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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.

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.