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Biwako Grand Hotel

Biwako Grand Hotel

Otsu Shiga-ken
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Discover the ancient art of rejuvenation at Biwako Grand Hotel, nestled in a geothermal wonderland, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Biwa and Ogoto Onsen. This ryokan is 45 minutes drive to Fushimi Inari Shrine and 45 minutes drive to Kiyomizu Temple.

Warm up in style thanks to daily housekeeping, air conditioning, mini-refrigerator, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, a flat-screen TV and complimentary high-speed WiFi, hot springs pools just a few steps away. Conveniences include a desk and a phone.

Property Details

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including hot springs, karaoke, and bicycles to rent. This ryokan also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.

  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Hot springs on site
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Karaoke
  • Television in common areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Garden
  • Shuttle for bicycles available
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 35
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 90
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Luggage storage
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Free breakfast
  • No accessible train station shuttle
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Conference center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free train station pickup
  • Daily
  • Spa services on site
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Elevator
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Total number of rooms - 182

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

  • 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 bathing 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

Other details

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Biwako Grand Hotel, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Ogoto Onsen - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Lake Biwa - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Lake Biwa Bridge - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Pieri Moriyama Mall - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Omi Shrine - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Sagawa Art Museum - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Mii-dera - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi
Lake Biwa Canal - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Biwako Hall - 12.5 km / 7.7 mi
Lake Biwa Museum - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Enryakuji Temple - 15.3 km / 9.5 mi
Mount Hiei - 17.3 km / 10.7 mi
Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 18.3 km / 11.4 mi
Philosopher's Path - 18.7 km / 11.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
Itami Airport (ITM) - 70 km / 43.5 mi
Kobe Airport (UKB) - 98.1 km / 61 mi
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 118.9 km / 73.9 mi

  • Reservations are required for private bath/onsen. Reservations can be made by contacting the ryokan prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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 transportation to and from this property.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.


Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Unicode Support true
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Essential workers only - NO

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Resort 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.


Other charges

  • 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.

Location

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