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Our top choices for Lake Biwa hotels

1. HOTEL RIDE - Adults Only

HOTEL RIDE - Adults Only
3.0 star property
15.4 km from Lake Biwa
The price is HK$325
HK$357 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
HOTEL RIDE - Adults Only

2. 八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa

八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa
3.5 star property
24.5 km from Lake Biwa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Nicholas
The price is HK$1,893
HK$2,082 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa

3. Pension Lakeside

Pension Lakeside
3.0 star property
14.8 km from Lake Biwa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"It's a great location away from the busy life of the city. The lake is crystal clear and great to swim in though we did not see other swimmers. The rooms are small, yet suffice. I'll probably come back again. "
United States
Gerald
The price is HK$769
HK$846 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Pension Lakeside

4. 山座熊川 Sanza-Kumagawa

山座熊川 Sanza-Kumagawa
4.0 star property
25.4 km from Lake Biwa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"料理は朝食も夕食もどれもおいしく、ボリュームも十分で大満足でした。部屋も清潔感があり、快適に過ごせました。愛犬も一日中楽しそうに過ごしていて、ペット連れでも安心して滞在できました。家族みんなが楽しく過ごせる素敵な宿でした。また利用したいと思います。"
Japan
kazuya
The price is HK$1,714
HK$1,885 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
山座熊川 Sanza-Kumagawa

5. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
21.6 km from Lake Biwa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (304 reviews)
"Wonderful. I would stay there again."
Canada
mariko
The price is HK$685
HK$852 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

6. The Gran Resort Ohmimaiko

The Gran Resort Ohmimaiko
3.0 star property
13.4 km from Lake Biwa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (97 reviews)
"Very good service with nice staff. Both dinner and breakfast are delicious. Room is spacious and tidy."
Hong Kong SAR China
Shun Chu Jessica
The price is HK$709
HK$780 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
The Gran Resort Ohmimaiko

7. Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi
3.0 star property
18.4 km from Lake Biwa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (764 reviews)
"Clean and quiet. Hot spring was also nuce to use it."
Australia
Noriko
The price is HK$456
HK$501 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

8. Guest House Mikata

Guest House Mikata
3.0 star property
19.6 km from Lake Biwa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"This was a very nice place to discover Nagahama. The owner, Judo, was super social and enthousiast about sharing the local culture, gave me good recommandations, and even took me to some rehearsal of kodomo kabuki. If you like to The rooms were very clean and confortable, especially the bed !"
France
Bénédicte
The price is HK$285
HK$313 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Guest House Mikata

9. Biwako Grand Hotel

Biwako Grand Hotel
3.5 star property
28.1 km from Lake Biwa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (95 reviews)
"Incredible stay, food was outstanding! Rooms were magnificent. Will return!"
United States
Christa
The price is HK$1,222
HK$1,359 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Biwako Grand Hotel

10. Comfort Hotel Hikone

Comfort Hotel Hikone
3.0 star property
16.1 km from Lake Biwa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (432 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and the breakfast was convenient and delicious. "
United States
Martha
The price is HK$420
HK$462 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Comfort Hotel Hikone

11. Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel
3.5 star property
18.9 km from Lake Biwa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (187 reviews)
"Nice location, nice people, nice food. I hope to visit this place once again."
South Korea
JIHYUNG
The price is HK$814
HK$895 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

12. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan
3.5 star property
28.1 km from Lake Biwa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (329 reviews)
"Great stay and room, would recommend for travellers looking for a ryokan experience."
United Kingdom
Abeera
The price is HK$1,611
HK$1,787 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

13. Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House
2.5 star property
18.1 km from Lake Biwa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (13 reviews)
"バスタオル、歯ブラシのアメニティがありお風呂も3つあったので待つことなく利用ができた。洗濯機、乾燥機もあって夏の旅行にはかなり役立つと思います。素泊まりで利用しましたが持ち込みで食事も出来そうだったので次回も利用したいと思います。"
Japan
asuka
The price is HK$309
HK$439 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

14. Biwako Hanakaido

Biwako Hanakaido
3.5 star property
28.2 km from Lake Biwa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (273 reviews)
"The staff were very accomodating and communicative. They truly seemed to care that we understood everything about our stay, especially as foreigners who are here to learn."
United States
Alex
The price is HK$2,416
HK$2,673 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Biwako Hanakaido

15. Vessel Inn Shiga Moriyama Station

Vessel Inn Shiga Moriyama Station
3.0 star property
26.9 km from Lake Biwa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (475 reviews)
"The hotel was clean, the staff was helpful and attentive. "
United States
Julie
The price is HK$488
HK$591 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Vessel Inn Shiga Moriyama Station

16. Hotel Route Inn Hikone

Hotel Route Inn Hikone
3.0 star property
16.4 km from Lake Biwa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (315 reviews)
"The overall interior is chic and calm, but the dining area needs some flashy design to stimulate the appetite."
Japan
toshiharu
The price is HK$516
HK$567 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Hotel Route Inn Hikone

17. Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi
2.5 star property
16 km from Lake Biwa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (779 reviews)
"Breakfast menu was excellent!"
United States
Koichi
The price is HK$415
HK$456 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

18. Racine Home Harie

Racine Home Harie
2.5 star property
9 km from Lake Biwa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (44 reviews)
"This is a very local non touristy village. We enjoyed the hospitality (even if we couldn’t communicate) The owner helped accomadate my sea food allergy. We really liked the hot bath available in the beautiful water. The only thing I would say is that it isn’t close to anything and you have to walk about 22 minutes to the train "
United States
celena
The price is HK$1,475
HK$1,623 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Racine Home Harie

19. Hotel Sunroute Hikone

Hotel Sunroute Hikone
3.0 star property
15.8 km from Lake Biwa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (509 reviews)
"Walkable to everything."
United States
SHAN
The price is HK$420
HK$463 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Sunroute Hikone

20. Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
18.5 km from Lake Biwa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (787 reviews)
"The Japanese western room was big and spacious with nice lake view."
Singapore
Xiu Hui
The price is HK$402
HK$486 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
View from room
Racine Home Harie
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
44 reviews
View
Public bath
The Gran Resort Ohmimaiko
3.0 star property
8.4
Very good
97 reviews
View
Private beach, white sand
Pension Lakeside
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
7 reviews
View
Hot springs
Kamenoi Hotel Hikone
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
72 reviews
View
Exterior
Rakuten STAY HOUSE Hachimanbori
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
28 reviews
View

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Biwa?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake Biwa, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This culturally rich area is known for its array of dining options. You'll find 7 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay close to Lake Biwa?
Kamenoi Hotel Hikone is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this ryokan offers 2 restaurants and free parking. You'll find it 9 mi (14.6 km) from Lake Biwa. Other good choices around the area include Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi and Comfort Hotel Hikone.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Lake Biwa?
Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Biwa.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Biwa, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Lake Biwa.

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