Around Kuchiki Ski Resort × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

[Review Rating 4.8] Reopened after renovation in July 2024! A quiet retreat with the majestic Hira Mountain Range behind you and sweeping views of Lake Biwa right before your eyes. Our highly acclaimed kaiseki cuisine is carefully crafted dish by dish, featuring blessings from the land of Hira’s famed pure waters, delicacies from Lake Biwa, and carefully selected seafood delivered directly from nearby waters. Guest rooms on the Lake Biwa side offer breathtaking lake views. The large public bath with radium ore water includes a sauna, and two private baths are available free of charge at any time.

Our Property features five brand-new cottages with private dog runs, opened in 2023, as well as ten cottages facing a spacious natural grass dog run. All 15 cottages are equipped with Wi-Fi, offering excellent connectivity for a comfortable stay! We take special care to maintain cleanliness in every cottage to ensure our guests have a pleasant experience. In July 2024, our annex will OPEN! Located about a 5-minute drive from our Property, we have purchased an additional 60-tsubo plot of land next to the annex building. This space will include an expanded dog run and a gazebo where you can enjoy BBQs at your leisure without worrying about time. The artificial grass dog run also allows for up to two tents to be set up, making it easy to enjoy an outdoor atmosphere—already a big hit! The annex is perfect for large groups, making it especially recommended for families and groups. *For stays with six or more guests, please contact our Property directly.

There is one slightly spacious independent log house and one compact cottage, separated from each other, along with three buildings and four Rooms located on the second floor of the restaurant building, all situated on a 500-tsubo property. It is conveniently located near the bypass, and being private land, there is minimal vehicle traffic, making it a quiet area. Guests can enjoy bringing their own barbecue, campfires, and fireworks. Within a 5-8 minute drive, you can reach JR Omi-Imazu Station, convenience stores, discount shops (DS), Heiwado, Komeri, Nishimatsuya, McDonald's, Autobacs, and other stores, making it a very convenient and pleasant environment. Hakodateyama Ski Resort is visible across the way, and it takes about 5 minutes by car to the gondola lift. In winter, it is popular for skiing, while from spring to autumn, many visitors come to enjoy the terrace with a panoramic view of Lake Biwa. About a 10-minute drive away, you can find the Metasequoia tree-lined road leading to Makino Highland, which stretches 2.4 kilometers with 500 trees and attracts tourists year-round. Makino Highland also features the Onsen Facility "Sarasa," which is available for day-use visitors. The Imazu Beach on Lake Biwa is nearby, where guests can enjoy fishing and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). From Imazu Port, cruises to Chikubu Island and Nagahama are available, and during cherry blossom season, special cruises to Kaizu-Osaki for cherry blossom viewing are also offered. Additionally, the freshly caught seafood market in Obama and the Nihonkai Sakana Machi in Tsuruga are both about 40 minutes away. During the high season, staff are stationed on-site, so you can consult with us anytime if you have any concerns, and we will respond flexibly to your needs.

Our facility is a "beachfront Ryokan" located right in front of Omishirahama, selected as one of the "100 Best Beaches in Japan." We also offer "guest houses," "glamping," and an "auto camping site," ensuring a comfortable stay for both individual and group guests. Enjoy dishes made with plenty of Omi ingredients and our warm hospitality, while spending an unforgettable day by the shores of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake.

Nestled near the shores of Lake Biwa, "HITOSE" offers a completely private retreat where you can check in and stay without encountering anyone. Featuring a private sauna and pool, we promise an exceptional relaxation experience. Enjoy hassle-free BBQs with carefully selected local ingredients from Takashima or indulge in private dining with your own dedicated kitchen. Escape the ordinary and savor an exquisite time that meets the discerning tastes of executives.

BY THE BIWAKO is a private villa with a sauna, limited to one group per day, in an exceptional location—just 4 minutes by car from Omi-Imazu Station and a 1-minute walk to Lake Biwa. Along with an airy living room with soaring ceilings and exposed beams and three bedrooms, the villa offers three bathroom areas indoors and outdoors, ensuring a high-quality space and a comfortable, stress-free stay even for larger groups. After refreshing body and mind in the fully equipped spa area featuring an authentic IZA original sauna, cold plunge bath, and jacuzzi, enjoy a terrace BBQ or gather around a bonfire under the night sky for blissful moments that deepen your bond with loved ones. This refined escape wrapped in modern interiors will beautifully elevate special anniversaries and group trips.

A 1-minute walk to Lake Biwa. “POOL VILLA REI” in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture is a fully private Accommodation limited to one group per day. The terrace connected to the airy living room features a 6m × 4m pool and an authentic sauna. Enjoy the ultimate post-sauna refresh in the pool all to yourself. With five bedrooms, it can accommodate up to 17 guests. Two separate shower rooms and double-basin vanities make it comfortable even for large groups. In the evening, enjoy a BBQ by the fantastically illuminated poolside. Spend an extraordinary, uninterrupted getaway with your favorite people for as long as you like.

SUITE VILLA SHOU is a one-group-per-day private villa in an exceptional location just a 1-minute walk from Lake Biwa, featuring a seamless design that unites the double-height living room with an outdoor terrace. After refreshing body and mind in the custom-designed authentic sauna or jacuzzi, unwind in the raised tatami Japanese-style room, enjoying a bright, open space where indoors and outdoors flow together. Multiple highly private bedrooms and a functional double-bowl vanity support comfortable stays for larger groups, while BBQs and campfires on the terrace create special moments that deepen bonds with your closest companions. With refined design and well-appointed Facility features, this hidden retreat promises an unforgettable holiday that goes beyond an ordinary stay.

We believe that the true purpose of travel is to "change the air." ACOA is a brand that perceives air as "place," "experience," and "culture," aiming to provide guests with the enjoyment of "a sophisticated space and experience while feeling the warmth of home" at each location. In a modern Japanese house on the west coast of Lake Biwa, you can relax in a spacious area of about 200 square meters, enjoy local ingredients with your group, and unwind in the sauna, take a cold bath in Lake Biwa, swim, rent a SUP, and in the evening, turn off your mind in a living room where everyone can sit. ACOA Takashima, which can accommodate large groups, offers parking space for two cars, a full kitchen and dining area, a courtyard, a sauna, and a bath.

Pension Lakeside, nestled on the serene shores of Lake Biwa, offers a breathtaking panorama of the lake and majestic mountains as soon as you step inside. Equipped with high-speed WiFi, this tranquil space serves as a stunning office with lake views, perfect for a productive workation. Enjoy refreshing lakeside walks or mountain air while balancing work and leisure. Activities include family or group barbecues, water sports on Lake Biwa, cycling along the lakeshore breeze, or simply indulging in the luxury of doing nothing. Additional amenities such as EV charging stations and rental mobile batteries are available for your convenience. Located just a 5-minute walk from the JR station with excellent access to Kyoto and Osaka, Pension Lakeside is an ideal retreat to rejuvenate your mind and body amidst nature's beauty.