Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Lake Biwa

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2-1-28 Nagara, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0046
  • Lake Biwa Canal
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Room, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Single Room, Non Smoking

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Economy Double Room, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Otsu

In Otsu .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Biwa and 9 miles (15 km) of Shijo Street. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle.

What's nearby

  • Lake Biwa Canal - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 14 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 17 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 20 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kamisakaemachi Station - 5 min walk
  • Higashino Station - 6 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪やきとり一番浜大津駅前店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪近江牛専門店近江かど萬 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪野洲のおっさん おにぎり食堂 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ろざん - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪FIKA coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu

3-star hotel near Lake Biwa
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and an elevator. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Otsu hotel.

  • 141 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu offers 141 accommodations with slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and toilets with an electronic bidet. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 700 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Guests who are booked for 7 nights or more may be required to change rooms during their stay.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Self parking fee: JPY 700 per night

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
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Housekeeping is provided every 4 days.

We should mention

  • 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu to the airport?

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu is 36.1 mi (53-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu?

As of Jul 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu on Jul 13, 2025 start from $58.49, 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.

Does Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu.

Does Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu offer free breakfast?

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for JPY 700 per night.

Does Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu have a pool?

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu does not have a pool.

Does Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu to downtown Otsu?

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu is 6.3 mi away from Otsu.

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Biwako Otsu Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 542 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 542 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 542 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 542 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 542 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Noah

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

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, however the layout of the tables and small size of the breakfast area caused some chaos.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Self checking in & out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

MATTHEW

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You have to check in on a stupid screen. There is a small elevator for many floors. So don't be in a hurry. The breakfast was good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Fumiko

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is adequate for business trips.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Fumiko

Business traveler
Check in and check out using a machine
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hidemi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good especially breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great deal. The room had just the right kind of amenities I needed. Good size, loved the night wear and toiletry were good. Thank you for keeping it clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Shichiro, Campbell

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

Awesome Hotlel

My second time staying here Super close to Kyoto but the Biwako area has a lot of good food and things to do
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Clean and Comfortable

Whole facilities are kept clean, and staffs are professional. I needed to leave early, 24H reception service was convenient. They pay attention for eco, as the frequency of changing sheets and so on (every 4 days), and amenities are prepared at front to not to waste. Totally very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

BK'S

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

katsumi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice clean hotel for a short stay. Close to train station and lake front. Could use a remodel soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfectly normal hotel, bonus for having a bathtub in the room. The only drawback is that it's a fair walk from the train station if you happen to have luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

taeyong

Liked: Cleanliness
A smoking room assigned to non smokers should not happen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Thao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room at affordable price near Kyoto. Close to Otsu station. The room is clean & tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Chieko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
京都より琵琶湖大津までいかず 上栄町でおりて歩きました できればどちらかに寄ってあったら 夕飯のお店素晴らしいところ、見つけられましたが なかなかお店も散乱していて、ちょっと女性だと大変 ただ、東横インの安定さは良くて、安心して泊まれました 宅急便を出しましたが 対応が良くて助かりました
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

hitomi

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

RISA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mas

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

6/10 Okay

Yoshiaki

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

kiyoko

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

朝食会場、争奪戦

朝食付きはイイが、食事時間が同じ頃になるため、大変混み合ってあり断念した
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025