Around Chikubu Island × Stays Popular For Snow-View BathsRecommended Hotel·Ryokan for couples/married couples

Rather than greeting you with “Welcome,” we would like to welcome you home. Kohayu is a Ryokan with a warm, traditional Japanese atmosphere. Please relax and unwind in our soothing surroundings.

The owner's deep passion for fishing led him to become a fisherman in this area, drawn by the natural beauty of Lake Biwa and Makino Town, while also running this accommodation. The space features handmade interiors crafted from driftwood from Lake Biwa, creating a sophisticated design that harmonizes with nature. From the second-floor living room and the bath made of cypress and granite, you can enjoy stunning views of tree-lined scenery that changes with each season. For dinner, savor dishes from a long-established restaurant in a calm, hotel-like atmosphere. We offer a serene and refined stay designed for adults seeking tranquility and quality.

A secluded Accommodation in the mountains, featuring an iron-rich bicarbonate Onsen with a reddish-brown hue. Enjoy a large communal bath and an open-air bath, along with kaiseki cuisine and hot pot dishes that highlight seasonal flavors throughout the year. Choose from rooms with a private open-air bath, rooms with a jacuzzi, and Japanese-style rooms—so you can unwind at your leisure in a soothing space. The free-flowing natural spring water is said to have been used by Sengoku-era warriors to heal their wounds, and its benefits are well regarded. Savor kaiseki dishes that combine the best of each season with local specialties from this area.