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Otsu

86 hotels

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57 hotels

Kusatsu

23 hotels

Moriyama

8 hotels

Takashima

105 hotels

Maibara

9 hotels

Omihachiman

29 hotels

Higashiomi

10 hotels

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Biwafront Hikone

Hotel in Hikone

Located in Hikone, 4.2 km from Hikone Castle, Biwafront Hikone provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

s
sebastien
From
France
The view on the lake. And the kids loved the Udon bar at night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews
Price from
US$292.59
1 night, 2 adults
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Machiya no Yado Iroha

Hotel in Nagahama

Set in Nagahama, 14 km from Hikone Castle, Machiya no Yado Iroha offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

T
Tomas
From
Japan
The room was very beautiful & modern looking with lots of amenities. Staff was very friendly and showed us around the property and explained to us everything we needed to know. The beautiful garden near the reception was freely accessible with a place for small fireworks. The surrounding area was very peaceful in the evening but lively and full of interesting shops and restaurants during the day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 350 reviews
Price from
US$105.34
1 night, 2 adults
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WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v

Hotel in Otsu

Set in Otsu, 10 km from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

p
paola
From
Switzerland
Excellent location. Brand new. Great hospitality.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$142.82
1 night, 2 adults
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Comfort Hotel Hikone

Hotel in Hikone

Only a few steps from the East exit at Hikone Station, Comfort Hotel Hikone welcomes treats guests to free coffee and free Wi-Fi, as well as a complimentary breakfast featuring freshly baked bread...

S
Sylvian
From
Australia
The staff was very helpful. We enjoyed for a brief free bike rental provided by the hotel on the day we checked out. We managed to ride to the Hikone Castle before we checked out at 10am. Breakfast was delicious and well prepared.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,181 reviews
Price from
US$122.46
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

P
Pui Kwan
From
Hong Kong
Superb view and spacious room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,582 reviews
Price from
US$207.30
1 night, 2 adults
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HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama

Hotel in Nagahama

HOTEL R9 The Yard Nagahama is located in Nagahama, within 7.9 km of Maibara Station and 10 km of Green Park Santo. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.

M
Martin
From
Canada
Great concept. Very simple yet comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
Price from
US$94.81
1 night, 2 adults
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Kyukamura Ohmi-Hachiman

Hotel in Omihachiman

Located in Omihachiman, within 41 km of Sanzen-in Temple and 41 km of Enryaku-ji Temple, Kyukamura Ohmi-Hachiman provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private parking...

C
Céline Catherine
From
France
Everything Staff was very Nice and wanted us to be happy even if they werent used to foreigner. They did theyre best. Very Nice hospitality The area very Nice Far from the crowed Kyoto Food very Nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
US$264.67
1 night, 2 adults
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HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi

Hotel in Higashiomi

Located in Higashiomi, 48 km from Enryaku-ji Temple, HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

C
Canyon
From
Singapore
The facilities were definitely clean and in good condition. let's just cut to the chase about what was special about it: 1. One Free frozen meal 2. The room chair came with a massager. 3. Easy and automated self check-out process
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews
Price from
US$92.18
1 night, 2 adults
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Super Hotel Minami Hikone Ekimae

Hotel in Hikone

Set in Hikone, 4.1 km from Hikone Castle, Super Hotel Minami Hikone Ekimae offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

J
James
From
United Kingdom
The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. Rooms small but totally functional and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
Price from
US$138.57
1 night, 2 adults
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Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie

Hotel in Nagahama

Set in Nagahama, 13 km from Hikone Castle, Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

M
Milo007
From
Czech Republic
Service in Japan is great but service in hotel Grazie is outstanding!! 👏
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 484 reviews
Price from
US$132.16
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews

AB Hotel Hikone is located in Hikone. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk.

From US$79.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 850 reviews

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa is located in Nagahama, 14 km from Hikone Castle and 9.4 km from Maibara Station.

From US$86.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

Set within 38 km of Enryaku-ji Temple and 39 km of Sanzen-in Temple, AB Hotel Omihachiman offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Omihachiman.

