Just a 5-minute drive from Lake Biwa, this hotel offers complimentary daily buffet breakfast and in-room massages. Clean rooms provide a comfortable base to visit nearby Ii Naomasa Statue and Umoreginoya, with helpful staff enhancing your Hikone stay.
Just a 5-minute drive from Lake Biwa, this hotel offers complimentary daily buffet breakfast and in-room massages. Clean rooms provide a comfortable base to visit nearby Ii Naomasa Statue and Umoreginoya, with helpful staff enhancing your Hikone stay.
Wake up to a free buffet breakfast at this peaceful Lake Biwa retreat with convenient self parking. Just minutes from Ii Naomasa Statue and historic Sawayama Castle Ruins, this hotel combines comfort with cultural exploration in scenic Hikone.
Wake up to a free buffet breakfast at this peaceful Lake Biwa retreat with convenient self parking. Just minutes from Ii Naomasa Statue and historic Sawayama Castle Ruins, this hotel combines comfort with cultural exploration in scenic Hikone.
Unwind at this business-friendly hotel offering massage services and a welcoming restaurant. Just 5 minutes from Lake Biwa with free WiFi and parking. Explore nearby Ii Naomasa Statue and Umoreginoya during your stay in this serene Japanese destination.
Unwind at this business-friendly hotel offering massage services and a welcoming restaurant. Just 5 minutes from Lake Biwa with free WiFi and parking. Explore nearby Ii Naomasa Statue and Umoreginoya during your stay in this serene Japanese destination.
Set in Hikone, this comfortable hotel offers complimentary bicycles to explore nearby Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road and Yonbancho Square. Free WiFi keeps you connected while Lake Biwa's natural beauty awaits just a short drive away.
Set in Hikone, this comfortable hotel offers complimentary bicycles to explore nearby Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road and Yonbancho Square. Free WiFi keeps you connected while Lake Biwa's natural beauty awaits just a short drive away.
Experience cultural immersion at this authentic ryokan, just a 10-minute walk from Lake Biwa. Two on-site restaurants serve daily meals, with convenient access to Hikone Castle and Konki Park. Free WiFi and parking enhance your stay in this historic area.
Experience cultural immersion at this authentic ryokan, just a 10-minute walk from Lake Biwa. Two on-site restaurants serve daily meals, with convenient access to Hikone Castle and Konki Park. Free WiFi and parking enhance your stay in this historic area.
This Hikone hotel provides complimentary WiFi, parking, and bicycles for exploring nearby Ii Naomasa Statue and Sawayama Castle Ruins. Relax with massage services after sightseeing, then enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant for a well-rounded Japanese adventure.
This Hikone hotel provides complimentary WiFi, parking, and bicycles for exploring nearby Ii Naomasa Statue and Sawayama Castle Ruins. Relax with massage services after sightseeing, then enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant for a well-rounded Japanese adventure.
Enjoy a peaceful stay at this Hikone hotel with free WiFi and parking. Located near Yonbancho Square and Ii Naomasa Statue, the 24-hour front desk ensures convenience while exploring beautiful Lake Biwa just a short drive away.
Enjoy a peaceful stay at this Hikone hotel with free WiFi and parking. Located near Yonbancho Square and Ii Naomasa Statue, the 24-hour front desk ensures convenience while exploring beautiful Lake Biwa just a short drive away.
Moments from Lake Biwa, this Hikone hotel offers guests free bicycle rentals for local adventures. Unwind with soothing massages, enjoy breakfast at DESEO restaurant, and relax on the terrace after visiting nearby Ii Naomasa Statue.
Moments from Lake Biwa, this Hikone hotel offers guests free bicycle rentals for local adventures. Unwind with soothing massages, enjoy breakfast at DESEO restaurant, and relax on the terrace after visiting nearby Ii Naomasa Statue.
