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Located in Nagaoka, 15 km from Hikone Castle, Guesthouse Izame Ann provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is set 6.3 km from Green Park Santo, 7.3 km from Maibara Station and 18 km from Taga-taisha Shrine. Site Of Reversible Destiny Yoro Park is 33 km from the hostel and Yoro Land is 33 km away. Well worth the effort to travel to experience a lovely ryokan, it's host and the town. I paid for dinner and I'm SO glad I did. It was a highlight of my stay and in deed a highlight of my 5 week trip in Japan. You sit in a sunken seating area and watch the ryokan owner/cook prepare what felt like a large number of individual dishes. The food was absolutely delicious. I was concerned about hearing other guests because, being an older house, the walls are thin - but the night I was there all the guests were respectfully quiet. I had a view over the "river" which may be a mis-nomer - but it is a peaceful stream running through the pretty street. I highly recommend a visit.

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9.3
Superb
182 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

Set in Otsu, Youth Hostel WANIHAMA-Beach side Lake BIWA offers beachfront accommodation 15 km from Sanzen-in Temple and offers various facilities, such as a garden and a bar. The property is around 22 km from Ruriko-in Temple, 24 km from Enryaku-ji Temple and 26 km from Mount Hiei. Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 31 km from the hostel and Heian Shrine is 31 km away. We got a room with its own toilet and bathroom for a great price. Traditional tatami style room makes it feel very humble and homely. The staff was very friendly and accommodating - they drove us to the station very early in the morning.

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9.1
Superb
9 reviews

Located in Hikone, 1.7 km from Hikone Castle, GUEST HOUSE NAGORIYA provides accommodation with a bar and free private parking. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, every room comes with air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Nice place with clean rooms and a common space. Downstairs there is a cafe. The owner is very friendly, helpful, and kind. It's a great deal for the price. See you again!

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8.8
Fabulous
206 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

GYPSY TAKASHIMA has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Katsuno. The property is around 33 km from Sanzen-in Temple, 40 km from Ruriko-in Temple and 42 km from Enryaku-ji Temple. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered.

All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. The rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Amazing value for a big room in a comfortable, hostel-style accommodation. Takashima is a very quiet and beautiful town on the lake, and this is the perfect place to stay. Highly recommended!!

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8.3
Very good
147 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Boasting a terrace and a bar, 片原楽家 旅人の長浜町家ドミトリー is set in Nagahama, 14 km from Hikone Castle and 8.9 km from Maibara Station. The property is around 10 km from Green Park Santo, 21 km from Taga-taisha Shrine and 27 km from Taga-taisha Shrine. Okuibuki Ski Area is 31 km away and Aga Shrine is 36 km from the hostel. The location was ideal, the rooms and bathrooms were clean and the staff was really kind and helpful. Highly recommend! Good value for money

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8.2
Very good
330 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

The rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Guest House DETARAMESO also boast free WiFi. At the accommodation rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. More than just a bed, I was able to find friends there and spend moments that I will remember for a long time. This place is full of kindness and I hit the road with a smile. If you are looking for rest, this is the perfect place. In his hostel, Jiro San offers decent places, games rooms, a very well-equipped kitchen, as well as a sauna hand made by the owner. You can even share a meal with your host if you offer ☺️

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8.8
Fabulous
32 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Located in Minami-komatsu, 24 km from Sanzen-in Temple, Biwa-Lakeside Cottage B B Dylan provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 31 km from Ruriko-in Temple and 33 km from Enryaku-ji Temple, the property features a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 34 km from Mount Hiei.

The hostel offers certain rooms that include lake views, and every room is equipped with a shared bathroom with a shower. Great location, great staff! Very kind

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8
Very good
83 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

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