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Biwako Hanakaido 4 stars

Ogoto Onsen, Otsu

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. The rooms are beautiful, the view is amazing, the staff are absolutely lovely. The private hot springs are great. This place is very charming - even magical. Experiencing Biwako Hanakaido felt like experiencing proper Japanese traditions/customs. It felt like a privilege. It's a truly rare and amazing experience that isn't easy to come by. I highly recommend spending a night or a few here.

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9.1
Superb
295 reviews
Price from
£303
per night

長浜城下 町屋ホテル 和乃リトリートひといき

Nagahama

長浜城下 町屋ホテル 和乃リトリートひといき features a sauna and free private parking, and is within 14 km of Hikone Castle and 8.6 km of Maibara Station. This recently renovated ryokan is located 10 km from Green Park Santo and 27 km from Taga-taisha Shrine. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Fantastic sauna and super comfy futons with premium bed linen. Easy checkin and very nice host.

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9.2
Superb
64 reviews
Price from
£220
per night

Marumo Ryokan 1 stars

Takashima

Set 46 km from Sanzen-in Temple, Marumo Ryokan offers 1-star accommodation in Takashima and features a garden. A public bath is available for guests. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The food was incredible and the service was amazing. I really enjoyed this place.

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9.1
Superb
51 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

Ryokan Beniayu 3 stars

Nagahama

Located right in front of Lake Biwako, Ryokan Beniayu offers Japanese-style accommodations with a private open-air hot-spring bath and a massage chair. Guests can also enjoy the public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and relax with a massage. A free shuttle is available from JR Takatsuki Train Station, which is a 15-minute drive away. Guests who wish to use the shuttle must make a reservation upon booking. Lovely view of the lake, amazing service, and nice, mature guests

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9.2
Superb
47 reviews
Price from
£252
per night

Honmachi Juku 2 stars

Hikone

Located in Hikone, within less than 1 km of Hikone Castle and 7.2 km of Maibara Station, Honmachi Juku provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 2-star ryokan offers a shared lounge. The ryokan features family rooms. The staff went above & beyond to accommodate me. Can't rate this 180 year old property, that's been preserved & meticulously revamped into a delightful stay. 😀

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8.5
Very good
175 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Yuzanso 4 stars

Ogoto Onsen, Otsu

Only a 5-minute drive from JR Ogoto Onsen Station with the complimentary shuttle, hotel Yuzanso features Japanese-style rooms with a private open-air hot spring bath and spectacular views of Biwako Lake. The hotel also offers massage treatments and a sauna. JR Ogoto Onsen Station offers a direct transit in 20 minutes to Kyoto Station. Lovely staff who help you get from the train station to the hotel and back. Clean, great facilities, beautiful view!

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8.8
Fabulous
146 reviews
Price from
£202
per night

Biwako Ryokusuitei 4 stars

Ogoto Onsen, Otsu

The air-conditioned rooms come with Japanese Yukata robes, a fridge and a seating area with low tables and cushions. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with Western-style beds or in rooms with Japanese futon bedding and tatami (woven-straw) floors. Guests can watch international programmes on a flat-screen TV (BBC World, Phoenix InfoNews Channel, TVBS and YTN). The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers. We loved the bath on our balcony and the traditional Japanese style room. There was a lovely garden and terrace and the staff were very welcoming. The buffet breakfast was a wonderful way to finish our stay.

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8.8
Fabulous
760 reviews
Price from
£134
per night

Tobaya Ryokan 1 stars

Hikone

The Japanese-style rooms at Ryokan Tobaya feature futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Facilities for making green tea are included, and bathrooms and toilets are shared. Rooms have a traditional decor with shoji paper screens and floor cushions. Beautiful establishment! Gives an old traditional Japanese vibe, still very familiar. Our room was huge, surrounded by Japanese style gardens. Even the kaiseki cusine was good.

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8.9
Fabulous
294 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Yumotokan 4 stars

Ogoto Onsen, Otsu

Some accommodation includes a terrace and a seating area with flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning and heating. At the ryokan, some units are fitted with a coffee machine and chocolates or cookies.

A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the ryokan. There is a coffee shop on-site. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Incredible diner and breakfast. Great onsen and room. Very helpful and kind staff. Loved it

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8.9
Fabulous
822 reviews
Price from
£183
per night

Ebisusou 2 stars

Takashima

The ryokan features a flat-screen TV. Featuring free private parking, this 2-star ryokan also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom.

Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Takashima, like fishing. Room space is quite large comparing with other hotels

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8.3
Very good
65 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

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