⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Lake Biwa for 2025

Top 10 Hotels Near Lake Biwa

"This is a very local non touristy village. We enjoyed the hospitality (even if we couldn’t communicate) The owner helped accomadate my sea food allergy. We really liked the hot bath available in the beautiful water. The only thing I would say is that it isn’t close to anything and you have to walk about 22 minutes to the train "

11 Jul - 12 Jul

"We had room with great view of Lake Biwa."

29 Jul - 30 Jul

"The AC was super dirty. Other than that the house was great. Location is also perfect with a nice restaurant across."

"Comfort hotel is always the best no frill hotel available to when visit Japan. It doesn’t have a lot of bell and whistle like other hotel, but it always have reasonable size room and hearty and healthy breakfast to keep you going when travelling around Japan."

27 Jul - 28 Jul

1 bedroom, down duvets, free minibar, in-room safe

"Feel really relaxed and comfortable staying there!"

2 Jul - 3 Jul

"good"

13 Jul - 14 Jul

"The overall interior is chic and calm, but the dining area needs some flashy design to stimulate the appetite."

2 Jul - 3 Jul

"A nice hotel with friendly staff"

"Very impressive! Very Exquisite!"

"Loved the area around it. No elevator, so please know this before booking"

1 Aug - 2 Aug

"Very nice view of the lake. Very helpful staff. The rooms have a private onsen hot tub on the balcony. The rooms have tatami and are set up to sleep on the floor. You can request a bed frame to elevate the futon, but it's better to request a bed when making the reservation (although you may enjoy sleeping on a futon, Japanese style)."

2 Jul - 3 Jul

"Lovely view from my room. The room is very clean and comfy. The breakfast was unexpectedly good. Really enjoyed my stay."

4 Jul - 5 Jul

"Needed to stay here because of work. Even with the air-conditioning set to 19 for the entire night, the lowest the room temperature got was 27. It was difficult to sleep and the hotel staff were quite rude. I don't recommend going here unless you absolutely have to"

2 Jul - 3 Jul

5 Jul - 6 Jul

"The staff were very helpful and there were many breakfast options."

18 Jul - 19 Jul

"clean and comfortable, good enough for business hotels category "

6 Jul - 7 Jul

2 Jul - 3 Jul

"A stone throw away from Nagahama castle ruins/park great for Sakura "

6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Great Lake view and environment "

11 Jul - 12 Jul

Destinations near

Genkyu-en Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Genkyu-en Garden, a lovely green space in Onoe Onsen. Wander the lakeside and gardens while you're in the area.

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

5/5 Excellent

Highly recommend staying here

"Highly highly recommend! As soon as you step foot into the hotel, the service was amazing! The staff did not speak great English, but we were able to use simple words to communicate. The property itself is immaculate! No shoes are allowed as soon as you entered the hotel. I wore my white socks around the hotel all day and the bottom was still clean at the end of the day. You always see someone mopping or cleaning. The complimentary services (coffee, matcha, water, ice cream, soba noodles) was such a fantastic treat. Their breakfast buffet is a must because it is so delicious. The late night soba is also a must! The onsite onsen is also a must try. There were so many different pools and it was super clean! Overall, this is the best hotel we’ve have stayed at. The price per night is a great steal for this 5-star hotel!"

A verified traveller stayed at Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Posted 2 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"This was our first time staying in an onsen hotel. The property is loaded with amenities: an on-site hot and cold water onsen, a lounge with 24 hours of free drinks, a happy hour with wine included. Our room was gorgeous, with tatami mat floors and comfortable beds they set up. We had a glass wall shower and views of Lake Biwaka. My only criticism is that some of the furnishings seem a bit dated. But everything else was spectacular."

A verified traveller stayed at Biwako Ryokusuitei

Posted 5 days ago

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

5/5 Excellent

"The hotel was excellent in their services. I received complementary upgrade, and the room was spacious. Their breakfast was great; choice from the two set menu, which I chose Japanese set. Very authentic and delicious!"

A verified traveller stayed at The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

Posted 7 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"Our stay was very nice calmed and relaxed. The onsen was beautiful and very tidy. Unfortunately our room and designated bathroom had a very particular smell and the toilets smelled like urine :( but it didn’t ruin our stay. The host was very very helpful (a bit rushed at times but understandably as he runs the whole place). The food is delicious! You are served a traditional Japanese breakfast and dinner. The host offered a lift to the station twice, if this is the case for you don’t be late like us because being late is a disrespectful act in Japan! (We were 2 mins late, still not a nice thing to do!). Check out is a bit earlier than usual but it was ok, we were charged a hot spring tax per night at the end of the check out which is ok I just understood that was included in the payment (read the facility details) but apparently it was not, We didn’t mind. Overall we found it peaceful and quiet which was what we were looking for anyways."

A verified traveller stayed at Ohara no Sato

Posted 2 weeks ago

5/5 Excellent

"They offered free shuttle service to the nearest JR stations. Nice quiet area for a hot spring vacation. Breakfast and dinner were included in our package, and the food was fabulous and very authentic. It was my second time returning Yumotokan, and everything had been maintained up to standard or even better. Highly recommended!"

A verified traveller stayed at Yumotokan

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Biwa?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake Biwa, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This culturally rich area is known for its array of dining options.

What's the best place to stay close to Lake Biwa?

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and parking. You'll find it 9.9 mi (16 km) from Lake Biwa. Other good choices around the area include Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa and Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Lake Biwa?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Biwa.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Biwa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Lake Biwa.

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Top 10 Hotels Near Lake Biwa

Racine Home Harie

Racine Home Harie

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

Rakuten STAY HOUSE Hachimanbori

Rakuten STAY HOUSE Hachimanbori

Comfort Hotel Hikone

Comfort Hotel Hikone

Glamp Element - Campground

Glamp Element - Campground

HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi

HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi

Hotel Route Inn Hikone

Hotel Route Inn Hikone

Hotel New Omi

Hotel New Omi

Onsen Hotel Holiday Afternoon

Onsen Hotel Holiday Afternoon

Wa no retreat Hitoiki

Wa no retreat Hitoiki

Hotel Sunroute Hikone

Hotel Sunroute Hikone

Ryokan Beniayu

Ryokan Beniayu

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

APA Hotel Hikone Minami

APA Hotel Hikone Minami

Pension Lakeside

Pension Lakeside

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

Hotel Route Inn Higashiomi Yokaichi Ekimae

Hotel Route Inn Higashiomi Yokaichi Ekimae

Hotel Estacion Hikone

Hotel Estacion Hikone

Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

Destinations near

Destinations near

Genkyu-en Garden

Recent Reviews in Lake Biwa

Recent Reviews in Lake Biwa

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

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