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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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Availability

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Room type
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3 single beds
3 futon beds
4 futon beds
2 single beds
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3 futon beds
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3 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.7
High score for Otsu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mylinh
    Australia Australia
    The meals were excellent and the staff lovely and helpful. We enjoyed our relaxing stay.
  • Shun
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    1) View from room and open air-bath is magnificent. 2) We spent the whole afternoon comfortably, sitting and relaxing on the 2 comfortable easy chairs. 3) The crab hot pot that was served on the second night is excellent. 4) The room is very...
  • Zerome
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable and relaxing stay. Great onsen and breakfast and dinner. Nice quiet environment with great views. We enjoyed ourselves immensely.
  • Karina
    Australia Australia
    Amazing hot spring bath with a beautiful view of the lake. Dinner and breakfast were nice too (except a traditional style meal). Staff were very kind as well
  • Brian
    Australia Australia
    Great location. Shuttle service with designated phone at train station. Pick your dinner if you stay multiple nights. Multiple dinner rooms where you can enjoy up to 8 different styles of food. Onsen of course was great. Staff was exceptional.
  • Mei
    Singapore Singapore
    Outstanding services and hospitality from everyone
  • Becky
    Singapore Singapore
    Modern facilities while keeping traditional japanese decor with tatami mats. Comfortable beds/futon. Had fun with wearing yukatas in the premises, also for dinner and breakfast. Lovely traditional multi course dinner! Simple nutritious breakfast...
  • Nikolaos
    Belgium Belgium
    Onsen baths were very well curated. The staff was exceptionally helpful and attentive to all our needs. The food was top quality and a true culinary experience
  • Tong
    Austria Austria
    Best Staff, always smiling. Best Trip ever, thanks!
  • Mari
    Switzerland Switzerland
    It's so difficult to write all the amazing things we experienced in ine post, but starting from the welcome we had (shuttle from the station) arrival at the hotel, it was perfect! The room was really nice, a little outdated. However, we understand...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Biwako Hanakaido
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service

House rules
Biwako Hanakaido takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to indicate the mean of transportation to the property at the time of booking.

In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.

To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation in advance and call the property when you arrive at the Ogoto Onsen Station. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Guests with children must inform the property in advance of the number of children and their respective ages as different rates are applicable according to their age. Please note that facility fees apply to children using existing beds.

Please note that the maximum occupancy of the room includes all children and cannot be exceeded under any circumstances. For extra guests exceeding the room occupancy, guests will be asked to separate rooms and additional charges will apply. Guests may not be accommodated if there is no availability.

Please inform the property in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary needs.

For children aged 0 to 5, bedding and meals are not included in the price. Additional fees apply for bedding and meals.

For dinner-included reservations, a Japanese meal is served between 17:30 and 20:00.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Guests must check in by 19:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Biwako Hanakaido

  • Guests staying at Biwako Hanakaido can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Asian
  • Biwako Hanakaido is 6.2 miles from the centre of Otsu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Biwako Hanakaido include:

    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Family
    • Suite
  • Check-in at Biwako Hanakaido is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Biwako Hanakaido offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Spa facilities
    • Public Bath
  • The prices at Biwako Hanakaido may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.