Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

2.5 star property

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Courtyard
Building design
Hallway
Courtyard
Japanese Western Room, Private Bathroom | Garden view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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3-3-33 Nagara, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0046
  • Place, Lake Biwa Canal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Onjoji Temple
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mii-dera
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

Japanese Style Room for 2 People, Shared Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Style Family Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Western Room, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Triple Room Ground Floor, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Triple Room Upper Floor with Stairs, no smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

During your stay at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast, you're just a quick walk from Lake Biwa. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Japanese breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a multilingual staff
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Lake Biwa and 12 minutes from Fushimi Inari Shrine
As a guest of Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast also features a front-desk safe, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.

This Otsu hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy Japanese breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9 PM.
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

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Inase Machiya Bed & Breakfast
Inase Otsu Machiya
Inase Machiya
Inase Otsu Machiya Otsu
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Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

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Staff were amazing! Rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ae Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inase Otsu Machiya B&B is hands down our favorite place to stay in our Japan trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kuan-Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the breakfast was really good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nearly authentic Japanese style B&B. Everything old felt so “new” by excellent upkeeps. Staff was friendly and helpful in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 2nd stay here and it is just my dream place of Machiya in japan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeniffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly nice even with a bit of a language barrier but we figured it out. The area is quiet and peaceful. The room was so cute and the building. It was a bit far from Kyoto but it was nice escape after a long day. And public transport was close by (10 min walk). Loved my experience and would definitely return and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ka Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very tidy, common area is very comfortable, the staff is very nice and helpful. A Lawson is located just 5 minutes walk at north. Walk a little bit towards south east you may find more restaurants near JR station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Chee Hown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guest house is transformed from a wholesale rice dealer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Pretty restored house

Lovely, restored old house. There's a pay parking lot across the street and it's walking distance to Miidera temple and the waterfront. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

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Absolutely loved the front desk lady. She was extremely helpful and very attentive. She’s an absolute gem!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

A charmingly traditional and cozy hotel

The traditional Japanese room with a separate toilet was perfect for myself travelling solo. The room was immaculately clean and extremely quiet. The bed cover was fluffy and soft although the mattress was a bit thin for me. The full breakfast was delicious and the staff were thoughtful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place with excellent amenities

Almost felt like I had the whole place to myself. The room I was in was massive for one person. Formtbhr bathroom, the restroom , to the dining area everything felt spacious and bette than staying at a chain hotel. The breakfast was so good and the space was so clean. would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just exactly like the old time Japanese Machiya from movie which is the nostalgic feeling i am looking for
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mak

Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Homma

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Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel à l'écoute.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
建物が、芸術作品のようで、スタッフの方も親切で、朝食もとてもおいしかったので、人にすすめられます。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

さら

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
蔵に泊まらせていただきましたが、新居のように綺麗なお部屋でとてもリラックスできました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IKUO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
町屋をリノベーションされた宿❣️本当に宿泊できて良かったです。宿の装飾デザインも最高です。和風な日本様式で感動しました。今度来る時も宿泊したい宿です。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chunhung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
乾淨 建物保存良好 設備良好 早餐好吃
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kazuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
建物が古い日本家屋なので建物全体も泊まったお部屋も気持ちがしっとりと落ち着きます。宿の方もとても親しみやすい感じで優しく丁寧な対応で心地よく過ごせました。泊まった時もそうでしたし、予約時に電話で問い合わせた際もとても感じが良くて安心できました。 古い日本家屋のため、壁や床の遮音性はあまりなく、周りの部屋の音は結構聞こえます。幸いうるさく音を出すお客さんはいらっしゃいませんでしたし、消灯時間後から朝まではすっかり静かで私は氣になりませんでした。 共用スペースでセルフでコーヒー・紅茶・緑茶が提供されていて、読み物などもあり、コタツもあったので、お庭をみながらゆっくりくつろぐことができました。 ちょうどオーナーのご実家で採れた無農薬のレモンもご自由にどうぞとのことだったので、朝絞って白湯に入れてありがたくいただきました。 お風呂は2箇所あり、庭側に窓のある方を利用しました。湯船も足を伸ばせて入れるし洗い場もスペースがあり、浴室も脱衣所にもエアコンもついていたので快適に過ごせました。お湯を張るのに少し時間がかかるので、服を脱ぐ前にまずはお湯張りボタンを押して、一度共用スペースやお部屋に戻って少し時間を置いてから、お湯が溜まった頃にもう一度お風呂に行って入るとちょうど良いと思います。 朝食も美味しかったです。 お部屋のトイレもゆったりとしており洗面所も含めてスペース的には申し分ありません。 JR大津駅から歩けますし、路面電車も利用できますし、歩きだけでも周辺の神社仏閣も巡れますし、琵琶湖も近いですし、すぐ商店街もありますし、美味しいご飯屋さんもあってとても便利な所でした。 今度は「成瀬は天下をとりに行く」を読んでからぜひもう一度ゆっくり来たいなと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Migaku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても良かった! 朝ごはんも美味しかった
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Masaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
いい感じの古民家 朝食がしっかり食べられる レコードを操作させてもらえ懐かしかった 風呂は共用だが清潔感高い スタッフがとても親切 総合すると大変満足で、また泊まりに行きたいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kawano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
宿の雰囲気はもちろんの事、スタッフの暖かいおもてなしも素晴らしかったです。 お風呂は共用なので期待していませんでしたが、清潔で広く、シャワーで済ませるつもりがお湯を張ってゆっくり浸かりました。 トイレも最新の設備で快適でした。 朝食は素朴で美味しい和食でボリュームもあり、食後にコーヒーも頂け大満足です。 大人の隠れ家的なお宿で、お勧めです。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024