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Popular hotels in Lake Biwa

Discover well-known properties in Lake Biwa that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 6,638 hotels in Lake Biwa and price data was last updated on 22 May 2025. The average price for a hotel in Lake Biwa is .
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4-7-7 Nionohama, Ōtsu, Japan
A 38-storey resort hotel with every room offering a panoramic lake view. Just 2 stops, 10 minutes by JR from Kyoto to Otsu. Please relax and enjoy to your heart's content in the "first-class seat of Lake Biwa".
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
4247 reviews
Location
2.1 km from city centre
2876, Imahamacho-Jyukkennya, Moriyama, Japan
Escape every day and find inspiration at the Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel in Shiga, Japan. Our modern Kansai hotel near Kyoto Tower is a quiet getaway near one of Japan's most beautiful landscapes. Access our free hotel shuttle and connect to JR rail by way of Kyoto Station. We are in an excellent location, and only 30 minutes away from Kyoto Station. Beautiful Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, is minutes away. When you return, rest in a Shiga hotel room or suite with lakeside views and private baths drawn from natural hot springs in Kansai. Energizing dining at our Lake Biwa hotel includes a rooftop grill with stunning lake views and local classics prepared the traditional Kansai way. Corporate travelers enjoy quick and easy access to major businesses in Kyoto and Kansai while groups value our indoor pool, top-floor event venue, 24-hour fitness center, tennis courts, private baths, one-of-a-kind planetarium and other family-friendly hotel amenities.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
369 reviews
Location
7.0 km from city centre
6-1-6 Ogoto, Ōtsu, Japan
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a Smart TV, as well as a toilet with electronic bidet and a garden. Other amenities include down comforters, towels, slippers, and children's slippers.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
1618 reviews
Location
10.0 km from city centre
2-30-7 Noka, Ōtsu, Japan
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as an LCD TV and a billiards table. Other amenities include towels, slippers, children's slippers, and table tennis.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
1361 reviews
Location
10.1 km from city centre
38 Oshima-Cho, Nagahama, Japan
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa sits on the banks of Lake Biwa, the oldest and largest freshwater lake in Japan. If you're looking for the best resort near Lake Biwa, our hotel has a beautiful lakeside location and easy access to the historical Tokaido region to explore. Relax by the pool with lake views or enjoy an onsen in our hot spring rock bath with natural iron-rich waters. Enjoy a serene atmosphere with upscale décor and rooms with mountain or lake views in our Lake Biwa onsen resort.
Airport shuttle
7.5
Good
609 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
1-2-6, Chuo, Ōtsu, Japan
Hotel with a bar, a quick walk to Lake Biwa Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has a snack bar/deli and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, a garden, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Housekeeping is not available. Hotel Koo OotsuHyakucho offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with iPads and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
9.2
Excellent
195 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
1-3 1-Chome, Ogoto, Ōtsu, Japan
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Lake Biwa This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a sauna. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour front desk, and a library. Biwako Hanakaido offers 43 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Otsu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.2
Excellent
551 reviews
Location
10.2 km from city centre

Top-rated Lake Biwa hotels

Browse through properties in Lake Biwa that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 6,638 properties in Lake Biwa and data was last updated on 22 May 2025.
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2-40 Hama-Machi, Ōtsu, Japan
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$190
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8, Maibara-Nishi, Maibara, Japan
0.4 km from city centre
$76
Avg. per night
2-1-28 Nagara, Ōtsu, Japan
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$83
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Lake Biwa

Discover affordable stays in Lake Biwa that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Lake Biwa can be found for as low as $31 per night. There is currently one property in Lake Biwa that can be booked for this price. J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Lake Biwa. Price data was last updated on 22 May 2025
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931-1 Kitahira, Ōtsu, Japan
26.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$31
Avg. per night
Hamaotsu 1-2-3 2F, Ōtsu, Japan
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$40
Avg. per night
2891-7 Kitagawa Mizuho-cho, Moriyama, Japan
6.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
$47
Avg. per night
1-3-11, Ogaya, Ōtsu, Japan
5.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$53
Avg. per night
9-21 Awazucho, Ōtsu, Japan
3.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$59
Avg. per night
1-16-1 Ogaya, Ōtsu, Japan
5.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$70
Avg. per night
7-2-7, Tehara, Ritto, Japan
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$72
Avg. per night
1-1-5 Minami Kusatsu, Kusatsu, Japan
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$73
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Lake Biwa

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2876, Imahamacho-Jyukkennya, Moriyama, Japan
1-3 1-Chome, Ogoto, Ōtsu, Japan
2-40 Hama-Machi, Ōtsu, Japan
Ipponsugi Hieizan Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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2 stars and under
1-9-18 Tsukinowa Otsu-Shi Shiga, Ōtsu, Japan
Kasuga-Cho 1-3, Ōtsu, Japan

Other accommodations in Lake Biwa

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5 rue de Dunkerque, Paris, France
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$81
Avg. per night
857 Grant Street, Denver, CO, United States
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$121
Avg. per night
24 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$65
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Lake Biwa

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About Lake Biwa

Located just outside Kyoto, Lake Biwa is a sprawling freshwater lake dating back more than four million years. This impressive natural attraction has a diverse ecosystem, housing more than 1,000 species, including 46 native fish species and more than 500 types of water birds. You can also discover a unique archaeological site at Lake Biwa, the Awazu site, which showcases traditions from the ancient Jomon period.

The shores of Lake Biwa reveal a wealth of notable attractions, including the 17th-century Hikone Castle, which dates back to the Edo period and is one of the most important historical structures in Shiga. On the opposite side of the lake sits Shirahige Shrine, which is dedicated to Sarutahiko Okami.

Don’t forget to venture to Chikubu Island, a small island in the north of Lake Biwa where you can see the circa-420 AD Tsukubusuma Shrine and the Karamon gate, a National Treasure of Japan. Need to relax? Head to Nagahama Taiko Hot Spring, which lets you soak weary muscles while looking out over Lake Biwa.

Getting there

The southern edge of Lake Biwa is about 40 minutes from Kyoto via the Tozai Line to Biwako-Hamaotsu Station. You can use the reliable train system to travel around the entirety of Lake Biwa.

Facts about staying in Lake Biwa

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Lake Biwa to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 22 May 2025.
  • Where is the best place to stay in Lake Biwa?

    Users favour staying in areas such as Kyoto, Hikone, and Ōmihachiman. Consider these locations when searching for your desired stay.

  • What are the best hotels in Lake Biwa?

    J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse, rated with a score of 8.2 from 806 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Lake Biwa. Other top stays include Reposer makino, with an average rating of 8.2 from 145 reviewers, and Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa, with a score of 7.5 from 609 reviewers.

  • What is a good hotel near Kyoto Station?

    With a rating of 8.3/10 from 4,482 reviews, Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is a hotel close to Kyoto Station that is highly recommended by HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel in Lake Biwa near Gion?

    The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo is the hotel close to Gion that is most recommended by HotelsCombined users, with 3,299 reviews rating it at 8.8/10.

  • Is there a good hotel near Hokan-ji Temple?

    If you’re planning to stay near Hokan-ji Temple, you should consider The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo, which has a score of 8.8 from 3,299 reviews.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Lake Biwa?

    Kyoto Station, Gion, and Hokan-ji Temple are the most popular landmarks in Lake Biwa according to our data. You can experience Kyoto Station if you plan to visit Kyoto. You can visit Gion if you stay in Kyoto. Hokan-ji Temple is accessible while staying in Kyoto.

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