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Biwako Hanakaido

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Biwako Hanakaido

A hot spring ryokan offering beautiful views of Lake Biwa, high-quality hot springs, fine cuisine, and warm hospitality.

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Located in Ogoto Onsen, Shiga Prefecture, this hot spring ryokan offers beautiful views of Lake Biwa and warm hospitality. A wide variety of accommodations is available, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, and rooms with open-air hot spring baths. Guests can relax while taking in views of Lake Biwa from their windows.

One of the ryokan’s highlights is Ogoto Onsen, known for its skin-beautifying waters. The water has a silky texture that is gentle on the skin, leaving it feeling smooth after a bath.

Meals primarily feature kaiseki cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients from Shiga Prefecture, including Omi beef and freshwater fish from Lake Biwa, offering a taste of the region.

The ryokan is also a convenient base for sightseeing in Shiga, including a visit to Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by the natural beauty and culture of Japan’s Lake Country, guests can spend a special time enjoying high-quality hot springs, flavorful cuisine, and attentive hospitality.

Highlights

  • A hot spring ryokan in Ogoto Onsen, Shiga Prefecture.
  • A wide variety of accommodations, including Japanese-Western rooms and rooms with open-air hot spring baths.
  • Features Ogoto Onsen, known for its skin-beautifying waters.
  • Meals primarily feature kaiseki cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients from Shiga Prefecture.
  • A convenient base for sightseeing in Shiga, including Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei.

Photos

  • A Japanese-Western room with an open-air hot spring bath on the 5th-floor premium floor

    A Japanese-Western room with an open-air hot spring bath on the 5th-floor premium floor

  • A Western-style twin room

    A Western-style twin room

  • Bankara-no-Yu, a large public bath featuring wooden platforms resembling floating islands

    Bankara-no-Yu, a large public bath featuring wooden platforms resembling floating islands

  • Hidamari-no-Yu, an open-air bath surrounded by nature

    Hidamari-no-Yu, an open-air bath surrounded by nature

  • Savor freshwater fish from Lake Biwa

    Savor freshwater fish from Lake Biwa

  • Enjoy Omi beef, said to be Japan’s oldest branded wagyu

    Enjoy Omi beef, said to be Japan’s oldest branded wagyu

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Is early check-in or late check-out available?
A

No.

Q

Can I leave my luggage after check-out?
A

No.

Q

Are there designated smoking areas?
A

Yes. There are 2 inside the ryokan.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available inside the ryokan?
A

Yes.

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Can guests with tattoos use the public baths?
A

No.

Q

Are there any tourist attractions nearby?
A

Nearby attractions include Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei, Biwako Valley, Lake Biwa, Shirahige Shrine, and Metasequoia Namiki Avenue.

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Details

Name in Japanese
びわ湖花街道
Postal Code
520-0101
Address
1-1-3 Ogoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
Phone
0120-051-041
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Rates
From 47,520 yen per night for 2 guests, including 2 meals
Access
About 6 minutes by car from JR Ogoto-onsen Station
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
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