From US$113.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews

Set within 26 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 27 km of Shoren-in Temple, Moriyama Art Hotel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Moriyama.

From US$127.73 per night

Set in Takashima, 40 km from Sanzen-in Temple, Racine Home Harie - Vacation STAY 06949v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. All units in the hotel are equipped with a TV.

From US$512.32 per night

Situated in Takashima, 40 km from Sanzen-in Temple, Racine Home Harie - Vacation STAY 06978v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$303.82 per night

Located in Takashima, 40 km from Sanzen-in Temple, Racine Home Harie - Vacation STAY 06972v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$202.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews

Located in Hikone, 4.2 km from Hikone Castle, Biwafront Hikone provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 350 reviews

Set in Nagahama, 14 km from Hikone Castle, Machiya no Yado Iroha offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$105.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Set in Otsu, 10 km from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 78585v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Situated within 10 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 11 km of Shoren-in Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 61955v features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otsu.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Set in Nagahama, 21 km from Hikone Castle, Kishida House - Vacation STAY 36613v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$84.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Set in Otsu, 10 km from Daigo-ji Temple, WeeklyHouse Silto Crete - Vacation STAY 14148v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,182 reviews

Only a few steps from the East exit at Hikone Station, Comfort Hotel Hikone welcomes treats guests to free coffee and free Wi-Fi, as well as a complimentary breakfast featuring freshly baked bread...

From US$90.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,583 reviews

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.

From US$208.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

Located in Omihachiman, within 41 km of Sanzen-in Temple and 41 km of Enryaku-ji Temple, Kyukamura Ohmi-Hachiman provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private parking...

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews

Set in Hikone, 4.1 km from Hikone Castle, Super Hotel Minami Hikone Ekimae offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

From US$96.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 484 reviews

Set in Nagahama, 13 km from Hikone Castle, Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

From US$200.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 714 reviews

Vessel Inn Shigamoriyama Station is offering accommodation in Moriyama. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge.

From US$121.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews

Located in Omihachiman, 38 km from Sanzen-in Temple, Hotel New Omi features views of the city. Featuring a restaurant, this 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 666 reviews

Hotel Route-Inn Nagahama Inter is located in Nagahama, within 16 km of Hikone Castle and 9.3 km of Green Park Santo. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From US$79.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 722 reviews

Only a 1-minute walk from JR Kusatsu Station and a 20-minute train ride from Kyoto Station, Hotel Boston Plaza features a restaurant with Western food, a cafe-bar, and bright rooms with free wired...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 300 reviews

Hikone Castle Resort & Spa is situated in Hikone, within 500 metres of Hikone Castle and 6.2 km of Maibara Station.

Hotel 21

Hotel in Kusatsu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews

Located in Kusatsu, 22 km from Daigo-ji Temple, Hotel 21 provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

From US$117.19 per night

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Biwako Hotel

Otsu
From US$268.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 832 reviews
The shuttle bus between train station and hotel is a bonus, even though the hotel is only a short distance away. Room was clean and spacious and overlooked the lake which was fantastic. Breakfast was buffet style and variety was good. We enjoyed dinner at both the Italian and Teppanyaki restaurant. The onsen at night is spectacular overlooking the lake. We did not get the opportunity to explore the town in detail, as we spent a whole day at Biwako Valley. and would recommend a stay longer than the 2 nights we were there. The ferry ride around the lake is a must if you have a spare hour and my wife recommends the gift shop.
Guest review by
Mervyn
Australia

Kusatsu Estopia Hotel

Kusatsu
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
awesome staff were friendly helpful and the location is just near Kusatsu station. it takes 15 mins to get to Kyoto on the local JR line. stayed out of the maddening crowds and were one of the locals. well almost no tourists here so I stood out well and truly. loved this hotel will come pack.
Guest review by
Deidre
Australia

