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A traditional Japanese house with a tiled roof, sliding doors, and a visible interior with a light source.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, a central island with a sink, and a view through large shoji screens.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a built-in stove.

A modern kitchen with a wooden island, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

1. 八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa

24.5 km from Lake Biwa

Nicholas

HK$1,865

HK$2,051 total

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A modern building with a flat roof and a small porch, surrounded by a grassy area and trees, set against a backdrop of dense forest and hills.

A modern outdoor dining area with a fire pit, a table, and a chair.

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and a potted plant.

A building with a sign reading "SANZA KUMAGAWA" in front of it.

2. 山座熊川 Sanza-Kumagawa

25.4 km from Lake Biwa

kazuya

HK$1,688

HK$1,857 total

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a telephone, and a potted plant.

A tatami mat room with a futon bed, a shoji screen, and a small potted plant.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a woven chair, and a cabinet with decorative items.

A wooden interior with a bench, large windows, and a view of the outside.

3. Guest House Mikata

19.6 km from Lake Biwa

Anonymous traveller

HK$397

HK$436 total

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A beach with a clear sky, a sandy shore, and a tree in the foreground.

A camping area with a tent, chairs, and a table near a body of water.

A room with a bed, two windows with curtains, a hanging rack, and a ceiling fan.

A kitchen with a large window, a fan, and a view of the sea.

4. Pension Lakeside

14.8 km from Lake Biwa

Gerald

HK$697

HK$767 total

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A hot spring area with wooden benches and lanterns, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A wooden interior with a large window, a hot tub, and a wicker chair.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hot tub with a view of a cityscape and water at dusk.

5. Yumotokan

28.3 km from Lake Biwa

Chong

HK$1,743

HK$1,932 total

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A courtyard with a pond, seating area, and a covered structure.

A modern building with a covered outdoor seating area, a circular stone water feature, and a well-maintained garden.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with two chairs, a shoji screen, and a bonsai tree.

A modern restaurant with long wooden benches and tables, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

6. Racine Home Harie

9 km from Lake Biwa

celena

HK$1,406

HK$1,547 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a small indoor pool, and a wooden chair.

A modern interior with a glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water and mountains. Inside, there is a round table with two chairs and a sofa with cushions.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the sea.

7. Biwako Ryokusuitei

28.3 km from Lake Biwa

Jenny

HK$1,636

HK$1,814 total

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A modern room with tatami mats, a wooden table, chairs, a TV, and a view of the sea.

A room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and mountains. There is a sofa and a chair with a laptop on a small table.

A modern living room with a sofa, a blue armchair, and a coffee table with apples. A large window offers a view of the sea and distant hills.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

8. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

21.6 km from Lake Biwa

EUGENE

HK$675

HK$839 total

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass wall with signage, and an escalator.

A bakery cafe with multiple display tables of baked goods, a coffee station, and a seating area with benches.

A traditional Japanese building with a red and white exterior, surrounded by trees and illuminated lanterns.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

9. Vessel Inn Shiga Moriyama Station

27.5 km from Lake Biwa

Julie

HK$415

HK$502 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A multi-story building with a sign reading "toyoko-inn.com" and "TOYOKO INN" in English and Japanese.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, dark wooden doors, and a bright ceiling light.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television displaying a mountainous landscape.

A cafeteria with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a clock on the wall, and a vending machine.

10. Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

18.4 km from Lake Biwa

Toni

HK$449

HK$494 total

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An infinity pool with a view of the sea, a covered seating area, and a stone deck.

A dining table set with various dishes and teapots, overlooking a body of water through large windows.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a bed, and sliding doors.

A hot tub with a view of a cityscape and a body of water.

11. Biwako Grand Hotel

28.1 km from Lake Biwa

Christa

HK$1,388

HK$1,542 total

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A wooden hot tub with a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A traditional building with a large entrance and a covered porch area.

A hot tub with a wooden exterior and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a view of a cityscape, and a balcony with a railing.

12. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

28.1 km from Lake Biwa

Abeera

HK$1,587

HK$1,760 total

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A residential building with a gravel driveway and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a window, and a view of a garden.

A corridor with a carpeted floor, wooden walls, and a green exit sign.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tablecloth, a television, and a vase with flowers.

13. Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

18.1 km from Lake Biwa

asuka

HK$281

HK$407 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern library cafe with a wooden bookshelf displaying books, a map on the wall, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A library cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a long counter with books, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

14. Comfort Hotel Hikone

16.1 km from Lake Biwa

Martha

HK$361

HK$397 total

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A wooden cabin room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window overlooking a body of water.

A room with two chairs and a small table, a window with a view of trees and a body of water.

A calm lake with a rocky shoreline and a wooden dock extending into the water.

A building with a large glass facade and a sloped roof, surrounded by a grassy field and trees.

15. Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

18.9 km from Lake Biwa

JIHYUNG

HK$801

HK$882 total

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hot spring area with wooden walkways, rocks, and a stone pool.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view of the sea through large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden benches and a view of the outside.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed hot tub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

16. Biwako Hanakaido

28.2 km from Lake Biwa

Alex

HK$2,380

HK$2,633 total

31 Aug - 1 Sept

The entrance of a hotel with a tiled floor and a modern ceiling design.

