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Popular hotels in Lake Biwa

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4-7-7 Nionohama, Ōtsu, Japan
This luxury 4-star hotel offers numerous quality amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and a free shuttle service. It features a gym, as well as a chapel, a beauty centre and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
4410 reviews
Location
1.3 mi from city centre
6-1-6 Ogoto, Ōtsu, Japan
Biwako Ryokusuitei offers 4-star accommodation in Ōtsu. It features a spa and wellness centre, as well as a hot spring, ski slopes and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
1671 reviews
Location
6.2 mi from city centre
2-40 Hama-Machi, Ōtsu, Japan
Boasting an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a sauna, Biwako Hotel is located in Ōtsu and offers luxury accommodation. The various facilities this chic hotel has to offer include a hot spring, a chapel and a beauty centre.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.8
Excellent
1642 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
2-30-7 Noka, Ōtsu, Japan
Situated in Ōtsu, Yumotokan is an easy drive from Hoko-ji Temple and offers private parking on site. It features a spa and wellness centre, as well as free Wi-Fi, a hot spring and a sauna.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.1
Excellent
1400 reviews
Location
6.2 mi from city centre
2876, Imahamacho-Jyukkennya, Moriyama, Japan
Located a 30-minute drive from Kaju-ji, Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi access. It also has a gym, a hot spring and an indoor pool.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
404 reviews
Location
4.3 mi from city centre
38 Oshima-Cho, Nagahama, Japan
Located in Nagahama, Hotel & Resorts Nagahama provides luxury 3-star accommodation, as well as free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a sauna. It also features a coffee bar, a hot spring and a beauty centre.
Airport shuttle
7.6
Good
737 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
1-3 1-Chome, Ogoto, Ōtsu, Japan
Established in 1941, Biwako Hanakaido is situated in Ōtsu and provides a hot spring, free Wi-Fi and a sauna. It also offers a library, a free shuttle service and a coffee bar.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.2
Excellent
580 reviews
Location
6.3 mi from city centre
1-2-6, Chuo, Ōtsu, Japan
Located in Ōtsu, Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho offers 3-star accommodation, as well as free Wi-Fi. It is conveniently positioned for guests wishing to visit local attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
9.3
Excellent
216 reviews
Location
0.5 mi 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 6,619 properties in Lake Biwa and data was last updated on 14 October 2025.
These Lake Biwa properties are among the highest rated by our users. Make sure to read hotel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.
8, Maibara-Nishi, Maibara, Japan
0.3 mi from city centre
£40
Avg. per night
2-1-28 Nagara, Ōtsu, Japan
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£37
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 £20 per night. There is currently one property in Lake Biwa that can be booked for this price. Hotel Fine Biwako I is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Lake Biwa. Price data was last updated on 14 October 2025
Out of the hotels in Lake Biwa we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
2891-7 Kitagawa Mizuho-cho, Moriyama, Japan
3.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
£20
Avg. per night
1-3-11, Ogaya, Ōtsu, Japan
3.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£24
Avg. per night
7-2-7, Tehara, Ritto, Japan
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£29
Avg. per night
9-21 Awazucho, Ōtsu, Japan
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£31
Avg. per night
Ooji 4-31, Kusatsu, Japan
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£31
Avg. per night
931-1 Kitahira, Ōtsu, Japan
16.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
£33
Avg. per night
1-16-1 Ogaya, Ōtsu, Japan
3.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£34
Avg. per night
7-1-15, Ōtsu, Japan
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£34
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Lake Biwa

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Lake Biwa to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Lake Biwa at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 14 October 2025.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Lake Biwa. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hotels within each hotel class.
4 stars +
2876, Imahamacho-Jyukkennya, Moriyama, Japan
2-40 Hama-Machi, Ōtsu, Japan
1-3 1-Chome, Ogoto, Ōtsu, Japan
Ipponsugi Hieizan Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2 stars and under
1-9-18 Tsukinowa Otsu-Shi Shiga, Ōtsu, Japan
1-1-1 Shimosakamoto, Ōtsu, Japan
Kasuga-Cho 1-3, Ōtsu, Japan

Other accommodations in Lake Biwa

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or holiday rental for your stay in Lake Biwa. There are 6,619 hotels in Lake Biwa and price data was last updated on 14 October 2025. The average price for a stay in Lake Biwa is .
74-16, Arashiyama Kamikaidocho, Kyoto, Japan
4.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£70
Avg. per night
21-1 Higashikujo Higashisanno-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£31
Avg. per night
596 Tenbin-Cho Shimodatiuri Agaru, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£33
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 14 October 2025.
  • Where is the best place to stay in Lake Biwa?

    Lake Biwa has plenty to offer. Consider staying in some of its most favoured locations, like Kyoto, Ōtsu, and Takashima.

  • What are the best hotels in Lake Biwa?

    Biwako Ryokusuitei (9.0/10 from 1,671 reviews), Yumotokan (9.1/10 from 1,400 reviews), and Biwako Hanakaido (9.2/10 from 580 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Lake Biwa.

  • What is a good hotel near Kyoto Station?

    Apa Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori is a popular hotel near Kyoto Station that is highly recommended, with a score of 8.1 across 5,163 reviews.

  • 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 3,476 reviews rating it at 8.9/10.

  • Is there a good hotel near Ogoto Onsen?

    A good hotel near Ogoto Onsen is Biwako Ryokusuitei, which has been rated 9.0/10 by 1,671 HotelsCombined user reviews.

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

    The top three landmarks in Lake Biwa are:
    • Kyoto Station, which you can visit while staying in Kyoto
    • Gion, which you can visit while staying in Kyoto
    • Ogoto Onsen, which you can visit while staying in Ōtsu

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