Wake up to free Japanese breakfast at this practical hotel near Maibara Station. Just 5 minutes from scenic Lake Biwa, you'll enjoy free WiFi while exploring nearby attractions like Sawayama Castle Ruins and Rosa & Berry Tawada.
Wake up to free Japanese breakfast at this practical hotel near Maibara Station. Just 5 minutes from scenic Lake Biwa, you'll enjoy free WiFi while exploring nearby attractions like Sawayama Castle Ruins and Rosa & Berry Tawada.
Escape to this tranquil resort just a 5-minute walk from Lake Biwa's shores. Unwind in the outdoor pool, rejuvenate in natural hot springs, or savor local dishes at the panoramic restaurant. Ho Park and Nagahama Castle are nearby, with the station just 13 minutes away.
Escape to this tranquil resort just a 5-minute walk from Lake Biwa's shores. Unwind in the outdoor pool, rejuvenate in natural hot springs, or savor local dishes at the panoramic restaurant. Ho Park and Nagahama Castle are nearby, with the station just 13 minutes away.
Enjoy tranquil accommodations at this Toyosato hotel with free WiFi and parking, just a short drive from Lake Biwa. Explore nearby Anjiki Shrine Garden or visit Taga Service Area Nobori. Daily housekeeping ensures a comfortable stay during your Japanese countryside adventure.
Enjoy tranquil accommodations at this Toyosato hotel with free WiFi and parking, just a short drive from Lake Biwa. Explore nearby Anjiki Shrine Garden or visit Taga Service Area Nobori. Daily housekeeping ensures a comfortable stay during your Japanese countryside adventure.
Wake up near Lake Biwa at this eco-friendly hotel with easy access to Keiunkan Garden and Nagahama Railway Square. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, complimentary parking, and breakfast options while exploring local attractions.
Wake up near Lake Biwa at this eco-friendly hotel with easy access to Keiunkan Garden and Nagahama Railway Square. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, complimentary parking, and breakfast options while exploring local attractions.
Sleek accommodations just 15 minutes from Lake Biwa with complimentary WiFi and self parking. Near cultural spots like Higashiomi Omi Merchants Museum, this hotel offers convenient laundry facilities for travelers exploring Japan's largest freshwater lake.
Sleek accommodations just 15 minutes from Lake Biwa with complimentary WiFi and self parking. Near cultural spots like Higashiomi Omi Merchants Museum, this hotel offers convenient laundry facilities for travelers exploring Japan's largest freshwater lake.
Warm Japanese hospitality awaits at this Higashiomi hotel with convenient access to Tarobogu and Oiso Shrine. Enjoy complimentary WiFi and parking while the 24-hour front desk ensures assistance whenever needed. Just a 23-minute drive from Kusatsu Station.
Warm Japanese hospitality awaits at this Higashiomi hotel with convenient access to Tarobogu and Oiso Shrine. Enjoy complimentary WiFi and parking while the 24-hour front desk ensures assistance whenever needed. Just a 23-minute drive from Kusatsu Station.
Discover modern comfort at this Lake Biwa hotel where convenience meets relaxation. Free WiFi and parking complement your stay while nearby attractions like Narita Art Museum and Yanmar Museum await exploration. Laundry facilities add practical convenience.
Discover modern comfort at this Lake Biwa hotel where convenience meets relaxation. Free WiFi and parking complement your stay while nearby attractions like Narita Art Museum and Yanmar Museum await exploration. Laundry facilities add practical convenience.
This authentic Japanese ryokan offers soothing massages and on-site hot springs near scenic Lake Biwa. Enjoy traditional hospitality with a restaurant, bar, and terrace while exploring nearby Biwako Waterfowl Wetland Center and Chikubu Island.
This authentic Japanese ryokan offers soothing massages and on-site hot springs near scenic Lake Biwa. Enjoy traditional hospitality with a restaurant, bar, and terrace while exploring nearby Biwako Waterfowl Wetland Center and Chikubu Island.
