"Hotel is old and not worth the money in my opinion. If you’ve been to the US and stayed at Motel 6, this is how I would describe the room I stayed in. The spring mattress was very old. I’ve been coming to Japan for so long and this is the first time I’ve had to sleep on a spring mattress that was very old and uncomfortable. A futon mattress would have been better. The hotel is nice only in the lobby. Carpet in the hallways was badly stained, elevators were slow. I stayed for one night to use the onsen after a long hiking trip, but lots of young children were screaming and used the public bath as if it was a swimming pool. It was not a relaxing experience at all."
"Amazing. Seems expensive, but what you get is amazing. Spend the extra Yen and get a floor in the Luxury floors. VIP lobby, foot bath. Private in-room onsen. Dinner and breakfast. Great view of Lake Biwa. The nicest place I have ever stayed in. Free pickup and return to the train station."
"The staff was very helpful especially for checking on whether places were open and on obtaining a taxi. The rooms lack places to put your clothes and lack suitcases stands so one must plan to use the limited supply of hangars and live out of a suitcase.
The showers are handheld so one might instead plan to use the open facilities and hot baths. The food was excellent and help is available everywhere."
"Large hotel with amazing views of the lake. However amenities a little dated. We felt the beds and the lounge area in our room could have been swapped around to get the best view when relaxing with a drink rather than while asleep. Excellent location despite a little long walk to the station ( realise there was a shuttle available but prefer to walk) Bathroom needs an upgrade."
"Our whole family loved the stay.
Breakfast and kaiseki dinner were great!
Onsen in our room was just amazing, I enjoyed every moment of it.
Hotel staff was very helpful and rooms were clean and comfortable.
Hotel itself is a bit off the beaten path and after stampede of tourists in Kyoto offers a calm refuge. If you can rent a car or afford taxi, you can visit all kinds of amazing places without any crowds."
"The hotel itself was pretty amazing (once you find the entrance), with massive clean rooms and good food, with hot spring water directly in the rooms.
The thing to understand is that it is in the middle of nowhere (industrial area), with no restaurants around it. It is also a 15-20 min walk from the station and then 20 mins to Nagoya. Or alternatively a taxi for about 9,000-11,000 Yen.
Best way is a taxi (GO app) to the station, then train to Nagoya for relative ease and not too expensive.
Also, if there is an English version of the TV-Screen ordering system for room service, we couldn’t find it. Quite extensive menu though and we worked it out mainly by picture but hard if you are picky as you don’t quite know what’s coming sometimes. That said, the food was much better than expected.
We used it as a base for the family (2 kids, 11 & 8), going to Legoland and Ghibli Park and a daytrip to Kyoto. As the room was absolutely huge it gave a great respite from days of walking and for the price it was incredible. Add the taxis and less so but in the end we were pretty blown away with the value for money."
What can I expect from a resort holiday in Higashiomi?
Longing for a relaxing getaway? You deserve all the comforts of a resort, where you can find everything you need for your stay—from convenient food and drink options to entertainment and shopping. Browse the resort options in the area and discover the one that's best for you, whether you envision yourself kicking back in a luxury suite or browsing the on-site boutiques.
What's the best resort in Higashiomi?
Our top-rated resorts near Higashiomi: Honmachi Hotel - 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Higashiomi. Hotel Biwa Dog - 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Higashiomi. Suzukato - 22.5 mi (36.1 km) from Higashiomi. Yanmar Sunset Marina Clubhouse & Hotel - Located just 10 minutes from Lake Biwa. 19.6 mi (31.6 km) from Higashiomi.
What can I do in Higashiomi?
Interesting museums to visit include Higashiomi Omi Merchants Museum, while Lake Biwa is one of the area's major attractions. If you want more to do in the area, you can spend time at Gozaisho-dake or Crefeel Koto.
What's the seasonal weather like in Higashiomi?
The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. The rainiest months in Higashiomi are July, September, June and August, with each month seeing an average of 270 mm of rainfall.
What's the best way to get to and around Higashiomi?
Fly into Nagoya (NGO-Chubu Centrair Intl.), which is located 34.4 mi (55.4 km) away. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Nagoya (NKM-Komaki), which is 37.3 mi (60.1 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.