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Biwako Grand Hotel

6-5-1 OgotoSee map

€ 151.60per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 15 Oct

Top reasons for booking
Shuttle service
Good location
Great view
Friendly staff
Dining
Nature retreat
Popular facilities
Hot spring
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Spa
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
4.5/5Fantastic 96 reviews
Reviews summary
Exceptional private onsen with lake views. High value. Excellent service. Spacious, clean rooms. Amazing hot bath. Great breakfast. Relaxing atmosphere.
Exploring the area
Ogotoonsen station, 1.2km, About 19 mins from hotel by foot
Lake Biwa Ogoto Onsen, 300m, About 4 mins from hotel by foot
Ogoto Onsen, 300m, About 5 mins from hotel by foot
9
Japanese Style Room with Private Open-air Bath
Multiple beds

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Lake view

5
Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom
Multiple beds
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Main building Standard Japanese-style No Smoking
Bed type arranged at check-in

Non-smoking

6
Japanese-Style Room
Multiple beds

19 m²

Lake view

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Standard Japanese Shared Facilities
Bed type arranged at check-in

19 m²

2
Japanese Style Room with Bathroom
Multiple beds
Standard Twin Room - Non Smoking
Bed type arranged at check-in

13 m²

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Reviews

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4.5/5.0

Fantastic

96 reviews
Location
0.0
Services offered
4.6
Cleanliness
4.2
Atmosphere & facilities
4.2
Reviews summary
From real reviews, powered by AI
Overall impression
Exceptional private onsen with lake views. High value. Excellent service. Spacious, clean rooms. Amazing hot bath. Great breakfast. Relaxing atmosphere.
Location
Stunning lake and mountain views. Convenient shuttle bus to train station. Quiet, small-town atmosphere. Free car parking. Near Kyoto.
Services offered
Friendly, efficient, and helpful staff. Multilingual assistance. Shuttle bus service. Dietary needs accommodated. Good staff response.
Cleanliness
Big, clean rooms. Spotless public areas and bathhouses. Well-maintained facilities. Large and pleasant baths. Tatami mats comfortable.
Atmosphere & facilities
Relaxing atmosphere. Multiple bathhouses available. Private onsen in rooms. Quiet and spacious with in-room open-air bath. Japanese-style rooms.
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With photos
4.5+
3.0+
Onsen
Shuttle service
Clean rooms
Good location
Great view
Friendly staff
Large space
Dining
Michael
Reviewed: 9 Jun 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with friends

Amazing property! The staff were so kind. I lost my glasses off of the balcony and the next day staff searched to find them for me! The onsen on the balcony was so wonderful! A very spacious room with nice amenities. Great view of lake Biwa. Would highly recommend!
Christa
Reviewed: 30 May 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with family

Incredible stay, food was outstanding! Rooms were magnificent. Will return!
Benjamin
Reviewed: 17 May 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

Welcoming staff, nice accommodations, clean room, great views, wonderful buffet, and an overall memorable experience. Thank you.
Andre
Reviewed: 14 Apr 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Good
Peter
Reviewed: 6 Apr 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

The Hotel's shuttle picked us up at the train station. There's not too much within walking distance. We splurged for the delux room with private onsen. It was fun to have a suite with classic Japanese flair ... bamboo floor mats, sliding panel paper doors, etc. Nice view of the lake.
Aiea
Reviewed: 5 Apr 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with kids

The rooms need an upgrade and better internet connection . Staff were nice and helpful ,9/10 for the services provided.
ivan axier
Reviewed: 5 Apr 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Solo stay

Was pleasantly surprised by my stay here, the room and staff were both wonderful
Dina
Reviewed: 1 Apr 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Solo stay

Amazing staff, great location for a secluded stay to clear your head. I recommend taking in the lake view from the onsen to catch a sunset or sunrise. Peaceful place. Thanks again!
Leslie
Reviewed: 17 Mar 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with family · For friends and family

Great place to stay for a ryokan and onsen experience. Staff are friendly and helpful. The views from the onsens are beautiful. The view with the lake and the mountains in the background is absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend and would stay again.
Emily
Reviewed: 16 Jan 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Beautiful hotel right on the lake, easy to get to, staff were very attentive and curteous, and the private onsen room was spectacular. It was authentic and pristine. Very much enjoyed :)

Overview

Biwako Grand Hotel

First open:1953-01-01
Renovation:2019-01-01
Rooms:182
Star rating:

With a stay at Biwako Grand Hotel in Otsu (Ogoto), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lake Biwa and 6 minutes from Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. This ryokan is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Biwako Valley Ski Resort and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Kawaramachi Street.

Description

With a stay at Biwako Grand Hotel in Otsu (Ogoto), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lake Biwa and 6 minutes from Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine. This ryokan is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Biwako Valley Ski Resort and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Kawaramachi Street.

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Exploring the area

Transport

Ogotoonsen station

Train stations
1.2km

Attractions

Lake Biwa Ogoto Onsen

300m

Ogoto Onsen

300m

Lake Biwa

7.5km
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Facilities & services

Popular facilities
Hot spring
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Spa
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
General
Free parking
Designated smoking area
Gift shop
Shop
Elevator
Accessibility
Free train station pick-up
Free train station drop-off
Bicycle rentals
Garden
Business facilities
Meeting facilities
Cleaning services
Laundry service
Accessibility
Wheelchairs available on site
Food & drink
Free breakfast
Activities
Karaoke
Games
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 15:00 - Before 22:00

Latest check-out time:Before 10:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 18 or above

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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. Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Check-in descriptions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Child Policy

Children at all ages are welcome to stay at this property

Mandatory fees

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

Deposit: JPY 150.0 per stay

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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other fees

Futon bed fee: JPY 5000 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Food & drinks

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Biwako Grand Hotel, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

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