Biwako Ryokusuitei

3.5 star property
Lakefront ryokan with free local area shuttle and spa services

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Deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, facials, reflexology
Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet
Property amenity
Koyu Elegant Suite with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking
Koyu Premier Suite with Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking | Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$357
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Room options

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Spring-water bath
Bathrobes
  • 54 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Futons

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Spring-water bath
Bathrobes
  • 72 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 34 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

Biwa no Kaze Japanese style 3 beds with open-a

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Huuga Japanese Western Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

Huuga Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Yuuga Japanese Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Western Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Single Beds and 5 Single Futons

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Manyo Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Futons

Luxury Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

Ao No Ayou Partial Lake View Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Yuuga Japanese-style twin room with hot spring observation bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 2 min walk
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 15 min drive
  • Enryakuji Temple - 19 min drive
  • Mount Hiei - 21 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station - 17 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪伊予製麺雄琴店 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪麺屋聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪ガールズファンタジー - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪プルプルネクステージ - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪フォーナイン - ‬9 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 24-hour public bath, and indulge in a 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
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and luggage storage
  • A lift, a gift shop and karaoke
  • 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

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
  • 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

  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Spa tub

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

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • 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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

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

Optional extras

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

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

We should mention

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

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 4 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Biwako Ryokusuitei on 24 Feb 2025 start from AU$356.82, including 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?

Situated on the Strip, 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 17 minutes by foot.

Biwako Ryokusuitei Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 400 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Vianna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, clean room and comfortable. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is very good, even has grill seafood by your own on the dining table. Free shuttle bus to hotel from train station and only a few minutes journey. Will come back again and try the in room onset next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Codey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Staff was awesome. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent. The shuttle was at the jR station waiting for the guests when we arrived. We loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tze Hiang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Onsen in the room with a fantastic lake view. Hotel offers seafood barbecue buffet for Breakfast. Best breakfast ever.

6/10 Okay

Albert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient as they have shuttle bus pick up from station. Dinner under my expectation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wai Sun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall the hotal is clean and we have a nice sleep at night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CALVIN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Long

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about the property :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family of 6 stayed at Biwako Ryokusuitei for one night. We all had a very pleasant time enjoying the onsen, the amazing dinner/breakfast food, and the excellent services by the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chi Leung

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Suite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with beautiful look over the lake
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Honeymoon delight
We stayed two nights as part of our honeymoon trip to Japan. Loved everything about this place. From the Private Onsen in our room to the delightful restaurant service. We enjoyed wearing our Yukata around the building and taking in the beautiful views and enjoying the traditional breakfast. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for relaxing couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

10/10 Excellent

Lemual, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yu, San Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Biwako Ryokusuite was a great experience. Has beautiful public onsen and amazing food. The private bath faces the east with a great sunrise experience. Getting there is easy from Kyoto station, I transferred to a local train from the Shinkansen. The resort has a shuttle that will pick up your luggage if you are early or pick you up if you are on time for checkin. If you are early, I recommend walking from the station to the resort, beautiful temple on the way. Staff were extremely friendly, and most drinks and snacks are all inclusive. Highly recommend to get the Kaiseki dinner while you are there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024