The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Biwa in - 2026 Updated Prices

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A large hotel with a modern design, situated by a calm body of water reflecting the building and trees.

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.

1. Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

18.5 km from Lake Biwa

Xiu Hui

฿1,930

฿2,335 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent skyscraper, a marina, and a bridge in the background.

A tall, modern building with a glass facade and a curved base.

A wedding ceremony with a bride in a white dress, aisle lined with floral arrangements and candles, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

2. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

36.1 km from Lake Biwa

Masako

฿2,206

฿2,742 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

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.

3. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

21.6 km from Lake Biwa

EUGENE

฿2,957

฿3,675 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A large, circular building with a flat roof and multiple windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved road.

A serene garden with a pond, rocks, and trees illuminated at night.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden with trees and a stone bridge.

A bonsai tree display with a traditional stone lantern and a wooden platform.

4. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

37.4 km from Lake Biwa

Sherif

฿3,203

฿4,051 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern building with large windows, a reflective pool, and a tree in the foreground.

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.

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

5. Biwako Ryokusuitei

28.3 km from Lake Biwa

Jenny

฿7,646

฿8,410 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 large indoor swimming pool with a view of the sea, tiled walls, and a ceiling with a skylight.

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

6. Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

14.6 km from Lake Biwa

Hiroshi

฿6,958

฿7,770 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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 modern building with a landscaped garden, outdoor seating area, and illuminated interior.

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

7. Biwako Grand Hotel

28.1 km from Lake Biwa

Christa

฿5,087

฿5,660 total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A breakfast buffet with various pastries, a sign reading "HOTEL BOSTON PLAZA", and a display of packaged goods.

A hallway with a blue carpet, white walls, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view of buildings.

8. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

31.5 km from Lake Biwa

Hiroki

฿2,050

฿2,480 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

9. Yumotokan

28.3 km from Lake Biwa

Chong

฿7,340

฿8,139 total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

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

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

A lakeside hotel with a dock extending into the water, surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background.

10. Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

18.9 km from Lake Biwa

JIHYUNG

฿3,121

฿3,433 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

A buffet table with various dishes and condiments.

A shelf with labeled packages of hair care products.

11. Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

18.9 km from Lake Biwa

Yu Hsing

฿2,177

฿2,395 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

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

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

40.5 km from Lake Biwa

Roselyn

฿8,463

฿10,706 total

17 Sept - 18 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

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.

13. Comfort Hotel Hikone

16.1 km from Lake Biwa

Martha

฿1,585

฿1,744 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A night view of a traditional Japanese building with a cherry blossom tree in the foreground.

A traditional Japanese building with a snow-covered roof and a view of a castle in the background.

A spa area with multiple hot tubs and a wooden deck.

A spacious lounge area with a central seating arrangement, a large chandelier, and a stone wall with a water view.

14. Hikone Castle Resort & Spa

15.3 km from Lake Biwa

Ting

An infinity pool with a clear view of the sea and mountains.

A traditional Japanese onsen with multiple bathing areas, wooden benches, and a central water feature.

A modern room with a large window, a massage chair, a small round table, and a shelf with speakers.

15. Ryokan Beniayu

20.2 km from Lake Biwa

Kin Man

฿11,582

฿12,891 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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.

16. Hotel Sunroute Hikone

15.8 km from Lake Biwa

SHAN

฿1,692

฿1,861 total

5 Oct - 6 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.

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

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

17. Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

18.4 km from Lake Biwa

Toni

฿1,966

฿2,163 total

30 Sept - 1 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 hot tub with a wooden exterior and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

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

18. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

28.1 km from Lake Biwa

Abeera

฿6,953

฿7,712 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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.

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

19. Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

16 km from Lake Biwa

Ryoko

฿1,791

฿1,970 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style building with a large wooden structure, multiple windows, and a garden with rocks and greenery.

Two wooden chairs and a small table in front of a window with a view of a lush garden.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, wooden railings, and a view of mountains.

A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, rocks, and lush greenery.

20. Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

29.7 km from Lake Biwa

Devna

฿13,614

฿14,975 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Top Lake Biwa Hotel Reviews

Biwako Ryokusuitei

10/10 Excellent

"Everything good 👍"

Biwako Hotel

8/10 Good

"room fine bathroom a bit dated as is the rest of the hotel. overall good location right on lake all rooms have view of lake pool is free for resident but very over clorinated which gave us all bad rashes. so only used once which was a sham as reason we stayed there. station close and hotel has shuttle bus to station 3 times an hour which was good over all hotel ok probably not to my taste but very popular with locals we were only english there and a good place to stay away from hustle and bustle of kyoto but easy access as only two stops on train. stayed there 20 years ago and it hadn’t changed since then"

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"

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."

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."

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and quiet. Hot spring was also nuce to use it."

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 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 Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa.

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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Our top choices for Lake Biwa hotels

1. Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

2. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

4. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

5. Biwako Ryokusuitei

6. Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

7. Biwako Grand Hotel

8. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

9. Yumotokan

10. Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

11. Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

13. Comfort Hotel Hikone

14. Hikone Castle Resort & Spa

15. Ryokan Beniayu

16. Hotel Sunroute Hikone

17. Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

18. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

19. Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

20. Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

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Top Lake Biwa Hotel Reviews

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Biwako Hotel

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

moksa Rebirth Hotel

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

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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