The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Biwa in for 2025

Compare 3,192 hotels close to Lake Biwa with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

"This is a very local non touristy village. We enjoyed the hospitality (even if we couldn’t communicate) The owner helped accomadate my sea food allergy. We really liked the hot bath available in the beautiful water. The only thing I would say is that it isn’t close to anything and you have to walk about 22 minutes to the train "

￥24,710 total

Jul 11 - Jul 12

"We had room with great view of Lake Biwa."

￥29,860 total

Jul 23 - Jul 24

"Comfort hotel is always the best no frill hotel available to when visit Japan. It doesn’t have a lot of bell and whistle like other hotel, but it always have reasonable size room and hearty and healthy breakfast to keep you going when travelling around Japan."

￥8,000 total

Jul 27 - Jul 28

"good"

￥7,694 total

Jul 11 - Jul 12

"The overall interior is chic and calm, but the dining area needs some flashy design to stimulate the appetite."

￥11,695 total

Jul 11 - Jul 12

￥810,300 total

Jul 8 - Jul 9

"Very impressive! Very Exquisite!"

￥31,450 total

Jul 7 - Jul 8

"全てにおいて100点だった"

￥158,400 total

Jul 7 - Jul 8

"Loved the area around it. No elevator, so please know this before booking"

￥8,560 total

Jul 11 - Jul 12

"Lovely view from my room. The room is very clean and comfy. The breakfast was unexpectedly good. Really enjoyed my stay."

￥7,815 total

Jul 13 - Jul 14

"Needed to stay here because of work. Even with the air-conditioning set to 19 for the entire night, the lowest the room temperature got was 27. It was difficult to sleep and the hotel staff were quite rude. I don't recommend going here unless you absolutely have to"

￥9,174 total

Jul 24 - Jul 25

￥24,500 total

Jul 12 - Jul 13

"The staff were very helpful and there were many breakfast options."

￥8,471 total

Jul 11 - Jul 12

"clean and comfortable, good enough for business hotels category "

￥13,231 total

Jul 27 - Jul 28

Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

"This charming onsen hotel by Lake Biwako offers a spacious, pristine room with an open-air onsen bath. Both dinner and breakfast were delectable. The staff were friendly and attentive, making our stay truly unforgettable."

￥45,300 total

Jul 14 - Jul 15

Suite with Private Open-air Bath “Sakura” | Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, bidet, towels

"Amazing experience! I would recommend this place to anyone. Loved our time here."

￥61,473 total

Jul 10 - Jul 11

"The private open air onsen was amazing. The dinner and breakfast were excellent along with the service. "

￥37,800 total

Jul 7 - Jul 8

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Japanese Western Style) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

"Everything like it. "

￥9,650 total

Jul 22 - Jul 23

Room (View) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

"Friendly helpful staff , clean , quiet , big room, free parking , nice view of the lake "

￥24,860 total

Jul 7 - Jul 8

"Staff don’t speak English bathroom only on the first floor we were staying at the 4th and no dinner and no breakfast available. Good for a step only one night before Kyoto. "

￥8,510 total

Jul 11 - Jul 12

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Shirahige Shrine

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Takashima when you spend time at Shirahige Shrine. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

5/5 Excellent

"Great overall service! Amazing breakfast and services they provide. You really feel like you're being pampered here and the staff are really welcoming!"

A verified traveler stayed at Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Posted 2 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"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."

A verified traveler stayed at Biwako Ryokusuitei

Posted 10 days ago

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

5/5 Excellent

"The hotel was excellent in their services. I received complementary upgrade, and the room was spacious. Their breakfast was great; choice from the two set menu, which I chose Japanese set. Very authentic and delicious!"

A verified traveler stayed at The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

Posted 12 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"Our stay was very nice calmed and relaxed. The onsen was beautiful and very tidy. Unfortunately our room and designated bathroom had a very particular smell and the toilets smelled like urine :( but it didn’t ruin our stay. The host was very very helpful (a bit rushed at times but understandably as he runs the whole place). The food is delicious! You are served a traditional Japanese breakfast and dinner. The host offered a lift to the station twice, if this is the case for you don’t be late like us because being late is a disrespectful act in Japan! (We were 2 mins late, still not a nice thing to do!). Check out is a bit earlier than usual but it was ok, we were charged a hot spring tax per night at the end of the check out which is ok I just understood that was included in the payment (read the facility details) but apparently it was not, We didn’t mind. Overall we found it peaceful and quiet which was what we were looking for anyways."

A verified traveler stayed at Ohara no Sato

Posted 3 weeks ago

5/5 Excellent

"They offered free shuttle service to the nearest JR stations. Nice quiet area for a hot spring vacation. Breakfast and dinner were included in our package, and the food was fabulous and very authentic. It was my second time returning Yumotokan, and everything had been maintained up to standard or even better. Highly recommended!"

A verified traveler stayed at Yumotokan

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Biwa?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake Biwa, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This culturally rich area is known for its array of dining options.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Lake Biwa?

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and parking. You'll find it 9.9 mi (16 km) from Lake Biwa. Other good choices around the area include Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa and Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Biwa?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake Biwa.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Biwa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Lake Biwa.

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Compare 3,192 hotels close to Lake Biwa with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Racine Home Harie

Racine Home Harie

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

Comfort Hotel Hikone

Comfort Hotel Hikone

HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi

HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi

Hotel Route Inn Hikone

Hotel Route Inn Hikone

Onsen Hotel Holiday Afternoon

Onsen Hotel Holiday Afternoon

Wa no retreat Hitoiki

Wa no retreat Hitoiki

Rip stick

Rip stick

Hotel Sunroute Hikone

Hotel Sunroute Hikone

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

APA Hotel Hikone Minami

APA Hotel Hikone Minami

Pension Lakeside

Pension Lakeside

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

Hotel Route Inn Higashiomi Yokaichi Ekimae

Hotel Route Inn Higashiomi Yokaichi Ekimae

Biwako Hanakaido

Biwako Hanakaido

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

Yumotokan

Yumotokan

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

Tabist Business Hotel Kurama Hikone

Tabist Business Hotel Kurama Hikone

Hotels near Other Attractions

Hotels near Other Attractions

Shirahige Shrine

Recent reviews of Lake Biwa hotels

Recent reviews of Lake Biwa hotels

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

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