a big outdoor one as well. Was amazing all around.
Guest review bysash
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews
The private onsen, the view, the room, the food Everything was perfect.
Guest review byJessica
Netherlands
From US$75.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
The room was clean , breakfast was nice, staff are friendly
Guest review byCHEE MENG
Malaysia
From US$175.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews
Great staff, perfect cleanliness, great public bathroom!
Guest review byDmitriev
Japan
From US$107.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Great room, nice to take a walk and cycle by the lake
Guest review byteh wei lung
Singapore
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
Simply 10/10. Spa, terrasse view are amazing!
Guest review byGLEB
Croatia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
Good location, clean and convenient!
Guest review byPattawia
United Kingdom

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byStephanie
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byTanya
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 bySusan
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byWai Leng
Singapore
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Beautiful place to spend a relaxed day.

Beautiful place to spend a relaxed day. Take the ropeway to the top of the hill for a great view and explore the top of the hill. Strolling along the canal paths in the early evening was beautiful. Atmospheric old streets to do some shopping and have a meal just a stone's throw from the Little Bird's Hostel.
Guest review byRachel
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Moriyama sits on Lake Biwa with great access to both east...

Moriyama sits on Lake Biwa with great access to both east and west side, across the Biwako Ohashi bridge. Though Moriyama itself is very urbanized, there are many traditional villages surrounding the town such as Omihachiman. Overall, the Lake Biwa area is severely underrated and tourists should definitely consider to go!
Guest review byMiguel
Japan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byAdam
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byGregory Fortuin
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byPeter
Japan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byPiret
Estonia

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