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Biwako Hanakaido

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Lake Biwa

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Experience tranquility in a serene courtyard surrounded by lush greenery and traditional architecture.
Relax in a serene spa room with a large hot tub, tiled walls and floor, and a city view.
Relax by the large, rectangular pool surrounded by a wooden deck and benches.
Relax in a spacious living room with a city view, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil view.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$517
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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1-3 1-Chome, Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520 0101
  • Ogoto Onsen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mount Hiei
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Sanzen-in Temple
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Spring-water bath
Bidet
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Futons and 2 Large Single Beds

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Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath

Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Bidet
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Futons and 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Japanese-Western Style Special Suite with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Spring-water bath
Bidet
  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Futons and 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Japanese Style Room 10 tatami

Japanese Style Room 10 tatami

Japanese Style Room 10 tatami

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Bidet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room 8 tatami

Japanese Style Room 8 tatami

Japanese Style Room 8 tatami

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Western Style Room

Japanese-Western Style Room

Japanese-Western Style Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Futons and 2 Large Single Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Twin Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

Twin Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

Twin Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Spring-water bath
Bidet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Otsu

Biwako Hanakaido places you in the heart of Otsu, steps from Ogoto Onsen and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Lake Biwa. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering can include massages and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Ramupu, serves Japanese cuisine. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a coffee shop/cafe. Japanese breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Ogoto hotel, attractions include Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine.

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mount Hiei - 23 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Sanzen-in Temple - 23 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Kyoto University - 24 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Kyoto International Conference Centre - 28 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪スシロー 大津堅田店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪伊予製麺雄琴店 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪麺屋聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪ガールズファンタジー - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪プルプルネクステージ - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Biwako Hanakaido

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Lake Biwa
Biwako Hanakaido offers its guests hot springs and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Biwako Hanakaido. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Otsu hotel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Biwako Hanakaido offers 43 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Otsu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are hot springs on site.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

More

  • 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 and check-out are 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and cash.

We should mention

  • 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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Biwako Hanakaido
Biwako Hanakaido Hotel
Biwako Hanakaido Hotel Otsu
Biwako Hanakaido Otsu
Biwako Hanakaido Otsu
Biwako Hanakaido Hotel
Biwako Hanakaido Hotel Otsu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Biwako Hanakaido?

Biwako Hanakaido offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Biwako Hanakaido?

As of 3 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Biwako Hanakaido on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$514.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Biwako Hanakaido?

Yep, Biwako Hanakaido has a free self car park.

What makes Biwako Hanakaido a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Biwako Hanakaido.

Does Biwako Hanakaido serve breakfast?

You bet, Japanese breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Biwako Hanakaido?

No, Biwako Hanakaido does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Biwako Hanakaido?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Biwako Hanakaido?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Biwako Hanakaido?

No, pets are not allowed.

Biwako Hanakaido Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 235 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Ryokan - impecable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Wei Na

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamela

Travelled with partner
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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHAN THONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

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

Travelled with partner
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

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

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with group
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

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

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

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with group
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

Travelled with family and small children
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

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful garden by restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hien

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcoming and great staffs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024