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Deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, facials, reflexology

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101
  • Place, Ogoto Onsen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Biwako Quasi-National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪28 min drive‬

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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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

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

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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

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Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

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

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

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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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

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

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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Koyu Premier Suite with Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

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

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

View all photos for Koyu Elegant Suite with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

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

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

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

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

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

  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

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

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

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

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

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

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About this property

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Lakefront ryokan with a full-service spa, near Saikyoji Temple
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free ryokan has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a hot tub, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Biwako Ryokusuitei offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and children's slippers. This Otsu ryokan provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the ryokan include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals), an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen), and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are 2 indoor hot springs and 2 outdoor hot springs open between midnight and 11:30 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 78°F.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Biwako Ryokusuitei. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ogoto Onsen. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Indulge with Thai massages, facials, or reflexology at the spa
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes hot springs
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Saikyoji Temple and 7 minutes from Shozuiji Temple
  • Free local-area shuttle service
Biwako Ryokusuitei offers its guests a full-service spa, hot springs, and a hot tub. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Biwako Ryokusuitei. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Otsu ryokan is smoke free.

Biwako Ryokusuitei has a restaurant on site.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 5500

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from midnight to 11:30 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Guests with tattoos will be required to follow specific instructions when using the onsite public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in.

Property is also known as

Biwako Ryokusuitei
Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn
Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei Ryokan
Biwako Ryokusuitei Ryokan Otsu

Biwako Ryokusuitei Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 535 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing! From the free shuttle that picks you up at the train station, to the amazing food and customer service from all staff, I would definitely try to make it back here.
Amazing view from our room
Lovely Kaiseki Style Dinner
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lusi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great hospitality, very recomended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very excellent experience overall. Staff was spectacular! Our private onsen was fantastic and the room was fine, it actually has softer beds which is a huge difference from other hotels in Japan from my experience. Kaiseki dinner was great, getting greeted with a cup of Yuzu Tea while we wait for check in was also great. I only have one request if you are reading this: be exceptionally nice to the staff. We watched the ladies checking people in get mocked for how they walked in their traditional dress, even though they were going above and beyond to make sure the people staying there were receiving great service. I genuinely felt terrible for them. We will be back one day! We loved our experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

On Lam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and outstanding customer services. The wellness area was soothing and relaxing. The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amenities and staff were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Biwako Ryokusuitei was absolutely stunning in every way. The scenery was beautiful, the room in which I stayed was spacious, comfortable, and beautiful with a splendid view. And the staff was was incredibly kind and went out of their way to ensure our stay was as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. I cannot recommend this hotel enough. It was a perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LORETTA, Honolulu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Very relaxing and dinner on both nights left us very full Nice walk outside tho small town Our main goal was to relax and have good food with family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

YueMin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service is super good. Food is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 1 night with the family. 2 adults and 2 kids. The rooms were spacious and we stayed in the western room with private hot spring. Super clean and everything was available in the rooms, tea, kitchenette and basic toiletries. Also enjoyed the public bath with barrel sauna and cold plunge tub. We had the shabu shabu dinner which was very good with seasonal menu. Very authentic Japanese. All in all a great stay. Definitely check out their instagram to get directions to contact the shuttle if coming from the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch staff and a very peaceful environment. The shabu shabu dinner was special and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZISHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private onsen on the balcony with the lake view has been a wonderful experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wanted to try an onsen with the family. Stayed one night and had the Kaiseki dinner add on. It was a nice experience and they even provided tattoo stickers if needed. The dinner was average for price point, the room was clean and well equipped, staff were friendly enough, shuttle from station was great, nice free drinks and icecream for guests throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makoto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience. A level of hospitality I’ve never encountered. Wish we booked additional nights.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antung

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying in an onsen hotel. The property is loaded with amenities: an on-site hot and cold water onsen, a lounge with 24 hours of free drinks, a happy hour with wine included. Our room was gorgeous, with tatami mat floors and comfortable beds they set up. We had a glass wall shower and views of Lake Biwaka. My only criticism is that some of the furnishings seem a bit dated. But everything else was spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

STELLA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
such an amazing experience at this resort from check in to everything in between. my family enjoyed the public bath & we also had a private bath in room overlooking biwa lake. nice relaxing experience in the middle of our trip to unwind. would definitely come here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional experience. Best hospitality we have ever received. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Many great perks including a yukata to wear around, happy hour free drinks and a wonderful garden out back with an amazing view of the water. Kaiseki dinner was fantastic (lots of seafood) and a wonderful breakfast buffet. Room was amazing and the private onsen was very relaxing. Included complimentary shuttle service to the train station after check out in the morning. Would highly recommend staying here. 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Quinn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The walls and ceiling are so thin that you ca hear all the banging from top and room next door until very late at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025