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View Lodge Biwa

Property class: 3
3-star beach hotel near Lake Biwa

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A room with a large window overlooking a beach and a playground.
A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged in rows, large windows with a view of the sea, and a ceiling fan.
A beach with tents and people.
A hotel with a central entrance, multiple windows, and outdoor seating areas.
A modern interior with a central staircase, wooden accents, and a reception area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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3-24-7, Imakatata, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0241
  • Place, Biwako Quasi-National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Manohama Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Biwa Bridge
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin room, Non-smoking ([Twin Room])

In-room safe, WiFi (free)

Twin room, Non-smoking ([Twin Room])

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese room, Lake view, Non-smoking ([Japanese Style Room])

Interior

Japanese room, Lake view, Non-smoking ([Japanese Style Room])

  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Double Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking, Lake View

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a chair, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, sliding doors, and a ceiling fan.

Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Otsu

Imakatata stay.A stay at this Imakatata hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Biwa and 3 miles (5 km) of Pieri Moriyama Mall. Also, Sagawa Art Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ogoto Onsen is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Manohama Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Roadside Station Biwako Ohashi Kome Plaza - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Biwa Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Shozuiji Temple - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station - 11 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド びわ湖大橋店 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将 堅田店 - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪ラーメン与七 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪天下一品 堅田店 (Tenkaippin) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪ビストロ なかの - ‬8 min walk

About this property

View Lodge Biwa

3-star beach hotel near Lake Biwa
View Lodge Biwa offers its guests a hot tub and complimentary bicycles. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, a terrace, and laundry facilities are also featured at View Lodge Biwa. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Otsu hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • 1 conference room
View Lodge Biwa offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Otsu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
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 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 accepts cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

This property charges a fee for luggage storage before check-in and after check-out. Luggage storage must be requested in advance of arrival.

We should mention

  • Children 1 year old and younger stay 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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

VIEW LODGE BIWA Otsu
VIEW BIWA Otsu
VIEW BIWA
VIEW LODGE BIWA Otsu
VIEW LODGE BIWA Hotel
VIEW LODGE BIWA Hotel Otsu

Frequently asked questions

How close is View Lodge Biwa to the airport?

View Lodge Biwa is 43.6 mi (74-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at View Lodge Biwa?

As of Sept 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at View Lodge Biwa on Sept 10, 2026 start from CA $104, 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 View Lodge Biwa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at View Lodge Biwa.

Does View Lodge Biwa offer free breakfast?

View Lodge Biwa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at View Lodge Biwa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at View Lodge Biwa?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at View Lodge Biwa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does View Lodge Biwa have a pool?

View Lodge Biwa does not have a pool.

Does View Lodge Biwa have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is View Lodge Biwa to downtown Otsu?

View Lodge Biwa is 2.8 mi away from Otsu.

View Lodge Biwa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leif

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

Summer time Lake Biwa

Check in was fast, front desk very kind and polite. Great view of lake, right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lan-Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, lovely hotel just next to the lake. Should be very popular during summer time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hostess. Very helpful and kind. Onsen was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leif

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

Very comfortable, owners are nice and accommodating. Near to Lake, dining and other things
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

henriette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View Lodge Biwa is a really nice accommodation right on the lake shore at Manohama beach. Nice and quiet hotel with Japanese and western style rooms. The place is run by Chiaki (who is fluent in English) and her husband, who are excellent hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kin Hei Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly reception. Environment is kids friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The owners were exceptional! So lovely and went out of their way to accommodate us. We have never experienced such great customer service in our lives!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brielle

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

Amazing lakeside stay!!!!

We loved our stay at View Lodge! The owner was so kind and welcoming - she offered us local recommendations and helped us with everything we needed. The site has free bikes to use and kayaks or ping pong available for rent. We ate breakfast at the restaurant - it was affordable and delicious. Very traditional Japanese foods and preparation. The owners make all the food themselves! The onsen and rooms were very clean and comfortable. Great views of the lake from our room! There was mens/women’s bathrooms on each floor (not in the room) but this is typical for most traditional Japanese hotels. We hope to go back someday! We had a relaxing, lovely stay and enjoyed getting to know the owner and her family and explore the Lake Biwa area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tomonori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
暴れる小さい子供と入るのに丁度良い大きさのお風呂。 遊具スペース
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
全てが良かった
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

けいこ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
偶然ネットで見つけ、予約しました。 市街地に近かったので、食事を心配することもなく、老夫婦には気軽に楽しい旅行ができました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

chiou

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

美好而溫馨的旅宿

剛好在淡季入住，以致我們成了包棟入住，屋內的暖氣、澡堂還是給得很足，感覺對店主有點不好意思。招待的是日本夫妻，老婆的英文還不錯，老公好像英文不太好。櫃檯、澡堂有營業服務時間，夜間出入也有門禁時間，就需要用密碼鎖出入。雖然我們的和式房沒有附廁所，但店主貼心的將房間安排在離廁所及茶水間很近的地方。周遭的賣店有點距離，如果沒有開車前往，記得要先自備一些需要的食物。位置緊鄰琵琶湖畔及沙灘，如果夏天這裡一定很熱鬧！！是值得再次造訪的地方！
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

????

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
公共交通機関で行くには不便な場所です。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
숙소 바로 앞 해변이라 좋습니다. 좀 오래된 건물 이지만 부분 리모델링으로 전체적으로 깨끗합니다. 다음에도 방문하고 의사 있습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

inok

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
여기 숙소의 가장 큰 장점은 호수 앞에 있는 것과 매우 친절하다는것입니다 숙소가 오래되어 청결 문제가 있습니다 에어컨이 더러웠기에 밤새 히터를 틀었을때 공기가 너무 안좋았습니다
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
湖のほとりにあっていい景色が眺められます。 お正月に素泊まりしたのでお忙しかったのでしょう。朝イチのお風呂では床に髪がたくさん落ちてました。 食事をいただいてないので、また泊まった際にコメントします。 チェックアウト時には現金で、と言われました。 私のチェック漏れなのかもしれません。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ヨシロウ

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
近くに食事施設がない
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

YAU WAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
整潔，提供免費單車，環境一流
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

壁が薄い？

隣の部屋で夜遅くまで宴会をやっており寝れませんでした。 サービスはとても良いです。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wai hing Rean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
屋主很親切，屋內布置很照顧有小朋友的家庭。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MINGWEI

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

十分用心的日式飯店

距離車站走路有些距離，但是環境、服務⋯一切體驗都能感受到他們用心。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

秋の琵琶湖

ツインの洋室に宿泊しました。 アジアンランプがベットサイドにあり、シンプルだけど落ち着く良い感じの部屋でした。 オーナーも奥さんも感じの良い方で、お話した印象も良かったです。 ロビーのインテリアも家族子ども向けの雰囲気であたたかい感じでした。 窓から見える琵琶湖が素敵でした。 湖畔の散歩も時期が秋で静かで宿泊して良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

サプライズでよかった

お風呂が大きくよい(^.^)夕食を出せない日があるので、あらかじめ情報がありますとありがたいです、ただしまちまでは、たくしいで最低料金です、
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hunchil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

せいはち

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026