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

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a small table with a plant, and wall-mounted lighting.

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

1. 八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa

24.5 km from Lake Biwa

Nicholas

HK$1,954

HK$2,150 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a tiled roof, and a signboard.

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

2. Guest House Mikata

19.6 km from Lake Biwa

Joshua

HK$438

HK$482 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern indoor pool area with a rectangular pool, multiple shower stations, and a large hot tub.

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

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

A bathtub with a waterfall feature overlooking a body of water and mountains.

3. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

21.6 km from Lake Biwa

EUGENE

HK$762

HK$948 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, tatami mats, and a traditional Japanese screen.

A seaside view with a table and chairs, a clear sky, and distant mountains.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a palm tree, and a view of the sea.

4. Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

18.5 km from Lake Biwa

Kit Ying

HK$539

HK$652 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

5. 山座熊川 Sanza-Kumagawa

25.4 km from Lake Biwa

kazuya

HK$1,705

HK$1,876 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 bookshelf with various books and a sign indicating a 'Comfortable Time' area.

6. Comfort Hotel Hikone

16.1 km from Lake Biwa

Martha

HK$419

HK$461 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a bed with patterned bedding.

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

7. Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

18.1 km from Lake Biwa

政美

HK$332

HK$464 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

An elevator with a digital display, a sign indicating a service for special diets, and a no-smoking sign.

8. Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

18.4 km from Lake Biwa

Toni

HK$453

HK$499 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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.

9. Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

18.9 km from Lake Biwa

JIHYUNG

HK$720

HK$791 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, a changing room area, and a sauna section.

A hotel room with a large skylight, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a wooden cabinet.

A modern indoor pool area with a stone floor, wooden fences, and a clear sky.

A modern building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a covered outdoor area.

10. The Gran Resort Ohmimaiko

13.4 km from Lake Biwa

Shun Chu Jessica

HK$707

HK$777 total

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

A shelf with labeled packages of hair care products.

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

A buffet table with various dishes and condiments.

11. Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

18.9 km from Lake Biwa

Yu Hsing

HK$670

HK$738 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

12. Hotel Sunroute Hikone

15.8 km from Lake Biwa

KA FAI KEVIN

HK$406

HK$446 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a beach and a playground.

A modern interior with a central staircase, wooden accents, and a reception area.

A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged in rows, large windows with a view of the sea, and a ceiling fan.

13. View Lodge Biwa

22.7 km from Lake Biwa

Leif

HK$591

HK$650 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a shower, and a view of an indoor pool.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and a clock on the wall.

Vending machines with various beverages and snacks.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent neon sign at the top.

14. Hotel Route Inn Nagahama Inter

22.4 km from Lake Biwa

Natee

HK$550

HK$605 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

15. Biwako Grand Hotel

28.1 km from Lake Biwa

Christa

HK$1,570

HK$1,742 total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A beach with a mountain in the background and a rainbow in the sky.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a low table, a chair, and a television in a corner.

A building with a beach view, a small porch, and a sign indicating it is a coffee shop.

A bar area with a coffee machine, shelves with bottles, and a menu board.

16. Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA

20.1 km from Lake Biwa

Brett

HK$495

HK$544 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel with a balcony, a moon in the sky, and a decorative archway.

A nighttime view of a bridge with multiple light fixtures and pillars, reflecting on the water below.

A hotel room with a large TV, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

A massage chair in a room with wooden flooring, a dining table with chairs, and a framed picture on the wall.

17. Fine Biwako I

23.3 km from Lake Biwa

Andrew

HK$278

HK$306 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern building with a glass entrance, a landscaped garden area, and a paved walkway.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, two chairs, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted TV.

A food display with various ingredients in containers, including soybeans, pickled radish, and plum and hijiki.

A hotel reception area with a blue carpet leading to the entrance, a glass door, and a reception desk with a computer and a plant.

18. Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

16 km from Lake Biwa

Ryoko

HK$413

HK$454 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

A wooden hot tub with water flowing, a window with a view of a cityscape and mountains, and two potted plants on the windowsill.

19. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

28.1 km from Lake Biwa

Paxton

HK$1,603

HK$1,778 total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A view from a window with a clear sky, a sign with Japanese characters, and a body of water in the background.

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.

20. Pension Lakeside

14.8 km from Lake Biwa

Gerald

HK$696

HK$765 total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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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
Guest House Mikata	9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel	8.6 Excellent 334 reviews	View
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa	8.0 Very good 884 reviews	View
山座熊川 Sanza-Kumagawa	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Hotel Reviews

Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

8/10 Good

"雨の日でしたが、駅から殆ど傘も使わずにホテルのドアまで行ける便利さが嬉しかったです。ただ設備が少し今のニーズに合っていないように思いました。例えば最近のホテルには備えられているUSBのチャージポートがベッド傍にも見当たらないようでした。利用したお部屋がある貫"

Yumotokan

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was phenomenal. For a solo traveler in a place that was mostly Japanese I was very well attended to."

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The property has a great lakefront location and view. Its clean, the rooms are large, even if slightly old, and is overall excellent value for money."

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"Great food and beautiful location"

Biwako Ryokusuitei

10/10 Excellent

"My family of 3 had a wonderful time and our 8 year old was delighted with the baths, the kid dinner and buffet. Our only complaint was the dinner restaurant happened to have a lot of loudly screaming children which diminished the experience a bit."

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay Love this hotel"

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."

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

10/10 Excellent

"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"

Fine Biwako I

10/10 Excellent

"Very spacious and quiet! Excellent value for money!"

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 9 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 Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa.

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

Expedia has 9 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. Guest House Mikata

3. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

4. Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

5. 山座熊川 Sanza-Kumagawa

6. Comfort Hotel Hikone

7. Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

8. Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

9. Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

10. The Gran Resort Ohmimaiko

11. Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

12. Hotel Sunroute Hikone

13. View Lodge Biwa

14. Hotel Route Inn Nagahama Inter

15. Biwako Grand Hotel

16. Youth Hostel WANIHIMA~Lakeside BIWA

17. Fine Biwako I

18. Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

19. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

20. Pension Lakeside

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa

Top Lake Biwa Hotel Reviews

Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

Yumotokan

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Fine Biwako I

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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