Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi
Japan’s largest lake, replete with noteworthy places and leisure opportunities
Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei
An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto
An art museum surrounded by dense forests, deep in the mountains
A fireworks festival that lights up summer night skies in color
An open-air cafe that looks out across spectacular scenery
This shop of long standing is well-versed in handmade soba noodles and a purveyor to Hieizan Enryakuji Temple
Biwako Ryokusuitei offers Japanese-style/Western rooms with Lake Biwako views, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths are available for all guests, and some rooms come with a private balcony with an open-air bath. A free shuttle is available from JR Ogoto Onsen Train Station, which is a 5-minute drive away and a 20-minute train ride to Kyoto Station. 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. Guests can sing their favorite tunes at the karaoke rooms and purchase local gifts at the souvenir shop. Massages can be requested for an extra cost and you can take walks in the on-site garden. Traditional multi-course meals featuring Omi beef are served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are served at the restaurant. Ryokusuitei Biwako is a 30-minute drive from Miidera Temple and a 30-minute drive from Enryaku-ji Temple. Lake Biwako is just steps away.
Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto enjoys direct access to JR Otsu Station and 2 train stops from JR Kyoto Station. It offers Western-style rooms with a flat-screen TV and free wired internet access. Fully air-conditioned, each room is fitted with a work desk and a fridge. Free toiletries, a hairdryer and a bathtub are a standard in the en suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy dinner and a daily breakfast buffet at Bon Chere Restaurant. Massage services can be requested. Laundry facilities are on offer. Kyoto Tetora Otsu Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Lake Biwa.
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. Free pick-up shuttles are provided from JR Otsu Station, a 5-minute ride away. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV and a spacious en suite bathroom with a bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Yukata robes and a desk are also available in each. At Hotel Biwako, guests can relax in the sauna, use the luggage storage service or purchase souvenirs at the gift shop. A concierge service, free parking and a 24-hour front desk are also available on site. A bar and a wide variety of restaurants offering Italian and Japanese cuisines can be found on site. During the summer months, a rooftop barbecue restaurant with a panoramic view of Lake Biwa is also available. Kyoto Station is just a 15-minute train and bus ride from the hotel, while Otsu Port is just a 3-minute walk away. Ishiyama-dera Temple can be accessed within a 20-minute drive, while Mii-dera Temple is a 12-minute walk away.
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 specialities. 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.
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. JR Kyoto Train Station is a 20-minute train ride away. Air-conditioned rooms offer ample desk space, a fridge and tea/coffee maker. A hairdryer, bathtub and Japanese-style robes can be found in private bathrooms. APA Hotel Biwako Seta-Ekimae is within a 15-minute drive from Onjo Temple and Zezeyaki Museum. It is 25 km from Hieizan Enryaku Temple. Guests can explore the surrounding neighbourhood. Added conveniences include ironing facilities, luggage storage and humidifiers on request. A buffet breakfast is available. Vending machines for drinks and alcoholic beverages are also available.
Daiichi Hotel is located 1 km from JR Kusatsu Train Station, which is a 20-minute train ride from JR Kyoto Station. It provides simply furnished rooms with a flat-screen TV, free wired internet and a bathtub. The hotel has a Japanese restaurant and free-use bicycles. Video-on-demand movies and a green-tea maker await guests at Kusatsu Daiichi Hotel. The en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and amenities. Ritto Interchange (IC) is a 5-minute drive from the hotel. Kusatsujuku Honjin historical lodgings and Kusatsu Jukukaido Koryukan Museum are both 1.5 km away. You can arrange a massage at the hotel’s 24-hour front desk, which also rents laptops to guests. A coin laundry is on site.
A 1-minute walk from JR Minami Kusatsu Station, which is a 20-minute ride from Kyoto Station, Urban Hotel offers rooms with free wired internet, a cafe and massages. It features a buffet restaurant and coin-operated laundry facilities. Comfortable rooms have a contemporary interior in white and dark brown. They're fitted with an LCD TV, a small fridge and green tea. Nightwear and toiletries are provided. The Minami Kusatsu Urban Hotel has a 24-hour front desk and a souvenir corner. The hotel's facilities include drinks vending machines. Cafe Restaurant Lavender offers buffets with a diverse array of delicious local cuisine, while the buffet breakfast includes Western dishes. Cafe Lavender turns into a bar at night. Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu is a 15-minute drive from the Biwa Lake Museum, and a 20-minute drive from the Biwa Lake Bridge.
A 3-minute walk from JR Kusatsu Train Station, which is a 20-minute ride from JR Kyoto Station, Urban Hotel Kusatsu offers air-conditioned rooms with free in-room internet and private bathrooms. Massage services are also available. Rooms at Urban Hotel are equipped with a TV, fridge and electric kettle. Towels and basic toiletries are provided. Guests can avail of laundry services. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, vending machine and meeting rooms. Restaurant & Cafe Lavender offers breakfast buffet, and a la carte dishes for lunch and breakfast. Tea Lounge & Bar Lavender offers snacks and drinks. Several golf courses are within an hour’s drive from Urban Hotel Kusatsu.
Hotel Biwako Plaza is set in Moriyama, 22 km from Kyoto. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain units include a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bath. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries. Nara is 50 km from Hotel Biwako Plaza, while Otsu is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 59 km from Hotel Biwako Plaza.
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. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Otsu Train Station, which is a 9-minute train ride from JR Kyoto Train Station. Rooms at Prince Hotel Lake Biwa feature high ceilings and large picture windows. Each room includes satellite TV channels and a seating area with sofa. The hotel provides a Welcome Counter at JR Kyoto Train Station where guests can leave their luggage while they explore Kyoto. A convenience store and a business centre are available. Shimizu Japanese Restaurant serves sushi with breathtaking lake views. Other dining options include French cuisine, while another restaurant features Japanese, Western and Chinese buffet-style cuisines using local organic ingredients. A poolside barbecue is available during summer. A sky lounge and coffee shop are also offered. A free shuttle bus to and from Otsu Train Station is provided. Lake Biwa Flower Fountain is a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
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. Air-conditioned rooms feature a living area with a tatami (woven mat) floor, an LCD TV and a minibar. An en suite open-air hot spring bath, yukata robes and complimentary green tea are provided. Guests at Yuzanso can relax in spacious public hot spring baths, both indoors and in the open air. A Japanese breakfast and dinner are served. The hotel houses a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines. Yuzanso hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple, and a 30-minute drive from Sanzen-in Temple. The Biwako Valley Ski Resort is a 40-minute drive away.
Yumotokan Hotel offers comfortable Japanese-style rooms with views of Lake Biwa. It features indoor and open-air hot-spring baths and free shuttle service from JR Ogoto Onsen Station. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The Japanese-style rooms have tatami (woven-straw) flooring with modern furnishings and futon bedding. Each room features a private bathroom with a bathtub made of Cypress wood, filled with hot water from the local hot spring. Yumotokan Ryokan has several spacious indoor baths. It also offers rooftop outdoor baths offering panoramic views of Ogoto Town and the surrounding mountains. Hotel Yumotokan is a 5-minute drive from JR Ogoto-Onsen Train Station and a 10-minute drive from JR Hieizan Sakamoto Train Station. It is a 20-minute train ride from Kyoto and a 90-minute train ride from UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nara.