Biwako Ryokusuitei
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Biwako Ryokusuitei
2024 Asia 100 - Hot Spring Hotels
6 Chome-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 520-0101, Japan
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When you stay at Biwako Ryokusuitei in Otsu, you'll be on the Strip, within a 5-minute drive of Saikyoji Temple and Shozuiji Temple. This spa ryokan is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Ukimido and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Enryakuji Temple.Show More
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Last booked 7 hrs ago
Highlights
Superb views
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Cozy rooms
Sparkling cleanShow More
Amenities
Station pick-up serviceFree
Library
Private parkingFree
Hot springs
Karaoke
Sauna
Luggage storage
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
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Property Description
When you stay at Biwako Ryokusuitei in Otsu, you'll be on the Strip, within a 5-minute drive of Saikyoji Temple and Shozuiji Temple. This spa ryokan is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Ukimido and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Enryakuji Temple.
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4.6/5
GreatHad a great stay at the hotel.. the hot tub facing the lake really awesome
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Surroundings
Train: Ogotoonsen Station
(1.5 km)
Train: JR Hieizan Sakamoto Station
(3.0 km)
Landmarks: Druham S-1
(370m)
Landmarks: Fukuryoji
(760m)
Landmarks: Okoto Shrine
(790m)
Landmarks: Ogotoonsen Station
(1.0 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
5
Huuga Japanese Western Style Room With Open Air Bath
2 Single bed and 3 Floor bedding
34m² | Floor: 5
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Doorbell and phone alerts
Conditioner
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7
Luxury Quadruple Room
2 Single bed and 2 Floor bedding
72m² | Floor: 4
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Doorbell and phone alerts
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1
Deluxe Family Room
2 Single bed and 3 Floor bedding
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Doorbell and phone alerts
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5
Yuuga Japanese Style Room With Open Air Bath
5 Floor bedding
34m² | Floor: 5
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Doorbell and phone alerts
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5
Family Room with Private Bathroom
4 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Doorbell and phone alerts
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Comfort Quadruple Room
2 Single bed and 2 Floor bedding
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Doorbell and phone alerts
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7
Standard Twin Room, Bathtub, Partial Lake View (Tsukiyomi Japanese Twin Room)
2 Single bed and 2 Floor bedding
34m² | Floor: 3
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Doorbell and phone alerts
Conditioner
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7
Ao No Syou Deluxe Twin Room with Open Air Bath Non smoking
2 Single bed
32m² | Floor: 2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Doorbell and phone alerts
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1
Superior Quadruple Room
2 Single bed and 2 Floor bedding
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Doorbell and phone alerts
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3
Huuga Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath
5 Floor bedding
34m² | Floor: 6
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Doorbell and phone alerts
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5
Biwa no Kaze Japanese style 3 beds with open-a
3 Single bed
50m² | Floor: 3
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bathtub
Refrigerator
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3
Biwa No Kaze Japanese Western Style Room with TV in Open Air Bath
2 Single bed
50m² | Floor: 3-5
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Doorbell and phone alerts
Conditioner
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4
Biwa No Kaze Japanese Western Style Room with Open Air Bath
2 Single bed and 5 Floor bedding
50m² | Floor: 3-5
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Doorbell and phone alerts
Check Availability
1
Ao No Ayou Partial Lake View Standard Twin Room
2 Single bed
22m² | Floor: 2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Doorbell and phone alerts
Conditioner
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7
Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room Non smoking
2 Single bed
22m² | Floor: 2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Doorbell and phone alerts
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6
Manyo Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath
8 Floor bedding
80m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Doorbell and phone alerts
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10
Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath
5 Floor bedding
50m² | Floor: 3-5
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Check Availability
5
Yuuga Japanese-style twin room with hot spring observation bath
2 Single bed and 2 Floor bedding
34m² | Floor: 5
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Doorbell and phone alerts
Conditioner
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Guest Reviews
4.6/5
Great
262 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.7
- Amenities4.5
- Location4.5
- Service4.7
Average for similar properties in Otsu
AI Summary
The accommodation impresses with its splendid breakfast and excellent service, convenient location, and cleanliness. However, some reviews mention the need for better signage.
Guest User
February 14, 2025
Excellent facility with outstanding customer service. Staff were very helpful and friendly. We opted to try the shabu shabu dinner which was delicious. The included breakfast had a large variety of choices. Room was spacious and the private hot spring was amazing.
Guest User
January 17, 2025
The service manner is excellent. Excellent lake view. Breakfast buffet offers grilled seafood exceeds my expectation. But there is no regular shuttle bus delivery between JR Station and hotel. Sometimes I prefer to visit other nearby attractions after checked in.
