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Biwako Ryokusuitei

3.5 star property

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Deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, facials, reflexology
Property amenity
Koyu Premier Suite with Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking | Bathroom
Koyu Elegant Suite with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking
Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101
  • Ogoto Onsen
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Enryakuji Temple
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Fuga Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Cypress Bath - Non-Smoking

Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet

Fuga Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Cypress Bath - Non-Smoking

  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Koyu Elegant Suite with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

Koyu Elegant Suite with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

Koyu Elegant Suite with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

  • 54 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Triple Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Triple Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Triple Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Yuuga Japanese Style Room with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

Yuuga Japanese Style Room with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

Yuuga Japanese Style Room with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Manyo Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Manyo Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Manyo Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

View all photos for Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking | Bathroom

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Yuuga Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Semi-Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet

Yuuga Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Semi-Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Fuga Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Fuga Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking | View from room

Fuga Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Koyu Premier Suite with Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

Koyu Premier Suite with Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

Koyu Premier Suite with Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

  • 72 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for AO No SYOU Deluxe Twin Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

AO No SYOU Deluxe Twin Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

AO No SYOU Deluxe Twin Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Biwa No Kaze Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet

Biwa No Kaze Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Twin Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Twin Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Otsu

When you stay at Biwako Ryokusuitei in Otsu, you'll be on the Strip, within a 5-minute drive of Saikyoji Temple and Shozuiji Temple. .This spa ryokan is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Ukimido and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Enryakuji Temple.

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 15 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Enryakuji Temple - 19 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Mount Hiei - 21 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 22 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station - 17 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪伊予製麺雄琴店 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪麺屋聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪ガールズファンタジー - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪プルプルネクステージ - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪フォーナイン - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Lakefront ryokan with area shuttle service and a sauna
Biwako Ryokusuitei offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and children's slippers. This Otsu ryokan provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the ryokan include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals), an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen), and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are 2 indoor hot springs and 2 outdoor hot springs open between midnight and 11:30 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 78°F.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including hot springs, a sauna, and karaoke. This ryokan also features complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the ryokan's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Biwako Ryokusuitei has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free local area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM: JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Sauna
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Japanese garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath access
  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from midnight to 11:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature (Celsius) - 26
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Indoor public bath (no minerals)
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - Thai
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor public bath (no minerals)
  • Reflexology
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 89
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 109
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Genkan (entrance)
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Kaiseki meal

More

  • Children's slippers
  • Desk
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Hot springs access available from midnight to 11:30 PM
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Guests with tattoos will be required to follow specific instructions when using the onsite public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in

Property is also known as

Biwako Ryokusuitei
Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn
Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei Ryokan
Biwako Ryokusuitei Ryokan Otsu

Biwako Ryokusuitei Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 415 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rosario A A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Hot aircon
The food was mediocre and the aircon in the room was soo hot. They offered an electric fan but it still was not enough. Aside from that everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tze Hiang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Onsen in the room with a fantastic lake view. Hotel offers seafood barbecue buffet for Breakfast. Best breakfast ever.

6/10 Okay

Albert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient as they have shuttle bus pick up from station. Dinner under my expectation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wai Sun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall the hotal is clean and we have a nice sleep at night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay! Wished we stayed an extra night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CALVIN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Long

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about the property :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family of 6 stayed at Biwako Ryokusuitei for one night. We all had a very pleasant time enjoying the onsen, the amazing dinner/breakfast food, and the excellent services by the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chi Leung

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Suite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with beautiful look over the lake
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Honeymoon delight
We stayed two nights as part of our honeymoon trip to Japan. Loved everything about this place. From the Private Onsen in our room to the delightful restaurant service. We enjoyed wearing our Yukata around the building and taking in the beautiful views and enjoying the traditional breakfast. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for relaxing couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lemual, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yu, San Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Biwako Ryokusuite was a great experience. Has beautiful public onsen and amazing food. The private bath faces the east with a great sunrise experience. Getting there is easy from Kyoto station, I transferred to a local train from the Shinkansen. The resort has a shuttle that will pick up your luggage if you are early or pick you up if you are on time for checkin. If you are early, I recommend walking from the station to the resort, beautiful temple on the way. Staff were extremely friendly, and most drinks and snacks are all inclusive. Highly recommend to get the Kaiseki dinner while you are there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Callum

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
We stayed at Biwako Ryokusuitei for two nights, and it was one of the most disappointing onsen hotel experiences we've had in Japan. Having visited over a dozen times, we had high expectations, especially for the kaiseki dinner. Unfortunately, the food and service were big letdowns. The omi beef, which was heavily advertised, was a huge disappointment. The shabu shabu was overly fatty and oily, and the steak was a poor cut. Many dishes seemed pre-prepared due to the hotel’s size—sashimi was served frozen, hot dishes arrived cold, and the tempura was soggy. Breakfast was also subpar. The "grill your own fish/seafood" experience sounded fun, but the seafood didn’t taste fresh. We suspected that leftovers from breakfast were reused in the kaiseki dinner, leading to repetitive meals, which was very disappointing. Service, particularly during the first night’s dinner, was also problematic. Our server was clearly sick, coughing behind his mask throughout the meal, which made us uncomfortable. The meal felt rushed, and he even served rice with his thumb in the bowl, which was off-putting and unhygienic. Additionally, roadworks in front of the hotel created a noisy and dusty environment, making it hard to relax. While the views of Lake Biwa were beautiful, the food, rushed service, and disturbance from the roadworks ruined the experience. We would not recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diem Trang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simeon, Ashtead

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024