Ryokan Beniayu

4.0 star property
Ryokan with free parking, steps from Lake Biwa

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Public bath
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Lobby
Fridge, espresso maker, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Lobby lounge
Ryokan Beniayu, near Lake Biwa, offers a genuine Japanese retreat. Enjoy natural relaxation in the indoor mineral hot spring after exploring. The on-site restaurant serves regional specialties. Thoughtful amenities include spa services, a cozy library, and reliable WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$734
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Room options

Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath with Dinner and Breakfast

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath, Ohmi Beef Dinner

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath,Ohmi Beef Sukiyaki

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath,Ohmi Beef Shabu-Shabu

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon
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About the area

Located in Nagahama, Ryokan Beniayu is near the beach. Nagahama Castle Historical Museum and Nagahama Railway Square are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kurokabe Square and Makino Pickland. Keiunkan Garden and Rosa & Berry Tawada are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Map
312 Onoe, Kohoku-cho, Nagahama, Shiga-ken, 529-0364

What's nearby

  • Lake Biwa - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Biwako Waterfowl Wetland Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kurokabe Square - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Kaiyodo Figure Museum - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Chikubu Island - 34 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

  • Nagahama Station - 17 min drive
  • Nagoya (NGO-Chubu Centrair Intl.) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪フレンドマート 湖北店 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪焼肉 こほくえん - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪麺屋 ジョニー - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪cafe K - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Ryokan Beniayu

Upscale ryokan near Lake Biwa
You can look forward to an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace and a library at Ryokan Beniayu. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and bike hire
  • Hot springs on-site, an electric car charging station and a gift shop
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as private outdoor hot tubs and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with spring water baths and bidets
  • Lanais, fridges and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9 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 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately JPY 2500 per person

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ryokan Beniayu Nagahama
Ryokan Beniayu
Beniayu Nagahama
Beniayu
Ryokan Beniayu Ryokan
Ryokan Beniayu Nagahama
Ryokan Beniayu Ryokan Nagahama

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryokan Beniayu pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ryokan Beniayu?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan Beniayu on 23 Sept 2025 start from NZ$730.51, 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.

How much is parking at Ryokan Beniayu?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Beniayu?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Ryokan Beniayu?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Ryokan Beniayu located?

Situated near the beach, this ryokan is steps away from Biwako Quasi-National Park and Lake Biwa. Biwako Waterfowl Wetland Center is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

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