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Biwako Ryokusuitei

Star Rating
3.5 out of 5

Information

Reviews

4.2 / 5Very Good
207 reviews

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Air Conditioning
  • Spa

Map

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

What's nearby

  • Popular Location
    Saikyoji Temple
    4 min drive
  • Popular Location
    Ukimido
    5 min drive
  • Popular Location
    Hiyoshi Taisha
    5 min drive

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Book online or call:

03-6743-6572

  • Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath

    Room Amenities

    • Lake view
    • Sleeps 5
    • 5 Twin Futons
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  • Western Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath

    Room Amenities

    • Lake view
    • Sleeps 5
    • 5 Twin Futons
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  • Japanese-Style Room

    Room Amenities

    • Lake view
    • Sleeps 5
    • 5 Twin Futons
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  • Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Partial Lake View

    Room Amenities

    • Partial lake view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 2 Twin Beds
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  • Deluxe Twin Room, Hot Tub, Lake View

    Room Amenities

    • Lake view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 2 Twin Beds
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About this area

Otsu

Located in Otsu, Biwako Ryokusuitei is on the Strip and on a lake. Heian Shrine and Nanzenji Temple are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Mount Hiei. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium, or consider a night out at Shozan Resort Kyoto.

Visit our Otsu travel guide

What's nearby

  • Popular Location
    Saikyoji Temple - 4 min drive
  • Popular Location
    Shozuiji Temple - 5 min drive
  • Popular Location
    Ukimido - 5 min drive
  • Popular Location
    Hiyoshi Taisha - 5 min drive
  • Popular Location
    Enryakuji Temple - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Ogoto onsen station - 1 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 95 min drive

About this property

Biwako Ryokusuitei

3.5-star spa ryokan near Lake Biwa
Along with a bar/lounge, this ryokan has a coffee shop/café and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include spa services, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers. All 70 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers. Other amenities available to guests include down comforters, hair dryers, and safes.
Biwako Ryokusuitei offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Otsu ryokan provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Biwako Ryokusuitei features hot springs. The ryokan offers a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.
This hot springs ryokan also offers spa services, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Biwako Ryokusuitei has designated areas for smoking.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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 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.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in between 3 PM - 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests arriving late won't be able to check in until the next morning.

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Payment types at the property

American Express
Diners Club
Discover
JCB International
Mastercard
Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: JPY 2160 for adults and JPY 2160 for children (approximately)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit are 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.

We should mention

Reservations are required for private bath/onsen. Reservations can be made by contacting the ryokan prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. 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.

Property is 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking
  • Free area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: JPY 2160 for adults and JPY 2160 for children
  • 1 coffee shop/café
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath access
  • Facials
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - Thai
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Reflexology
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Safe
  • Slippers
4.2

Very Good

207 reviews
5 - Excellent
97
4 - Good
70
3 - Okay
30
2 - Mediocre
5
1 - Poor
5
4.4
Cleanliness
4.4
Service and Staff
4.4
Amenities
4.3
Property condition

4/5 Good

Verified traveler, Vancouver
Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Oct 5, 2019
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Free shuttle between JR station (Ogotoonsen) and hotel. Good view of the lake from the hotel room. Excellent private onsen (hot spring; wooden outdoor bath tub).

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler
Traveled with partner
Sep 2, 2019
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely room! Doesn't quite look like the picture, slightly out of town and not many places to eat but otherwise excellent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

5/5 Excellent

Man Sun
Traveled with family
Aug 22, 2019
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler
Aug 9, 2019
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/5 Good

David
Apr 25, 2019
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing getaway

Good and relaxing.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

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