Unforgettable memories with an Onsen surrounded by the natural beauty of the Lake Country and heartfelt hospitality.
With the theme of “an Accommodation where you can relax freely at your own pace,” we strive to provide services that let every guest be the “flower” and enjoy a delightful time.\nBeyond the rising steam, our Onsen offers sparkling sunrise and sunset views over Lake Biwa; our Ryokan evokes Taisho-era romance; and our staff welcome you with warm smiles, a fresh appearance, and heartfelt hospitality.
We stayed here to celebrate a birthday.The sashimi came with daikon carved into a crane, and there was also sekihan (red rice). Everything looked beautiful and tasted great, leaving both our stomachs and hearts full. All of the staff were wonderful and very considerate, which made our time here truly enjoyable. Thank you very much.
yukich 8/9/2026As we did last year, nine of us stayed here for our class reunion trip. The Onsen was silky-smooth and very relaxing, and the Room with a view of Lake Biwa was wonderful. Above all, the meals were outstanding—every dish clearly prepared with great care. We all agree we’d like to stay here again next year!
Stradallc 7/24/2026
Facilities and Services
See All- Hot spring
- Room with Open-Air Bath
- Spa facility
| IN | 15:00～20:00 |
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| OUT | 11:00 |
| Number of rooms | 43 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Permitted |
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- Japanese-style Room
- 41㎡
- Capacity 2~4 people
- Japanese-style Room
- 36㎡
- Capacity 2~3 people
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Introduction of the Accommodation
Just 20 minutes from Kyoto Station, this Onsen Accommodation sits on a hilltop with sweeping views of Lake Biwa. Enjoy a refined stay in a serene setting with 43 guest rooms. Soak in renowned hot-spring waters known for their skin-beautifying benefits, and savor luxurious kaiseki cuisine featuring carefully selected ingredients from Shiga to your heart’s content. We will welcome you with heartfelt hospitality, hoping your time at Biwako Hanakaido becomes a wonderful memory.
Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture is blessed with an abundance of ingredients, including Omi beef and fish from Lake Biwa. We offer a wide variety of kaiseki cuisine featuring local produce. From our standard kaiseki to Omi beef kaiseki and our finest premium kaiseki, you can choose the course that best suits your travel plans and preferences. Savor the seasonal flavors of Omi to your heart’s content.
A relaxing Room with views of Lake Biwa from every Room. Perched on the hills of Ogoto, the view from the Room is superb, and the magnificent panorama of Lake Biwa will soothe your soul.
With a history of about 1,200 years, Ogoto Onsen is a renowned hot spring said to have been founded by Saicho (Dengyo Daishi), the founder of Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei. Its mildly alkaline, silky water gently envelops the skin for a smooth, soothing feel. Highly rated in Reviews, it leaves you with a pleasantly moisturized sensation after your bath.
Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation
- The room
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Facilities & Services
- Meal
Basic Information
| Taxes | Hot Spring Tax |
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| Card information | VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | There is no information about breakfast. |
| Your child | You can stay. For children using Child Sharing Existing Bedding (no meals or bedding provided), a Facility usage fee of JPY 2,200 (tax included) will be charged. |
| Room service | Not available |
| Common amenities |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Esthetic Massage | Available [Esthetic Salon] SPA ALEX HANAKAIDO — Currently Closed
Hours: 10:00–22:00 (last appointment 21:30)
Closed: Every Monday
Fees: Body course 90 min ¥18,700 (tax included) and up
Facial 30 min ¥5,500 (tax included) and up, etc.
[Massage] Hogushi-dokoro
Hours: 14:00–23:00 (last appointment 22:00)
Closed: Every Thursday
Fees: Body course 20 min ¥2,600 (tax included) and up, etc. |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Public Bath |
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| Open-air bath |
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| Private bath |
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| Room with Open-Air Bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Simple Onsen (hypotonic alkaline low-temperature spring) Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, bruises, sensitivity to cold, chronic digestive discomfort, fatigue recovery, and skin-beautifying effects. |
| Sauna | Available |
| Hot stone spa | None |
| Others | Shuttle Service is available to/from the designated nearest stations upon request. (Reservation required / Please let us know your arrival time at the station.) Nearest stations: JR Kosei Line — Ogoto-Onsen Station, Hieizan-Sakamoto Station Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line — Sakamoto-Hieizan-guchi Station |
| About Hygiene Measures | Thank you very much for your continued patronage of Biwako Hanakaido.
In response to the spread of COVID-19 in Japan, we are taking the following measures to protect the safety and health of our guests and staff.
■ Hand sanitizer available throughout the property
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is placed at various locations, including the entrance, lobby, and other shared spaces.
■ Disinfection of common areas
We regularly wipe down shared areas such as lobby tables and elevator buttons.
■ Staff wearing masks
We conduct thorough health checks for all staff at the start of each shift; however, as a precaution to protect our guests and other staff members, some employees may be wearing masks.
