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Biwako Ryokusuitei

3.5 star property
Tranquil baths and rejuvenating treatments await at this peaceful retreat near ancient Japanese temples, where serenity comes naturally

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Biwako Ryokusuitei, nestled between Shozuiji Temple and Ukimido, offers a genuine retreat. Enjoy the indoor public bath, deep-tissue massages, and facials. The Japanese garden provides contemplation, while the library and nearby coffee shop complete this serene escape.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is ฿6,870
฿7,618 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Manyo Japanese Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Huuga Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Western Style Room with TV in Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Biwa no Kaze Japanese style 3 beds with open-a

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Western Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 7
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet

Biwa No Kaze Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room, Bathtub, Partial Lake View (Tsukiyomi Japanese Twin Room) | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, Bathtub, Partial Lake View (Tsukiyomi Japanese Twin Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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AO No SYOU Deluxe Twin Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

AO No SYOU Deluxe Twin Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Huuga Japanese Western Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Dining

Yuuga Japanese Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet

Fuga Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Cypress Bath - Non-Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Yuuga Japanese Style Room with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Yuuga Japanese Style Room with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Fuga Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet

Yuuga Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Semi-Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Koyu Premier Suite with Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Koyu Premier Suite with Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Koyu Elegant Suite with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Koyu Elegant Suite with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Triple Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Triple Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Twin Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Twin Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Manyo Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Manyo Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Manyo Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ao No Syou Deluxe Twin Room with Open Air Bath Non smoking

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Ao No Syou Deluxe Twin Room with Open Air Bath Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, Bathtub, Partial Lake View (Tsukiyomi Japanese Twin Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Koyu Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Koyu Elegant Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Yuuga Japanese-style twin room with hot spring observation bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Ogoto, a neighbourhood in Otsu, Biwako Ryokusuitei is in the suburbs and on a lake. Yasaka Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Saikyoji Temple and Ukimido are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. Visit our Otsu travel guide
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6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101

What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park
    Biwako Quasi-National Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    Kiyomizu Temple
    29 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    30 min drive - 21.5 km
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    33 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Ogoto Onsen
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station
    18 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    125 min drive

Restaurants

  • スシロー 大津堅田店
    3 min drive
  • 中華そば 殿 雄琴店
    2 min drive
  • 麺屋 聖〜kiyo〜
    13 min walk
  • 麺屋昊鶏
    3 min drive
  • パリス 雄琴店
    4 min walk

About this property

Biwako Ryokusuitei

  • Ryokan near Saikyoji Temple
  • Located close to Ukimido and Shozuiji Temple, Biwako Ryokusuitei provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 indoor hot springs or hot tub, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a facial or reflexology. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a Japanese garden and a library.
  • Other perks at this ryokan include:
    • Free self-parking
    • A free local area shuttle, hot springs on-site and karaoke
    • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and a gift shop
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 70 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and free toiletries
    • 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
    • Children's slippers, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 5,500; reservation required
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Karaoke
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • 24-hour public bath
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from midnight - 11:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 26 ºC
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Reflexology
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Thai massages
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways (109 centimetre high)
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM

Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not 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 12 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 5500

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

Hot springs access available from midnight to 11:30 PM
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Guests with tattoos will be required to follow specific instructions when using the on-site public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in

Frequently asked questions

Is Biwako Ryokusuitei pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

As of 18 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Biwako Ryokusuitei on 1 Jun 2026 start from ฿6,870, 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 Ryokusuitei?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Biwako Ryokusuitei located?

Located in Ogoto, this spa ryokan is within 3 mi (5 km) of Saikyoji Temple, Ukimido and Shozuiji Temple. Enryakuji Temple and Biwako Valley Ski Resort are also within 12 mi (20 km). Ogotoonsen station is 18 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Biwako Ryokusuitei Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 571 reviews

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