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Biwako Hanakaido

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Lake Biwa

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Hot springs
Public bath
Courtyard
Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath
Japanese-Western Style Special Suite with Open-Air Hot spring Bath | Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1-3 1-Chome, Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520 0101
  • Place, Ogoto Onsen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Japanese-Western Style Special Suite with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

Japanese-Western Style Special Suite with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath

Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-Western Style Room

Japanese-Western Style Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese Style Room 10 tatami

Japanese Style Room 10 tatami

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese Style Room 8 tatami

Japanese Style Room 8 tatami

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

Twin Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Twin Room With An Open-Air Hot Spring Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Japanese-Western Standard Suite With An Open-Air Hot Spring Bath

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Japanese-Western Style Special Suite With Open-Air Hot Spring Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Bathroom

Japanese-Style Room (10 Tatami)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Japanese Western Style Room With Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Dining

Japanese-Style Room (8 Tatami)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Japanese-Western Style Room (2 Beds)

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Universal Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Otsu

City center stay.With a stay at this Ogoto hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ogoto Onsen and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Biwa. Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji and Pieri Moriyama Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 29 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 30 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 33 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Nishiki Market - 35 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station - 20 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪スシロー 大津堅田店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪中華そば 殿 雄琴店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪麺屋 聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪麺屋昊鶏 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪パリス 雄琴店 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Biwako Hanakaido

3.5-star hotel near Lake Biwa
Biwako Hanakaido offers its guests hot springs and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Biwako Hanakaido. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Otsu hotel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Biwako Hanakaido offers 43 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Otsu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Services include massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Private bath/onsen services include an outdoor private onsen (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 for adults and JPY 2,000 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Library
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

This property's outdoor and indoor mineral hot springs will be under renovation from May 7, 2024 to July 31, 2024. The outdoor and indoor mineral hot springs will be available for women 3-5 PM, 8-10 PM, 6-8 AM and for men 5:30-7:30 PM, 10:30 PM-12:30 AM, 8:30-10:30 AM during this time.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2500 for adults and JPY 2000 for children
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Room rates do not include extra bedding or half board meals for children age 1-5. Meal surcharges apply.

We should mention

  • 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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Biwako Hanakaido

Biwako Hanakaido Hotel

Biwako Hanakaido Hotel Otsu

Biwako Hanakaido Otsu

Biwako Hanakaido Otsu

Biwako Hanakaido Hotel

Biwako Hanakaido Hotel Otsu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Biwako Hanakaido to the airport?

Biwako Hanakaido is 71.8 mi (126-min drive) away from the Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Biwako Hanakaido?

As of May 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Biwako Hanakaido on Jun 9, 2026 start from CA $399, 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.

Does Biwako Hanakaido have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Biwako Hanakaido.

Does Biwako Hanakaido offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Biwako Hanakaido, but Japanese breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 2500 for adults and JPY 2000 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Biwako Hanakaido?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Biwako Hanakaido?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Biwako Hanakaido?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Biwako Hanakaido have a pool?

Biwako Hanakaido does not have a pool.

Does Biwako Hanakaido have a restaurant?

Biwako Hanakaido is home to Ramupu, which features Japanese cuisine.

Does Biwako Hanakaido have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages and aromatherapy.

How close is Biwako Hanakaido to downtown Otsu?

Biwako Hanakaido is 0.8 mi away from Otsu.

Biwako Hanakaido Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 270 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service from the staff right from the lobby and throughout our stay. The room is very spacious, comfortable and the in room Onsen is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

HOK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

maria, mission viejo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd stay and still consistent with delicious food, friendly staff, calm and relaxing environment perfect for quiet getaway. Will come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balcony was great and entire room was super clean, great staff as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most memorable stay of our trip. There’s a shuttle service from the station which was very helpful and makes commute easy. All the staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. The private onsen in the room was lovely. Kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast were excellent. We had a very lovely stay here and would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lon Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This charming onsen hotel by Lake Biwako offers a spacious, pristine room with an open-air onsen bath. Both dinner and breakfast were delectable. The staff were friendly and attentive, making our stay truly unforgettable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay here was wonderful. The staff were amazing, the dining experience was perfect. Would recommend for anyone that wants a quiet onsen off the main travel path.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

