Biwako Ryokusuitei

3.5 star property
Lakefront ryokan with spa, near Lake Biwa

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Deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, facials, reflexology
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Yuuga Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Semi-Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking
Koyu Elegant Suite with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking
Property amenity
Surrounded by the tranquility of Shozuiji Temple and Ukimido, Biwako Ryokusuitei offers a serene escape. Relax in the indoor public bath or indulge in rejuvenating treatments like deep-tissue massages and facials. With a Japanese garden, library, coffee shop/cafe nearby, you'll find your peaceful retreat.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Onsen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Hot tub
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
The current price is €196
17 Jul - 18 Jul

Room options

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Fuga Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Cypress Bath - Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Koyu Elegant Suite with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 54 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Triple Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

Yuuga Japanese Style Room with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Spring-water bath
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Manyo Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Spring-water bath
  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Futons

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Yuuga Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Semi-Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Spring-water bath
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

Fuga Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Spring-water bath
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

Koyu Premier Suite with Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 72 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

AO No SYOU Deluxe Twin Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Biwa No Kaze Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Twin Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, Bathtub, Partial Lake View (Tsukiyomi Japanese Twin Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

Biwa no Kaze Japanese style 3 beds with open-a

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Huuga Japanese Western Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

Ao No Syou Deluxe Twin Room with Open Air Bath Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, Bathtub, Partial Lake View (Tsukiyomi Japanese Twin Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

Huuga Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Yuuga Japanese Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Western Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Single Beds and 5 Single Futons

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Western Style Room with TV in Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Manyo Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Futons

Luxury Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

Ao No Ayou Partial Lake View Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Yuuga Japanese-style twin room with hot spring observation bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Enryakuji Temple - 21 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Mount Hiei - 23 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Sanzen-in Temple - 23 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 24 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 108 min drive
  • Biwako-Hamaotsu Station - 11 min drive
  • Kamisakaemachi Station - 12 min drive
  • Ogotoonsen station - 17 min walk
  • Free local area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪伊予製麺雄琴店 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪麺屋聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪ガールズファンタジー - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪プルプルネクステージ - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪フォーナイン - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Biwako Ryokusuitei puts you a short five-minute drive from Lake Biwa. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials or reflexology. A bar/lounge, a hot tub and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 70 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 20
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 20
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Off-site

    • Free area shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Kaiseki meal

Travelling with children

  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 89
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 109

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers
  • Children's slippers
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Geta (wooden sandals)

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours a day. There are 2 indoor hot springs and 2 outdoor hot springs open between midnight and 11:30 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 78°F.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Hot springs access available from midnight to 11:30 PM
  • Reservations are required for private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Guests with tattoos will be required to follow specific instructions when using the on-site public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in.

Also known as

Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn
Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei
Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei Ryokan
Biwako Ryokusuitei Ryokan Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Does Biwako Ryokusuitei offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Biwako Ryokusuitei does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Biwako Ryokusuitei and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing. Additional recreation on-site includes hot springs. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Biwako Ryokusuitei also has spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Biwako Ryokusuitei?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Biwako Ryokusuitei like?

Biwako Ryokusuitei is located on the Otsu Strip, a short 20-minute walk from Lake Biwa and 2 minutes' walk from Ogoto Onsen.

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Biwako Ryokusuitei Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Onsen
Breakfast
Amenities
Room
Bathroom
View
Food

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful, delicious, and offered a large variety of options. (15 reviews)
  • The airport shuttle service was a great touch, providing convenient transportation to and from the train station. (4 reviews)
  • The private hot tub on the balcony of the room offered a serene and unique experience with a lovely view. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

such an amazing experience at this resort from check in to everything in between. my family enjoyed the public bath & we also had a private bath in room overlooking biwa lake. nice relaxing experience in the middle of our trip to unwind. would definitely come here again.
1-night trip

10/10

The food was fantastic and we enjoyed the onsen experience.
1-night trip

10/10

Great onsen, great service and dinning option
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent room and wonderful onsen. Incredible Japanese dinner and service.
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing! The property offered a shuttle ride from the station. We were greeted with a cup of tea. We were also taken to our room and with assistance and given a thorough tour of the space and the services that the hotel provided. The property has a beautiful view of the lake. The room was spacious for our group. Highly recommend the meals offered for dinner and breakfast. The onsen was also clean and spacious.
1-night trip

10/10

the staff were so professional and friendly to our group (from another country). Very easy to approach staff though we were not Japanese speaking. The ryokan itself was very clean. Great views. Lots of amenities for self care.
1-night trip

10/10

The food was excellent. The shuttle was at the jR station waiting for the guests when we arrived. We loved our stay.
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel. Staff was awesome. Highly recommend.
1-night trip

10/10

Room was large and clean. Service was excellent although facilities were a bit dated. Food was good and we especially enjoyed the buffet breakfast. Checkout at 10am was a bit early compared to other hotels. There is not much to see within walking distance of the onsen.
1-night trip

10/10

must choose dinner and breakfast
1-night trip

10/10

This was one of my favorite experiences while in Japan. Worth every penny. Our room ws lovely, the food was amazing, the service was top notch.
1-night trip

10/10

good happy hour drinks! view is so nice
1-night trip

10/10

Very nice room with beautiful look over the lake
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel, clean room and comfortable. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is very good, even has grill seafood by your own on the dining table. Free shuttle bus to hotel from train station and only a few minutes journey. Will come back again and try the in room onset next time.
3-night trip

8/10

Nice meals (dinner and breakfast), clean room. friendly staff. All you can drink happy hour. Snacks and drinks have good variety already. Frequent shuttle bus to train station, not much wait time. Efficient check in and check out.
1-night trip

10/10

It combines both the good points of modern hotel and traditional onsen ryokan. I should stay here for longer time rather than just 2 nights.
2-night trip

10/10

overall the hotal is clean and we have a nice sleep at night
1-night trip

10/10

My room was cool!
2-night trip

10/10

Nice and relaxing
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing facilities and the staff cannot do enough for you, plus the breakfast buffet is delicious.
1-night trip

10/10

Very nice Suite
1-night trip

6/10

Convenient as they have shuttle bus pick up from station. Dinner under my expectation.
2-night trip

10/10

Very relaxing stay - a wonderful experience.
1-night trip

10/10

Nice hotel and excellent service.
1-night trip

10/10

Great service and onsen
1-night trip