Biwako Ryokusuitei

3.5 star property
Lakefront ryokan with spa, near Lake Biwa

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Surrounded by the tranquility of Shozuiji Temple and Ukimido, Biwako Ryokusuitei offers a serene escape. Relax in the indoor public bath or indulge in rejuvenating treatments like deep-tissue massages and facials. With a Japanese garden, library, coffee shop/cafe nearby, you'll find your peaceful retreat.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Onsen
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Hot tub
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The current price is ₩320,529
₩355,427 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026

Room options

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Manyo Japanese Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 6

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

Huuga Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

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

  • Sleeps 2

Biwa no Kaze Japanese style 3 beds with open-a

  • Sleeps 3

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Western Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 7

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 34 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Huuga Japanese Western Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4

Yuuga Japanese Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Spring water bathtub
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Spring water bathtub
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Spring water bathtub
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Spring water bathtub
  • 34 sq m
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Spring water bathtub
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Spring water bathtub
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bathtub and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 4

Koyu Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Koyu Elegant Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Yuuga Japanese-style twin room with hot spring observation bath

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Enryakuji Temple - 20 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 28 min drive - 21.9 km

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

  • ‪スシロー 大津堅田店 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪麺屋昊鶏 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪中華そば 殿 雄琴店 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪麺屋 聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪雄琴 ACE - ‬6 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 and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials, or reflexology. A bar/lounge, a hot tub, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
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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

  • Hot springs
  • 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
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub

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 indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. 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. There are 2 indoor hot springs and 2 outdoor hot springs open between midnight and 11:30 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 78°F.

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 tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

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)

  • Hot springs access available from midnight to 11:30 PM
  • 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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Guests with tattoos will be required to follow specific instructions when using the onsite public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in.

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. Additional recreation onsite includes hot springs. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Biwako Ryokusuitei also has 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 a short 20-minute walk from Lake Biwa and 2 minutes' walk from Ogoto Onsen.

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Biwako Ryokusuitei Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Onsen
Amenities
Breakfast
Room
Food
Bathroom
View

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful, delicious, and offered a large variety of options. (15 reviews)
  • The spa services, including massages and hot tubs, were highly recommended and provided a magical and relaxing experience. (5 reviews)
  • Private hot tubs in rooms offered a relaxing experience with some even having a lovely view. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Private onsen on the balcony with the lake view has been a wonderful experience
Vadim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kaisei Dinner is excellent
Yee Yan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The food was fantastic and we enjoyed the onsen experience.
Wendy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

such an amazing experience at this resort from check in to everything in between. my family enjoyed the public bath & we also had a private bath in room overlooking biwa lake. nice relaxing experience in the middle of our trip to unwind. would definitely come here again.
STELLA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place! Excellent customer service!
Brenda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hot springs and beautiful hotel. Limited local amenities but far made up for by the hotel itself and the all inclusive nature
Dane, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wanted to try an onsen with the family. Stayed one night and had the Kaiseki dinner add on. It was a nice experience and they even provided tattoo stickers if needed. The dinner was average for price point, the room was clean and well equipped, staff were friendly enough, shuttle from station was great, nice free drinks and icecream for guests throughout.
Cathy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great onsen, great service and dinning option
Jeason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incredibly relaxing stay with friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely come back to this hotel
Aric, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Osen and breakfast were great.
Jordan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible experience. A level of hospitality I’ve never encountered. Wish we booked additional nights.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room and wonderful onsen. Incredible Japanese dinner and service.
Vance, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay but the food was not as good as I expected
chi chau, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Resort itself is clean and comfortable, the in room onsen is excellent and can change temperature to your liking. There are free drinks and alcohol included. The dinner is excellent and service is great.
Alice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The food was excellent. The shuttle was at the jR station waiting for the guests when we arrived. We loved our stay.
Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

our first room was a box and the bathroom was so tiny but we complained and were upgraded to a really nice room with a wonderful bath outside, shower outside too! our room looked out onto lake biwa you really need to be into authentic Japanese food for the dinners. the staff treats you like royalty they have a shuttle to the train station which is awesome
Ute, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel so far has the best staff I’ve ever seen. Everyone so friendly. They had the shuttle ready for us when we needed to go to the train station. Overall it was an experience.
Sara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was our first time staying in an onsen hotel. The property is loaded with amenities: an on-site hot and cold water onsen, a lounge with 24 hours of free drinks, a happy hour with wine included. Our room was gorgeous, with tatami mat floors and comfortable beds they set up. We had a glass wall shower and views of Lake Biwaka. My only criticism is that some of the furnishings seem a bit dated. But everything else was spectacular.
Antung, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing stay - a wonderful experience.
Mansel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Having a private onsen in the room is a blessing! Great dinner and fabulous breakfast. Note no tattoos allowed in the public onsen .
yuliya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel. Staff was awesome. Highly recommend.
Codey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall a pretty good stay, the tatami has dated smells. The kaiseki dinner has good preparation but the taste is average.
Jik, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

the staff were so professional and friendly to our group (from another country). Very easy to approach staff though we were not Japanese speaking. The ryokan itself was very clean. Great views. Lots of amenities for self care.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff.
Lloyd, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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