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Biwako Grand Hotel

3.5 star property
Ryokan with restaurant, near Lake Biwa

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Overlooking Lake Biwa, Biwako Grand Hotel offers serene views and rejuvenating amenities. Unwind in the indoor mineral hot spring or treat yourself to a soothing massage, while enjoying free in-room WiFi and luggage storage.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Onsen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Hot springs
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Spa services
  • Conference center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Convenience store

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY1,205
CNY1,338 total
May 29 - May 30

Room options

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Japanese Style Room with Private Open-air Bath | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room with Private Open-air Bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese Style Room with Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room with Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
6-5-1 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 30 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 34 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Nishiki Market - 36 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 63 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 98 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 108 min drive
  • Biwako-Hamaotsu Station - 12 min drive
  • Kamisakaemachi Station - 13 min drive
  • Ogotoonsen station - 17 min walk
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off

Restaurants

  • ‪スシロー 大津堅田店 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪中華そば 殿 雄琴店 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪麺屋 聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪麺屋昊鶏 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪パリス 雄琴店 - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Biwako Grand Hotel

At Biwako Grand Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Biwa and Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a garden and a bike shuttle.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 182 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Free train station shuttle on request (available 24 hours)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke

Working away

  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike shuttle

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Extra futon (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are hot springs on site.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: JPY 150.0 per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Futon beds are available for JPY 5000 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

Policies

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 can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

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

Also known as

Biwako Grand Hotel Otsu

Biwako Grand Otsu

Biwako Grand

Biwako Grand Hotel Otsu

Biwako Grand Hotel Ryokan

Biwako Grand Hotel Ryokan Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Biwako Grand Hotel and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Biwako Grand Hotel includes hot springs. Enjoy amenities like spa services, an arcade, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Biwako Grand Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Biwako Grand Hotel like?

Biwako Grand Hotel is a short 19-minute walk from Lake Biwa and 4 minutes' walk from Ogoto Onsen.

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Reviews

Biwako Grand Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a wide variety of options, including high-quality Japanese and Western buffet. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The view is very good. The hot spring is so enjoyable
Yat Man, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay for a ryokan and onsen experience. Staff are friendly and helpful. The views from the onsens are beautiful. The view with the lake and the mountains in the background is absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend and would stay again.
Leslie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Hotel's shuttle picked us up at the train station. There's not too much within walking distance. We splurged for the delux room with private onsen. It was fun to have a suite with classic Japanese flair ... bamboo floor mats, sliding panel paper doors, etc. Nice view of the lake.
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel right on the lake, easy to get to, staff were very attentive and curteous, and the private onsen room was spectacular. It was authentic and pristine. Very much enjoyed :)
Emily, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and helpful staff
Lizer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was exceptional. Did not use the communal spa because we had a private spa in the room with a beautiful view of the lake. Hotel had a shuttle to the train station.
Mohan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good view, high price value, staff is very good.
Kin Kwan Eddie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a nice little hotel. We were the only non-Asians and I think non-Japanese there. It is a Japanese style hotel. So you’re sleeping on futons on the floor. And the room is to Tommy mats. We had a room with our own outdoor bath, which is nice. The place was clean. The staff were very attentive. The service was excellent. They had a buffet breakfast the first couple days which was OK. Mainly Japanese food. But it was good. Not great. We had a set Japanese breakfast our last two days which was interesting. Very different for Western but very tasty. Great service. Really nice presentation.The onsen was outstanding. They have two one is open 24 hours per day. The other is from 3 PM until 11:30 PM. They provide Japanese robes in your room. Of course the folks use these to walk on down to the onsen and we saw a variety of guests eating breakfast in their robes..They have a nice shop in the hotel for drinks and snacks and gifts. Because it was so empty they did not have a lot of services open. There was no bar or restaurant available. We did have a car so we drove into town to eat and shop. Overall was a very nice place. I liked it. It is a little bit old and dated, but for the true Japanese experience, I think it was great. I would stay there again.
MICHAEL, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming staff, nice accommodations, clean room, great views, wonderful buffet, and an overall memorable experience. Thank you.
Benjamin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice Osen, clean, good environment
Bo Ki, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff, free car parking, the hotel is spacious, 2 onsens with different views
Yee fun, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hot bath amd staff
Doug, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Private onsen on the balcony was amazing.
Melissa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

깨끗한 객실, 친절한 직원, 호수 전경의 노천탕 너무 좋았습니다.
GYOSOON, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

조용하고 좋았어요 셔틀을 자주 이용했는데, 친절하게 운행해 주셨어요 온천도 즐기기에 너무 좋았어요
BYOUNG HOON, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

客室は広くて綺麗でした。スタッフの皆さんも気さくで礼儀正しく、感じが良かったです。外国人の方々が笑顔で明るく優しく接客してくださったのが印象的でした。
あきこ, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

很好，有私人風呂，有車位。
Chi Hung, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hôtel de standing plutôt élevé. Accueil et accompagnement jusqu'à la chambre. Chambre spacieuse à la japonaise et bien aménagée. Onsen sur la terrasse en plein air et futon préparé pour vivre une expérience 100% japonaise. Petit déjeuner buffet japonais et occidental de qualité. Très calme et très agréable, j'y ai passé un très bon moment pour se détendre, à seulement une petite demi-heure de Kyoto.
Philippe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

很好的和式大型酒店，房間整潔、塌塌米很舒服，酒店就在琵琶湖邊景色不錯，這季節琵琶湖大蚊很多完全不能開窗，不過冬天也沒所謂了。露天浴場有兩個，一個湖景，一個庭園景看個人喜好選擇，不過男性湖景浴場在地下，外面是內部車輛通道，有時會有車駛過，能不能接受就看個人了
WAI LUN, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

フロントスタッフ対応、心温まりました。　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 部屋の清掃行き届いており次回も利用したいです。
yukifumi, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

窓の障子を開けると、外窓との間に建物の構造体である鉄骨がありました。　 とてもびっくりしました。 外の景色なんて見れません。 この部屋に当日変更になりました。 理由は分かりませんが。
まさひろ, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

チェックインの連絡をしたら部屋は取ってないと言われたり、子供も指定してるのに浴衣すらない。 VIPで予約して駐車場も伝えられたホテル前でははなく1番遠い駐車場。 荷物を取りに行く際に出入り口は閉まってると伝えられ雨の中を遠回りした歩いてたら、他のスタッフには開いてると言われ戻るはめに。 マッサージを頼んでも予約すれば時間をずらされた上にタバコ臭のキツい方が来られました。 支払いが現金なのもサービス後に言われATMへ行く始末。 何度も謝られるだけで、どんどん最悪な展開になっていきましたがVIP宿泊費の会計だけはしっかりと払わせて頂きました。
勝裕, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

駐車場からフロントまでが遠い、風呂場からの眺めは良かった。朝食会場の配膳の片付けは良かったです。
健二, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Das Zimmer war wirklich schön und komfortabel mit einem tollen Blick auf den See. Das Highlight unseres Zimmers war natürlich die private heiße Quelle auf dem Balkon. Das Personal war freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück war eher japanisch ausgerichtet und sehr lecker. Das Wifi Signal in unserem Zimmer war leider sehr schwach, womit kein bis kaum Internet darüber zur Verfügung stand. Durch die Sonneneinstrahlung hat sich das Zimmer leider teilweise stark aufgeheizt und die Leistung der Klimaanlage konnte das nicht abfangen. Der Lawson im Erdgeschoß ist sehr zu empfehlen und hat eine tolle Auswahl an Waren.
Sabrina, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

善い想い出になりました
SUGIMOTO, 1-night trip