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Hotels in Otsu, Shiga, Japan typically offer serene lakeside views of Lake Biwa, traditional Japanese hospitality, and easy access to cultural landmarks such as Enryaku-ji Temple and the Miidera Temple. Visitors can expect a mix of modern amenities and traditional ryokan experiences, with convenient transportation links to Kyoto and other nearby cities.

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Situated on the shores of Lake Biwa, Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offers rooms with lake views, 7 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Lake cruises are available in front of the hotel. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Otsu Train Station, which is a 9-minute train ride from JR Kyoto Train Station.

Rooms at Prince Hotel Lake Biwa feature high ceilings and large picture windows. Each room includes satellite TV channels and a seating area with sofa.

The hotel provides a Welcome Counter at JR Kyoto Train Station where guests can leave their luggage while they explore Kyoto. A convenience store and a business centre are available.

Shimizu Japanese Restaurant serves sushi with breathtaking lake views. Other dining options include French cuisine, while another restaurant features Japanese, Western and Chinese buffet-style cuisines using local organic ingredients. A poolside barbecue is available during summer. A sky lounge and coffee shop are also offered.

A free shuttle bus to and from Otsu Train Station is provided. Lake Biwa Flower Fountain is a 10-minute drive from the hotel.

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Biwako Hanakaido features outdoor and indoor hot-spring baths, 3 dining options and rooms with a balcony and Lake Biwako views. It also has a garden and a sauna, while the lobby offers free WiFi. A free shuttle runs to/from JR Ogoto-Onsen Station, which is a 5-minute ride away.

Japanese-style rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding, while Western rooms come with beds and a sofa. All rooms all soundproof and air-conditioned, and fitted with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an attached bathroom.

Biwako Hanakaido has a 24-hour front desk, drinks vending machines and a souvenir shop. Guests can unwind in gender-separate public hot-spring baths, or rent a family bath for private use.

Guests can enjoy kaiseki traditional multi-course dinner featuring original dishes based on Kyoto cuisine, seasonal ingredients and local specialities. The property also houses cafe hanakomachi and soba noodle restaurant. Room service is available.

Biwako Hanakaido is a 15-minute drive from the Omi Jingu Shrine and Saikyo-ji Temple.

Biwako Hanakaido

Biwako Ryokusuitei offers Japanese-style/Western rooms with Lake Biwako views, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths are available for all guests, and some rooms come with a private balcony with an open-air bath. A free shuttle is available from JR Ogoto Onsen Train Station, which is a 5-minute drive away and a 20-minute train ride to Kyoto Station.

The air-conditioned rooms come with Japanese Yukata robes, a fridge and a seating area with low tables and cushions. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with Western-style beds or in rooms with Japanese futon bedding and tatami (woven-straw) floors. Guests can watch international programmes on a flat-screen TV (BBC World, Phoenix InfoNews Channel, TVBS and YTN). The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers.

Guests can sing their favorite tunes at the karaoke rooms and purchase local gifts at the souvenir shop. Massages can be requested for an extra cost and you can take walks in the on-site garden.

Traditional multi-course meals featuring Omi beef are served for dinner and a buffet breakfast. All meals are served at the restaurant.

Ryokusuitei Biwako is a 30-minute drive from Miidera Temple and a 30-minute drive from Enryaku-ji Temple. Lake Biwako is just steps away.

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Offering an outdoor pool, indoor/outdoor hot spring baths and 6 restaurants and bars, Biwako Hotel is located a 5-minute walk from Keihan Hamaotsu Train Station. Free pick-up shuttles are provided from JR Otsu Station, a 5-minute ride away. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property.

All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV and a spacious en suite bathroom with a bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Yukata robes and a desk are also available in each.

At Hotel Biwako, guests can relax in the sauna, use the luggage storage service or purchase souvenirs at the gift shop.  A concierge service, free parking and a 24-hour front desk are also available on site.

A bar and a wide variety of restaurants offering Italian and Japanese cuisines can be found on site. During the summer months, a rooftop barbecue restaurant with a panoramic view of Lake Biwa is also available.

Kyoto Station is just a 15-minute train and bus ride from the hotel, while Otsu Port is just a 3-minute walk away. Ishiyama-dera Temple can be accessed within a 20-minute drive, while Mii-dera Temple is a 12-minute walk away.

Biwako Hotel

Situated within 23 km of Sanzen-in Temple and 30 km of Ruriko-in Temple, J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Otsu. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available and the guest house also features bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

Some units have a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain views. All units feature a shared bathroom, slippers and bed linen.

As an added convenience, the guest house offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property.

The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 1-star guest house. An indoor play area is also available at J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Enryaku-ji Temple is 31 km from the accommodation, while Mount Hiei is 33 km from the property. Itami Airport is 80 km away.

J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

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