Biwako Grand Hotel

Ryokan with free breakfast, near Lake Biwa

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October 2025

November 2025

Japanese Style Room with Private Open-air Bath | View from room

Biwako Grand Hotel overlooks Lake Biwa, offering peaceful views and wellness amenities. Guests unwind in the mineral-rich indoor hot spring, book therapeutic massages to ease travel fatigue, and enjoy practical touches like complimentary in-room WiFi and luggage storage service.

Very good

Popular amenities

Spa
Breakfast included
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Parking included

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Sept 21 - Sept 22

Tomorrow

Sept 22 - Sept 23

All rooms

3+ beds

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Japanese Style Room with Bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

4 bathrooms

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Sleeps 6
6 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

4 bathrooms

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Sleeps 6
6 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room with Private Open-air Bath

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

2 bathrooms

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Lake view
Sleeps 8
8 Twin Futons

About the area

Ogoto, a neighbourhood in Otsu, is home to Biwako Grand Hotel. Heian Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market. Lake Biwa Museum and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting.

Visit our Otsu travel guide

6-5-1 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101

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
‪麺屋昊鶏 - ‬3 min drive
‪雄琴　ACE - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Biwako Grand Hotel

Ryokan near Lake Biwa

Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a corner/local shop at Biwako Grand Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a garden and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this ryokan include:

Free self-parking
Free train station pick-up, bike hire and hot springs on-site
Luggage storage, a bike shuttle and karaoke

Room features

All 182 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.

Extra amenities include:

Showers and free toiletries
Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

3 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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:

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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

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 Biwako Grand Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Biwako Grand Hotel on 5 Oct 2025 start from NZ$398.62, 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 Biwako Grand Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Biwako Grand Hotel located?

Located in Ogoto, this ryokan is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa. Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji and Lake Biwa Bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km). Ogotoonsen station is 17 minutes by foot.

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About this property

Biwako Grand Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Spa

Accessibility

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Room amenities

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Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

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Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

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