20 Ryokan in Shiga

Enjoy good food with high-quality, spacious rooms and hot springs

Established in 1870, Ryoutei Ryokan Yasui was is located little over an hour from Kyoto Station. It houses 3 different public baths including an outdoor bath. This ryokan boasts a Japanese garden, which can be seen from all guest rooms. All rooms have Japanese décor with tatami (woven-straw) flooring, shoji sliding doors and a seating area. Flat-screen TVs are also fitted in all rooms and Japanese-style yukata robes are provided to guests. Most rooms feature a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy the beautiful garden outside and shop for Japanese treats at the souvenir shop. The ryokan has an indoor and outdoor public bath. Spacious banquet rooms are available upon request. Just a 10-minute drive from Hikone Station, Yasui Ryotei Ryokan offers free shuttle service from the station. Both the historic Biwa Lake and Hikone Castle are a mere 10-minute drive from the hotel. Seasonal kaiseki Japanese course dinners are served in private dining rooms. Breakfast is also served in private rooms and lunch can be enjoyed at an additional cost.

Located on the lakeshore of Ogoto Onsen on the western shore of Lake Biwa, with the lush Hiei Mountain range at its back and a spacious view of Lake Biwa in front. It takes about 2 hours by train from Kansai International Airport, and there is a shuttle bus at JR Ogoto Onsen.By car, it takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes using the expressway.The World Heritage Site, Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei, can be reached by car in 30 minutes. Eighty percent of the 69 guest rooms are equipped with open-air baths, featuring Ogoto Onsen water and offering a liberating atmosphere with views of Lake Biwa. The cuisine includes authentic kaiseki dishes presented with items like appetizers and sashimi, focusing on local production for local consumption using Omi rice from local farmers and certified premium Omi beef. The large communal baths feature two areas: a women's bath with the warmth of wood and a men's bath with rock baths and reclining baths, allowing guests to enjoy the hot spring experience.Outside the large communal baths, there is a water-mirror courtyard where guests can soak their feet in a footbath while enjoying the courtyard's enchanting atmosphere.Next to the courtyard is a post-bath library, where complimentary coffee, juice, and ice pops are offered. In the surrounding area, in addition to Mount Hiei, there are popular tourist destinations such as Sakamoto Monzenmachi, Biwako Terrace, Metasequoia Avenue, and La Collina Omihachiman, as well as nearby activities like canoeing and SUP on Lake Biwa.

One minute walk to Lake Biwa.‘Guests are treated like they’re at home’... We hope you enjoy your stay as if it were your own home. Enjoy ingredients from Shiga Prefecture, including Omi beef, lake fish such as Biwa trout and ayu, vegetables grown in the rich soil of Shiga, and Omi rice with your family and friends.

Offering quiet street views, Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi is set in the Ogoto Onsen district of Otsu, 16 km from Enryaku-ji Temple and 17 km from Mount Hiei. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests also enjoy access to the hot spring bath and hot tub, as well as the spa facilities and public bath. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. You can play billiards and table tennis at the 3-star ryokan. An indoor play area is also available at the ryokan, while guests can also relax in the garden. Shoren-in Temple is 19 km from Ogoto Onsen Yunoyado Komolebi, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 20 km away. Itami Airport is 62 km from the property.

Located in Nagahama, 14 km from Hikone Castle, 旗籠白忠 offers accommodation with a public bath. This ryokan provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The ryokan has ski storage space and an electric vehicle charging station. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. Guests at 旗籠白忠 can enjoy skiing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Maibara Station is 8.4 km from the accommodation, while Green Park Santo is 10 km away. Nagoya Airport is 74 km from the property.

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. Nagoya Airport is 70 km away.

Omi beef, natural mallard duck dishes. A Japanese-style ryokan on the shore of Lake Biwa. Traditional course meals using seasonal and local ingredients.