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Top landmarks in Hikone
Hikone Castle
8.8/10 (143 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Hikone Castle— just one of the landmarks located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from central Hikone. If you want to experience more of the culture Hikone has to offer, head to Genkyu-en Garden, Hikone Castle Museum, and Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road.
Konki Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from central Hikone, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Genkyu-en Garden, just a short walk away.
Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from central Hikone, why not stop by during your stay. If you have fun at Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road, you'll love Umoreginoya, just a short walk away.
If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Sawayama Castle Ruins— just one of the landmarks located 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from central Hikone.
Genkyu-en Garden is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from central Hikone, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Konki Park, just a short walk away.
Notable for its castle, Hikone features attractions such as Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road and Hikone Castle. This historical city has something for everyone including sights like Genkyu-en Garden and Lake Biwa.
Mikata House was excellent! Great deal for a great price. Not to mention, an excellent and very friendly host, and a great location for exploring Nagahama!
Mikata House was excellent! Great deal for a great price. Not to mention, an excellent and very friendly host, and a great location for exploring Nagahama!
Robert
Reviewed October 27, 2026Reviewed October 27, 2026
I cannot recommend this place enough! It was so relaxing, beautiful, and the staff was incredible! They offer traditional and local breakfast and dinner that rivaled Michelin star restaurants! It was our first Ryokan experience but definitely will not be our last now. Such an incredible place!
I cannot recommend this place enough! It was so relaxing, beautiful, and the staff was incredible! They offer traditional and local breakfast and dinner that rivaled Michelin star restaurants! It was our first Ryokan experience but definitely will not be our last now. Such an incredible place!
This was a beautiful ryokan to stay. The staff are very helpful to english speaking visitors and can accommodate very well. This ryokan offers you to dine in an intimate setting so you're in a separate room with your guests/partner. Other ryokans have you sit in a restaurant style setting so you're in a large room with open tables. Our waitress and maid was super helpful and very caring for us while we stayed. The ryokan has several onsen locations in the building, they rotate one days the men...
This was a beautiful ryokan to stay. The staff are very helpful to english speaking visitors and can accommodate very well. This ryokan offers you to dine in an intimate setting so you're in a separate room with your guests/partner. Other ryokans have you sit in a restaurant style setting so you're in a large room with open tables. Our waitress and maid was super helpful and very caring for us while we stayed. The ryokan has several onsen locations in the building, they rotate one days the men...
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed November 23, 2016Reviewed November 23, 2016
The staff were very accomodating and communicative. They truly seemed to care that we understood everything about our stay, especially as foreigners who are here to learn.
The staff were very accomodating and communicative. They truly seemed to care that we understood everything about our stay, especially as foreigners who are here to learn.
The hotel is a bit dated but the location is excellent if you want to ride on the Gozaisho Ropeway. It is right next to the Ropeway station. Moreover and since we booked our room on a Sunday that traffic to the hotel is quite bad as a lot of people were driving to the summit to take the ropeway ride.
On the other hand, we take advantage of its vicinity to the station that we are the first taking the ride the next day. Ticket to ropeway riding is sold in the hotel at a discount.
The hotel...
The hotel is a bit dated but the location is excellent if you want to ride on the Gozaisho Ropeway. It is right next to the Ropeway station. Moreover and since we booked our room on a Sunday that traffic to the hotel is quite bad as a lot of people were driving to the summit to take the ropeway ride.
On the other hand, we take advantage of its vicinity to the station that we are the first taking the ride the next day. Ticket to ropeway riding is sold in the hotel at a discount.
The hotel...
Cheok Kuan
Reviewed November 21, 2018Reviewed November 21, 2018
Amazing! The property offered a shuttle ride from the station. We were greeted with a cup of tea. We were also taken to our room and with assistance and given a thorough tour of the space and the services that the hotel provided. The property has a beautiful view of the lake. The room was spacious for our group. Highly recommend the meals offered for dinner and breakfast. The onsen was also clean and spacious.
