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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.

J
Jan-Niklas
From
Germany
Each room has a lake view and is beautifully furnished. The Onsen are well equipped and you can sit in them while enjoying the view on the lake with a fresh breeze coming your way. Although somewhat limited in English, the staff was very committed to helping us in any matter. Definitely recommend visiting the lounge on the 10th floor for drinks (some are free in the evening) and a very pretty small shop, full of locally sourced products (culinary and small arts). After our evening Onsen round, the hotel offered amazing Soba to close the night. We took the breakfast in the morning and were not disappointed, as it features plenty of very delicious options.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews
Price from
US$409.55
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Jorge
From
New Zealand
Everything was great. The staff were really friendly and made us feel at home, the location was excellent and central, and the room was clean and comfortable. The snacks were a great touch after a long day of travel. We will definitely love to stay again in the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 350 reviews
Price from
US$104.51
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho

Hotel in Otsu

Set in Otsu and with Daigo-ji Temple reachable within 9.2 km, Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

R
Rebecca
From
Netherlands
Don’t hesitate to book this place if you’re going to Otsu. The hotel is beautifully designed - bringing out historic features with modern touches. The free walking tour (in English) was so, so interesting. We didn’t book the breakfast but the welcome treat was delicious!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$192.30
1 night, 2 adults

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.

N
Nick
From
United States
A beautiful, well thought out space. An amazing location near Biwa lake, and an extremely considerate host. This will be our goto space anytime we're in Kyoto and our recommendation to others.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$141.69
1 night, 2 adults

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...

E
Esther L
From
Singapore
Excellent location. just opposite the JR Station.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,186 reviews
Price from
US$54.87
1 night, 2 adults

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
Ping
From
Taiwan
nice view, clean ,big,comfortable room lake-view breakfast , not expensive price for rhe room, very nice location that is near the shops and resraurants
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,581 reviews
Price from
US$153.49
1 night, 2 adults

AB Hotel Konan

Hotel in Konan

AB Hotel Konan is located in Konan, within 34 km of Shoren-in Temple and 34 km of Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.

R
Richard
From
United Kingdom
Comfortable beds and friendly staff, convenient location for a handful of restaurants and the railway station. Handy coin operated washing machines and dryers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews
Price from
US$224.70
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Adam
From
Spain
Cool concept with the container rooms. Free parking. One free meal per day. Comfy bed. Everything was really modern and clean. Very good value.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
US$90.14
1 night, 2 adults

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$262.58
1 night, 2 adults

HOTEL R9 The Yard Koka

Hotel in Koka

Located in Koka, 43 km from Daigo-ji Temple, HOTEL R9 The Yard Koka provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

L
Laura
From
Japan
The staff is very kind and able to help in English if you need it! All of their check-in/out services can be done in English and Korean as well via a tablet. You get a free snack. The property is very clean. You don't have to worry about disturbing your neighbors as much compared to rooms that share the same walls. It's a great hotel!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Price from
US$79.69
1 night, 2 adults
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Shiga's best hotels with breakfast

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$98.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 485 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$199.25 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$92.10 per night

Biwako Hotel

Hotel in Otsu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 832 reviews

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.

From US$548.68 per night
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$78.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 724 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...

From US$116.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Located within 17 km of Hikone Castle and 11 km of Green Park Santo, Super Hotel Shiga Nagahama Tennen Onsen provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nagahama.

From US$98.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Located in Nagahama, 23 km from Hikone Castle, 須賀谷温泉 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service.

From US$285.08 per night

Budget hotels in Shiga

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 135 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$116.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

HOTEL R9 The Yard Konan is situated in Konan, 35 km from Shoren-in Temple and 36 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.

From US$90.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Situated in Nagahama, 12 km from Hikone Castle, RESORT SPA FutureRESORT features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

Set in Nagahama, 21 km from Hikone Castle, Kishida House - Vacation STAY 78228v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$83.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,156 reviews

Toyoko Inn Hikone eki Higashi guchi is located in Hikone, within 1.5 km of Hikone Castle and 6.8 km of Taga-taisha Shrine. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

From US$69.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 607 reviews

Toyoko Inn Maibara eki Shinkansen Nishi guchi is situated in Maibara, 6.7 km from Hikone Castle and 50 metres from Maibara Station.

