Around Karasuma Peninsula × Popular Stays for Girls' TripsRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

The city of Otsu, located in the heart of Japan, has inspired countless poets and travelers with its romantic allure since the Manyo era. Standing gracefully along the shores of Lake Biwa, a symbol of Otsu, is the Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel, a 38-story skyscraper featuring the "Oumi" convention hall, one of the largest in Japan. Designed by Kenzo Tange, a renowned architect who was among the first Japanese to gain global recognition, the hotel offers 529 guest rooms, all facing Lake Biwa. Guests can enjoy a relaxing stay while admiring the ever-changing seasonal beauty of the lake's surface.

Ryokan "Ogoto Onsen Yumotokan" located in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, by the shores of Lake Biwa. Enjoy a tour of the four different onsen within the property, and we offer various accommodation plans and day-use plans. Please relax while gazing at Lake Biwa.

Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu is a high-quality yet affordable community plaza hotel located in front of the west exit of JR Kusatsu Station, the gateway to Kusatsu City—a historic post town with the charm of "Shukuba Romance" and part of the inspiring Lake Biwa area. With elegant interior design based on American traditional style, heartfelt hospitality, and attentive service, we warmly welcome our guests.

A small luxury Hotel grand opened in August 2023 within the historic YANMAR SUNSET MARINA, located southeast of Japan's largest lake, Lake Biwa. The architecture, utilizing natural materials and blending seamlessly with the Lake Biwa scenery, invites visitors to a relaxing escape from everyday life. With only seven guest rooms, each features abundant use of natural materials such as earthen walls and wood, and every room is equipped with a spacious terrace and a hammock. During your stay, you can freely enjoy the all-inclusive bar & lounge, pool, and sauna within the Hotel. Experience an elevated stay while savoring the ever-changing views of Lake Biwa from various spaces.

An Onsen Ryokan perched on a hill overlooking Lake Biwa, with the added convenience of being just about 20 minutes from Kyoto. Our top recommendation is a guest room with an open-air bath and sweeping views of Lake Biwa. Enjoy a blissful soak in a variety of tubs, including glossy enamel-style baths, wooden baths filled with the scent of timber, and gently rounded ceramic baths. In addition, the new Facility “Wayu Yamaboshi” has opened, offering easy ways to experience Japanese games and culture. This hands-on space blends tradition with fun to make your trip even more memorable.

Just a 3-minute walk from Kusatsu Station and only 20 minutes to Kyoto by JR line, this property is ideally located and convenient as a base for sightseeing. All guest Rooms were renovated in July 2016, and the restaurant has newly opened! Enjoy warm, inviting Rooms that harmoniously blend natural light and wood. All Rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi and wired LAN, making it easy to plan your trip. Sleep soundly on clean, duvet-style Simmons beds for a truly restful night. Relax and enjoy a comfortable stay in our welcoming space.

A Hotel Rooted in Kusatsu Embraced by the natural beauty of Lake Biwa, we celebrate the culture of Kusatsu as a place where families and friends can gather and deepen their connections. We strive to ensure your time here is filled with tranquility, comfort, and warmth. As a community Hotel, we will continue to provide exceptional service through special moments, spaces, and cuisine. Valuing human connections, we aim to walk hand in hand with this town to create a brighter future together.

1-minute walk from JR Biwako Line "Seta Station" (South Exit). Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet where you can enjoy as much as you like! Guest Rooms are available from single rooms to triple rooms, allowing you to choose the Room that suits your purpose, whether for business or travel, and enjoy a comfortable stay. Equipped with a 50-inch large LCD TV and free WiFi connection. For a superior sleeping experience, we have introduced the APA Hotel original bed "Cloud Fit," offering a sleep sensation like being on a cloud.

One of the largest in the Kyoto–Shiga area! The adjacent spa “Agaryanse,” featuring two private natural hot spring sources, is a popular Facility with nine types of baths, five kinds of hot stone saunas, and a spacious rest room overlooking Lake Biwa.Guests can use it free of charge.A free shuttle bus also runs from Ogoto-Onsen Station to the Accommodation for easy access.Unwind and soothe your everyday fatigue at Agaryanse, then relax at our Accommodation while enjoying our carefully crafted cuisine.

You can relax comfortably in the newly renovated rooms. Free parking and shuttle bus services are available, along with complimentary Wi-Fi in all rooms. Guests can also enjoy the natural onsen at the adjacent "Otsu Onsen Ofuro Cafe Biwakoza" free of charge. Additionally, with the use of a sofa bed, accommodation for up to three guests is possible. You can freely access the attached Ofuro Cafe through a dedicated passage. Choose between Japanese or Western-style breakfast options.