Anonymous User
February 21, 2025
Had a great stay at the hotel.. the hot tub facing the lake really awesome
Li Fang
January 27, 2025
This is my second time at Biwako Ryokusuitei. My husband and I first stayed there in 2022 and we were so impressed with the service that we brought our family there again in 2024. We really enjoyed the convenience of bathing in the onsen in our room and the dinner and breakfast was as superb as we remembered it.
Special mention goes to the kind driver who sent us to Sakamoto Cable Car when we checked out. He went out of his way to bring us to the train station to check whether there were any empty lockers available for our hand luggages and tried his best to communicate with us in English to recommend places to go and restaurants to try. His kindness and joviality stayed with us until we returned to Singapore and is something that we still talk about today.
Thank you to everyone at the Ryokan for making it a memorable trip for my family and I!
Anonymous User
December 8, 2024
Lovely view of Lake Biwa. Outdoor onsen and sauna are especially nice. The water makes your skin very smooth.
Guest User
December 4, 2024
I couldn't speak Japanese but I could feel that they are treating every customer seriously. Their greetings and sincere services impressed me.
There was a problem with my booking initially, not sure why because I didn't get proper explanation from the hotel and Trip.com, the hotel didn't mention anything however arranged some small surprise when they knew this is an anniversary trip. I tried to upgrade my meal with crab as my wife not quite like beef and fish, they said unavailable so I keep to the original. At the end I got crab, fish and beef that surprises me. I was later received a souvenir from the hotel when they served the dessert.
The hotel is busy but I'm not seeing lots of people, may be all of them staying at their rooms. The experience for me was exceptional when I woke up at 6am witness the beautiful sunrise right outside the huge window, and saw an eagle passing by my camera when trying to capture that moment. Later on when I take the free shuttle bus ride to the nearby train station, I saw an eagle again came down and climbed up outside the station. Not sure it means anything, but definitely this is a very spiritual journey for me.
vjong
November 13, 2024
Staff are very friendly and Services are excellent. The hotel shuttle picked us up from train station after we used the toll free mobile phone at the station. The next day they arranged shuttle to send us to the cable car station. The only draw back is the dinner quality. Only moderate.
Spacevicky
November 22, 2024
Love the hotel, and the outdoor view is absolutely breath taking. Dinner was so so. However breakfast was amazing 👍🏻👍🏻
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Station pick-up service
Free
Library
Private parking
Free
Hot springs
Karaoke
Additional charge
Sauna
Luggage storage
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Spa
Additional charge
Restaurant
EV charging station
Conference room
Additional charge
Multi-function room
Massage room
Wake-up call
Taxi booking service
Cafe
Bar
24-hour front desk
Hot springs
Spa
Restaurant
Conference room
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Car charging facilities
Transportation
Station pick-up service
Free
Station drop-off service
Free
Taxi booking service
Business Services
Conference room
Additional charge
Postal service
Multi-function room
Front Desk Services
Luggage storage
Bellhop
Safe at front desk
Wake-up call
Electronic ID reader for check-in
24-hour front desk
Languages Spoken
Japanese
Food & Drink
Convenience store/kiosk
Lobby bar
Cafe
Bar
Public Areas
Gift shop
Library
Vending machines
Garden
Smoking area
Non-smoking floor
Elevator
Ventilation system
Water purifier
Outdoor furniture
No smoking in public areas
Humidifier
Health & Wellness
Body care
Foot bath
Hot springs
Sauna
Public baths
Spa
Additional charge
Massage room
Activities
Karaoke
Additional charge
Facilities for Children
Children's meals available
Kids' board games/puzzles
Children's slippers
Children's toothbrushes
Accessibility
Wheelchairs available
Stair-free main entrance
Handrails on stairs
Handrails in hallways
Safety & Security
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
First aid room
Fire alarm
CCTV in public areas
Smoke detector
Security personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–19:30
Check-out: 07:00–10:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Please contact the hotel for details about crib policies.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican, Asian
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Buffet:JPY 2,200 (approx. AED 54.48) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 1996
- Renovated: 2023
- Number of Rooms: 65
When you stay at Biwako Ryokusuitei in Otsu, you'll be on the Strip, within a 5-minute drive of Saikyoji Temple and Shozuiji Temple. This spa ryokan is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Ukimido and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Enryakuji Temple.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. This ryokan also features complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the ryokan's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. This ryokan also features complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the ryokan's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.