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4-7-7 Nionohama, Ōtsu, Japan
A 38-storey resort hotel with every room offering a panoramic lake view. Just 2 stops, 10 minutes by JR from Kyoto to Otsu. Please relax and enjoy to your heart's content in the "first-class seat of Lake Biwa".
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
3738 reviews
Location
2.1 km from city centre
2-30-7 Noka, Ōtsu, Japan
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
1204 reviews
Location
10.1 km from city centre
1-16-1 Ogaya, Ōtsu, Japan
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. JR Kyoto Train Station is a 20-minute train ride away. Air-conditioned rooms offer ample desk space, a fridge and tea/coffee maker. A hairdryer, bathtub and Japanese-style robes can be found in private bathrooms. APA Hotel Biwako Seta-Ekimae is within a 15-minute drive from Onjo Temple and Zezeyaki Museum. It is 25 km from Hieizan Enryaku Temple. Guests can explore the surrounding neighbourhood. Added conveniences include ironing facilities, luggage storage and humidifiers on request. A buffet breakfast is available. Vending machines for drinks and alcoholic beverages are also available.
Free Wi-Fi
7.7
Good
1227 reviews
Location
5.6 km from city centre
6-1-6 Ogoto, Ōtsu, Japan
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.9
Excellent
1494 reviews
Location
10.0 km from city centre
2876, Imahamacho-Jyukkennya, Moriyama, Japan
Escape every day and find inspiration at the Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel in Shiga, Japan. Our modern Kansai hotel near Kyoto Tower is a quiet getaway near one of Japan's most beautiful landscapes. Access our free hotel shuttle and connect to JR rail by way of Kyoto Station. We are in an excellent location, and only 30 minutes away from Kyoto Station. Beautiful Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, is minutes away. When you return, rest in a hotel room or suite with lakeside views and private baths drawn from natural hot springs in Kansai. Energizing dining at our Lake Biwa hotel includes a rooftop grill with stunning lake views and local classics prepared the traditional Kansai way. Corporate travelers enjoy quick and easy access to major businesses in Kyoto and Kansai while groups value our indoor pool, top-floor event venue, 24-hour fitness center, tennis courts, private baths, one-of-a-kind planetarium and other family-friendly hotel amenities.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
355 reviews
Location
7.0 km from city centre
1-3 1-Chome, Ogoto, Ōtsu, Japan
Biwako Hanakaido features outdoor and indoor hot-spring baths, 3 dining options and rooms with a balcony and Lake Biwako views. It also has a garden and a sauna, while the lobby offers free WiFi. A free shuttle runs to/from JR Ogoto-Onsen Station, which is a 5-minute ride away. Japanese-style rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding, while Western rooms come with beds and a sofa. All rooms all soundproof and air-conditioned, and fitted with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an attached bathroom. Biwako Hanakaido has a 24-hour front desk, drinks vending machines and a souvenir shop. Guests can unwind in gender-separate public hot-spring baths, or rent a family bath for private use. Guests can enjoy kaiseki traditional multi-course dinner featuring original dishes based on Kyoto cuisine, seasonal ingredients and local specialities. The property also houses cafe hanakomachi and soba noodle restaurant. Room service is available. Biwako Hanakaido is a 15-minute drive from the Omi Jingu Shrine and Saikyo-ji Temple.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.1
Excellent
487 reviews
Location
10.2 km from city centre
2-40 Hama-Machi, Ōtsu, Japan
All guest rooms have balcony and superb lake view. We are offering various kinds of stay plan with delicious seasonal cuisine. Natural hot spring big baths face Lake Biwa and have open air baths and sauna. Suitable for both sightseeing and business. Free parking accommodates 700 vehicles.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
1501 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre
38 Oshima-Cho, Nagahama, Japan
Located in Nagahama, 14 km from Hikone Castle, Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa provides accommodation with a garden, private parking and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service. The property is non-smoking and is set 9.4 km from Maibara Station. At the hotel, every room comes with a wardrobe. Every room is equipped with air conditioning and a TV, and certain rooms at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa have a mountain view. All units will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa. Green Park Santo is 11 km from the hotel, while Taga-taisha Shrine is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Nagoya Airport, 74 km from Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa.
Airport shuttle
7.6
Good
463 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre

Top-rated Lake Biwa hotels

Browse through properties in Lake Biwa that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 6,425 properties in Lake Biwa and data was last updated on 11 November 2024.
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8, Maibara-Nishi, Maibara, Japan
0.4 km from city centre
$74
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2-1-28 Nagara, Ōtsu, Japan
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$81
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Lake Biwa

