Biwako Grand Hotel

Ryokan with restaurant, near Lake Biwa

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Overlooking Lake Biwa, Biwako Grand Hotel offers serene views and rejuvenating amenities. Unwind in the indoor mineral hot spring or treat yourself to a soothing massage, while enjoying free in-room WiFi and luggage storage.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Spa
Free breakfast
Onsen
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Free parking

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant
Hot springs
Free train station pick-up
Free train station drop-off
Spa services
Conference center
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Garden
Arcade/game room
Convenience store

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Refrigerator
Television
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

$228 total

Jul 10 - Jul 11

Room options

All rooms

3+ beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Japanese Style Room with Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

4 bathrooms

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Sleeps 6
6 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

4 bathrooms

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Sleeps 6
6 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room with Private Open-air Bath

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

2 bathrooms

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

Desk

Lake view
Sleeps 8
8 Twin Futons

Similar properties

Pool
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$74 total

Jul 15 - Jul 16

About the neighborhood

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

Itami Airport (ITM) - 63 min drive
Kobe Airport (UKB) - 98 min drive
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 108 min drive
Biwako-Hamaotsu Station - 12 min drive
Kamisakaemachi Station - 13 min drive
Ogotoonsen station - 17 min walk
Free train station pick-up
Free train station drop-off

Restaurants

‪スシロー大津堅田店 - ‬2 min drive
‪伊予製麺雄琴店 - ‬18 min walk
‪麺屋聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬12 min walk
‪ガールズファンタジー - ‬12 min walk
‪プルプルネクステージ - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Biwako Grand Hotel

Biwako Grand Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lake Biwa. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a garden and a bike shuttle.

Languages

Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

- 182 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Up to 3 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Transfers

- Free train station shuttle on request (available 24 hours)

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Grocery/convenience store

What to do

Hot springs
Karaoke

Working away

Conference center

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Bike shuttle

Facilities

Garden
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Spa services

Accessibility

Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 35
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Front entrance ramp
Wheelchairs available on site
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Slippers

Sleep well

Extra futon (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

Food and drink

Refrigerator

Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: JPY 150.0 per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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 13 years of age.

Optional extras

Futon beds are available for JPY 5000 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Reservations are required for private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

Policies

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.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Are pets allowed at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Biwako Grand Hotel and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Biwako Grand Hotel includes hot springs. Enjoy amenities like spa services, an arcade, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Biwako Grand Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Biwako Grand Hotel like?

Biwako Grand Hotel is a short 19-minute walk from Lake Biwa and 4 minutes' walk from Ogoto Onsen.

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Biwako Grand Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Good view, high price value, staff is very good.

1-night trip

8/10

4-night trip

8/10

3-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

그냥 구글 맵에서 콕 찍어서 갔던 소도시 호텔인데, 온천수가 대박이었음. 뜨겁지도 차갑지도 않으면서 온천수 특유의 미끌미끌함과 맑은 물인데, 잠깐만 들어가 앉았다 나와도 피부가 매끈해지는 최고의 온천수임. 주변 풍광도 호수와 어우러져 너무나 멋짐. 조용하게 하루종일 뒹굴거리다 오기에 딱 좋은 호텔입니다. 식사도 좋았어요.

2-night trip

10/10

子供が魚介系が苦手なので、事前にその旨伝えていたら、お肉に代えてくれていて本当に助かりました。

2-night trip

10/10

호수가 보이는 온천 너무나도 아름답고 잘 쉬었다 갑니다

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

2-night trip

8/10

정갈한 식사와 아늑한 방에서 잘쉬다 갑니다 노천탕이 갖춰져 있어 편안한 숙박을 할수 있습니다

1-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

10/10

big and clean Room, delicious Food, wonderful Onsen, superb Services, convenient Shuttle Bus transportation

2-night trip

6/10

スタッフの対応はグッド。建物はロビーお風呂などきれいですが、客室のトイレを見ると古い旅館だったんだなと年季を感じます。

1-night trip

8/10

You got everything you need in the hotel. Nice staff.

1-night trip

4/10

The overall experience in this hotel is average. What you have paid is not what you can get. The lobby of the hotel is old style and the staff there cannot speak English. Do prepared to learn some Japanese before you decide to live in this hotel. Also, the hotel's ceiling height is not high, which is under our expectation, and each floor do not have enough lightings, the corridors are sort of dark. The only bright floor I guess is the lobby level. For dinner: The dining experience is obviously not up to the standard to what you have paid for the hotel fees. The high price of the hotel made me expect that the dinner would be excellent, but in reality it is not the case. The freshness of the sashimi is even worse than the sashimi that I can eat at some good restaurants in kyoto urban areas. Also, even they are empty seats nearby the windows with lake views, they do not allow us to eat at that table. Instead, they arrange us to a table which is next to the corridor. For breakfast: The breakfast that included in the hotel price is so so. The food quality of the buffet is the food that you can find in supermarkets. Don't expect too much from this hotel. The only thing that appreciate is the shuttle bus service between the おごと温泉駅 and the hotel. Actually, without the shuttle bus service, we definitely would not choose this hotel as this hotel is far from the train station and have at least 20-25 mins walk from the train station.

1-night trip

10/10

一つの階に部屋が5つぐらいしかないので静かで部屋も広く部屋にある露天風呂に満足出来ました。また、施設には2つの浴場がありこれにも満足しました。食事も値段の割りには良いと思います。

1-night trip

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Popular amenities

Main amenities (12)

Feel at home (6)

Room options

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Japanese Style Room with Bathroom

Highlights

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Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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Japanese Style Room with Private Open-air Bath

Highlights

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Biwako Grand Hotel

Languages

At a glance

Hotel size

Arriving/Leaving

Special check-in instructions

Required at check-in

Children

Pets

Internet

Parking

Transfers

Other information

Property amenities

Food and drink

Traveling with children

What to do

Working away

Services

Facilities

Accessibility

Room amenities

Be entertained

Home comfort

Sleep well

Freshen up

Stay connected

Food and drink

More

Special features

Spa

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Mandatory fees

Optional extras

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Policies

Also known as

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Is parking offered on site at Biwako Grand Hotel?

What are the check-in and check-out times at Biwako Grand Hotel?

What is there to do at Biwako Grand Hotel and nearby?

Are there restaurants at or near Biwako Grand Hotel?

What's the area around Biwako Grand Hotel like?

Have a question?

Biwako Grand Hotel Reviews

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10/10

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