Biwako Hanakaido

Property class: 3.5

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Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Biwako Hanakaido. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor private onsen or sauna, and indulge in aromatherapy or a massage. Be sure to enjoy Japanese cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a library and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AED 1,349
AED 1,491 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct

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A modern hotel room with a large window, a round table with chairs, a bed, and a small kitchenette.

Japanese-Western Style Special Suite with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

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Very good
(1 review)
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds

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A modern living room with tatami mats, a large window with a city view, a television, and a red chair.

Japanese-Western Style Room with Open-Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and two chairs.

Japanese-Western Style Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large window, a television, a dining table, and two chairs.

Japanese Style Room 10 tatami

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Very good
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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A room with tatami flooring, a low table, two chairs, a television, and a sliding door.

Japanese Style Room 8 tatami

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, and a seating area. There is a view of the sea through the window.

Twin Room with Open-Air Hot spring Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a large window with a view, and a balcony.

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Otsu, Biwako Hanakaido is in the city center. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley. Biwako Otsukan and Lake Biwa Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Otsu travel guide
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1-3 1-Chome, Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520 0101

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a waterfront and a large fireworks display.
    Lake Biwa
    3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A traditional Japanese temple with a reflection in the water, a red bridge, and surrounding greenery.
    Biwako Quasi-National Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A traditional Japanese temple complex with autumn foliage, a prominent pagoda, and wooden walkways.
    Kiyomizu Temple
    26 min drive - 21.5 km
  • A red torii gate with stone lion statues on either side, leading to a shrine with a red roof.
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
    27 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Ogoto Onsen
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station
    20 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    126 min drive

Restaurants

  • 麺屋スリル
    4 min drive
  • 麺屋昊鶏
    3 min drive
  • Argo アルゴー
    3 min drive
  • おごと食堂
    6 min walk
  • 麺屋 EDITION 雄琴店
    12 min walk

About this property

Biwako Hanakaido

  • Hotel near Lake Biwa
  • At Biwako Hanakaido, you can look forward to an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor private onsen or sauna, and indulge in aromatherapy or a massage. Be sure to enjoy Japanese cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a bar.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and free newspapers
    • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Biwako Hanakaido feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
    • Balconies, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Frequently asked questions

Is Biwako Hanakaido pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Biwako Hanakaido?

As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Biwako Hanakaido on 26 October 2026 start from AED 1,349, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Biwako Hanakaido?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Biwako Hanakaido?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Biwako Hanakaido located?

Located in Ogoto, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa. Hiei-zan & Enryaku-ji and Biwako Otsukan are also within 6 mi (10 km). Ogotoonsen station is 20 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Biwako Hanakaido Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 279 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were very accomodating and communicative. They truly seemed to care that we understood everything about our stay, especially as foreigners who are here to learn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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2nd stay and still consistent with delicious food, friendly staff, calm and relaxing environment perfect for quiet getaway. Will come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Balcony was great and entire room was super clean, great staff as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The stay here was wonderful. The staff were amazing, the dining experience was perfect. Would recommend for anyone that wants a quiet onsen off the main travel path.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Warm welcoming and great staffs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Only stayed for 1 day. Not sure if there were sops nearby. The view was a beautiful lake view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Beautiful garden by restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This charming onsen hotel by Lake Biwako offers a spacious, pristine room with an open-air onsen bath. Both dinner and breakfast were delectable. The staff were friendly and attentive, making our stay truly unforgettable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

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Most memorable stay of our trip. There’s a shuttle service from the station which was very helpful and makes commute easy. All the staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. The private onsen in the room was lovely. Kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast were excellent. We had a very lovely stay here and would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was extremely friendly, and they were also professional and clear about the guidelines for the onsen and dinner expectations. The food was incredible, the private bath was soothing. And the area is wonderful. Lake Biwa is a special place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service

