Shiga Prefecture | Popular hotels and Ryokan (Japanese inn) based on reviews!

If you're visiting in the summer, we recommend Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel. There's a large outdoor pool shaped like Lake Biwa, and a shallow children's pool, so kids will have a blast playing there. The restaurant buffet on the 37th floor is a staple in the evening. They have a wide selection of roast beef and Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes, and kids' favorites like hamburgers and fries, as well as soft serve ice cream that you can make yourself, which was a delight. They also hold summer festival events during certain periods, so you can enjoy the hotel all day long.

If you're in Shiga, I recommend the Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel! My children are small, and this hotel has so many facilities that they can't play all they want. The planetarium is particularly unique, and they even have programs for children, which they loved. There's also an indoor pool, and you can play table tennis and badminton for free in the gymnasium. It's also close to Kyoto, so you're sure to enjoy your stay in Shiga.

We recommend this hotel as it has an especially good reputation for its food. For dinner, the chef kaiseki（a traditional Japanese multiple course meal ）using seasonal ingredients from Shiga, and there is a plan where you can enjoy the famous Omi beef! Enjoying delicious local ingredients will make for a wonderful memory of your trip. Another nice feature is that "Yonaki Ramen" (also known as dandan noodles) is served in the evening as a free service exclusively for guests. It's a nice little surprise service for when you get a little hungry. Hikone Castle is also nearby, so you can enjoy delicious food and excellent service while admiring the view of Lake Biwa.

Lake Biwa Hotel is very convenient. It's only about a 10-minute train ride from JR Kyoto Station, and once you arrive at Otsu Station, it's a short ride on the free shuttle bus. The best thing about this hotel is the large natural onsen(hot spring) bath. After walking around Kyoto, it's great to relax in the open-air bath while looking out at Lake Biwa. All rooms have a balcony with a view of Lake Biwa. The kids loved watching the boats from the balcony. It's an easy-to-access hotel that's relaxing for both adults and children.

If you're coming from Kyoto, the Ogoto onsen(hot spring) area is also close by and convenient. Lake Biwa Grand Hotel Kyo-Omi is about a 20-minute train ride from Kyoto Station, and there's a free shuttle bus from the nearest station (Ogoto onsen(hot spring) Station), making it easy to get around even with children. The highlight of this hotel is undoubtedly the spacious public bath with a panoramic view of Lake Biwa. The view from the open-air observation bath is truly refreshing. If you have small children and are worried about using the public bath, you can reserve a private bath for a fee, allowing you to relax in the hot onsen(hot spring) without worrying about others.

As the closest hotel to Hikone Castle, this hotel boasts a fantastic location! You can see the castle directly from your room or the lobby, and it's especially impressive when lit up at night. What's more, in the large public bath, "Castle View Bath," you can enjoy the very special experience of viewing the castle tower of Hikone Castle while soaking in the bathtub! It's rare in Japan to be able to see a national treasure from the bath. It's just a short walk from Hikone Castle, making it extremely convenient for sightseeing, and a must-see hotel for castle lovers!

彦根駅東口を出てすぐの、アクセス抜群のホテルです！JRの駅から徒歩1分ほどなので、移動で疲れることがなく、とても便利ですよ。彦根城までも歩いて15分くらいで行けるので、観光の拠点に最適です。特に魅力的なのは、無料で提供される朝食サービスですね！パンやスムージー、滋賀県産の味噌を使った味噌汁など、彩り豊かなメニューをブッフェ形式で楽しめます。朝から美味しいご飯を食べて、気持ちよく観光に出発できますよ。駅直結でサービスも充実しており、コストパフォーマンスも高いのでおすすめです。

Biwako Ryokusuitei is a hot spring Ryokan (Japanese inn) located on the shores of Lake Biwa. The rooms feature an open-air bath where you can enjoy the natural hot springs of Ogoto Onsen. The large communal bath and open-air bath overlooking Lake Biwa are even more magical and relaxing at night. You can also enjoy seasonal dishes made with local ingredients such as Omi beef. There is a convenient free shuttle bus from JR Ogoto Onsen Station. There are plenty of relaxing spaces other than the rooms, such as a terrace and courtyard. This is a recommended inn where you can enjoy the view of Lake Biwa, hot springs, and delicious food.

View Lodge Biwa is a lodge-style hotel located on the shores of Lake Biwa. All rooms have a lake view, so you can enjoy the view of Lake Biwa at your leisure. You can walk to Lake Biwa, and there are plenty of activities to enjoy nature, so children will not be bored. For dinner, we recommend Shabu Shabu（Japanese hotpot）-shabu made with local brand beef "Omi beef," and BBQ on the lakeside terrace in the summer.

Ogoto Onsen Dantoukan Kikunoya is Ryokan (Japanese inn) you can enjoy hot springs using the spring waters of Ogoto Onsen. In addition to a large communal bath with an open-air bath, there is also a private open-air bath where you can enjoy the hot springs while looking out at the view of Lake Biwa, so couples and families can enjoy a private moment together. For dinner, you can enjoy creative kaiseki（a traditional Japanese multiple course meal ）using seasonal ingredients such as Omi beef. There is a free shuttle bus from JR Ogoto Onsen Station, so it is convenient. You can enjoy the hot springs and delicious food in an open space overlooking Lake Biwa.