Yuzanso

Otsu
From US$260.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews
Meals were served in the restaurant instead of in the room. The meals were delicious and deceptively filling (as in, you wouldn't think you'd get full but you do!). Our room was amazing with a great view. The in-room onsen worked perfectly.
Guest review by
Asia
United States

Hikone Castle Resort & Spa

Hikone
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 300 reviews
Breakfast was outstanding. Impressive choice of dishes. Rooms were comfortable and the public bathing facility was just perfect, overlooking the castle view.
Guest review by
helskir
Australia

Vessel Inn Shigamoriyama Station

Moriyama
From US$121.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 714 reviews
The staff was very polite and patience. He answered all of our questions even though we didn’t really understand Japanese.
Guest review by
Er
Singapore

le Lac HOTEL Otsu Ishiyama

Otsu
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 498 reviews
the place was very clean and comfy, the staff was very nice and kind, very good located
Guest review by
Nadine
Switzerland

Hotel Biwako Plaza

Moriyama
From US$72.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Very spacious room with a nice big window and view. Cool showa-era style room
Guest review by
Leon-Maurice
Germany

Ryokan Beniayu

Nagahama
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
1. staffs are nice to help you for anything 2.scene is good 3.room is clean
Guest review by
YI CHIUN
Taiwan

Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie

Nagahama
From US$200.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 484 reviews
Service in Japan is great but service in hotel Grazie is outstanding!! 👏
Guest review by
Milo007
Czech Republic

Biwako Hanakaido

Otsu
From US$434.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews
Very friendly helpful staff, great food and nice surroundings.
Guest review by
Chan
Canada

Grand Park Hotel Okubiwako Makino

Takashima
From US$98.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews
Great room, nice to take a walk and cycle by the lake
Guest review by
teh wei lung
Singapore

Hotel New Omi

Omihachiman
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
The cleanliness, the location and the hotel staffs.
Guest review by
Sirikiatikul
Thailand

APA Hotel Hikoneminami

Hikone
From US$81.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Comfortable. All the essentials one could need.
Guest review by
Stephen
United Kingdom

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Otsu
From US$435.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 938 reviews
wonderful experience and excellent view
Guest review by
Kwong Pang
Hong Kong

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Otsu
From US$208.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,583 reviews
Superb view and spacious room.
Guest review by
Pui Kwan
Hong Kong

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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 by
Gregory Fortuin
New Zealand
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 by
Tanya
Australia
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 by
Piret
Estonia
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 by
Wai Leng
Singapore
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 by
Adam
United States
10

A quiet little town, a great place to visit to avoid the...

A quiet little town, a great place to visit to avoid the crowds of tourists. Make sure to take the rope-way to the top of Mount Hachiman for a breathtaking view of Lake Biwa and the surrounding area. Also a good place to try out the local Omi beef, one of Japan's top quality wagyu beef brands.
Guest review by
Matheus
Netherlands
6.0

From my perspective, there wasn't much to do within a mile...

From my perspective, there wasn't much to do within a mile walk of the property. Only one restaurant off site in that mile two convenience stores and if you walk a bit further a pretty mellow "redlight" district
Guest review by
Jeff
United States
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 by
Peter
Japan
10

Beautiful, quiet city with an old Japan feel, no tourists,...

Beautiful, quiet city with an old Japan feel, no tourists, beautiful lake views and extremely beautiful and powerful shrines, as well as a lively but not overcrowded city center during Matsuri season. The perfect destination if you enjoy a quieter Japan, away from the crowds and noise of bigger city. Just please, don't turn it into the next overcrowded tourist destination.
Guest review by
Paul
France
10

Takashima is a wonderful destination, especially for those...

Takashima is a wonderful destination, especially for those seeking a peaceful retreat. A highlight of our trip was a charming bakery near the train station. The owner doesn't speak English, but a little Google Translate goes a long way. The bakery is stunning, offering some of the best pastries we've ever had, and my kids loved it too. Takashima is a quiet and serene place, a refreshing contrast to bustling cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. It's perfect for a family getaway to relax and unwind. The lake is absolutely stunning, with fresh air and beautiful blue water
Guest review by
Weijia
United States

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