Around Stone Mountain Temple × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan for family trips

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.

A Ryokan located on a hill overlooking Lake Biwa. Recommended are rooms with open-air baths offering views of Lake Biwa. The "Omi Folktale Library" screens animated folktales from Shiga every night. Its convenient access, just 20 minutes from Kyoto, is also appealing.

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.

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!

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.

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.

At the Property of Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei, it is just a 3-minute walk to the main hall. You can enjoy a tranquil and relaxing time in nature surrounded by Lake Biwa and Mount Hiei. From the special Japanese-Western style rooms, you can overlook Lake Biwa, and also enjoy this beautiful scenery from the spacious public bath. Additionally, you can savor coffee made with the delicious water of Mount Hiei at the café corner while admiring the view of Lake Biwa. Relish the vegetarian cuisine prepared without wasting ingredients.

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.

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.

Ōtsu City, the prefectural capital of the Lake Country, features tourist attractions such as Enryakuji Temple, Ōtsu Port, Mount Hiei, and Lake Biwa.Approximately a 5-minute walk from the north exit of JR Ōtsu Station.Located near the government office district, you can also take a leisurely walk to Hama-Ōtsu.Only about 10 minutes by train to Kyoto. Excellent access for both business and sightseeing.

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.

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.

A Business Hotel just a 2-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Ishiyama Station, with a convenience store nearby. Guest rooms offer a spacious 15 m² even for single stays, featuring a 140 cm-wide Serta bed. Enjoy well-equipped Facility including high-speed Wi-Fi and contactless card keys. Breakfast buffet starts at 6:30, with hearty options such as vegetable curry, salt yakisoba, and black vinegar meatballs, plus Japanese side dishes and cereal. Just 14 minutes to Kyoto by JR Special Rapid Service—an Hotel with outstanding access.

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.

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.

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.

A fully private, whole-house rental Accommodation nestled in nature. In a refined space adorned with Shigaraki ware by local artists and thoughtfully curated interiors, you can step away from everyday life and truly unwind. Enjoy a spacious living room, a relaxing bedroom, and a fully equipped kitchen—comfortable for longer stays as well. On the grounds, you’ll find two unique saunas: Kansai’s first “Earth” sauna built with the earthbag method, and a “Tea” sauna filled with the soothing aroma of Asamiya tea. Surrounded by the gentle air created by natural materials, warm yourself to the core and let your mind deeply relax in pure luxury. Listen to birdsong and rustling trees as you take in local culture and nature’s gifts with all five senses—an experience you can only have here.