For the time being, in light of current conditions in Japan, all staff who provide face-to-face service will generally wear masks.
■ Dining
Most guests dine at our restaurant “Hanamikura”; however, our private-room style dining venue “Hanayuuzen” (additional charge), which was previously available only for dinner, is now also available for breakfast.
As the number of Rooms is limited, please contact us as early as possible.
■ Request to report any symptoms
If you develop a fever, cough, or other symptoms, please inform our staff promptly.
Please note that these measures may change depending on circumstances.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. |
Reviews
- Rooms & Amenities4.37
- Facility4.34
- Hospitality & Service4.61
- Meals4.78
- Onsen & Bath4.59
- Satisfaction4.51
*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*
*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*
Access Information
Shiga Prefecture1-3, Ogoto 1-chome, Otsu City
TEL：+81-77-578-1075
Train / About 20 minutes from JR Kyoto Station to Ogoto-Onsen Station on the JR Kosei Line
Car / From Meishin Expressway Kyoto-Higashi IC via Nishi-Otsu Bypass and Kosei Road; exit at Ogi-Ogoto IC, then about 20 minutes to our property
- Parking Information
- Fee
- Free for guests
- Parking time
- ---
- Parking space
- No restrictions
- Number of parking spaces
- 48 cars available outdoor
- Valet service
- Unavailable
- Pickup and drop-off information
- Available (Free)Shuttle Service to the designated nearest station is available upon request. (Reservation required / Please inform us of your arrival time at the station.)
Nearest stations: JR Kosei Line — Ogoto-Onsen Station, Hieizan-Sakamoto Station
Keihan Ishiyama Sakamoto Line — Sakamoto-Hieizan-guchi Station
Frequently Asked Questions
Please provide information about Open-air bath.
・Business Hours: 11:30～24:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: None ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: (Heating) Hours of Use / 11:30–24:00, 6:00–10:00 Cleaning Hours / 24:00–6:00 Notes / The facilities are switched between men and women during the cleaning hours.
What are the qualities and benefits of the hot spring water?
The spring quality and efficacy of the hot spring are as follows. ・Spring quality: Simple Onsen (hypotonic alkaline low-temperature spring) ・Spring efficacy: Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, bruises, sensitivity to cold, chronic digestive discomfort, fatigue recovery, and skin-beautifying effects.
What kind of facilities and features are available?
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Rooms with open-air baths available・Open-air bath・Large public bath・Private bath・Sauna・Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store.・Spa facility・Free shuttle service
I would like to know the access information.
Train / About 20 minutes from JR Kyoto Station to Ogoto-Onsen Station on the JR Kosei Line Car / From Meishin Expressway Kyoto-Higashi IC via Nishi-Otsu Bypass and Kosei Road; exit at Ogi-Ogoto IC, then about 20 minutes to our property
Is parking available?
・Fee： Free for guests ・Parking space： Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces： 48 cars ・Valet Service： Unavailable
Please provide information about Private bath.
・Business Hours: 11:30～24:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: None ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: (Heating) Hours of Use / 11:30–24:00, 6:00–10:00 Cleaning Hours / 24:00–6:00 Fee / JPY 3,300 (tax included) per 50 minutes
Is an internet connection available?
Connection is possible. ・Wi-Fi is available. For more details, please refer to the room and plan information.
Is there a sauna?
Yes, there is.
Do you have esthetic massages?
Yes, there is. [Esthetic Salon] SPA ALEX HANAKAIDO — Currently Closed Hours: 10:00–22:00 (last appointment 21:30) Closed: Every Monday Fees: Body course 90 min ¥18,700 (tax included) and up Facial 30 min ¥5,500 (tax included) and up, etc. [Massage] Hogushi-dokoro Hours: 14:00–23:00 (last appointment 22:00) Closed: Every Thursday Fees: Body course 20 min ¥2,600 (tax included) and up, etc.
What kind of hygiene management is being conducted?
Thank you very much for your continued patronage of Biwako Hanakaido. In response to the spread of COVID-19 in Japan, we are taking the following measures to protect the safety and health of our guests and staff. ■ Hand sanitizer available throughout the property Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is placed at various locations, including the entrance, lobby, and other shared spaces. ■ Disinfection of common areas We regularly wipe down shared areas such as lobby tables and elevator buttons. ■ Staff wearing masks We conduct thorough health checks for all staff at the start of each shift; however, as a precaution to protect our guests and other staff members, some employees may be wearing masks. For the time being, in light of current conditions in Japan, all staff who provide face-to-face service will generally wear masks. ■ Dining Most guests dine at our restaurant “Hanamikura”; however, our private-room style dining venue “Hanayuuzen” (additional charge), which was previously available only for dinner, is now also available for breakfast. As the number of Rooms is limited, please contact us as early as possible. ■ Request to report any symptoms If you develop a fever, cough, or other symptoms, please inform our staff promptly. Please note that these measures may change depending on circumstances. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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