Shin Asahi Station × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

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.

"Fukudaya" was born by inheriting the traditional inn "Fukudaya," which has welcomed many travelers in the past, and renovating a building over 140 years old while preserving its original charm. The dining area and guest rooms facing Lake Biwa offer stunning views of the lake. For breakfast and dinner, we serve course meals featuring fresh lake fish and local vegetables carefully selected by the host of the accommodation. Please relax as if you were visiting your grandmother's home.

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.

Private Villa 2661 stands in a tranquil setting where a lake and river meet, surrounded by lush nature.Step inside to find an open garden with soothing river views. The interior, furnished with classic pieces and a fireplace, offers both charm and warmth—inviting you to unwind as if staying in your own private villa. While sightseeing is always an option, another luxury unique to this place is choosing not to go anywhere at all and simply surrendering to the Accommodation. As you listen to the gentle murmur of the river and watch the shifting light, you can spend quiet, uninterrupted moments that bring a deep sense of calm rarely found in everyday life. Here, even “doing nothing” becomes a special experience.