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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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Property amenity
Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet
Food and drink
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
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Onsen
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant 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 drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
$229 nightly
The total price is $254
Oct 23 - Oct 24

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Manyo Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 8

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Dining

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

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Huuga Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Biwa no Kaze Japanese style 3 beds with open-a

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Western Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 7

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Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet

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 drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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

Standard Twin Room, Bathtub, Partial Lake View (Tsukiyomi Japanese Twin Room) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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 drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 366 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 237 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

AO No SYOU Deluxe Twin Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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 drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Huuga Japanese Western Style Room With Open Air Bath

1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Huuga Japanese Western Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4

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Dining

Yuuga Japanese Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

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

Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 366 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Yuuga Japanese Style Room with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

Yuuga Japanese Style Room with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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 drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 366 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 366 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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

Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 366 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Koyu Premier Suite with Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

Koyu Premier Suite with Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • 775 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Koyu Elegant Suite with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

Koyu Elegant Suite with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Triple Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Twin Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Manyo Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Manyo Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

View all photos for Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room Non smoking

1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Ao No Syou Deluxe Twin Room with Open Air Bath Non smoking

1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 2

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

1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Koyu Premier Suite

1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Koyu Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Koyu Elegant Suite

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Yuuga Japanese-style twin room with hot spring observation bath

1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Yuuga Japanese-style twin room with hot spring observation bath

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪スシロー 大津堅田店 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪麺屋 聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪中華そば 殿 雄琴店 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪麺屋昊鶏 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪雄琴　ACE - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Biwako Ryokusuitei puts you just a 5-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 travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 70 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
DONE

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
DONE

Special check-in instructions

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

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
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Offsite

    • 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

Traveling 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 lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 43

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 comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 (no minerals), an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen), and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. 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 check-out. 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 bathing facility

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 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 onsite public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in.

Also known as

Biwako Ryokusuitei
Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn
Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
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 to 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 like skiing. Additional recreation onsite 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 onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Biwako Ryokusuitei like?

Biwako Ryokusuitei is a short 20-minute walk from Lake Biwa and 2 minutes' walk from Ogoto Onsen.

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