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Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

2.5 star property
Hotel near Lake Biwa in Otsu

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Japanese Western Room, Private Bathroom | Garden view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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3-3-33 Nagara, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0046
  • Place, Lake Biwa Canal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Otsu Port
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mii-dera
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

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Japanese Style Room for 2 People, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room for 2 People, Shared Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 153 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 142 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 187 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Japanese Style Family Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Family Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 264 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Western Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Western Room, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 278 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room Ground Floor, Non Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room Ground Floor, Non Smoking

  • 324 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Triple Room Upper Floor with Stairs, no smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room Upper Floor with Stairs, no smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 328 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Otsu

In Otsu .Your stay at this Otsu hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Biwa and Lake Biwa Canal. Aeon Mall Kusatsu and Ishiyamadera Temple are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Biwa Canal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Otsu Port - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mii-dera - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Otsu City Museum of History - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Biwako Hall - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Biwako-Hamaotsu Station - 6 min walk
  • Higashino Station - 8 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪万両力石 浜大津店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪炭焼やきとり 一番 浜大津駅前店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪駅前酒場 御蔵 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪四時 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪四ツ辻の辻一 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast

Hotel near Lake Biwa in Otsu
As a guest of Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast also features a front-desk safe, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.

This Otsu hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 per person

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Inase Otsu Machiya
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Inase Otsu Machiya Otsu
Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast Otsu
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast to the airport?

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast is 33.6 mi (61-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast?

As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast on Mar 15, 2026 start from $97, including 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.

Does Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast.

Does Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast, but Japanese breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 1500 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast have a pool?

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast does not have a pool.

Does Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast to downtown Otsu?

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast is 6.2 mi away from Otsu.

Inase Otsu Machiya Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeniffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly nice even with a bit of a language barrier but we figured it out. The area is quiet and peaceful. The room was so cute and the building. It was a bit far from Kyoto but it was nice escape after a long day. And public transport was close by (10 min walk). Loved my experience and would definitely return and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nearly authentic Japanese style B&B. Everything old felt so “new” by excellent upkeeps. Staff was friendly and helpful in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Chee Hown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guest house is transformed from a wholesale rice dealer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ae Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inase Otsu Machiya B&B is hands down our favorite place to stay in our Japan trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the front desk lady. She was extremely helpful and very attentive. She’s an absolute gem!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A charmingly traditional and cozy hotel

The traditional Japanese room with a separate toilet was perfect for myself travelling solo. The room was immaculately clean and extremely quiet. The bed cover was fluffy and soft although the mattress was a bit thin for me. The full breakfast was delicious and the staff were thoughtful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 2nd stay here and it is just my dream place of Machiya in japan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sze Ling

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just exactly like the old time Japanese Machiya from movie which is the nostalgic feeling i am looking for
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place with excellent amenities

Almost felt like I had the whole place to myself. The room I was in was massive for one person. Formtbhr bathroom, the restroom , to the dining area everything felt spacious and bette than staying at a chain hotel. The breakfast was so good and the space was so clean. would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty restored house

Lovely, restored old house. There's a pay parking lot across the street and it's walking distance to Miidera temple and the waterfront. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place and great owners

Wonderful! This B&B is in a restored old store. The pictures do not do it justice. Breakfast was delicious. Room was spacious with soft and fluffy blankets. If you are worried about the shower/tub in another area, I did not have a problem. They are very clean. Little notes about different parts of the house adds to the lore of the area and the building. I would stay again if in the area again. You should stay if given the chance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice B&B in convenient location.

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Inase Otsu Machiya B&B. The english-speaking staff was exceptionally helpful and accommodating, recommending nearby restaurants and pointing out the local attractions. This is perhaps what I remember most about this place. The twin-room was large by Japanese standards and featured a a sink and restroom. The shared shower and bath were located downstairs. The 2 beds were quite comfortable - both consisting of large tatami mats raised a foot or so above the floor. The B&B is on a quiet side street and was able to sleep well every night. About a 5 min walk to Lake Biwa Port and a 15 min walk to JR Otsu station; from there 10 min (2 stops) to Kyoto Station. In addition to usual convenience stores the is a supermarket nearby. Hope to return someday if I am in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Delightful family operated B&B at Otsu near Kyoto

Inase Bed and Breakfast is a family run establishment at Otsu near Kyoto (Japan). It is a 2017 renovation of an old building. Inase aims to offer a traditional Japanese experience and does it extremely well. My partner and I chose the "western style" room. It was lovely. However, older visitors may find the absence of anywhere to sit a bit of a problem. The "seats" are Japanese style which means a chair with no legs that sits on a mat. The beds are western style but perhaps a little harder than a western visitor would be used to, The staff are extremely friendly and speak good English. A free Japanese breakfast is part of the tariff. Breakfast patrons sit on the floor but there is a "bar" for international visitors who can order a "western style" breakfast if preferred. Parking could be problem but Inase is very close to public transport in the form of the Keishin line from Kyoto that runs down the street in Otsu. This unusal feature attracts railway enthusiasts from Japan and around the world.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traditional Japanese experience

This historical place was thoughtfully and tastefully renovated to restore the traditional Japanese style. The guest room was well decorated and cosy. We were delighted to stay here and experience the Japanese hospitality and lifestyle. The breakfast was delicious. The service was excellent and the staffs were very friendly. Will definitely recommend this place to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A second home I dearly miss

Staying at Inase was absolutely without the doubt, the best place my friend and I stayed during our entire 2 weeks in Japan. Not only was Miki-san and Rie-san super sweet and welcoming, but the lovely area we stayed in was so peaceful. We were the only tourists there in Ōtsu it seemed, but we felt so incredibly comfortable, we were truly so saddened when we had to leave. If anyone is considering this accommodation, I absolutely implore you to stay. It is also only a short train ride to Kyoto station also. Even now my friend and I miss our little room, fluffy futons, local bathhouse and our strange (to us) high tech toilet that welcomed us whenever we opened the door to it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janine, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great accommodation- good locations

Inase is beautifully renovated, clean and comfortable. Awesome staff who went out of their way to be helpful during our 5 night stay. Close to a large supermarket, convenience stores and restaurants. About a 15 minute walk to the station, 2 stops from Kyoto. We enjoyed staying away from the tourist crowds in Kyoto yet being close enough to do our Kyoto sight seeing. There is also lots to see and do in Otsu. We stayed in a Japanese style room, bedding surprisingly comfortable, the room spacious and well heated for the cold weather. Loved the Japanese breakfast every morning, hot shower or hot tub bath after a long cold day out, would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

NORIKO

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ka Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very tidy, common area is very comfortable, the staff is very nice and helpful. A Lawson is located just 5 minutes walk at north. Walk a little bit towards south east you may find more restaurants near JR station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025