Biwako Hanakaido

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Lake Biwa

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October 2025

November 2025

Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet

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Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Parking included

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1-3 1-Chome, Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520 0101

Place, Ogoto Onsen
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Sanzen-in Temple
‪22 min drive‬
Place, Mount Hiei
‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Japanese-Western Style Special Suite with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

1038 sq ft
Sleeps 5
3 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds

Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

Very good

684 sq ft
Sleeps 6
4 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds

Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath

Exceptional

560 sq ft
Sleeps 5
3 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds

Japanese-Western Style Room

Exceptional

661 sq ft
Sleeps 5
3 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds

Japanese Style Room 10 tatami

Very good

449 sq ft
Sleeps 5
5 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room 8 tatami

Exceptional

394 sq ft
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Futons

Twin Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

Exceptional

449 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds

Twin Room

Exceptional

394 sq ft
Sleeps 3
2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Twin Room With An Open-Air Hot Spring Bath

Sleeps 2

Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet

Japanese-Western Standard Suite With An Open-Air Hot Spring Bath

Sleeps 6

Japanese-Western Style Special Suite With Open-Air Hot Spring Bath

Sleeps 4

Japanese-Style Room (10 Tatami)

Sleeps 4

Japanese Western Style Room With Open-Air Bath

Sleeps 6

Twin Room

Sleeps 2

Japanese-Style Room (8 Tatami)

Sleeps 3

Japanese-Western Style Room (2 Beds)

Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

Otsu

Located in Ogoto, Biwako Hanakaido is adjacent to Ogoto Onsen and within a mile (2 km) of Lake Biwa. This 43-room, 3.5-star hotel has 2 restaurants along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

Ogoto Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji - 11 min drive - 3.5 miles
Enryakuji Temple - 21 min drive - 8.0 miles
Sanzen-in Temple - 22 min drive - 12.6 miles
Mount Hiei - 23 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

Ogotoonsen station - 15 min walk
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

‪スシロー大津堅田店 - ‬3 min drive
‪麺屋聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬13 min walk
‪中華そば殿雄琴店 - ‬3 min drive
‪麺屋昊鶏 - ‬3 min drive
‪雄琴　ACE - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Biwako Hanakaido

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Lake Biwa

At Biwako Hanakaido, guests have access to a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and securing valuables. Other amenities at this hot springs hotel include free newspapers, a banquet hall, and a garden.

Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and bidets. Balconies, refrigerators, and electric kettles are also standard.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

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

Services include massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Private bath/onsen services include an outdoor private onsen (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are hot springs on site.

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$249 nightly

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 for adults and JPY 2,000 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

Biwa Roman
Ramupu

Things to do

Hot springs
Library
Sauna

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Outdoors

Garden

Spa

Aromatherapy
Hot springs
Massage
Private outdoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

6 floors
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
Room service

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

This property's outdoor and indoor mineral hot springs will be under renovation from May 7, 2024 to July 31, 2024. The outdoor and indoor mineral hot springs will be available for women 3-5 PM, 8-10 PM, 6-8 AM and for men 5:30-7:30 PM, 10:30 PM-12:30 AM, 8:30-10:30 AM during this time.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2500 for adults and JPY 2000 for children
Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

This property accepts credit cards and cash

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Check-in: 3:00 PM—-8 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Biwako Hanakaido

Biwako Hanakaido Hotel

Biwako Hanakaido Hotel Otsu

Biwako Hanakaido Otsu

Biwako Hanakaido Hotel

Biwako Hanakaido Hotel Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Biwako Hanakaido?

Biwako Hanakaido offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to Biwako Hanakaido?

This hotel is situated in Ogoto, just steps from Ogoto Onsen. You'll also find Lake Biwa and Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Biwako Hanakaido?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Biwako Hanakaido?

Spa services at the hotel include aromatherapy and massages.

Does Biwako Hanakaido include a casino at the property?

No, Biwako Hanakaido doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Biwako Hanakaido?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Biwako Hanakaido?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, 2 restaurants, and hot springs.

Are there hot tubs at Biwako Hanakaido?

No, but this hotel does have on-site hot springs.

Does Biwako Hanakaido feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Biwako Hanakaido has 2 restaurants, and serves Japanese breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Biwako Hanakaido allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Biwako Hanakaido.

Are there connecting rooms at Biwako Hanakaido?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Biwako Hanakaido?

Yes, every guestroom at Biwako Hanakaido comes with a balcony with some featuring lake views.

Biwako Hanakaido Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Lon Lee

Traveled with partner

Jun 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This charming onsen hotel by Lake Biwako offers a spacious, pristine room with an open-air onsen bath. Both dinner and breakfast were delectable. The staff were friendly and attentive, making our stay truly unforgettable.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with group

Apr 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The stay here was wonderful. The staff were amazing, the dining experience was perfect. Would recommend for anyone that wants a quiet onsen off the main travel path.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Mar 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Traveled with family

Mar 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great Ryokan - impecable

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Wei Na

Jan 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamela

Traveled with partner

Jan 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved having a drawer of kimonos to choose from to wear for our stay! The room was wonderful and we saw the beautiful sunrise from our bed. It was really a special experience. The private bath on our balcony was so nice and relaxing. The staff is super, very well trained and attentive. They make you feel special from the moment you walk in with a snack and a drink. We purchased some quality souvenirs from the gift shop. The half board is a grand experience. The onsens are unforgettable. I went early and had the whole place to myself.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Dec 25, 2024

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHAN THONG

Dec 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

amazing

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Dec 9, 2024

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Dec 8, 2024

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Nov 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Epitome of relaxation. The perfect ryokan

