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

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

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.

1. Yumotokan

4.2 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Chong

฿7,335

฿8,133 total

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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 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.

2. Biwako Grand Hotel

3.9 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Christa

฿5,083

฿5,656 total

15 Sept - 16 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 room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a distant building.

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

3. Biwako Ryokusuitei

4.1 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Jenny

฿7,681

฿8,514 total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

฿12,956

฿14,252 total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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 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.

5. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

4.4 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Abeera

฿6,971

฿7,733 total

24 Sept - 25 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 modern building with a vertical wooden slat design, a brick facade, and a small garden area with potted plants.

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

6. Koke Musu inn

8.9 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Damian

฿1,630

฿1,793 total

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

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

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

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

7. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

6 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Hiroki

฿2,048

฿2,479 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass wall with signage, and an escalator.

A traditional Japanese building with a red and white exterior, surrounded by trees and illuminated lanterns.

A modern building with a sign reading "VESSEL INN".

A bakery cafe with multiple display tables of baked goods, a coffee station, and a seating area with benches.

8. Vessel Inn Shiga Moriyama Station

5.9 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Julie

฿1,664

฿2,014 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

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

Masako

฿2,212

฿2,750 total

15 Sept - 16 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 reception area with a reception desk, wooden stools, seating area, and a modern interior design.

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

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

8 km from Lake Biwa Museum

฿1,980

฿2,193 total

27 Sept - 28 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-style building with a wooden exterior, a balcony with tatami mats, and a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

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

11. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

9.6 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Celine

฿3,130

฿3,442 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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.

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

12. Biwako Hanakaido

4.3 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Alex

฿8,714

฿9,650 total

15 Sept - 16 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 modern spa area with a large bathtub, seating, and a view of a bamboo garden through large glass doors.

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

13. moksa Rebirth Hotel

11.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Peter

฿6,425

฿7,068 total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

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

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.

14. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

14 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Sherif

฿3,200

฿4,049 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 hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a table with a bottle.

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

15. Biwako Hotel

9.2 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Ming Fai

฿4,348

฿5,325 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a seating area with two black leather ottomans.

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.

16. Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu

Minamikusatsu, 7.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Gordon

฿1,934

฿2,169 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel reception area with a 'FRONT' sign above the counter, a digital screen displaying room rates, and a blue-lit reception desk.

A long, narrow hallway with doors on both sides, a patterned floor, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A building with a sign reading "TOYOTA Inn" and "TOYOTA Inn Kyoto".

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a wall-mounted phone, and a window with curtains.

17. Toyoko Inn Biwako Line Minami Kusatsu Station

Minamikusatsu, 7.8 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Issei

฿1,853

฿2,038 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A traditional Japanese building entrance with a wooden structure, a stone pathway, and a small garden area.

A nighttime view of a traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, a stone platform, and a railing.

A wooden interior with a hot tub, wooden walls, a window, and a mirror.

18. Dantoukan Kikunoya

4.1 km from Lake Biwa Museum

"今回で4度目のおごと温泉でした。こちらの旅館の、ホスピタリティの高い対応には感動しました。担当して頂いた仲居さんは、夜ご飯、朝ごはんの時の説明が丁寧で、時に笑いもありで楽しく、美味しくいただけました。温泉の湯も、晩朝と2回入れてとてもツルツルになってリラックスできました。朝ご飯の後は、フリードリンクのコーヒーや紅茶の種類も沢山ありまったり過ごせました。送迎のバスの運転手の方の、駅で最後までお見送りも丁寧で嬉しかったです。人気の犬のまめたろうくんも可愛かったです。すべてのスタッフの方の笑顔での対応に、また来たいなと思う場所でした。 "

NAOMI

฿6,971

฿7,733 total

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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 staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed in the background.

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

19. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

9.7 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Derek

฿4,917

฿5,408 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple windows, and outdoor seating areas.

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

20. View Lodge Biwa

6.3 km from Lake Biwa Museum

Leif

฿2,570

฿2,827 total

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Yumotokan	9.4 Exceptional 807 reviews	View
Biwako Grand Hotel	8.8 Excellent 99 reviews	View
Biwako Ryokusuitei	9.2 Wonderful 596 reviews	View
Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo	9.6 Exceptional 130 reviews	View
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan	9.0 Wonderful 330 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Museum 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"

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."

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful friendly. "

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 40 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 40 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, Nagisa Park and Kyu Chikurinin Garden.

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa Museum hotels

1. Yumotokan

2. Biwako Grand Hotel

3. Biwako Ryokusuitei

4. Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

5. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

6. Koke Musu inn

7. Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu

8. Vessel Inn Shiga Moriyama Station

9. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

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

11. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

12. Biwako Hanakaido

13. moksa Rebirth Hotel

14. The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection

15. Biwako Hotel

16. Urban Hotel Minami Kusatsu

17. Toyoko Inn Biwako Line Minami Kusatsu Station

18. Dantoukan Kikunoya

19. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho

20. View Lodge Biwa

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa Museum

Top Lake Biwa Museum Hotel Reviews

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Biwako Hotel

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

moksa Rebirth Hotel

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Apa Hotel Biwako Seta Ekimae

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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