Overview
Lakeside ryokan in Otsu with private open-air hot spring baths
At the Hotel
Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu offers public indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths for all guests. Selected rooms come with a private balcony featuring an open-air onsen that overlooks Lake Biwa. Free shuttle service is provided from JR Ogoto Onsen Station, which is a 5-minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
The hotel provides Japanese-style and Western rooms, all with Lake Biwa views. Each air-conditioned room includes Japanese Yukata robes, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with low tables and cushions. Some rooms also offer a private open-air bath on the balcony for soaking in natural hot spring water.
Location
Ogoto Onsen Biwako Ryokusuitei is a 30-minute drive from Miidera Temple and Enryaku-ji Temple. Lake Biwa is just steps away from the hotel grounds. A free shuttle carries guests to JR Ogoto Onsen Station, which is a 20-minute train ride to Kyoto Station.
Dining
Dinner at Biwako Ryokusuitei Lake Biwa is a traditional multi-course meal featuring Omi beef, a local delicacy. A buffet breakfast is served each morning and includes a tabletop grilling experience with fresh seafood like scallops and local fish. The restaurant also accommodates dietary requests, such as vegetarian options, upon prior notice.
Wellness & Entertainment
Guests can use on-site karaoke rooms for entertainment and a library with free drinks, ice pops, and happy-hour wine and beer. The hotel has a spa lounge and offers massages, including neck, full body, and foot massage. A garden, sun terrace, and foot bath are available for relaxation.
- On-site hot spring: Public indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths for all guests
- Private balcony onsen: Selected rooms with open-air onsen facing Lake Biwa
- Dining: Traditional multi-course dinners featuring Omi beef and fresh seafood
- Shuttle: Free shuttle from JR Ogoto Onsen Station, a 5-minute ride away
- Entertainment: Karaoke rooms, garden walks, and a library with free drinks and ice pops
Licence number: 330
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
22 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Room size:
32 m²
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Room size:
34 m²
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Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Free shuttle service
Back massage
Full body massage
Spa lounge
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Baby pushchair
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa lounge
- Sauna
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Hot spring bath
- Open-air bath
- Public Bath
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Biwako Ryokusuitei
| 💵 Lowest room price | 180 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 2.7 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 67.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Itami, ITM |
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