Biwako Ryokusuitei

3.5 star property
Escape to serenity with relaxing baths and rejuvenating treatments at hand. Discover your tranquil haven near ancient temples.

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking
  • Onsen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The current price is $226
includes taxes & fees
$205 per night
Mar 6 - Mar 7

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
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Spring water bathtub
  • 366 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Bathrobes
  • 581 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Spring water bathtub
  • 538 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Spring water bathtub
  • 861 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Bathrobes
  • 775 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Spring water bathtub
  • 344 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 538 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 366 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Biwa no Kaze Japanese style 3 beds with open-a

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Huuga Japanese Western Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Huuga Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Yuuga Japanese Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Western Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Manyo Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Futons

Luxury Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

Ao No Ayou Partial Lake View Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Yuuga Japanese-style twin room with hot spring observation bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 2 min walk
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 15 min drive
  • Enryakuji Temple - 19 min drive
  • Mount Hiei - 21 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 22 min drive

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

  • ‪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 just a 5-minute drive from Lake Biwa. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or reflexology. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers 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 cribs (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
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

  • 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
  • Spa services

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 pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. 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.

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 bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

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)

  • 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

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.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

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. Enjoy amenities like 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 located on the Otsu Strip, a short 20-minute walk from Lake Biwa and 2 minutes' walk from Ogoto Onsen.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Perry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Hot aircon
The food was mediocre and the aircon in the room was soo hot. They offered an electric fan but it still was not enough. Aside from that everything was good.
Rosario A A, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay! Wished we stayed an extra night.
Claude, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice Suite
Chi Leung, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room with beautiful look over the lake
Brandon, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michelle, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Honeymoon delight
We stayed two nights as part of our honeymoon trip to Japan. Loved everything about this place. From the Private Onsen in our room to the delightful restaurant service. We enjoyed wearing our Yukata around the building and taking in the beautiful views and enjoying the traditional breakfast. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for relaxing couple of days.
Steven, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Howard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and relaxing
Lemual, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Biwako Ryokusuite was a great experience. Has beautiful public onsen and amazing food. The private bath faces the east with a great sunrise experience. Getting there is easy from Kyoto station, I transferred to a local train from the Shinkansen. The resort has a shuttle that will pick up your luggage if you are early or pick you up if you are on time for checkin. If you are early, I recommend walking from the station to the resort, beautiful temple on the way. Staff were extremely friendly, and most drinks and snacks are all inclusive. Highly recommend to get the Kaiseki dinner while you are there.
Yu, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Noah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Matthew, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Vincci, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

We stayed at Biwako Ryokusuitei for two nights, and it was one of the most disappointing onsen hotel experiences we've had in Japan. Having visited over a dozen times, we had high expectations, especially for the kaiseki dinner. Unfortunately, the food and service were big letdowns. The omi beef, which was heavily advertised, was a huge disappointment. The shabu shabu was overly fatty and oily, and the steak was a poor cut. Many dishes seemed pre-prepared due to the hotel’s size—sashimi was served frozen, hot dishes arrived cold, and the tempura was soggy. Breakfast was also subpar. The "grill your own fish/seafood" experience sounded fun, but the seafood didn’t taste fresh. We suspected that leftovers from breakfast were reused in the kaiseki dinner, leading to repetitive meals, which was very disappointing. Service, particularly during the first night’s dinner, was also problematic. Our server was clearly sick, coughing behind his mask throughout the meal, which made us uncomfortable. The meal felt rushed, and he even served rice with his thumb in the bowl, which was off-putting and unhygienic. Additionally, roadworks in front of the hotel created a noisy and dusty environment, making it hard to relax. While the views of Lake Biwa were beautiful, the food, rushed service, and disturbance from the roadworks ruined the experience. We would not recommend this place to anyone.
Callum, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Diem Trang, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Fiona, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

MARK, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simeon, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Viktoriia, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lynda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely view from our room. We thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor bath. Buffet breakfast was amazing with a large variety of options. We stayed there for 2 nights and had two different kaiseki meals. We also loved how easy it was to get here from Kyoto station.
Jenny, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We didn't want to leave. Stayed for two nights and wished we had booked for longer. Amazing hospitality and amenities, we had a room with a private bath on the balcony. Kaiseki dinners were fabulous albeit slightly confusing with our minimal Japanese language skills, but the staff went out of their way to explain and help us have a great meal. Breakfasts were also good, and the shuttle bus to and from the train station was much appreciated.
Derek, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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