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

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

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.

1. Yumotokan

4.2 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Chong

฿7,075

฿7,845 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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.

2. Biwako Ryokusuitei

4.1 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Jenny

฿7,409

฿8,212 total

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

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

3. Biwako Grand Hotel

3.9 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Christa

฿4,903

฿5,456 total

3 Sept - 4 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 wooden hot tub with water flowing, a window with a view of a cityscape and mountains, and two potted plants on the windowsill.

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

4. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

4.4 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Abeera

฿6,724

฿7,459 total

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and wooden beams.

An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, seating area, and a small water feature.

A wooden ceiling structure with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.

5. Koke Musu inn

8.9 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Damian

฿1,572

฿1,730 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

A bar area with a view of a forest through large windows, bar stools, and a variety of glassware and bottles on the counter.

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

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

6. moksa Rebirth Hotel

11.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Peter

฿4,648

฿5,113 total

10 Sept - 11 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 hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase with wooden railings, and a sign for the Liberty hotel.

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

7. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

6 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Hiroki

฿1,823

฿2,206 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

8. Biwako Hanakaido

4.3 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Alex

฿8,405

฿9,308 total

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A modern indoor pool with large windows, wooden paneling, and a reflection of trees and plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, wooden paneling, and a long counter with various amenities.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A large, modern hotel building with a sign reading "HOTEL ROUTE INN".

9. Hotel Route Inn Kusatsuritto Rittointer -Ritto inter Kokudo 1gou

8 km from Lake Biwa Museum

฿2,108

฿2,334 total

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, 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 bathtub with a waterfall feature overlooking a body of water and mountains.

10. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

6.2 km from Lake Biwa Museum

EUGENE

฿2,860

฿3,554 total

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and a view of the outside.

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

11. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

9.6 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Celine

฿3,019

฿3,321 total

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

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.

12. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

15.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Simon

฿4,750

฿5,226 total

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A modern building with a courtyard featuring a circular water feature, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A modern dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows with a view of greenery, and a contemporary interior design.

A modern spa area with a glass-enclosed hot tub, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

13. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

15.5 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Spencer

฿3,137

฿3,900 total

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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 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.

14. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

8.6 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Hemmo

฿2,134

฿2,652 total

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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

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

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed in the background.

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

15. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

9.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Derek

฿5,576

฿6,134 total

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A room with a bed, a television, a wooden wall, and a chandelier.

A dining area with a view of mountains, a table set with cutlery and wine glasses, and a unique chair design.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a table, and a view of a mountain and houses.

A YouTube channel interface on a screen mounted on a wooden wall.

16. Yadoya Lodge

13.3 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Bonnie

฿5,188

฿5,707 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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 spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a stained glass window depicting birds, and a red and yellow reception desk.

17. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

14 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Jen-Hao

฿2,073

฿2,280 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

A modern hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and a glass facade reflecting the surroundings.

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

18. Biwako Hotel

9.2 km from Lake Biwa Museum

฿3,400

฿4,176 total

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

A modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, and a potted plant.

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

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

19. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

15.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Kurtis

฿3,269

฿3,596 total

4 Sept - 5 Sept

The exterior of the Urban Hotel Minami-Kawazu with a clear entrance, signage, and a visible elevator.

A view from a window with multiple panes, overlooking a cityscape at night with illuminated buildings and a bridge.

A sunset over a calm body of water with a beach in the foreground.

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, bar stools, and a counter with various food items.

20. Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu

Minamikusatsu, 7.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Gordon

฿2,210

฿2,431 total

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Yumotokan	9.4 Exceptional 803 reviews	View
Biwako Ryokusuitei	9.2 Wonderful 591 reviews	View
Biwako Grand Hotel	8.8 Excellent 98 reviews	View
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan	9.0 Wonderful 329 reviews	View
Koke Musu inn	9.4 Exceptional 45 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Museum 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"

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome hotel. The staff were very attentive to whatever we needed and did not hesitate to help. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for everything."

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."

Biwako Hanakaido

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very accomodating and communicative. They truly seemed to care that we understood everything about our stay, especially as foreigners who are here to learn."

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 walkable 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 temples and shops 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 temples 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 temples and shops in this walkable 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 Nagisa Park.

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Museum hotels

1. Yumotokan

2. Biwako Ryokusuitei

3. Biwako Grand Hotel

4. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

5. Koke Musu inn

6. moksa Rebirth Hotel

7. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

8. Biwako Hanakaido

9. Hotel Route Inn Kusatsuritto Rittointer -Ritto inter Kokudo 1gou

10. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

11. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

12. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

13. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

14. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

15. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

16. Yadoya Lodge

17. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

18. Biwako Hotel

19. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

20. Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu

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Top Lake Biwa Museum Hotel Reviews

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

moksa Rebirth Hotel

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Biwako Hanakaido

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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