Amazing! The property offered a shuttle ride from the station. We were greeted with a cup of tea. We were also taken to our room and with assistance and given a thorough tour of the space and the services that the hotel provided. The property has a beautiful view of the lake. The room was spacious for our group. Highly recommend the meals offered for dinner and breakfast. The onsen was also clean and spacious.
Quick breakdown, I only had one week to book a hotel and I was looking for a true Japanese B&B.
Staff was amazing and very nice.
Location is 10 minutes (car ride) from JR station. When you get to the station, ask the person in the station to call for your hotel ride. DO NOT attempt to go up that hill with luggage. There is not a walkway. The transport to and from hotel is included in price.
Hotel grounds are large, you can tell that this place used to be very popular.
Public bath is...
Quick breakdown, I only had one week to book a hotel and I was looking for a true Japanese B&B.
Staff was amazing and very nice.
Location is 10 minutes (car ride) from JR station. When you get to the station, ask the person in the station to call for your hotel ride. DO NOT attempt to go up that hill with luggage. There is not a walkway. The transport to and from hotel is included in price.
Hotel grounds are large, you can tell that this place used to be very popular.
Public bath is...
Liana
Reviewed November 21, 2016Reviewed November 21, 2016
From Shikanoyu, it's a 5 minute walk to the cable car (called a Ropeway in Japan) that goes to the top of Mt Gozaisho. It's close to the Suzuka race course, and the flower garden Nabana no Sato. It's also within driving distance of Ise Jingu (1 hr 20 minutes), Kyoto (1 hr 30 minutes) and Hikone Castle (1 hr 25 minutes)
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and the food is what you would expect from a good ryokan in Japan...exquisite. My room was spacious and quiet, and the ofuro and...
From Shikanoyu, it's a 5 minute walk to the cable car (called a Ropeway in Japan) that goes to the top of Mt Gozaisho. It's close to the Suzuka race course, and the flower garden Nabana no Sato. It's also within driving distance of Ise Jingu (1 hr 20 minutes), Kyoto (1 hr 30 minutes) and Hikone Castle (1 hr 25 minutes)
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and the food is what you would expect from a good ryokan in Japan...exquisite. My room was spacious and quiet, and the ofuro and...
Fantastic stay in this onsen style ryokan. Had a wonderful private onsen in our room, overlooking the river and the lake beyond. Can’t ask for a more perfect experience. Waking up early to soak in our private room onsen before dressing and heading down for the Japanese style breakfast included.
Fantastic stay in this onsen style ryokan. Had a wonderful private onsen in our room, overlooking the river and the lake beyond. Can’t ask for a more perfect experience. Waking up early to soak in our private room onsen before dressing and heading down for the Japanese style breakfast included.
Vessel Inns really growing on me. Rooms are usually bigger than most standard Japanese biz hotels with free 'proper' coffee in the lobby an added bonus. Breakfast at the downstairs bakery also good.
Vessel Inns really growing on me. Rooms are usually bigger than most standard Japanese biz hotels with free 'proper' coffee in the lobby an added bonus. Breakfast at the downstairs bakery also good.
nicolas
Reviewed December 30, 2025Reviewed December 30, 2025
The Boston Hotel is literally steps just outside the JR Kusatsu train station. If traveling by train, the convenience really can't be beat.
The room was very clean and well maintained, though small as with many Japanese rooms. Only 2 people can fit so we had 2 rooms for a family of 4 and it worked great. There were slippers and a sleeping gown to freely use and the selection of toiletries was surprisingly robust.
The service was exceptional as we had no trouble speaking with the lobby...
The Boston Hotel is literally steps just outside the JR Kusatsu train station. If traveling by train, the convenience really can't be beat.
The room was very clean and well maintained, though small as with many Japanese rooms. Only 2 people can fit so we had 2 rooms for a family of 4 and it worked great. There were slippers and a sleeping gown to freely use and the selection of toiletries was surprisingly robust.
The service was exceptional as we had no trouble speaking with the lobby...
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