We stayed for just one night to expierence the best this ryokan had to offer and man did it exceed all our expectations. To truly know, book one of their 4 suites. The #500 rooms. Massive rooms with authentic tatami mats, personal and private onsen that is open air facing the beautiful lake, out of this world seasonal dinner/breakfast course. The area is secluded enough to be quiet but not far from the local town. Cute and quaint souvenir shop. Oh and the bidet toilet is the best we've ever seen. Lastly, the staff is extremely accommodating, friendly, and helpful. They know english very well too. They have a shuttle that does pick up and drop off from Ogotoonsen Station so skip the taxi and call the resort when you get there. If you have cell service there is a free cell phone that you can use to call the resort. Theres also a guide of numbers for all the resorts in the area. To wrap up, book a night at this ryokan you will not regret treating yourself to a time of lavish luxury.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asher

Traveled with partner

Nov 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

everything was amazing from the room, to the onsen, the food, the staff and the service. there is a free mobile phone in ogoto onsen station which you can use to call the different onsen hotels nearby and they will send a shuttle to come pick you up :)

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Nov 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This Onsen was incredible. The staff was very polite and helpful. The rooms were spacious and traditional, a had yukata for us to wear around the hotel. We had a private bath that was beautiful and very relaxing. The meal they prepared for us was very elegant and delicious. Beware that it is very seafood heavy (my wife isn’t a huge seafood fan). There is a bit of a language barrier, but it didn’t keep us from communicating (google translate helped a few times). Overall a great experience in a less crowded and beautiful area of Kyoto that was fairly easy to access

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makana

Traveled with partner

Nov 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Biwako Hanakaido was/is amazing. The staff are very friendly and service is top tier. I really can’t say much about this place other than it was amazing. I would do it again on my next trip. The dinner set was amazing and so was the breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Traveled with group

Oct 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The beef sashimi was the BEST thing we had our entire time in Japan. The traditional food were also very good while still having options for those who wanted more modern meals

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Sep 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The staff was extremely friendly, and they were also professional and clear about the guidelines for the onsen and dinner expectations. The food was incredible, the private bath was soothing. And the area is wonderful. Lake Biwa is a special place.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teddy

Sep 7, 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Top notch ryokan, highly recommended. Stayed in a Japanese style room, including 2 meals per day, and with shuttle service from the ryokan to the train station. Includes an onsen and massage service as well. The room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. The meals delicious. The staff extremely friendly and helpful. Very nice experience while in Kyoto.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with partner

Jul 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff and private onsen were top-notch, no comparison. The meal provided was interesting. We were hoping that there was a way to change our first night’s meal choice prior to our stay instead of the business defaulting to the traditional Japanese meal on the first night of our stay. After messaging on Expedia, they would not let us change the meal. Other than that, the service provided by the staff is second to none and we wouldn’t trade our stay with Biwako Hanakaido for anything.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family

Jul 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This beautiful, well-run hotel makes you feel very special. We were greeted warmly on arrival, given peach tea and walked through the hotel’s spa protocol. Since they are currently doing work on parts of the spa (this was no problem, and there was no noise). The onsite onsen is absolutely beautiful— a deep pond in a (part) bamboo forest, relaxing and piping hot. The dinner and breakfast are extravagant, delicious, and gorgeously presented. The staff is so very kind and gracious. They go far out of their way to make you feel at home. We speak no Japanese except “good morning” and the staff spoke enough English to help us in every way. This was my first trip ever to Japan, let alone an onsen, and this hotel made it a delightful experience!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with group

Apr 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The shuttle to pickup/drop off to and from Ogoto Onsen Station was great; otherwise, it would be a 10 minutes walk with luggage! Our tatami room was very traditional and offered a great view of the lake. Only downside is no blackout curtain so the room is nice and BRIGHT at 6 o'clock in the morning! The 10-course (I think) dinner was interesting and filling; it took us 2 1/2 hours to finish. One note though, the massage was not very pleasant but then again, the appointment was 10pm so I wasn't expecting a great masseuse at that time. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Baoying

Traveled with family and small children

Apr 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is a small onsen ryokan with limited amenities, compared to other ones we stayed before. The front desk staffs are very friendly and professional. The check in process was amazing! We were seated at the cafe enjoying tea and sweets while the staff explained the info to us. We were staying in the Nakagawa special room on the premium floor. Although the room is a bit small, the Nakagawa wooden furnitures/decorations are so unique and beautiful. The room has an open air onsen bath so we don’t have to go to the public one. However, the view is quite far from the lake and it’s not much to see. We had our dinners at the Japanese private dinning room overlooking the beautiful zen garden. Food was good and service was amazing. The lobby cafe offers really tasty cakes, which it’s a must-have. We also tried the massage, which was surprisingly good! Overall, We had a very good time staying in this onsen Ryokan.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chen-Wei

Traveled with family

Mar 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hotel is nice and clean. Two included meals are authentic and delicious, and they provided different sets (both breakfast and dinner) in our two days stay. Service is outstanding. All their staffs are kind, patient, and get problems solved. I couldn’t find better service anywhere else.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with partner

Mar 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Everything was very comfortable and food was delicious. Baths are very nice and view of the lake is lovely. Would do again in the future

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter, Burlingame

Traveled with partner

Mar 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful garden by restaurant

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hien

Traveled with family

Mar 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We loved the Japanese authenic culture and service from time of arrival to room decoration. Best of all the yukata , dinning a d breakfasts with authentic Japanese dishes. The staff and hospitality are exceptional!!!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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