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Biwako Grand Hotel

3.5 star property
Ryokan with free breakfast, near Lake Biwa

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$360
16 Sept - 17 Sept

Explore the area

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6-5-1 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101
  • Ogoto Onsen
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Mount Hiei
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Sanzen-in Temple
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Japanese Style Room with Bathroom

Japanese Style Room with Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
4 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
4 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room with Private Open-air Bath

Japanese Style Room with Private Open-air Bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Futons

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About the area

Otsu

At Biwako Grand Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Ogoto Onsen and within 20 minutes of Lake Biwa. Highlights at this ryokan include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .Enjoy the karaoke along with access to hot springs and bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and spa services. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Ogoto ryokan include Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine.

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mount Hiei - 24 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Sanzen-in Temple - 24 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Kyoto University - 25 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Kyoto International Conference Centre - 29 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station - 17 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪スシロー 大津堅田店 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪麺屋 聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪中華そば 殿 雄琴店 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪ENSOLEILLER - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪雄琴　ACE - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Biwako Grand Hotel

Ryokan with free breakfast, near Lake Biwa
Biwako Grand Hotel offers its guests hot springs. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, an arcade/games room, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Biwako Grand Hotel. A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Otsu ryokan.

  • 182 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Karaoke
  • Conference centre
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Biwako Grand Hotel offers 182 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Otsu ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours a day. There are hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa services
  • 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Extra futon (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 13 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.

  • Futon bed fee: JPY 5000 per stay

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 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; cash is not accepted
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 credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children aged 3 years 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 on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Biwako Grand Hotel Otsu
Biwako Grand Otsu
Biwako Grand
Biwako Grand Hotel Otsu
Biwako Grand Hotel Ryokan
Biwako Grand Hotel Ryokan Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Yep, Biwako Grand Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Biwako Grand Hotel?

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Biwako Grand Hotel on 16 Sept 2025 start from NZ$356.43, 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.

Is there a spa on site at Biwako Grand Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Biwako Grand Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Biwako Grand Hotel?

No, Biwako Grand Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Biwako Grand Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Biwako Grand Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.