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Hikone Station Hotel

Hikone Station Hotel
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Lake Biwa
6.6 out of 10, (135 reviews)
"Clean, spacious room and friendly staff. A little noisy given proximity to rail lines and highway but otherwise a good value stay. "
Australia
TIMOTHY
The price is RM181
RM200 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Hikone Station Hotel

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

Kamenoi Hotel Hikone
4.0 star property
14.6 km from Lake Biwa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (67 reviews)
"The meals were fabulous - beautifully prepared and delicious. This is a well maintained older traditional Japanese styled hotel with an excellent view of Lake Biwa and walking distance to Hikone Castle. "
United States
Scott
The price is RM674
RM749 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Kamenoi Hotel Hikone

Comfort Hotel Hikone

Comfort Hotel Hikone
3.0 star property
16.1 km from Lake Biwa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (429 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and the breakfast was convenient and delicious. "
United States
Martha
The price is RM167
RM184 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Comfort Hotel Hikone

Pension Lakeside

Pension Lakeside
3.0 star property
14.8 km from Lake Biwa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"It's a great location away from the busy life of the city. The lake is crystal clear and great to swim in though we did not see other swimmers. The rooms are small, yet suffice. I'll probably come back again. "
United States
Gerald
The price is RM296
RM326 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Pension Lakeside

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi
2.5 star property
16 km from Lake Biwa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (771 reviews)
"Breakfast menu was excellent!"
United States
Koichi
The price is RM213
RM235 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi

Racine Home Harie

Racine Home Harie
2.5 star property
9 km from Lake Biwa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (44 reviews)
"This is a very local non touristy village. We enjoyed the hospitality (even if we couldn’t communicate) The owner helped accomadate my sea food allergy. We really liked the hot bath available in the beautiful water. The only thing I would say is that it isn’t close to anything and you have to walk about 22 minutes to the train "
United States
celena
The price is RM758
RM834 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Racine Home Harie

Hotel Route Inn Hikone

Hotel Route Inn Hikone
3.0 star property
16.4 km from Lake Biwa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (313 reviews)
"The overall interior is chic and calm, but the dining area needs some flashy design to stimulate the appetite."
Japan
toshiharu
The price is RM265
RM292 total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Hotel Route Inn Hikone

APA Hotel Hikone Minami

APA Hotel Hikone Minami
3.0 star property
13.8 km from Lake Biwa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (201 reviews)
"The hotel is clean and has free drinks. The price is great as well. "
United States
Lirui
The price is RM190
RM230 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
APA Hotel Hikone Minami

Hotel Sunroute Hikone

Hotel Sunroute Hikone
3.0 star property
15.8 km from Lake Biwa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (504 reviews)
"Walkable to everything."
United States
SHAN
The price is RM204
RM225 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Hotel Sunroute Hikone

Rakuten STAY HOUSE Hachimanbori

Rakuten STAY HOUSE Hachimanbori
3.0 star property
16 km from Lake Biwa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (28 reviews)
"The AC was super dirty. Other than that the house was great. Location is also perfect with a nice restaurant across."
United States
Claudia
The price is RM279
RM307 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Rakuten STAY HOUSE Hachimanbori

HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi

HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi
2.5 star property
17.3 km from Lake Biwa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (61 reviews)
"good"
Japan
Ryo
The price is RM205
RM226 total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
HOTEL R9 The Yard Higashiomi

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
18.5 km from Lake Biwa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (764 reviews)
"The Japanese western room was big and spacious with nice lake view."
Singapore
Xiu Hui
The price is RM194
RM235 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa

Comfort Inn Omihachiman

Comfort Inn Omihachiman
3.0 star property
18.3 km from Lake Biwa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (232 reviews)
"Good business overnight stay. I like the refrigerator in the room. Missing an electric tea pot…"
United States
Jeanette Marie
The price is RM167
RM184 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Comfort Inn Omihachiman

Green Hotel Yes Ohmi Hachiman

Green Hotel Yes Ohmi Hachiman
3.5 star property
17.7 km from Lake Biwa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (95 reviews)
"部屋がカビ臭い"
Japan
KENKA
The price is RM413
RM455 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Green Hotel Yes Ohmi Hachiman

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi
3.0 star property
18.4 km from Lake Biwa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (759 reviews)
"Clean and quiet. Hot spring was also nuce to use it."
Australia
Noriko
The price is RM218
RM240 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Toyoko Inn Maibara Station Shinkansen Nishi

Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan
3.0 star property
18.9 km from Lake Biwa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (351 reviews)
"Good affordable hotel"
Taiwan
Yu Hsing
The price is RM346
RM381 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Green Hotel Yes Nagahama Minatokan

Tabist Business Hotel Kurama Hikone

Tabist Business Hotel Kurama Hikone
2.5 star property
14.8 km from Lake Biwa
7.4 out of 10, Good, (37 reviews)
"Staff don’t speak English bathroom only on the first floor we were staying at the 4th and no dinner and no breakfast available. Good for a step only one night before Kyoto. "
Australia
Charlotte
The price is RM227
RM249 total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Tabist Business Hotel Kurama Hikone

Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House
2.5 star property
18.1 km from Lake Biwa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (12 reviews)
"素泊まり、コスパ最高でした~! 駅近でよかったです。"
Japan
せいすけ
The price is RM119
RM182 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Shiga Biwa Lake Shanshui House

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
21.6 km from Lake Biwa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (294 reviews)
"Wonderful. I would stay there again."
Canada
mariko
The price is RM332
RM413 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

PEACE OF REST TAKASHIMA

PEACE OF REST TAKASHIMA
3.5 star property
9.6 km from Lake Biwa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3 reviews)
"また泊まりたいと思いました"
Japan
MASATO
The price is RM1,143
RM1,257 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
PEACE OF REST TAKASHIMA
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Biwa

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
LCD TV
Hikone Station Hotel
2.5 star property
6.6
135 reviews
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Hot springs
Kamenoi Hotel Hikone
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
67 reviews
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Property amenity
Comfort Hotel Hikone
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
429 reviews
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Private beach, white sand
Pension Lakeside
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
7 reviews
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Exterior
Toyoko Inn Hikone Station Higashi
2.5 star property
8.4
Very good
771 reviews
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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 6 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 Comfort Hotel Hikone.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Lake Biwa?
Expedia has 6 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.