Ryokan Beniayu in Nagahama provides accommodations with an open-air bath, free bikes, and a bar.
John
Singapore
It took us a long time to find a ryokan online that might offer a traditional and peaceful atmosphere at reasonable rates, and our search paid off. Ryokan Beniayu is somewhat remote and is not near busy tourist attractions, but for relaxing, watching birds, enjoying the lake (fantastic sunset view from the bath and room), and tasting some delicious foods this was better than expected. And our private outdoor bath was wonderful, too! We appreciated being welcomed so warmly. A nice stop between Kanazawa and Kyoto, even in the waning winter.
長浜城下 町屋ホテル 和乃リトリートひといき offers spa facilities and free private parking, and is within 8.9 miles of Hikone Castle and 5.4 miles of Maibara Station.
Cathy
United States of America
Our room was wonderful. The amenities were thoughtful and high quality. The host was extremely friendly and treated us to a tour of beautiful Nagahama.
Providing a garden, Honmachi Juku features accommodations in Hikone. This ryokan provides free private parking, a shared lounge, and free Wifi.
Regina
United States of America
We loved the traditional structure and clean rooms, as well as the small shops and restaurants on the nearby Hikone Castle Road although many were closed on Tuesday, our arrival day. In the morning I heard the ancient, resonant bell at the castle announcing the 6 AM hour. The feeling was a memory I will always hold dear.
Tobaya Ryokan offers accommodations in Hikone, 4.8 miles from Taga Taisha Shrine. The 1-star ryokan is a 17-minute walk from Hikone Castle.
Tomoko
New Zealand
The host made us feel at home as soon as we arrived. We were able to choose whether we wanted to have a large room a bit distant from the bathing area or a smaller closer room.
The upstairs rooms would not be suitable for people with mobility issues
Offering a garden, Kiyotaki Ryokan provides accommodations in Hikone. Housed in a building dating from 19th century, this ryokan is 1.1 miles from Hikone Castle and 5 miles from Taga Taisha Shrine.
Ainsworth
United States of America
Great place for a change of pace in japan!!! Free bike rental super kind owners and great food
Experience culture authentically with a stay at these traditional Japanese-style accommodations. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath, plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.
Excellent stay at this beautiful guest house during our cycle around Lake Biwa! It's an absolute gem of a place. The property itself is very well maintained, with traditional features throughout (such as the tatami room and the Kotatsu in the living room). The owners were extremely friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had a comfortable stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would love to come back! Highly recommended.
Host was hospitable and friendly. Onsen usually closed in the morning but he offered to open upon request from 6am to 8am. Room was clean and spacious.
Everything about our stay is perfect. This Ryokan is full of character. Great hospitality from the owner - they are very friendly and made sure our stay was comfortable and provided good dinner recommendations. Having an onsen in the ryokan is a huge bonus - this is probably the highlight of our stay. Authentic Japanese breakfast served. The location is near the train station making sites around Lake Biwa accessible. We're so glad we stayed here.
I met the owner, Iki, who was very friendly and accommodating. Her house is lovely with all the facilities that we need. It has parking spot that can fit 2 MPVs. The house has good heater system (we went in winter), washer, tatami & beds, kitchen for us to cook with basic appliances. The location is about 10-15mins away from the Hakodateyama Gondola (our main target was Mt Hakodateyama to play snow). The house was easy to find as per the google map's direction.
Wonderful experience in a traditional house in a deep mountain of Japan. The dinner and breakfast were exceptional, prepared and presented with care and love. We rented a car to get here and visited nearby small towns for shopping. The onsen nearby has good facilities, and the quality of the water was excellent.
Strongly recommend if you wish to experience a traditional Japanese living and hospitality.
I stayed here while biking around lake biwa. The dinner was delicious and the onsen felt great after a day of biking! The owner was kind and gifted me keychains and candy 🥹 Thank you very much 🙏
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