Biwako Hotel - Otsu

Lakefront resort in Otsu with natural hot springs, club lounge, and panoramic Lake Biwa views

Rooms and Club Lounge

Biwako Hotel offers 45 rooms with stunning lake views, each sized at 400 ft² in the Superior and Deluxe categories. Guests on the Premier Luxury Floor receive access to a dedicated Club Lounge serving complimentary drinks, including sparkling wine and a selection of non-alcoholic options. The room interiors include traditional shitsuki pottery for green tea preparation, yukata robes, and a balcony facing the lake.

Dining Options

Biwako Hotel houses 6 restaurants and bars, including an Italian restaurant and a Japanese restaurant offering teppanyaki. A buffet breakfast features local seasonal ingredients from Shiga and is paired with champagne. During summer, a rooftop barbecue restaurant with panoramic views of Lake Biwa becomes available.

Wellness and Relaxation

A public bath filled with natural hot spring water offers indoor and outdoor bathing areas with a view of Lake Biwa. Guests also have access to a sauna, an open-air bath, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with lake views. The public bath includes separate men's and women's sections with security measures on the women's side.

Location and Transportation

Biwako Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Biwako-hamaotsu Station and a 15-minute train ride from Kyoto Station. A free shuttle bus runs from JR Otsu Station to the hotel at 20-minute intervals. Nearby attractions include Omi Shrine, MIHO Museum, and Mount Hiei, all accessible by train or car.

Family and Activities

The hotel offers bicycle rental, including standard and electric bikes, for exploring the lakeside promenade and surrounding areas. A kid-friendly buffet and kids' meals are available in the restaurants. An entertainment center with indoor sports and an arcade is located next door, and the Otsu Port for Lake Biwa cruises is a 3-minute walk away.

• Rooms: 45 rooms with lake views and Premier Luxury Floor Club Lounge
• Dining: 6 restaurants including Italian, Japanese, and seasonal rooftop barbecue
• Wellness: Natural hot spring public bath, sauna, and seasonal outdoor pool
• Location: Free shuttle from JR Otsu Station, 5-minute walk to train and port
• Family: Bicycle rental, kid-friendly buffet, arcade next door

License number: 滋賀県指令大保第914号