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Biwako Hotel

Biwako Hotel

Otsu Shiga-ken
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Discover the ancient art of rejuvenation at Biwako Hotel, nestled in a geothermal wonderland, within a 10-minute walk of Otsu Port and Biwako Flower Fountain. This hotel is 20 minutes walk to Lake Biwa Canal and 3 minutes drive to Mii-dera.

Make yourself at home in one of the 175 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Property Details

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including hot springs, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Hot springs on site
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Swimming pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Garden
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 4
  • Free train station pickup
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Elevator
  • Conference space
  • Terrace
  • Hair salon
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight.

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Meals are not included in the room rate for children ages 3 years and younger whose stay is included Disposable personal items (toothbrush, razor, hair brush) are available on request in the lobby.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include window guards
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Other details

Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Lake Biwa - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Otsu Port - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Biwako Flower Fountain - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Lake Biwa Canal - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Biwako Hall - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Mii-dera - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Omi Shrine - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Aeon Mall Kusatsu - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Ishiyamadera Temple - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Kyoto Municipal Zoo - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Nanzen-ji Temple - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Chion-in Temple - 10.7 km / 6.6 mi
Daigo-ji Temple - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto - 11 km / 6.8 mi
Heian Shrine - 11.2 km / 6.9 mi
The nearest airports are:
Itami Airport (ITM) - 58.5 km / 36.3 mi
Kobe Airport (UKB) - 86.6 km / 53.8 mi
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 107.4 km / 66.7 mi

  • The seasonal pool will be open from July to August.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.


Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.


Other charges

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3200 for adults and JPY 1600 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

2-40 Hama-Machi, Otsu, Shiga-ken 520-0041, Japan