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Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

2.5 star property
Hotel in Otsu, 7-minute walk to Lake Biwa

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Japanese Western Room, Private Bathroom | Garden view
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3-3-33 Nagara, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0046
  • Place, Lake Biwa Canal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Otsu Port
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mii-dera
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)

Room options

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Japanese Style Room for 2 People, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room for 2 People, Shared Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 153 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 187 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Japanese Style Family Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Family Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Western Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Western Room, Private Bathroom

  • 278 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room Ground Floor, Non Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room Ground Floor, Non Smoking

  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Triple Room Upper Floor with Stairs, no smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room Upper Floor with Stairs, no smoking

  • 328 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Otsu

Located within a 5-minute walk of Lake Biwa Canal, Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast is within a 15-minute stroll of Lake Biwa. This 5-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and a microwave in a common area.

What's nearby

  • Lake Biwa Canal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Otsu Port - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Onjoji Temple - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mii-dera - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Biwako Hall - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Biwako-Hamaotsu Station - 6 min walk
  • Keihan Yamashina - 6 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪万両力石 浜大津店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪炭焼やきとり 一番 浜大津駅前店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪駅前酒場 御蔵 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪たまや - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪丸二果実店　本店 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Hotel in Otsu, 7-minute walk to Lake Biwa
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and bidets. Safes are also included. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

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 1500 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-9 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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.
  • 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Inase Machiya Bed & Breakfast
Inase Otsu Machiya
Inase Machiya
Inase Otsu Machiya Otsu
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast Otsu
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast Hotel
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast Hotel Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast?

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast?

This hotel in Otsu is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Biwa and Lake Biwa Canal. Biwako Hall is also within a driving distance of 1.1 mi.

Is parking available on site at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast include a casino at the property?

No, Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast?

Couples staying at this hotel will value amenities like slippers, garden views in some guestrooms, as well as a garden.

Does Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast offers Japanese breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast.

Are there connecting rooms at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast?

The closest major airport to Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 28.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast.

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Chee Hown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guest house is transformed from a wholesale rice dealer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ae Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inase Otsu Machiya B&B is hands down our favorite place to stay in our Japan trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the front desk lady. She was extremely helpful and very attentive. She’s an absolute gem!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

A charmingly traditional and cozy hotel

The traditional Japanese room with a separate toilet was perfect for myself travelling solo. The room was immaculately clean and extremely quiet. The bed cover was fluffy and soft although the mattress was a bit thin for me. The full breakfast was delicious and the staff were thoughtful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 2nd stay here and it is just my dream place of Machiya in japan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sze Ling

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just exactly like the old time Japanese Machiya from movie which is the nostalgic feeling i am looking for
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place with excellent amenities

Almost felt like I had the whole place to myself. The room I was in was massive for one person. Formtbhr bathroom, the restroom , to the dining area everything felt spacious and bette than staying at a chain hotel. The breakfast was so good and the space was so clean. would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Pretty restored house

Lovely, restored old house. There's a pay parking lot across the street and it's walking distance to Miidera temple and the waterfront. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lance

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

Great place and great owners

Wonderful! This B&B is in a restored old store. The pictures do not do it justice. Breakfast was delicious. Room was spacious with soft and fluffy blankets. If you are worried about the shower/tub in another area, I did not have a problem. They are very clean. Little notes about different parts of the house adds to the lore of the area and the building. I would stay again if in the area again. You should stay if given the chance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Nice B&B in convenient location.

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Inase Otsu Machiya B&B. The english-speaking staff was exceptionally helpful and accommodating, recommending nearby restaurants and pointing out the local attractions. This is perhaps what I remember most about this place. The twin-room was large by Japanese standards and featured a a sink and restroom. The shared shower and bath were located downstairs. The 2 beds were quite comfortable - both consisting of large tatami mats raised a foot or so above the floor. The B&B is on a quiet side street and was able to sleep well every night. About a 5 min walk to Lake Biwa Port and a 15 min walk to JR Otsu station; from there 10 min (2 stops) to Kyoto Station. In addition to usual convenience stores the is a supermarket nearby. Hope to return someday if I am in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Delightful family operated B&B at Otsu near Kyoto

Inase Bed and Breakfast is a family run establishment at Otsu near Kyoto (Japan). It is a 2017 renovation of an old building. Inase aims to offer a traditional Japanese experience and does it extremely well. My partner and I chose the "western style" room. It was lovely. However, older visitors may find the absence of anywhere to sit a bit of a problem. The "seats" are Japanese style which means a chair with no legs that sits on a mat. The beds are western style but perhaps a little harder than a western visitor would be used to, The staff are extremely friendly and speak good English. A free Japanese breakfast is part of the tariff. Breakfast patrons sit on the floor but there is a "bar" for international visitors who can order a "western style" breakfast if preferred. Parking could be problem but Inase is very close to public transport in the form of the Keishin line from Kyoto that runs down the street in Otsu. This unusal feature attracts railway enthusiasts from Japan and around the world.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Traditional Japanese experience

This historical place was thoughtfully and tastefully renovated to restore the traditional Japanese style. The guest room was well decorated and cosy. We were delighted to stay here and experience the Japanese hospitality and lifestyle. The breakfast was delicious. The service was excellent and the staffs were very friendly. Will definitely recommend this place to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

A second home I dearly miss

Staying at Inase was absolutely without the doubt, the best place my friend and I stayed during our entire 2 weeks in Japan. Not only was Miki-san and Rie-san super sweet and welcoming, but the lovely area we stayed in was so peaceful. We were the only tourists there in Ōtsu it seemed, but we felt so incredibly comfortable, we were truly so saddened when we had to leave. If anyone is considering this accommodation, I absolutely implore you to stay. It is also only a short train ride to Kyoto station also. Even now my friend and I miss our little room, fluffy futons, local bathhouse and our strange (to us) high tech toilet that welcomed us whenever we opened the door to it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janine, Sydney Australia

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

Great accommodation- good locations

Inase is beautifully renovated, clean and comfortable. Awesome staff who went out of their way to be helpful during our 5 night stay. Close to a large supermarket, convenience stores and restaurants. About a 15 minute walk to the station, 2 stops from Kyoto. We enjoyed staying away from the tourist crowds in Kyoto yet being close enough to do our Kyoto sight seeing. There is also lots to see and do in Otsu. We stayed in a Japanese style room, bedding surprisingly comfortable, the room spacious and well heated for the cold weather. Loved the Japanese breakfast every morning, hot shower or hot tub bath after a long cold day out, would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Asako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
建物が、芸術作品のようで、スタッフの方も親切で、朝食もとてもおいしかったので、人にすすめられます。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

さら

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
蔵に泊まらせていただきましたが、新居のように綺麗なお部屋でとてもリラックスできました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kuan-Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the breakfast was really good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seonwoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

IKUO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
町屋をリノベーションされた宿❣️本当に宿泊できて良かったです。宿の装飾デザインも最高です。和風な日本様式で感動しました。今度来る時も宿泊したい宿です。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025