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Biwako Hanakaido

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Lake Biwa

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Courtyard
Public bath
Indoor spa tub
Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet
Biwako Hanakaido offers a peaceful escape near Lake Biwa. Rejuvenate in the indoor mineral hot spring, enjoy soothing aromatherapy treatments, and dine at two Japanese restaurants. The property includes a library, bar, and high-speed WiFi for staying connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is ฿10,203
฿11,287 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec

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Japanese-Western Style Special Suite with Open-Air Hot spring Bath | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Japanese-Western Style Special Suite with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
Bidet
  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Futons and 2 Large Single Beds

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Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
Bidet
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Futons and 2 Large Single Beds

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Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
Bidet
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Futons and 2 Large Single Beds

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Japanese-Western Style Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Japanese-Western Style Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Futons and 2 Large Single Beds

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Japanese Style Room 10 tatami | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Japanese Style Room 10 tatami

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
Bidet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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Japanese Style Room 8 tatami | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Japanese Style Room 8 tatami

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Twin Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Twin Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
Bidet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Twin Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Twin Room With An Open-Air Hot Spring Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Japanese-Western Standard Suite With An Open-Air Hot Spring Bath

  • Sleeps 6

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In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Japanese-Western Style Special Suite With Open-Air Hot Spring Bath

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet

Japanese-Style Room (10 Tatami)

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Japanese Western Style Room With Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 6

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In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Dining | 2 restaurants, Japanese cuisine

Japanese-Style Room (8 Tatami)

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Japanese-Western Style Room (2 Beds)

  • Sleeps 6

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About the area

Map
1-3 1-Chome, Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520 0101

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Enryakuji Temple - 21 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Sanzen-in Temple - 22 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Mount Hiei - 23 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station - 15 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪スシロー 大津堅田店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪麺屋 聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪中華そば 殿 雄琴店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪麺屋昊鶏 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪雄琴　ACE - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Biwako Hanakaido

Hotel near Lake Biwa
At Biwako Hanakaido, you can look forward to an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor private onsen or sauna, and indulge in aromatherapy or a massage. Enjoy Japanese cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on-site and free newspapers
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Biwako Hanakaido feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, bidets and free toiletries
  • Balconies, fridges and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 for adults and JPY 2,000 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Biwa Roman
  • Ramupu

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Private outdoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's outdoor and indoor mineral hot springs will be under renovation from May 7, 2024 to July 31, 2024. The outdoor and indoor mineral hot springs will be available for women 3-5 PM, 8-10 PM, 6-8 AM and for men 5:30-7:30 PM, 10:30 PM-12:30 AM, 8:30-10:30 AM during this time.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2500 for adults and from JPY 2000 for children
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Room rates do not include extra bedding or half board meals for children age 1-5. Meal surcharges apply.

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Biwako Hanakaido
Biwako Hanakaido Hotel
Biwako Hanakaido Hotel Otsu
Biwako Hanakaido Otsu
Biwako Hanakaido Otsu
Biwako Hanakaido Hotel
Biwako Hanakaido Hotel Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Is Biwako Hanakaido pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Biwako Hanakaido?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Biwako Hanakaido on 1 Dec 2025 start from ฿10,203.47, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Biwako Hanakaido?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Biwako Hanakaido?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Biwako Hanakaido?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Biwako Hanakaido located?

Located in Ogoto, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa. Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji and Lake Biwa Bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km). Ogotoonsen station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Biwako Hanakaido Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 242 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Ryokan - impecable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful garden by restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

TIANYIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The in-door hot spring is absolutely 10 out of 10.

10/10 Excellent

CHAN THONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chen-Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is nice and clean. Two included meals are authentic and delicious, and they provided different sets (both breakfast and dinner) in our two days stay. Service is outstanding. All their staffs are kind, patient, and get problems solved. I couldn’t find better service anywhere else.

