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Biwako Ryokusuitei

3.5 star property

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Deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, facials, reflexology
Relax in our welcoming reception area, featuring a central table with fresh flowers, fruit, and refreshments, surrounded by comfortable seating and large windows offering scenic views.
Enjoy a serene view of the water and distant mountains from this room's glass door, which leads to an outdoor seating area with a table and two chairs.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the coastal city from the comfort of this stylish room.
Stroll through a serene courtyard with a peaceful pool at its center, surrounded by buildings with large windows and natural accents.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101
  • Ogoto Onsen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Enryakuji Temple
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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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

  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin 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

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

View all photos for 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

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

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

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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)
  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

View all photos for Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
(11 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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

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)
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin 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

  • 72 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for 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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

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
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

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)
  • 34 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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About this property

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Lakefront ryokan with a full-service spa and area shuttle service
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
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Indulge with 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 a few 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Biwako Ryokusuitei has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Japanese

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • 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

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 13 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children

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. 285 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 466 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Osen and breakfast were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort itself is clean and comfortable, the in room onsen is excellent and can change temperature to your liking. There are free drinks and alcohol included. The dinner is excellent and service is great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that that I had my own private onsen bathtub in my room. I was able to see the sunrise from this bathtub, which was such a cool experience. The kaiseki dinner and breakfast buffet was so good here! The seafood is really fresh, and the Omi beef shabu shabu was the best part. The public baths on the property are nice too, and I really like the library area where you can get free drinks and popsicles. (There’s a gorgeous view of cherry blossoms on the veranda in the library, so be sure to check that out in both daytime and nighttime.) There’s a happy hour where there is a yummy peach juice. I also got a ¥500 coupon to spend at the store, which was a nice surprise. All in all, this was a really great stay, and I highly recommend it, especially if you’re looking for an onsen resort that isn’t too far away from Kyoto that’s accessible by train. (They offer a free shuttle to the nearby train station when you check out. )

10/10 Excellent

Niel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hot springs and beautiful hotel. Limited local amenities but far made up for by the hotel itself and the all inclusive nature
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had an incredible experience and the staff were superb. They had supported us upgrading our room and even provided an adorable little gift for our honeymoon. The suite along with the amenities were incredibly clean, serene and provided the level of tranquility we were hoping to find. The price matched what we were looking for and, having a private bath for ourselves was ideal. While the facility was busy, I found that we had ample space of our own. The only issue we ran into was with Dinner. Due to traveling conditions, we did not book our dinner 3-days in advance. This meant that for our weekend we could not partake their restaurant and had to go down the street for food. It was not great timing for me as it started raining pretty hard and there wasn’t much in walking distance I was willing to get to on foot. With that said, there is a Lawsons if you are in a crunch or other fine dining places in the area so if you really miss the dinner, you have alternatives if needed. Would recommend this place to anyone and having a shuttle to get us from the train station to our stay was a great touch to get us back on our way for the remainder of our stay in Japan.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were treated wonderfully by all the staff and the suite was amazing. It was one of the best experiences we ever had. Dinners were exceptional and the overall atmosphere was so relaxing. We would love to visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Munyi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are many reviews saying how wonderful this hotel is - the public onsen (I have tattoos so couldn’t use it), the creative dinners of traditional Japanese cuisine, and the peaceful relaxation. For me, the best parts were the lovely people working there, and the hot tub on the balcony of our room. I have to admit it didn’t feel as private as I’d expected, but there are bamboo privacy blinds which can be pulled down. I also wish I’d asked for extra cushions under my futon mattress. I’m unaccustomed to sleeping on the floor and found it rather hard. The hotel has a view of the lake, but the entrance faces a busy road in a built up area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

yuliya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having a private onsen in the room is a blessing! Great dinner and fabulous breakfast. Note no tattoos allowed in the public onsen .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room and wonderful onsen. Incredible Japanese dinner and service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the staff were so professional and friendly to our group (from another country). Very easy to approach staff though we were not Japanese speaking. The ryokan itself was very clean. Great views. Lots of amenities for self care.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality was 10/10, the rooms were lovely and the private onset was everything I hoped for. The public baths offered a hot/cold tub and sauna in addition to the onsets themselves.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly relaxing stay with friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely come back to this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was fantastic and we enjoyed the onsen experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great onsen, great service and dinning option
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyable stay in ryokan!

Room was large and clean. Service was excellent although facilities were a bit dated. Food was good and we especially enjoyed the buffet breakfast. Checkout at 10am was a bit early compared to other hotels. There is not much to see within walking distance of the onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Luxury

This was one of my favorite experiences while in Japan. Worth every penny. Our room ws lovely, the food was amazing, the service was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Weining

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable and relaxing 3 days at Ryokusuiten. The staff there are the best. Enjoyed in-room hotspring and nightly Kaiseiki. We pre-ordered different dinner for each night with very reasonable added price. Would love to go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

lawrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice meals (dinner and breakfast), clean room. friendly staff. All you can drink happy hour. Snacks and drinks have good variety already. Frequent shuttle bus to train station, not much wait time. Efficient check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025