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A modern multi-story building with a curved roof, balconies, and large windows.

A hot tub with a waterfall feature, large windows, and a view of greenery.

A modern hotel room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, a bed with a wooden headboard, and a large mirror.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the mountains.

1. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

15.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Simon

฿5,529

฿6,082 total

6 Oct - 7 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 traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a bed, and sliding doors.

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

2. Biwako Grand Hotel

3.9 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Christa

฿5,358

฿5,957 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a sailboat.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a framed photograph on the wall.

3. Kamo Residences by Reflections

15.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Marc

฿28,720

฿31,592 total

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and seating.

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

4. Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

10.6 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Devna

฿15,123

฿16,699 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden featuring rocks, a small tree, and a koi pond.

A traditional Japanese inn with tatami mat flooring, wooden sliding doors, and a long corridor leading to a reception area.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior, a balcony with tatami mats, and a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden with rocks and a small tree.

5. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

9.6 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Celine

฿3,092

฿3,402 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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.

A table set with various dishes, a glass of wine, and a teapot, with a view of greenery and water in the background.

6. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

14 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Sherif

฿3,705

฿4,686 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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 room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of traditional buildings.

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

7. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

14.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Roselyn

฿9,176

฿11,608 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath, wooden benches, and a bamboo fence.

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

8. Yumotokan

4.2 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Chong

฿7,538

฿8,355 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 modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the city, and a counter with a view.

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

9. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

8.6 km from Lake Biwa Museum

TSUBASA

฿2,850

฿3,543 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style building with tatami mat flooring, a wooden veranda, and a view of a lush garden.

A dimly lit hallway with a wooden floor, a small illuminated lantern, and a potted plant.

A traditional Japanese-style building with multiple levels, illuminated windows, and a garden area with a pathway.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden accents, a view of greenery, and a desk with a chair.

10. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

14.9 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Launi

฿18,131

฿20,369 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign for the hotel.

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments, arranged on a long counter with multiple serving stations.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a mountain.

A man in a dark suit standing at a desk in a modern office setting with a chair and a whiteboard in the background.

11. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

14 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Jen-Hao

฿2,103

฿2,313 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a distant building.

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

12. Biwako Ryokusuitei

4.1 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Jenny

฿8,079

฿8,950 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a sliding door entrance, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table with hats, and a lamp.

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden deck, and indoor plants.

13. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

9.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Derek

฿6,566

฿7,223 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern two-story house with large windows, a reflection in the water, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A dining table with breakfast items, a teapot, and a view of a lush garden.

A modern spa area with a large bathtub, seating, and a view of a bamboo garden through large glass doors.

A serene garden with a koi pond, benches, and a building with large windows.

14. moksa Rebirth Hotel

11.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Peter

฿9,738

฿10,712 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a pathway leading to a building with a wooden exterior and a tiled entrance.

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

15. Biwako Hanakaido

4.3 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Alex

฿11,863

฿13,113 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern interior with a bookshelf, two rocking chairs, and a small table.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a reception desk.

16. Giappo Franca Kyoto

15.9 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Mariana

฿4,381

฿4,820 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of a body of water and mountains through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a table with a bottle.

A modern room with a large window offering a view of the sea and distant mountains.

17. Biwako Hotel

9.2 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Ming Fai

฿4,348

฿5,325 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

A covered walkway with glass walls, surrounded by trees with green and autumn leaves.

A corridor with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

18. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

15.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Kurtis

฿5,102

฿5,613 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

19. Fine Biwako I

4.6 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Andrew

฿1,012

฿1,113 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, 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.

20. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

6.2 km from Lake Biwa Museum

EUGENE

฿2,929

฿3,641 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Biwako Grand Hotel	8.8 Excellent 101 reviews	View
Kamo Residences by Reflections	10.0 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo	9.6 Exceptional 131 reviews	View
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 123 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Museum Hotel Reviews

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay Love this hotel"

Yumotokan

10/10 Excellent

"The amenities are endless. The staff are amazing. We didn't want to leave."

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"

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

10/10 Excellent

"Toyoko Hotels are usually great. They are clean, convenient, and affordable, and they tend to have lots of useful amenities or people who might have forgotten to bring something like a toothbrush or razor. This particular hotel has a really convenient location that's a short walk from several train stations and from a couple of very charming and pleasant shopping arcades. Miidera (三井寺) and Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) are also manageable walks. Otsu is a lovely and underrated city, and this hotel is in a really nice part of the city."

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."

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Museum

Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Kusatsu. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Sagawa Art Museum

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sagawa Art Museum during your trip to Moriyama. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Ogoto Onsen

8.4/10 (25 reviews)

You can take time to visit Ogoto Onsen during your travels to Otsu. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.

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Moriyama Firefly Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Moriyama Firefly Museum in Moriyama. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Zenryuji Temple

6.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Zenryuji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Moriyama. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Ukimido

You can find out about the history of Otsu with a stop at Ukimido. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Kozokunosato Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Kozokunosato Museum during your travels in Otsu. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Izu Shrine

Izu Shrine is just one of the places to see in Otsu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Biwa Museum?

Lake Biwa Museum is located in a culturally rich area of Kusatsu known for its picturesque gardens and array of dining options. You'll find 41 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lake Biwa Museum?

Biwako Grand Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this ryokan offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Biwa Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Biwako Ryokusuitei and Yumotokan.

How many hotels are there close to Lake Biwa Museum?

Expedia has 41 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Biwa Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Biwa Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Lake Biwa Museum.

What can I see and do near Lake Biwa Museum?

Study the collections at Sagawa Art Museum, Moriyama Firefly Museum or Kozokunosato Museum. Sights like Kusatsujuku Honjin and Former Chikurin-in Temple highlight some of the local culture. Spend some time wandering around Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden, Kyu Chikurinin Garden and Yabasekihan Island Park.

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Museum hotels

1. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

2. Biwako Grand Hotel

3. Kamo Residences by Reflections

4. Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

5. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

6. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

7. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

8. Yumotokan

9. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

10. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

11. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

12. Biwako Ryokusuitei

13. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

14. moksa Rebirth Hotel

15. Biwako Hanakaido

16. Giappo Franca Kyoto

17. Biwako Hotel

18. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

19. Fine Biwako I

20. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

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Top Lake Biwa Museum Hotel Reviews

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Yumotokan

Biwako Hotel

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

moksa Rebirth Hotel

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Other attractions near Lake Biwa Museum

Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden

Sagawa Art Museum

Ogoto Onsen

Moriyama Firefly Museum

Zenryuji Temple

Ukimido

Kozokunosato Museum

Izu Shrine

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