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Very nice

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Memorable stay

Just 40 mins away from osaka by train. Very convenient. Food was exceptional at the two nights Kaiseki course we had. The soba resto at the hotel is also a most try. Noodles were prepared by the owner w limited portion everyday so must book. A little bit disappointed with the open air bath in the room as it’s a bit small
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved having a drawer of kimonos to choose from to wear for our stay! The room was wonderful and we saw the beautiful sunrise from our bed. It was really a special experience. The private bath on our balcony was so nice and relaxing. The staff is super, very well trained and attentive. They make you feel special from the moment you walk in with a snack and a drink. We purchased some quality souvenirs from the gift shop. The half board is a grand experience. The onsens are unforgettable. I went early and had the whole place to myself.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Onsen was incredible. The staff was very polite and helpful. The rooms were spacious and traditional, a had yukata for us to wear around the hotel. We had a private bath that was beautiful and very relaxing. The meal they prepared for us was very elegant and delicious. Beware that it is very seafood heavy (my wife isn’t a huge seafood fan). There is a bit of a language barrier, but it didn’t keep us from communicating (google translate helped a few times). Overall a great experience in a less crowded and beautiful area of Kyoto that was fairly easy to access
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This beautiful, well-run hotel makes you feel very special. We were greeted warmly on arrival, given peach tea and walked through the hotel’s spa protocol. Since they are currently doing work on parts of the spa (this was no problem, and there was no noise). The onsite onsen is absolutely beautiful— a deep pond in a (part) bamboo forest, relaxing and piping hot. The dinner and breakfast are extravagant, delicious, and gorgeously presented. The staff is so very kind and gracious. They go far out of their way to make you feel at home. We speak no Japanese except “good morning” and the staff spoke enough English to help us in every way. This was my first trip ever to Japan, let alone an onsen, and this hotel made it a delightful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

chiaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お部屋のお風呂からの景色はとても良く、お部屋も清潔で快適に過ごせました。夕飯も美味しく、お酒がすすんでしまいました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
快適に過ごせる
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

びわ湖花街道に宿泊しました。

お料理が大変美味しくて豪華でした。 近江牛のステーキ、すき焼き、鮎の塩焼き、お刺身など盛り沢山で食べきれないほどでした。 朝食は、新鮮な卵で卵がけご飯をいただいたり、茶粥も有り、湯豆腐、カレイの一夜干しなど豪華で美味しくて大満足でした。 友人が昔から泊まりたいと希望していたので付き合って宿泊しましたが接客、清潔度、温泉、部屋の広さなど　文句無しのホテルでした。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michitsugu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
静かで落ち着けるホテルです。くつろげて、また泊まりに行きたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lon Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This charming onsen hotel by Lake Biwako offers a spacious, pristine room with an open-air onsen bath. Both dinner and breakfast were delectable. The staff were friendly and attentive, making our stay truly unforgettable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay here was wonderful. The staff were amazing, the dining experience was perfect. Would recommend for anyone that wants a quiet onsen off the main travel path.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Porsche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service

Excellent service with hostess, wonderful dinner set with Chef.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

環境寧靜的住宿體驗

環境清靜，服務滿意的體驗；值得推介的住宿👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Epitome of relaxation. The perfect ryokan

We stayed for just one night to expierence the best this ryokan had to offer and man did it exceed all our expectations. To truly know, book one of their 4 suites. The #500 rooms. Massive rooms with authentic tatami mats, personal and private onsen that is open air facing the beautiful lake, out of this world seasonal dinner/breakfast course. The area is secluded enough to be quiet but not far from the local town. Cute and quaint souvenir shop. Oh and the bidet toilet is the best we've ever seen. Lastly, the staff is extremely accommodating, friendly, and helpful. They know english very well too. They have a shuttle that does pick up and drop off from Ogotoonsen Station so skip the taxi and call the resort when you get there. If you have cell service there is a free cell phone that you can use to call the resort. Theres also a guide of numbers for all the resorts in the area. To wrap up, book a night at this ryokan you will not regret treating yourself to a time of lavish luxury.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything was amazing from the room, to the onsen, the food, the staff and the service. there is a free mobile phone in ogoto onsen station which you can use to call the different onsen hotels nearby and they will send a shuttle to come pick you up :)

10/10 Excellent

Makana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Biwako Hanakaido was/is amazing. The staff are very friendly and service is top tier. I really can’t say much about this place other than it was amazing. I would do it again on my next trip. The dinner set was amazing and so was the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beef sashimi was the BEST thing we had our entire time in Japan. The traditional food were also very good while still having options for those who wanted more modern meals
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was extremely friendly, and they were also professional and clear about the guidelines for the onsen and dinner expectations. The food was incredible, the private bath was soothing. And the area is wonderful. Lake Biwa is a special place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
プレゼント様に売店でコップを買ったのですが、専用の箱が無く困っていると店舗にあった他の物の箱を探して下さり、綺麗に紐でデコレーションまでして頂けました。 もっと感動した事は、チェックアウト後に昨日のスタッフさんが声を掛けて下さり、自前のドライフラワーで昨日の箱を更に素晴らしくデコレーションしてくれた事です✨ ホスピタリティ溢れる、お客さんに寄り添ったサービスの出来るスタッフさんがいらっしゃいます！！ 次の日の旅がとても充実した気分で初められました！
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
いろいろお世話になりました
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024