Biwako Grand Hotel & Kyo Oumi

We were very satisfied with our stay. Since one of us was pregnant, we asked to change the dinner menu, and they kindly accommodated our request, which was very helpful.However, it seemed to be stink bug season, and at night many of them were on the windows. For that reason, we recommend using the open-air bath in the morning.

I stayed in a room with an open-air bath at Kyo Omi. At Kyo Omi, you can enjoy a long stay from 2:00 PM until 11:00 AM the next day. The room was on a high floor, and we could see Lake Biwa from the open-air bath. The hotel has a long history and shows its age, but the room felt spacious and clean.The staff’s service was fine with no particular issues. Dinner was Japanese kaiseki cuisine, and the Omi beef was the most delicious. There is a Lawson convenience store on the first floor of the hotel where you can buy drinks, food, and souvenirs. It’s open until 10:00 PM at night and from 7:00 AM in the morning, which was surprisingly convenient.