Zeze Honmachi Station × Popular Stays for Summer Family VacationHighly rated Hotel·Ryokan

I stayed here for one night on a trip with my parents as we headed to Mt. Hiei. The Room was spacious, and Lake Biwa was right in front of us—the morning view was amazing. There was also a large public bath, which was great for my elderly parents. I also thoroughly enjoyed the Onsen. Breakfast was buffet-style with a wide variety of options, satisfying both Japanese- and Western-food lovers. The front desk staff also recommended nearby restaurants for dinner, which was very helpful. My parents liked it very much as well, and said they would love to visit again if we have the chance.

This is my second stay. Since it was December, the dinner buffet featured a Christmas menu, and everything was delicious. The Christmas illuminations were also very beautiful, allowing me to fully enjoy the festive atmosphere. Lago Otsu is really close by, so I could take

Perhaps because we visited on a weekday, the baths were almost private, and we could relax and take our time. The meals were excellent in both portion size and taste, and they were served in a private room. Since we had children with us, we really appreciated that. The Hotel staff were all very kind, and we would love to stay here again when we visit Shiga.

I’ve been staying here for over 10 years. Since our child uses a wheelchair, we can’t use the large public bath, so we look for an Accommodation with a private bath/family bath. Chimatsu has an excellent private bath with an anteroom, which makes transfers to and from the wheelchair and helping with changing clothes very easy. Best of all, the private-bath slot is 60 minutes, so our family can bathe without watching the clock. There are small steps at Room entrances inside the building, but they’re manageable—we can carry our child in and out. The elevator is also spacious enough even with a wheelchair, so getting around isn’t a problem. The meals are delicious too. Every year we order the sashimi boat platter—it's impressive in size, yet each dish on it is delicate, and I highly recommend it for both presentation and taste! It’s even better when you enjoy Chimatsu’s original sake “Chimatsu” while eating the boat platter. The parking lot is large, and just across the road there’s a big AEON mall, which is convenient for quick shopping as well. When we travel home again next year, we’ll get off the expressway along the way and stop by.