Discover affordable stays in Lake Biwa that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Lake Biwa can be found for as low as $37 per night. There is currently one property in Lake Biwa that can be booked for this price. Guest House Hana is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Lake Biwa. Price data was last updated on 11 November 2024
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels in Lake Biwa we've come across for the dates selected. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
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1-2-3 Hamaotsu, Ōtsu, Japan
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$37
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Kawara 3-1-23, Hikone, Japan
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
$54
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7-2-7, Tehara, Ritto, Japan
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$56
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2891-7 Kitagawa Mizuho-cho, Moriyama, Japan
6.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
$57
Avg. per night
1-3-11, Ogaya, Ōtsu, Japan
5.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$58
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512 Hiratacho, Hikone, Japan
2.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$64
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Katsube 1-1-17, Moriyama, Japan
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$67
Avg. per night
9-21 Awazucho, Ōtsu, Japan
3.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$69
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Lake Biwa

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Lake Biwa to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Lake Biwa at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 11 November 2024.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Lake Biwa. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hotel class.
4 stars +
2876, Imahamacho-Jyukkennya, Moriyama, Japan
2-40 Hama-Machi, Ōtsu, Japan
Ipponsugi Hieizan Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1-3 1-Chome, Ogoto, Ōtsu, Japan
2 stars and under
1-9-18 Tsukinowa Otsu-Shi Shiga, Ōtsu, Japan

Other accommodations in Lake Biwa

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912 Connaught Drive, Jasper, AB, Canada
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
$1,142
Avg. per night
Smithfield Square Dublin 7, Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$37
Avg. per night
5 rue de Dunkerque, Paris, France
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$45
Avg. per night
1245 Rue Saint-André, Montreal, QC, Canada
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$52
Avg. per night
2569 Cartwright Road, Honolulu, O'ahu, HI, United States
5.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$206
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Lake Biwa

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About Lake Biwa

Located just outside Kyoto, Lake Biwa is a sprawling freshwater lake dating back more than four million years. This impressive natural attraction has a diverse ecosystem, housing more than 1,000 species, including 46 native fish species and more than 500 types of water birds. You can also discover a unique archaeological site at Lake Biwa, the Awazu site, which showcases traditions from the ancient Jomon period.

The shores of Lake Biwa reveal a wealth of notable attractions, including the 17th-century Hikone Castle, which dates back to the Edo period and is one of the most important historical structures in Shiga. On the opposite side of the lake sits Shirahige Shrine, which is dedicated to Sarutahiko Okami.

Don’t forget to venture to Chikubu Island, a small island in the north of Lake Biwa where you can see the circa-420 AD Tsukubusuma Shrine and the Karamon gate, a National Treasure of Japan. Need to relax? Head to Nagahama Taiko Hot Spring, which lets you soak weary muscles while looking out over Lake Biwa.

Getting there

The southern edge of Lake Biwa is about 40 minutes from Kyoto via the Tozai Line to Biwako-Hamaotsu Station. You can use the reliable train system to travel around the entirety of Lake Biwa.

Facts about staying in Lake Biwa

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Lake Biwa to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 11 November 2024.
  • Where is the best place to stay in Lake Biwa?

    Users favour staying in areas such as Kyoto, Ōtsu, and Kusatsu. Consider these locations when searching for your desired stay.

  • What are the best hotels in Lake Biwa?

    One of the most popular hotels in Lake Biwa is Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel, which has been reviewed by 3,738 users and currently has a rating of 8.3/10. Other top-rated locations include J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse and Calendar Hotel, which have received 8.2/10 and 7.7/10 ratings from our users, respectively.

  • What is a good hotel near Kyoto Station?

    Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi is a hotel near Kyoto Station that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.9 across 430 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Lake Biwa near To-ji?

    Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi is the most recommended hotel near To-ji on HotelsCombined (scoring 8.9 over 430 reviews).

  • Is there a good hotel near Fushimi Inari-taisha?

    2,343 HotelsCombined reviews of Almont Hotel Kyoto score it 9.2/10, making it a highly recommended hotel near Fushimi Inari-taisha.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Lake Biwa?

    Kyoto Station, To-ji, and Fushimi Inari-taisha are the most popular landmarks in Lake Biwa according to our data. You can experience Kyoto Station if you plan to visit Kyoto. You can visit To-ji if you stay in Kyoto. Fushimi Inari-taisha is accessible while staying in Kyoto.

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