Excellent service with hostess, wonderful dinner set with Chef.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The beef sashimi was the BEST thing we had our entire time in Japan. The traditional food were also very good while still having options for those who wanted more modern meals
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were very friendly and helpful. Everything was very comfortable and food was delicious. Baths are very nice and view of the lake is lovely. Would do again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved the Japanese authenic culture and service from time of arrival to room decoration. Best of all the yukata , dinning a d breakfasts with authentic Japanese dishes. The staff and hospitality are exceptional!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great experience of a traditional ryokan. Super friendly staff, and a kids friendly place. As a foreigner you have to be prepared to eat fish and miso soup with tofu for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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everything was amazing from the room, to the onsen, the food, the staff and the service. there is a free mobile phone in ogoto onsen station which you can use to call the different onsen hotels nearby and they will send a shuttle to come pick you up :)
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10/10 Excellent

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the staffs are very helpful, can speak fluent English. the room is clean and nice the omi beef is yummy. great experience
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10/10 Excellent

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Biwako Hanakaido was/is amazing. The staff are very friendly and service is top tier. I really can’t say much about this place other than it was amazing. I would do it again on my next trip. The dinner set was amazing and so was the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Top notch ryokan, highly recommended. Stayed in a Japanese style room, including 2 meals per day, and with shuttle service from the ryokan to the train station. Includes an onsen and massage service as well. The room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. The meals delicious. The staff extremely friendly and helpful. Very nice experience while in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel is nice and clean. Two included meals are authentic and delicious, and they provided different sets (both breakfast and dinner) in our two days stay. Service is outstanding. All their staffs are kind, patient, and get problems solved. I couldn’t find better service anywhere else.
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10/10 Excellent

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This Onsen was incredible. The staff was very polite and helpful. The rooms were spacious and traditional, a had yukata for us to wear around the hotel. We had a private bath that was beautiful and very relaxing. The meal they prepared for us was very elegant and delicious. Beware that it is very seafood heavy (my wife isn’t a huge seafood fan). There is a bit of a language barrier, but it didn’t keep us from communicating (google translate helped a few times). Overall a great experience in a less crowded and beautiful area of Kyoto that was fairly easy to access
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved having a drawer of kimonos to choose from to wear for our stay! The room was wonderful and we saw the beautiful sunrise from our bed. It was really a special experience. The private bath on our balcony was so nice and relaxing. The staff is super, very well trained and attentive. They make you feel special from the moment you walk in with a snack and a drink. We purchased some quality souvenirs from the gift shop. The half board is a grand experience. The onsens are unforgettable. I went early and had the whole place to myself.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

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One night in Western style room

The staff were lovely. We paid for private onsen with a massage after, highly recommend. Dinner was fun and tasty, beautiful presentation. Views from the room were stunning, the open air bath photos are a bit misleading, it's VERY small and deep so no view can be appreciated from the tub. The bed was ok, certainly more comfortable than a mat (I presume) but the pillows were atrocious, I suppose they are traditional with the buckwheat filling but made for a rough sleep. Loved hanging out in the robes and was a great last night in Japan for my partner and I
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff and private onsen were top-notch, no comparison. The meal provided was interesting. We were hoping that there was a way to change our first night’s meal choice prior to our stay instead of the business defaulting to the traditional Japanese meal on the first night of our stay. After messaging on Expedia, they would not let us change the meal. Other than that, the service provided by the staff is second to none and we wouldn’t trade our stay with Biwako Hanakaido for anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This beautiful, well-run hotel makes you feel very special. We were greeted warmly on arrival, given peach tea and walked through the hotel’s spa protocol. Since they are currently doing work on parts of the spa (this was no problem, and there was no noise). The onsite onsen is absolutely beautiful— a deep pond in a (part) bamboo forest, relaxing and piping hot. The dinner and breakfast are extravagant, delicious, and gorgeously presented. The staff is so very kind and gracious. They go far out of their way to make you feel at home. We speak no Japanese except “good morning” and the staff spoke enough English to help us in every way. This was my first trip ever to Japan, let alone an onsen, and this hotel made it a delightful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024