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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. Absolutely everything here is incredible. The dinner in particular is one of the best meals I've ever had in my life with super helpful waiters who will explain each meal as it comes. Front-of-house staff are extremely helpful and friendly, and will even send a shuttle bus out to collect you from the train station and bring you back after your stay has concluded. You're greeted with a warm tea and smiling faces. The room is beautiful, large and spotlessly clean. Private onsens are reasonably priced and very relaxing. Breakfast was also delicious and the nicest breakfast I had in my 3 week stay in Japan.

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9.2
Wonderful
421 reviews
Price from
$239
per night

The air-conditioned rooms come with Japanese Yukata robes, a fridge and a seating area with low tables and cushions. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with Western-style beds or in rooms with Japanese futon bedding and tatami (woven-straw) floors. Guests can watch international programmes on a flat-screen TV (BBC World, Phoenix InfoNews Channel, TVBS and YTN). The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers. The view of the garden with two sakura trees, the terrace, the foot bath, the spacious and comfortable private bathroom, the room’s design, the incredibly delicious meals and the fact that there was a private dining room, the magnificent breakfast, the kind and cheerful staff, the cosmetic products in the room, the free minibar and its amazing variety… In short, everything was perfect. Thank you so much for the thoughtful touches and this unforgettable experience.

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9
Wonderful
899 reviews
Price from
$165
per night

Some accommodation includes a terrace and a seating area with flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning and heating. At the ryokan, some units are fitted with a coffee machine and chocolates or cookies.

A buffet breakfast is available at the ryokan. There is a coffee shop on-site. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. The hotel was beautiful and I enjoyed the four different onsens in there. A few of the onsens (indoor) were a little on the older side, but the outdoor rock pool was spectacular. The facilities were really great. Dinner was really high quality food, although I felt a bit rushed. The breakfast buffet was spectacular.

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9
Wonderful
969 reviews
Price from
$244
per night

The ryokan features a flat-screen TV. Featuring free private parking, this 2-star ryokan also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom.

Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Takashima, like fishing. Fantastic dinner. Room was spacious with a great view.

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9
Wonderful
71 reviews
Price from
$45
per night

Set in Takashima in the Shiga region, Marumo Ryokan offers accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a public bath. With a garden, the 1-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The ryokan features family rooms. Staff were exceptional and breakfast was authentic Japanese experience.

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9.1
Wonderful
84 reviews
Price from
$63
per night

長浜城下 町屋ホテル 和乃リトリートひといき features a sauna and free private parking, and is within 14 km of Hikone Castle and 8.6 km of Maibara Station. This recently renovated ryokan is located 10 km from Green Park Santo and 27 km from Taga-taisha Shrine. The ryokan has family rooms. This was one of the best and aesthetically pleasing stays in my life up to this point. The tastefulness of the room aswell as the whole hotel was truly amazing. The minute I stepped in I knew I had to write something here. The staff also was immensly polite and friendly.

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8.4
Very Good
108 reviews
Price from
$342
per night

Located in Hikone, less than 1 km from Hikone Castle, Honmachi Juku has a garden, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access. The 2-star ryokan is 7.2 km from Maibara Station. The ryokan features family rooms. The staff went above & beyond to accommodate me. Can't rate this 180 year old property, that's been preserved & meticulously revamped into a delightful stay. 😀

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8.7
Excellent
220 reviews
Price from
$49
per night

Located in Hikone, near Hikone Castle, Kiyotaki Ryokan is a historic ryokan that features a garden. The property is non-smoking and is set 8 km from Taga-taisha Shrine.

The ryokan comes with a flat-screen TV. Providing free private parking, this 2-star ryokan also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. Great place for a change of pace in japan!!! Free bike rental super kind owners and great food

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8.9
Excellent
135 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

Only a 5-minute drive from JR Ogoto Onsen Station with the complimentary shuttle, hotel Yuzanso features Japanese-style rooms with a private open-air hot spring bath and spectacular views of Biwako Lake. The hotel also offers massage treatments and a sauna. JR Ogoto Onsen Station offers a direct transit in 20 minutes to Kyoto Station. The breakfast was very good, quite a variety. Tasty the Japanese way. The location is a bit far out but the train and their shuttle helped a lot. Place is nice and quiet to relax. As I am a Muslim I was happy to see that you have the Japan Halal certification so we feel confidant to come again and share news with family and friends. You also had souveniers but I had to scan one by one to see if it is halal.

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8.8
Excellent
238 reviews
Price from
$268
per night

Featuring 1-star accommodation, Tobaya Ryokan is set in Hikone, 1.5 km from Hikone Castle and 7.7 km from Taga-taisha Shrine. This ryokan features a garden. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

The units at the ryokan come with a seating area. At the ryokan, the units are fitted with a tatami, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom. Wonderful private onsen It was open at 5am too!

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8.9
Excellent
320 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

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FAQs about ryokans in Lake Biwa

  • Biwako Hanakaido, Biwako Ryokusuitei, and Yumotokan are some of the popular ryokans in Lake Biwa.

    In addition to these ryokans, Marumo Ryokan, Ebisusou, and Kiyotaki Ryokan are also popular in Lake Biwa.

  • We make it quick and easy to book a ryokan in Lake Biwa. Here’s what we offer:

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  • There are 19 ryokans in Lake Biwa you can book on Booking.com.

  • Couples traveling in Lake Biwa loved staying at Marumo Ryokan, Tobaya Ryokan, and Biwako Hanakaido.

    Similarly, these ryokans in Lake Biwa were also highly rated by couples: Kiyotaki Ryokan, Biwako Ryokusuitei, and Yumotokan.

  • Most ryokans on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

  • Many families visiting Lake Biwa loved staying at Marumo Ryokan, Ebisusou, and Ryokan Beniayu.

    Similarly, Biwako Ryokusuitei, Biwako Hanakaido, and Honmachi Juku are also popular among families.

  • Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi, Yuzanso, and Ryokan Beniayu have received great reviews from guests in Lake Biwa about the views from these ryokans

    Guests staying in Lake Biwa also loved the views from these ryokans: Biwako Hanakaido, Honmachi Juku, and Biwako Ryokusuitei.

  • The average price per night for a ryokan in Lake Biwa for this weekend is $384, based on current Booking.com prices.

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