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

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Ryokan - impecable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Wei Na

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved having a drawer of kimonos to choose from to wear for our stay! The room was wonderful and we saw the beautiful sunrise from our bed. It was really a special experience. The private bath on our balcony was so nice and relaxing. The staff is super, very well trained and attentive. They make you feel special from the moment you walk in with a snack and a drink. We purchased some quality souvenirs from the gift shop. The half board is a grand experience. The onsens are unforgettable. I went early and had the whole place to myself.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHAN THONG

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

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

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

Epitome of relaxation. The perfect ryokan

We stayed for just one night to expierence the best this ryokan had to offer and man did it exceed all our expectations. To truly know, book one of their 4 suites. The #500 rooms. Massive rooms with authentic tatami mats, personal and private onsen that is open air facing the beautiful lake, out of this world seasonal dinner/breakfast course. The area is secluded enough to be quiet but not far from the local town. Cute and quaint souvenir shop. Oh and the bidet toilet is the best we've ever seen. Lastly, the staff is extremely accommodating, friendly, and helpful. They know english very well too. They have a shuttle that does pick up and drop off from Ogotoonsen Station so skip the taxi and call the resort when you get there. If you have cell service there is a free cell phone that you can use to call the resort. Theres also a guide of numbers for all the resorts in the area. To wrap up, book a night at this ryokan you will not regret treating yourself to a time of lavish luxury.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything was amazing from the room, to the onsen, the food, the staff and the service. there is a free mobile phone in ogoto onsen station which you can use to call the different onsen hotels nearby and they will send a shuttle to come pick you up :)

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Onsen was incredible. The staff was very polite and helpful. The rooms were spacious and traditional, a had yukata for us to wear around the hotel. We had a private bath that was beautiful and very relaxing. The meal they prepared for us was very elegant and delicious. Beware that it is very seafood heavy (my wife isn’t a huge seafood fan). There is a bit of a language barrier, but it didn’t keep us from communicating (google translate helped a few times). Overall a great experience in a less crowded and beautiful area of Kyoto that was fairly easy to access
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Biwako Hanakaido was/is amazing. The staff are very friendly and service is top tier. I really can’t say much about this place other than it was amazing. I would do it again on my next trip. The dinner set was amazing and so was the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beef sashimi was the BEST thing we had our entire time in Japan. The traditional food were also very good while still having options for those who wanted more modern meals
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was extremely friendly, and they were also professional and clear about the guidelines for the onsen and dinner expectations. The food was incredible, the private bath was soothing. And the area is wonderful. Lake Biwa is a special place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teddy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top notch ryokan, highly recommended. Stayed in a Japanese style room, including 2 meals per day, and with shuttle service from the ryokan to the train station. Includes an onsen and massage service as well. The room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. The meals delicious. The staff extremely friendly and helpful. Very nice experience while in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and private onsen were top-notch, no comparison. The meal provided was interesting. We were hoping that there was a way to change our first night’s meal choice prior to our stay instead of the business defaulting to the traditional Japanese meal on the first night of our stay. After messaging on Expedia, they would not let us change the meal. Other than that, the service provided by the staff is second to none and we wouldn’t trade our stay with Biwako Hanakaido for anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This beautiful, well-run hotel makes you feel very special. We were greeted warmly on arrival, given peach tea and walked through the hotel’s spa protocol. Since they are currently doing work on parts of the spa (this was no problem, and there was no noise). The onsite onsen is absolutely beautiful— a deep pond in a (part) bamboo forest, relaxing and piping hot. The dinner and breakfast are extravagant, delicious, and gorgeously presented. The staff is so very kind and gracious. They go far out of their way to make you feel at home. We speak no Japanese except “good morning” and the staff spoke enough English to help us in every way. This was my first trip ever to Japan, let alone an onsen, and this hotel made it a delightful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024