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A traditional Japanese house with a tiled roof, sliding doors, and a visible interior with a light source.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a built-in stove.

A modern kitchen with a wooden island, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, a central island with a sink, and a view through large shoji screens.

1. 八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa

24.5 km from Lake Biwa

Nicholas

RM985

RM1,083 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern building with a flat roof and a small porch, surrounded by a grassy area and trees, set against a backdrop of dense forest and hills.

A building with a sign reading "SANZA KUMAGAWA" in front of it.

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and a potted plant.

A group of people around a table with a grill, various dishes, and a hot pot.

2. 山座熊川 Sanza-Kumagawa

25.4 km from Lake Biwa

kazuya

RM887

RM976 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A wooden cabin room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window overlooking a body of water.

A building with a large glass facade and a sloped roof, surrounded by a grassy field and trees.

A lakeside hotel with a dock extending into the water, surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background.

A room with two chairs and a small table, a window with a view of trees and a body of water.

3. Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

18.9 km from Lake Biwa

JIHYUNG

RM374

RM412 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern room with tatami mats, a wooden table, chairs, a TV, and a view of the sea.

A bathtub with a waterfall feature overlooking a body of water and mountains.

A room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and mountains. There is a sofa and a chair with a laptop on a small table.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

4. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

21.6 km from Lake Biwa

EUGENE

RM355

RM442 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A beach with a clear sky, a sandy shore, and a tree in the foreground.

A kitchen with a large window, a fan, and a view of the sea.

A view from a window with a clear sky, a sign with Japanese characters, and a body of water in the background.

A room with a bed, two windows with curtains, a hanging rack, and a ceiling fan.

5. Pension Lakeside

14.8 km from Lake Biwa

Gerald

RM363

RM399 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A multi-story building with a sign reading "toyoko-inn.com" and "TOYOKO INN" in English and Japanese.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television displaying a mountainous landscape.

An elevator with a digital display, a sign indicating a service for special diets, and a no-smoking sign.

A cafeteria with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a clock on the wall, and a vending machine.

6. Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

18.4 km from Lake Biwa

Toni

RM236

RM259 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a beach and a playground.

A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged in rows, large windows with a view of the sea, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple windows, and outdoor seating areas.

7. View Lodge Biwa

22.7 km from Lake Biwa

Leif

RM307

RM338 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A residential building with a gravel driveway and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a window, and a view of a garden.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a bed with patterned bedding.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a tablecloth, a television, and a vase with flowers.

8. Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

18.1 km from Lake Biwa

asuka

RM172

RM241 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a view of the outside.

A buffet line with various food items and condiments.

A hotel room with two single beds, a desk with a telephone, and a mirror.

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade and a parking lot in front.

9. Hotel Route Inn Hikone

16.4 km from Lake Biwa

toshiharu

RM249

RM275 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern library cafe with a wooden bookshelf displaying books, a map on the wall, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A library cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a long counter with books, and large windows.

A bookshelf with various books and a sign indicating a 'Comfortable Time' area.

10. Comfort Hotel Hikone

16.1 km from Lake Biwa

Martha

RM208

RM229 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a ground-level entrance, balconies, and a well-lit facade.

A swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and tiled floor, surrounded by benches and a glass wall.

A buffet table with various dishes and condiments.

A reception area with a map display, seating, and a plant wall.

11. Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

18.9 km from Lake Biwa

Yu Hsing

RM348

RM383 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a small table, and a chair.

A reception desk with computers, a clock, and a first aid kit.

A spacious dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, large windows providing natural light, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

A multi-story building with numerous balconies, a flat facade, and a parking area in front.

12. Comfort Inn Omihachiman

18.3 km from Lake Biwa

Gary

RM192

RM211 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with a view of the sea and mountains.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a modern ceiling design.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the sea, large windows, and a tiled floor.

13. Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

14.6 km from Lake Biwa

Hiroshi

RM884

RM980 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hot tub area with wooden flooring, bamboo screens, and potted plants.

A dimly lit hallway with a carpeted floor and wooden walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with blinds, a traditional Japanese-style interior, and a view of a garden.

A hotel with illuminated windows, a visible entrance, and a sign with Japanese characters.

14. Green Hotel Yes Ohmi Hachiman

17.7 km from Lake Biwa

Chikako

RM354

RM389 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A building with a sign reading "APA HOTEL" and "HIKONEN (NAMI)" indicating its name and location.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a mirror.

A restaurant with high tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the street.

A stone wall with a chain barrier and a weeping willow tree.

15. APA Hotel Hikone Minami

13.8 km from Lake Biwa

Lirui

RM191

RM232 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern building with a glass entrance, a landscaped garden area, and a paved walkway.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, two chairs, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted TV.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, doors on both sides, and a ceiling light fixture.

A hotel reception area with a blue carpet leading to the entrance, a glass door, and a reception desk with a computer and a plant.

16. Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

16 km from Lake Biwa

Ryoko

RM215

RM236 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A large hotel with a modern design, situated by a calm body of water reflecting the building and trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, tatami mats, and a traditional Japanese screen.

A seaside view with a table and chairs, a clear sky, and distant mountains.

17. Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

18.5 km from Lake Biwa

Omer

RM230

RM278 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel with a balcony, a moon in the sky, and a decorative archway.

A hotel room with a large TV, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

A nighttime view of a bridge with multiple light fixtures and pillars, reflecting on the water below.

A tray with various packaged items, including a body towel and other toiletries, on a marble surface.

18. Fine Biwako I

23.3 km from Lake Biwa

Andrew

RM122

RM135 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a shower, and a view of an indoor pool.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent neon sign at the top.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a ceiling-mounted smoke detector.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and a clock on the wall.

19. Hotel Route Inn Nagahama Inter

22.4 km from Lake Biwa

Natee

RM273

RM300 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A row of identical modular cabins with numbered doors, each with a small outdoor deck and a staircase leading to the deck.

A row of four front-loading washing machines in a laundry room with wooden flooring and white walls.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a black service desk, a cash register, and a small wooden cabinet.

20. HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi

17.3 km from Lake Biwa

Ryo

RM207

RM227 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa

Property	Property class	Guest rating
八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
山座熊川 Sanza-Kumagawa	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel	8.2 Very good 192 reviews	View
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel	8.6 Excellent 322 reviews	View
Pension Lakeside	8.8 Excellent 8 reviews	View

Top Lake Biwa Hotel Reviews

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Great location. And very nice onsen. A place to relax."

Yumotokan

10/10 Excellent

"The amenities are endless. The staff are amazing. We didn't want to leave."

Biwako Hotel

8/10 Good

"room fine bathroom a bit dated as is the rest of the hotel. overall good location right on lake all rooms have view of lake pool is free for resident but very over clorinated which gave us all bad rashes. so only used once which was a sham as reason we stayed there. station close and hotel has shuttle bus to station 3 times an hour which was good over all hotel ok probably not to my taste but very popular with locals we were only english there and a good place to stay away from hustle and bustle of kyoto but easy access as only two stops on train. stayed there 20 years ago and it hadn’t changed since then"

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the place, very quiet, tucked away from busy Kyoto. The onsen in our garden is fantastic. The stuff is very nice and professional."

moksa Rebirth Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely adored my stay here only wish it was longer. Nicely remote because I find the tourists in Kyoto quite overwhelming and the sauna was lovely. Breakfast was also amazing and they accommodated my allergies without stress."

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

10/10 Excellent

"部屋が綺麗で良いホテルでした"

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

10/10 Excellent

"The traditional Japanese rooms are enjoyable and make your stay something else, if possible get a room with a outdoor hinoki bath they're amazing."

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

10/10 Excellent

"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."

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and quiet. Hot spring was also nuce to use it."

Other attractions near Lake Biwa

Shinasahi Fushamura Road Station

After visiting Shinasahi Fushamura Road Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Takashima. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.

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Tsukubusuma Shrine

After visiting Tsukubusuma Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagahama. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views.

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Hogon-ji Temple

After visiting Hogon-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagahama. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

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Chikubu Island

9.2/10 (11 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Chikubu Island during your travels in Nagahama. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.

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Lake Biwa Children's Land

6.0/10 (1 review)

Bring the family to Lake Biwa Children's Land and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Takashima. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.

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Harie Shozu-no-sato

You can take time to visit Harie Shozu-no-sato during your travels to Takashima. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.

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Shinasahi Waterfowl Center

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Shinasahi Waterfowl Center during your trip to Takashima. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Biwa?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake Biwa, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This culturally rich area is known for its array of dining options. You'll find 9 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Lake Biwa?

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this ryokan offers 2 restaurants and free parking. You'll find it 9 mi (14.6 km) from Lake Biwa. Other good choices around the area include Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi and Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Lake Biwa?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Biwa.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Biwa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Lake Biwa.

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Our top choices for Lake Biwa hotels

1. 八百熊川 Yao-Kumagawa

2. 山座熊川 Sanza-Kumagawa

3. Okubiwako Makino Grand Park Hotel

4. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

5. Pension Lakeside

6. Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

7. View Lodge Biwa

8. Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

9. Hotel Route Inn Hikone

10. Comfort Hotel Hikone

11. Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

12. Comfort Inn Omihachiman

13. Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

14. Green Hotel Yes Ohmi Hachiman

15. APA Hotel Hikone Minami

16. Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

17. Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

18. Fine Biwako I

19. Hotel Route Inn Nagahama Inter

20. HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa

Top Lake Biwa Hotel Reviews

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Yumotokan

Biwako Hotel

Kyoto Ohara Ryokan Seryo

moksa Rebirth Hotel

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

Other attractions near Lake Biwa

Shinasahi Fushamura Road Station

Tsukubusuma Shrine

Hogon-ji Temple

Chikubu Island

Lake Biwa Children's Land

Harie Shozu-no-sato

Shinasahi Waterfowl Center

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