Biwako Ryokusuitei

3.5 star property
3.5-star spa ryokan near Saikyoji Temple

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Biwako Ryokusuitei

Property amenity
Property video
Koyu Elegant Suite with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, facials, reflexology
Yuuga Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Semi-Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

View in a map
6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101
  • Place, Ogoto Onsen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Biwako Quasi-National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Manyo Japanese Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 6

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

Huuga Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Western Style Room with TV in Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 2

Biwa no Kaze Japanese style 3 beds with open-a

  • Sleeps 3

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Western Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 7

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Lake view

Biwa No Kaze Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons
  • Lake view

Standard Twin Room, Bathtub, Partial Lake View (Tsukiyomi Japanese Twin Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Partial lake view

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Partial lake view

AO No SYOU Deluxe Twin Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Lake view

Huuga Japanese Western Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4

Yuuga Japanese Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

Fuga Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Cypress Bath - Non-Smoking

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Lake view

Yuuga Japanese Style Room with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Lake view

Fuga Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Lake view

Yuuga Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Semi-Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Lake view

Koyu Premier Suite with Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

  • 775 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Lake view

Koyu Elegant Suite with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Lake view

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Triple Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds
  • Lake view

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Twin Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Lake view

Manyo Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons
  • Lake view

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Ao No Syou Deluxe Twin Room with Open Air Bath Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room, Bathtub, Partial Lake View (Tsukiyomi Japanese Twin Room)

  • Sleeps 4

Koyu Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Koyu Elegant Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Yuuga Japanese-style twin room with hot spring observation bath

  • Sleeps 4

You may also like

About the neighborhood

Otsu

Ogoto stay.Your stay at this Ogoto ryokan places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Saikyoji Temple and Ukimido. Shozuiji Temple is within 3 miles (5 km) and Enryakuji Temple is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 21 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 28 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 33 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station - 18 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪スシロー 大津堅田店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪麺屋 聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪中華そば 殿 雄琴店 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪麺屋昊鶏 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪パリス 雄琴店 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Biwako Ryokusuitei

3.5-star spa ryokan near Saikyoji Temple
Biwako Ryokusuitei offers its guests a full-service spa, hot springs, and a hot tub. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Biwako Ryokusuitei. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Otsu ryokan is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Karaoke
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Biwako Ryokusuitei offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and children's slippers. This Otsu ryokan provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals), an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen), and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are 2 indoor hot springs and 2 outdoor hot springs open between midnight and 11:30 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 78°F.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 5,500; reservation required
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Karaoke
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (43 inches high)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 5500

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from midnight to 11:30 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Guests with tattoos will be required to follow specific instructions when using the onsite public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in.

Property is also known as

Biwako Ryokusuitei
Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn
Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei Ryokan
Biwako Ryokusuitei Ryokan Otsu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Biwako Ryokusuitei to the airport?

Biwako Ryokusuitei is 72 mi (125-min drive) away from the Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Biwako Ryokusuitei have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Biwako Ryokusuitei.

Does Biwako Ryokusuitei offer free breakfast?

Biwako Ryokusuitei does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

This ryokan offers free self parking.

Does Biwako Ryokusuitei have a pool?

Biwako Ryokusuitei does not have a pool.

Does Biwako Ryokusuitei have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Biwako Ryokusuitei have a spa?

This ryokan has a spa, which features massages, facials, and reflexology.

How close is Biwako Ryokusuitei to downtown Otsu?

Biwako Ryokusuitei is 0.8 mi away from Otsu.

Biwako Ryokusuitei Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 532 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

YueMin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service is super good. Food is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 1 night with the family. 2 adults and 2 kids. The rooms were spacious and we stayed in the western room with private hot spring. Super clean and everything was available in the rooms, tea, kitchenette and basic toiletries. Also enjoyed the public bath with barrel sauna and cold plunge tub. We had the shabu shabu dinner which was very good with seasonal menu. Very authentic Japanese. All in all a great stay. Definitely check out their instagram to get directions to contact the shuttle if coming from the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch staff and a very peaceful environment. The shabu shabu dinner was special and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZISHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private onsen on the balcony with the lake view has been a wonderful experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wanted to try an onsen with the family. Stayed one night and had the Kaiseki dinner add on. It was a nice experience and they even provided tattoo stickers if needed. The dinner was average for price point, the room was clean and well equipped, staff were friendly enough, shuttle from station was great, nice free drinks and icecream for guests throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makoto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience. A level of hospitality I’ve never encountered. Wish we booked additional nights.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

STELLA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
such an amazing experience at this resort from check in to everything in between. my family enjoyed the public bath & we also had a private bath in room overlooking biwa lake. nice relaxing experience in the middle of our trip to unwind. would definitely come here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional experience. Best hospitality we have ever received. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Many great perks including a yukata to wear around, happy hour free drinks and a wonderful garden out back with an amazing view of the water. Kaiseki dinner was fantastic (lots of seafood) and a wonderful breakfast buffet. Room was amazing and the private onsen was very relaxing. Included complimentary shuttle service to the train station after check out in the morning. Would highly recommend staying here. 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Quinn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The walls and ceiling are so thin that you ca hear all the banging from top and room next door until very late at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Excellent customer service!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ute

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
our first room was a box and the bathroom was so tiny but we complained and were upgraded to a really nice room with a wonderful bath outside, shower outside too! our room looked out onto lake biwa you really need to be into authentic Japanese food for the dinners. the staff treats you like royalty they have a shuttle to the train station which is awesome
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel so far has the best staff I’ve ever seen. Everyone so friendly. They had the shuttle ready for us when we needed to go to the train station. Overall it was an experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay at our first ryokan! The staff is INCREDIBLE. So kind and helpful even though we are only English speakers and their English was limited. They made us feel so welcomed and special. We stayed 2 nights and it was perfect. Dinner the second night made up for dinner the first night :) and the breakfast had many options. We loved our private onsen and traditional Japanese beds. The view of the lake was stunning and the property so peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jik

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall a pretty good stay, the tatami has dated smells. The kaiseki dinner has good preparation but the taste is average.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline Grace

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! The property offered a shuttle ride from the station. We were greeted with a cup of tea. We were also taken to our room and with assistance and given a thorough tour of the space and the services that the hotel provided. The property has a beautiful view of the lake. The room was spacious for our group. Highly recommend the meals offered for dinner and breakfast. The onsen was also clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Osen and breakfast were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort itself is clean and comfortable, the in room onsen is excellent and can change temperature to your liking. There are free drinks and alcohol included. The dinner is excellent and service is great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025