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Biwako Grand Hotel

3.5 star property
Ryokan with free breakfast, near Lake Biwa

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Hot springs
Restaurant
Japanese Style Room with Private Open-air Bath | View from room
Courtyard
Exterior
Biwako Grand Hotel overlooks Lake Biwa, offering peaceful views and wellness amenities. Guests unwind in the mineral-rich indoor hot spring, book therapeutic massages to ease travel fatigue, and enjoy practical touches like complimentary in-room WiFi and luggage storage service.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is €204
22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Japanese Style Room with Bathroom

Japanese Style Room with Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
4 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
4 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room with Private Open-air Bath

Japanese Style Room with Private Open-air Bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Futons

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About the area

Ogoto, a neighbourhood in Otsu, is home to Biwako Grand Hotel. Heian Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market. Lake Biwa Museum and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting.
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6-5-1 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mount Hiei - 24 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Sanzen-in Temple - 24 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Kyoto University - 25 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Kyoto International Conference Centre - 29 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station - 17 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Biwako Grand Hotel

Ryokan near Lake Biwa
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a corner/local shop at Biwako Grand Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a garden and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free train station pick-up, bike hire and hot springs on-site
  • Luggage storage, a bike shuttle and karaoke
Room features
All 182 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa services
  • 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Extra futon (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: JPY 150.0 per stay
  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Futon bed fee: JPY 5000 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
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 Grand Hotel Otsu
Biwako Grand Otsu
Biwako Grand
Biwako Grand Hotel Otsu
Biwako Grand Hotel Ryokan
Biwako Grand Hotel Ryokan Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Is Biwako Grand Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Biwako Grand Hotel?

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Biwako Grand Hotel on 22 Sept 2025 start from €202.51, 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.

How much is parking at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Biwako Grand Hotel located?

Located in Ogoto, this ryokan is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa. Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji and Lake Biwa Bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km). Ogotoonsen station is 17 minutes by foot.

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