Biwako Ryokusuitei - Otsu

4-star lakeside ryokan with private open-air hot spring baths and Omi beef dinners

Rooms

Biwako Ryokusuitei offers Japanese-style and Western rooms with views of Lake Biwa, a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms include a private balcony with an open-air bath that uses real hot spring water. All rooms have Japanese Yukata robes, a fridge, and a seating area with low tables and cushions.

Dining

Dinner is a traditional multi-course meal that features Omi beef, a local delicacy not commonly offered in other hotels. Breakfast is a buffet with a tabletop grilling station for fresh seafood like scallops, salmon, and nodoguro. The hotel serves complimentary wine, beer, and seasonal juices during Happy Hour from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the Aoi Terrace.

Wellness

All guests can use the public indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths, which are fed by natural spring water. The property has a barrel sauna with a Finnish stove and a cold plunge tub for contrast bathing. Biwako Ryokusuitei also offers massage services, a spa lounge, and a relaxation area.

Entertainment

Guests can use the karaoke rooms to sing during their stay. The hotel also provides free ice pops and drinks in the library lounge, a garden, and a terrace overlooking Lake Biwa. A free shuttle runs to and from JR Ogoto Onsen Train Station, which is a 5-minute drive away.

Accessibility

Biwako Ryokusuitei has wheelchair access and grab rails in the toilets to accommodate guests with mobility needs. The hotel also offers accessible parking and an electric vehicle charging station for guests arriving by car. A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage are available to assist with any requests.

• Rooms: Selected rooms with private balcony and open-air bath using natural hot spring water
• Dining: Traditional multi-course dinners featuring Omi beef
• Wellness: Public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and barrel sauna
• Entertainment: Karaoke rooms and free shuttle to JR Ogoto Onsen Station
• Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible facilities and accessible parking

License number: 330