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Otsu

86 hotels

Hikone

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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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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.

A
Avanzato
From
Thailand
We loved our stay at hotel koo. It was the perfect combination between japanese traditional house and modern scandinave touch. We felt so at peace in this room, a perfect moment of relaxation. Bed was really confortable and the room so big. The staff were super welcoming and it’s nice to have free homemade snacks and drinks. I definitely recommend this hotel to design lovers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews
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US$193.83
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...

K
Karine
From
Brazil
It is really near the station, and the station is near of the Hikone Castle. The breakfast was excellent!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,181 reviews
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US$138.26
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
Paula
From
Belgium
My experience at the Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel was nothing short of outstanding. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by the staff, whose genuine kindness and professionalism set the tone for a truly memorable stay. The team consistently went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. Whether it was assisting with local recommendations, accommodating special requests, or simply greeting guests with a warm smile, their dedication to hospitality was evident in every interaction. The hotel itself offers breathtaking views of Lake Biwa, and the serene atmosphere is ideal for both relaxation and exploration. But what truly sets this place apart is the people—courteous, attentive, and always ready to help with grace and efficiency. I wholeheartedly recommend the Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel to anyone seeking comfort, elegance, and exceptional service. It’s a place where you’re not just a guest—you’re genuinely cared for.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,582 reviews
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US$154.72
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
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US$88.22
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
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US$92.18
1 night, 2 adults
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Vessel Inn Shigamoriyama Station

Hotel in Moriyama

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

E
Er
From
Singapore
The staff was very polite and patience. He answered all of our questions even though we didn’t really understand Japanese.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 714 reviews
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US$71.93
1 night, 2 adults
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Biwako Hotel

Hotel in Otsu

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.

T
Thanaporn
From
Thailand
The lake view is superb. Room is very clean and spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 832 reviews
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US$163.54
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Route-Inn Nagahama Inter

Hotel in Nagahama

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.

B
Boey
From
Singapore
Excellent facilities and clean premises. Driving out of the city is a breeze as the hotel is just next to the ETC toll gates.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 666 reviews
Price from
US$75.06
1 night, 2 adults
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Hikone Castle Resort & Spa

Hotel in Hikone

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

h
helskir
From
Australia
Breakfast was outstanding. Impressive choice of dishes. Rooms were comfortable and the public bathing facility was just perfect, overlooking the castle view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 300 reviews
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US$151.43
1 night, 2 adults
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ヒトシズク

Hotel in Otsu

Set in Otsu, within 20 km of Sanzen-in Temple and 26 km of Ruriko-in Temple, ヒトシズク offers accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$118.51
1 night, 2 adults
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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$96.35 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$333.92 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 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,151 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$69.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,080 reviews

Situated a 1-minute walk from JR Seta Train Station, APA Hotel Biwako Seta-Ekimae offers Western-style rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. It provides 24-hour reception and laundry facilities.

From US$131.68 per night
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 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 604 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$66.37 per night

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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$84.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

Located in Nagahama, 21 km from Hikone Castle, Kishida House - Vacation STAY 36589v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$84.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - 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$84.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 637 reviews

Just a 1-minute walk from JR Hikone Train Station, Hotel Sunroute Hikone offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property and comfortable rooms featuring a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom.

From US$85.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 437 reviews

Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu is located in Kusatsu, within 18 km of Daigo-ji Temple and 19 km of Shoren-in Temple.

From US$90.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 852 reviews

Guests at Hotel Route-Inn Hikone can enjoy watching on-demand movies on the flat-screen TV in their rooms. Free wired internet is available in all rooms and guests can enjoy a free breakfast buffet.

From US$75.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews

Situated in Hikone, within 1.3 km of Hikone Castle and 6.2 km of Maibara Station, Hikone Station Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

From US$57.28 per night

Situated in Nagahama, within 23 km of Hikone Castle and 18 km of Maibara Station, 鈴籠城 城の間 features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for...

From US$61.31 per night

Hotels in Lake Biwa that you can book without a credit card

Biwafront Hikone

Hotel in Hikone
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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.

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 9.2
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, 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...

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.

Biwako Hotel

Hotel in Otsu
No credit card needed
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$268.62 per night

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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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