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About this property
Biwako Hanakaido features outdoor and indoor hot-spring baths, 3 dining options and rooms with a balcony and Lake Biwako views. It also has a garden and a sauna, while the lobby offers free WiFi. A free shuttle runs to/from JR Ogoto-Onsen Station, which is a 5-minute ride away. Japanese-style rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding, while Western rooms come with beds and a sofa. All rooms all soundproof and air-conditioned, and fitted with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an attached bathroom. Biwako Hanakaido has a 24-hour front desk, drinks vending machines and a souvenir shop. Guests can unwind in gender-separate public hot-spring baths, or rent a family bath for private use. Guests can enjoy kaiseki traditional multi-course dinner featuring original dishes based on Kyoto cuisine, seasonal ingredients and local specialities. The property also houses cafe hanakomachi and soba noodle restaurant. Room service is available. Biwako Hanakaido is a 15-minute drive from the Omi Jingu Shrine and Saikyo-ji Temple.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
Property highlights
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)
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Breakfast info
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Asian
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Free private parking available on-site
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Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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3 single beds | ||
3 futon beds | ||
4 futon beds | ||
2 single beds and 4 futon beds | ||
2 single beds | ||
2 single beds and 4 futon beds | ||
2 single beds and 4 futon beds | ||
2 single beds and 2 futon beds | ||
3 single beds | ||
3 futon beds | ||
4 futon beds | ||
2 single beds and 4 futon beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Jj
Australia“Such a comfortable and luxurious stay. Loved how spacious our room was and the view. The private hot tub in our room was beautiful, with a nice view of the lake. The yukatas provided that we could wear around the hotel was a special touch. The...”- Timo
Finland“This place is a real gem for relaxation. Our room had a great view to the Biwa lake, comfy beds, and an open air bath. Our first dinner was a 10+ plate Kaiseki menu, and as our second dinner we chose crab shabu shabu, which was excellent as well....” - Mat
United Kingdom“A room with private onsen on the balcony and views of the lake.” - Gabe
Canada“Everything about our stay was amazing! The service from the staff went above and beyond any expectation. The room was very comfy, spacious and clean. The dinner and breakfast were a delicious and unique dining experience. I would highly recommend...” 
Jyunqing
Singapore“Ryokan provides free shuttle pick up and drop off to/ from JR Ogotoonsen station. The rooms are well appointed and very comfortable. Kaiseki dinner was located in a private room, and the dishes were better than expected. Ryokan can prepare vegan...”- Roxana
Romania“The staff picked us up from the train station which was very nice. You also receive yukata which you can wear at the dinner. You are asked to choose the hour when you want to serve dinner and during that time they prepare the futons in the room....” - Ya Australia“Amazing, comfortable place to stay in. Staffs are all very respectful and polite. The staff will also pick you up from the station (contact free via station's public phone). Omi beef kaiseiki dinner and Japanese breakfast were delicious. Onsen was...”
- Hildegunn
Norway“Very nice people and good location. Onsen was good, and the room was nice. The beds were too hard, and the kaiseki meal was very disappointing, as was the breakfast. We suppose this was due to our european taste, and probably was as a japanese...” - Charunya
Thailand“Service from many nationality staffs who speak good English.Big and delicious dinner,Omi beef and crab.” - Adam United Kingdom“Greeted immediately and guided to a seating area, provided with complimentary drinks and sweets during check-in (not your typical check-in experience). The tatami room was beautiful, I went with a friend but this is definitely more of a...”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are kindly requested to indicate the mean of transportation to the property at the time of booking.
In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.
To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation in advance and call the property when you arrive at the Ogoto Onsen Station. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Guests with children must inform the property in advance of the number of children and their respective ages as different rates are applicable according to their age. Please note that facility fees apply to children using existing beds.
Please note that the maximum occupancy of the room includes all children and cannot be exceeded under any circumstances. For extra guests exceeding the room occupancy, guests will be asked to separate rooms and additional charges will apply. Guests may not be accommodated if there is no availability.
Please inform the property in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary needs.
For children aged 0 to 5, bedding and meals are not included in the price. Additional fees apply for bedding and meals.
For dinner-included reservations, a Japanese meal is served between 17:30 and 20:00.
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 19:00:00 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 will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
License number: 滋賀県指令大保1112号
