Name: Biwako Ryokusuitei
Address: 520-0101 Shiga, Otsu, Ogoto 6-1-6, Japan, Ogoto 6-1-6, Shiga, 520-0101, Japan
Rating: 9.0

Biwako Ryokusuitei

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Biwako Ryokusuitei offers Japanese-style/Western rooms with Lake Biwako views, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths are available for all guests, and some rooms come with a private balcony with an open-air bath. A free shuttle is available from JR Ogoto Onsen Train Station, which is a 5-minute drive away and a 20-minute train ride to Kyoto Station. The air-conditioned rooms come with Japanese Yukata robes, a fridge and a seating area with low tables and cushions. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with Western-style beds or in rooms with Japanese futon bedding and tatami (woven-straw) floors. Guests can watch international programs on a flat-screen TV (BBC World, Phenix InfoNews Channel, TVBS and YTN). The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers. Guests can sing their favorite tunes at the karaoke rooms and purchase local gifts at the souvenir shop. Massages can be requested for an extra cost and you can take walks in the on-site garden. Traditional multi-course meals featuring Omi beef are served for dinner and a buffet breakfast. All meals are served at the restaurant. Ryokusuitei Biwako is a 30-minute drive from Miidera Temple and a 30-minute drive from Enryaku-ji Temple. Lake Biwako is just steps away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Asian, American, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Deluxe Family Room 2 twin beds and 3 futon beds
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Open-Air Bath 5 futon beds
Japanese-Style Twin Standard 2 twin beds and 2 futon beds
Japanese-Style Superior Room 5 futon beds
Standard Twin Room 2 twin beds
Deluxe Twin Room with Lake View 2 twin beds
Luxury Quadruple Room 2 twin beds and 2 futon beds
Family Room with Private Bathroom 2 twin beds and 2 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room 5 futon beds
Superior Quadruple Room 2 twin beds and 2 futon beds
Comfort Quadruple Room 2 twin beds and 2 futon beds
Japanese-Style Quadruple Room 6 futon beds
Deluxe Triple Room 3 twin beds
Deluxe Twin Room 2 twin beds

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See what guests loved the most:

Satwinder

Canada

“The onsen was spacious and clean. Enjoyed the barrel sauna. The breakfast buffet was so extensive! However if you are looking for an American style breakfast, this isn't going to meet your needs. The on-site souvenir shop was so well priced with...”

Mohamed

United States

“Top tier for the price, best choice we made for our whole vacation”

Peter

United States

“Nice location with a great view. I had a great experience of what a ryokan offers. They had free happy hour and private Onsen options available.”

Robert

Singapore

“Located about 30 minutes away from busy Kyoto. Happy hours provide unlimited drinks and snacks. Free drink at the book room also. Open-air onsen inside the room. The dinner and breakfast are excellent. The staff are very friendly and able to speak...”

Spenser

United States

“Incredible! Beautiful room and the private onsen was such a treat. Service was impeccable, room was so comfortable, resort felt kid friendly and communal. Perhaps the peak of my time in Japan.”

Soranant

Thailand

“We didn't expect the self service grilled breakfast, we took bath and fresh but we smell food after breakfast.”

Cwusa

United States

“great dinner and breakfast. The dinner is a 12 course omakase, which included Omi beef. Really enjoyed it. The breakfast is also top notch! The room size is very large and comfortable. The Spa is very nice in an outdoor setting. Hotel staff...”

Bin

Canada

“The dinner and breakfast are amazing and very delicious. The room is spacious and very clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. The overall experience is wonderful.”

Joyce

Singapore

“Room was big and clean. Dinner was excellence. Everything was good during our stayed”

Ares

Australia

“Very comfortable check in process Happy hour free drinks is good but I would like the option of more choice even if I have to pay.”

Managed by 株式会社緑水亭

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Property info

The formal Japanese dinner from this palace is very popular. The master chef who trained himself for a long time at a Japanese-style restaurant in Kyoto cooks it politely. The Omi beef which is a local brand cow is very soft and is good Japanese Cattle. It's offered for beef and vegetables cooked in broth as one piece of a dish at this palace. Please enjoy by all means. Japan which needs a dish and I which are linchpins were being told by mail after reservations was made when it was a stay for several days, if I come, I'll change the reservation.

Neighborhood info

There is world's cultural and natural heritage Hieizan Enryaku-ji in the neighborhood. It's welcomed and sent off to the ropeway stop, so please go by all means.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Biwako Ryokusuitei

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

House rules

Biwako Ryokusuitei takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 01:00 and 04:00

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after 19:30 must inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

To use the hotel's free shuttle, call upon arrival at JR Ogotoonsen Train Station. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Children's meals will be provided if the dinner is included with rate plans for the children ages 6 to 10.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Biwako Ryokusuitei of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Guests must check in by 19:30:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 330

Biwako Ryokusuitei