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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 specialties. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

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
Number of guests
 
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
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3 futon beds
2 twin beds
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3 futon beds
2 twin beds
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2 futon beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.4
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Otsu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alyssa
    United States of America United States of America
    This place had amazing food, service, and atmosphere. While the private bath was under renovation when I went, the onsen let me know of it asap and even gave additional accommodation elsewhere. The food was AMAZING! I would love to go back!!
  • Carol
    United States of America United States of America
    One of the onsen was under construction, so they notified us ahead of time and informed us the adjusted schedule for men and women bathing times. This was the only inconvenience, but it wasn't too bad. I appreciated the free shuttle service...
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    Our room was lovely, spacious and clean. The view was fabulous. We were fortunate to have a private onsen. All of the food was delicious and elegant. The chef made every attempt to accommodate our dietary restrictions. It was easy to get to and...

Area info

Amenities of Biwako Hanakaido
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Spa facilities
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

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
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

The fine print
Must-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 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 does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Biwako Hanakaido

  • The prices at Biwako Hanakaido may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Spa
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Spa facilities
    • Public Bath
  • Biwako Hanakaido is 6.2 miles from the center of Otsu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Biwako Hanakaido is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Biwako Hanakaido include:

    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Family
    • Suite