A lobby with patterned sofas, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are decorative items on the coffee table, and a reception desk is visible in the background.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a long counter with a cushioned bench, and framed pictures on the wall.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a wall of liquor bottles.

17. Hotel Sunroute Hikone

15.8 km from Lake Biwa

SHAN

HK$407

HK$448 total

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of the sea and mountains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the sea, large windows, and a tiled floor.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a modern ceiling design.

18. Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

14.6 km from Lake Biwa

Hiroshi

HK$1,290

HK$1,434 total

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A traditional Japanese building entrance with a wooden structure, a stone pathway, and a small garden area.

A nighttime view of a traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, a stone platform, and a railing.

A hotel room with a traditional Japanese aesthetic, featuring tatami flooring, a low wooden table with chairs, a bed with a headboard, and sliding doors.

19. Dantoukan Kikunoya

28 km from Lake Biwa

"今回で4度目のおごと温泉でした。こちらの旅館の、ホスピタリティの高い対応には感動しました。担当して頂いた仲居さんは、夜ご飯、朝ごはんの時の説明が丁寧で、時に笑いもありで楽しく、美味しくいただけました。温泉の湯も、晩朝と2回入れてとてもツルツルになってリラックスできました。朝ご飯の後は、フリードリンクのコーヒーや紅茶の種類も沢山ありまったり過ごせました。送迎のバスの運転手の方の、駅で最後までお見送りも丁寧で嬉しかったです。人気の犬のまめたろうくんも可愛かったです。すべてのスタッフの方の笑顔での対応に、また来たいなと思う場所でした。 "

NAOMI

HK$1,587

HK$1,760 total

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a ground-level entrance, balconies, and a well-lit facade.

A swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and tiled floor, surrounded by benches and a glass wall.

A shelf with labeled packages of hair care products.

A reception area with a map display, seating, and a plant wall.

20. Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

18.9 km from Lake Biwa

Yu Hsing

HK$662

HK$729 total

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa

Property	Property class	Guest rating
八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
山座熊川 Sanza-Kumagawa	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
Guest House Mikata	9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Pension Lakeside	8.8 Excellent 8 reviews	View
Yumotokan	9.4 Exceptional 803 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Hotel Reviews

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are very nice and helpful and always serve you with a smile and gratitude"

Biwako Ryokusuitei

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent supper and breakfast"

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the place, very quiet, tucked away from busy Kyoto. The onsen in our garden is fantastic. The stuff is very nice and professional."

moksa Rebirth Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely adored my stay here only wish it was longer. Nicely remote because I find the tourists in Kyoto quite overwhelming and the sauna was lovely. Breakfast was also amazing and they accommodated my allergies without stress."

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

10/10 Excellent

"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"

Hotel Sunroute Hikone

10/10 Excellent

"Good location. Breakfast is good."

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"The traditional Japanese rooms are enjoyable and make your stay something else, if possible get a room with a outdoor hinoki bath they're amazing."

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful friendly. "

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic stay in this onsen style ryokan. Had a wonderful private onsen in our room, overlooking the river and the lake beyond. Can’t ask for a more perfect experience. Waking up early to soak in our private room onsen before dressing and heading down for the Japanese style breakfast included."

Other attractions near Lake Biwa

Shinasahi Fushamura Road Station

After visiting Shinasahi Fushamura Road Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Takashima. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.

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Tsukubusuma Shrine

After visiting Tsukubusuma Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagahama. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views.

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Hogon-ji Temple

After visiting Hogon-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagahama. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

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Chikubu Island

9.2/10 (11 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Chikubu Island during your travels in Nagahama. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.

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Lake Biwa Children's Land

6.0/10 (1 review)

Bring the family to Lake Biwa Children's Land and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Takashima. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.

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Harie Shozu-no-sato

You can take time to visit Harie Shozu-no-sato during your travels to Takashima. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.

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Shinasahi Waterfowl Center

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Shinasahi Waterfowl Center during your trip to Takashima. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.

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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 6 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 Hotel Sunroute Hikone.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Lake Biwa?

Expedia has 6 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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Our top choices for Lake Biwa hotels

1. 八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa

2. 山座熊川 Sanza-Kumagawa

3. Guest House Mikata

4. Pension Lakeside

5. Yumotokan

6. Racine Home Harie

7. Biwako Ryokusuitei

8. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

9. Vessel Inn Shiga Moriyama Station

10. Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

11. Biwako Grand Hotel

12. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

13. Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

14. Comfort Hotel Hikone

15. Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

16. Biwako Hanakaido

17. Hotel Sunroute Hikone

18. Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

19. Dantoukan Kikunoya

20. Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa

Top Lake Biwa Hotel Reviews

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

moksa Rebirth Hotel

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Hotel Sunroute Hikone

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

Other attractions near Lake Biwa

Shinasahi Fushamura Road Station

Tsukubusuma Shrine

Hogon-ji Temple

Chikubu Island

Lake Biwa Children's Land

Harie Shozu-no-sato

Shinasahi Waterfowl Center

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