Around Karasuma Peninsula × Hotel With Kid-Friendly Facilities And ExperiencesRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A resort hotel offering stunning lake views from your room. Relax in your room while enjoying the breathtaking view of Lake Biwa right in front of you. The restaurant serves dishes made with local ingredients from Shiga. The natural Onsen (large public bath) also features an open-air bath. Conveniently located just 10 minutes by JR train from Kyoto Station to JR Otsu Station, with a free shuttle bus available, this is a perfect getaway to experience relaxation and tranquility in an extraordinary setting.

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.

A private resort with 14 Rooms embraced by Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, and the Hira mountain range. Enjoy a unique slow and luxurious day with exceptional "cuisine" and "carefully designed Rooms" that make the most of nature's blessings. Setre continues to be an indispensable presence for our guests as a "close yet extraordinary escape."

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.

A Ryokan boasting stunning views located on the shores of Lake Biwa. The breathtaking scenery of Lake Biwa can be enjoyed from the lobby, the large panoramic bath, and rooms with open-air baths. Conveniently located for visiting Kyoto and the World Heritage site of Enryakuji Temple. Choose your preferred room type and enjoy it as part of your travel experience.

A lakeside Accommodation with the nostalgic warmth of wood and earth, heartfelt hospitality, and gentle lighting. Enjoy kaiseki cuisine featuring seasonal local ingredients. Dog-friendly rooms are also popular, including guest rooms with a private open-air Onsen bath for pets. We also recommend the terrace lounge with complimentary drinks and the dog run.

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.

1-minute walk from JR Moriyama Station West Exit. About 30 minutes by JR train to Kyoto Station and Hikone Station. Perfect for sightseeing or business trips. Free for children under 18 sharing existing bedding. Inside Cocotto Moriyama, you’ll find the Omi Beef restaurant "Okaki," izakayas "Gokigen Ebisu" and "Tawara-ya," as well as the sports gym "IZUMI21" on the 3rd floor. Show your room key card at these restaurants to enjoy exclusive benefits for guests. A 24-hour supermarket, Seiyu, is located next door, making it convenient for long-term stays. The accommodation offers free Wi-Fi throughout the building and mobile chargers in guest rooms. Our staff looks forward to welcoming you!

■ Approximately 2 minutes by car from Shin-Kousoku Ritto IC ■ Approximately 3 minutes by car from JR Kusatsu Line Tehara Station ■ Free flat parking lot (233 spaces) available ■ Artificial Onsen large public bath available ■ Complimentary buffet breakfast ■ Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, free WOWOW access in all rooms

A Business Hotel just a 5-minute drive from Kusatsu Station. Double rooms feature a spacious 140 cm-wide bed for a comfortable night’s sleep. Convenient access to the Ritto, Seta, and Ishiyama Station areas in 12–20 minutes by car. We offer an on-site surface parking lot with space for 50 vehicles (first come, first served), free of charge for one car per room. A free Shuttle Service between Kusatsu Station East Exit and the Hotel is also available by Reservation.

Just a 30-minute drive from Kyoto, "View Lodge Biwa" offers a serene lakeside resort space surrounded by nature. Its location allows you to enjoy seasonal landscapes, promising a relaxing time to forget daily life. This beachfront resort is recommended for all generations, featuring dishes made with local ingredients and baths to refresh both body and mind.

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.

Located by Lake Biwa, "Komorebi" is a relaxing onsen ryokan. Enjoy the historic "Ogoto Onsen," with over 1200 years of history, at an affordable price. The adjacent sister property, "Yumotokan," features an open-air bath, spa, shop, and other facilities. Guests staying at Komorebi can freely use Yumotokan's facilities for an additional 700 yen (tax included). It's about a 20-minute train ride from Kyoto Station, and a shuttle service is available from Ogoto Onsen Station to the property, making it a convenient base for exploring Kyoto.