From US$65.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews

Set in Takamiya, Tabist Hotel Kurama Hikone offers a restaurant. The hotel offers both free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel, all rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

From US$81.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 149 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$126.72 per night

Hotels in Shiga that you can book without a credit card

Biwafront Hikone

Hotel in Hikone
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 246 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.

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.

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$83.35 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, 475 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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Set in Takashima, within 27 km of Kehi Jingu Shrine and 33 km of Omimaiko Beach, Forest Villa YUMESUZU the Closest Accommodation to the Metasequoia Tree-lined Avenue offers accommodation with a bar...

From US$186.81 per night

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From US$199.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews
An amazing 4-star hotel located just next to the shoreline, and all rooms have a view of the beautiful Lake Biwa. Right next to parklands and Nagahama castle, and 5 mins from the city centre and old town market street. Staff is always really helpful and polite, the room was impeccably clean, and there is also free parking. If the hotel would have been located in Europe, a room would probably have costed twice as much as it normally does at Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie, and if you travel during the rainy season or similar, you can get a room for as little as £50, which is astonishing! The hotel also got an Italian restaurant, which I can strongly recommend, because it serves proper Italian cuisine to a reasonable price; normally, when something is advertised as Italian food in Japan it is either something that would make an Italian person cry (and not of joy), or you got yourself a proper but exclusive Italian eating place in Tokyo or Osaka that serves delicious food to a very high price and only to the select few. It is rare to get something that is proper Italian in Japan and 1) outside the big cities, and 2) will not ruin you for a simple meal. You know, if you want to take a short break from all the sushi and ramen...
Guest review by
Travelling Oxonian
United Kingdom
From US$301.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews
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.
Guest review by
Sabariah Mahmud
Japan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
We loved the location right next to the railway station. This made things easy for travelling to and from Osaka and was convenient to use as a direction for taxi drivers. I loved the view from my room of the trains passing by. Not overly noisy. There was a great little yakitori restaurant just over the road. Cheap and delicious.
Guest review by
Carole
New Zealand
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
From US$548.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 832 reviews
Very friendly staff, always happy to oblige. Beautiful large room with spectacular lake view. We ate in the Italian and Garden buffet restaurants, food in both was fabulous if a little pricey by Japanese standards.
Guest review by
Suzanne
Ireland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Excellent location, beautiful view of the lake, possibility of observing wild birds. Delicious food. Above all, the wonderful people who run this ryokan. We felt very special there.
Guest review by
Piotr
Poland
From US$207.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,581 reviews
nice view, clean ,big,comfortable room lake-view breakfast , not expensive price for rhe room, very nice location that is near the shops and resraurants
Guest review by
Ping
Taiwan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 941 reviews
Excellent experience , this hotel have good view , good hot spring , yummy foods . If I come to Japan I want to visit this beautiful hotel again
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YUN-KAI
Taiwan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews
the place was very clean and comfy, the staff was very nice and kind, very good located
Guest review by
Nadine
Switzerland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews
Very spacious room with a nice big window and view. Cool showa-era style room
Guest review by
Leon-Maurice
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews
Breakfast was so good. This hotel was in front of the gate of Hikone Castle.
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IZUMI
Japan
From US$92.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 714 reviews
Very clean comfortable hotel with efficient helpful staff.
Guest review by
Chee Hoong
Malaysia
From US$97.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 337 reviews
Great room, nice to take a walk and cycle by the lake
Guest review by
teh wei lung
Singapore
From US$301.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews
The view of Lake Biwa, the amazing private onsen.
Guest review by
Jennifer
Luxembourg
From US$81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Comfortable. All the essentials one could need.
Guest review by
Stephen
United Kingdom

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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